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Hate crimes surge in India amid police inaction, rights group reports
May 15, 2025
Hate crimes surge in India amid police inaction, rights group reports
A shocking wave of anti-Muslim hate crimes has gripped India following the recent Pahalgam terrorist attack, according to a report by the Association for Protection of Civil Rights (APCR). Between April 22 and May 8, the group documented 184 incidents…
Study finds rapid weight regain after stopping weight loss drugs
May 15, 2025
Study finds rapid weight regain after stopping weight loss drugs
A University of Oxford analysis has found that patients regain weight quickly after stopping GLP-1 weight loss drugs, including newer medications like Wegovy and Mounjaro. The review of 11 studies involving 6,370 adults revealed that while users typically lost 16kg…
Hungary proposes law targeting foreign-funded organisations
May 15, 2025
Hungary proposes law targeting foreign-funded organisations
Hungary’s parliament is reviewing a draft law that would give authorities sweeping powers to investigate and potentially ban organisations it deems a threat to national sovereignty, The Guardian reported. Introduced by a lawmaker from Prime Minister Viktor Orbán’s Fidesz party,…
India-Pakistan tensions deepen food security concerns in Pakistan
May 15, 2025
India-Pakistan tensions deepen food security concerns in Pakistan
Rising military tensions between India and Pakistan are amplifying fears of food insecurity in Pakistan, already facing economic instability and a worsening water crisis, news reports said. Urban residents, particularly in Lahore, have begun stockpiling food, medicine, and essentials amid…
WHO cuts leadership and operations amid budget shortfall
May 15, 2025
WHO cuts leadership and operations amid budget shortfall
The World Health Organization (WHO) has halved its leadership team and will scale back operations due to significant budget constraints, Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus announced on Wednesday. The move follows the United States’ decision to withdraw from the agency and…
Google warns U.S. retailers of rising cyber threat from ‘Scattered Spider’ group
May 15, 2025
Google warns U.S. retailers of rising cyber threat from ‘Scattered Spider’ group
Google has warned that U.S. retailers may be the next target of a hacking group linked to recent cyberattacks in the UK. The group, associated with the network known as “Scattered Spider,” is believed to be behind the disruption of…
Arab foreign ministers convene in Baghdad to prepare for annual summit
May 15, 2025
Arab foreign ministers convene in Baghdad to prepare for annual summit
Arab foreign ministers gathered in Baghdad on Thursday to prepare for the upcoming annual Arab summit, scheduled for May 17, Anadolu Agency reported. The meeting opened with a speech by Bahraini Foreign Minister Abdullatif Al-Zayani, representing the current chair of…
UK Muslim trailblazers honoured at 2025 British Muslim Awards in Birmingham
May 15, 2025
UK Muslim trailblazers honoured at 2025 British Muslim Awards in Birmingham
Birmingham hosted the 12th annual British Muslim Awards 2025 on Friday, May 2, at Eastside Rooms, celebrating outstanding contributions by British Muslims across various fields. Organized by Oceanic Awards, the prestigious event drew prominent figures from education, media, healthcare, law,…
Islam finds growing harmony in Japanese society
May 15, 2025
Islam finds growing harmony in Japanese society
In culturally homogenous Japan, a quietly growing Muslim community is reshaping perceptions and forging harmony between Islamic values and Japanese culture. Once dominated by pork- and alcohol-based cuisine, cities like Sapporo now host halal restaurants such as Horyu Ramen, offering…
Springfield, Illinois: A model of Muslim belonging amid rising hate crimes
May 15, 2025
Springfield, Illinois: A model of Muslim belonging amid rising hate crimes
As hate crimes against Muslims in the U.S. surpassed 8,000 cases in 2024 alone, Springfield—the capital of Illinois—stands out as a beacon of belonging and coexistence. Despite reports that 40% of Americans have never met a Muslim, Springfield residents have…