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Tokyo Denies Claims of Funding Mosque Construction, Clarifies Support for Tourist Prayer Facilities ——————————— Tokyo Metropolitan Government has rejected claims circulating on social media that it provides subsidies for the construction of mosques, saying its support programs are aimed at…

Afghans in Germany Protest Taliban Restrictions on Shia Religious, Educational Institutions ——————————– Dozens of Afghans living in Germany, along with civil society activists from Muslim communities and German citizens, held a protest in Berlin against what they described as increasing…

Four Years After PFI Crackdown, Former Muslim Leaders Remain in Custody as Legal Proceedings Continue ————————– Several senior Muslim leaders arrested during India’s nationwide crackdown on the Popular Front of India (PFI) completed four years in prison on 22 September…

Researchers Highlight Lady Fatima al-Ma’suma’s Role in Promoting Shi’a Culture, Supporting Scholarly Development —————————— Researchers and academics specializing in Shi’a history have highlighted the cultural, educational, and scholarly significance of Lady Fatima al-Ma’suma (peace be upon her), emphasizing the impact…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Highlights Significance of Lady Fatima al-Zahra’s Sermon as a Summary of Islamic Teachings ——————————- Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi emphasized the scholarly and doctrinal importance of the sermon of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her),…

UNAMA: Pakistan Airstrikes Leave Three Civilians Dead in Kunar —————————————— The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) said at least three civilians, a man, a woman and a girl were killed and four others injured in apparent Pakistani airstrikes…

Morocco’s Youth Bring Gen Z Protest Demands Into 2026 Election Campaign ——————————————— Young Moroccan activists and candidates are seeking to transform the demands raised during Gen Z-led protests into political participation ahead of the country’s parliamentary election on September 23.…

20 Countries Call for Global AI Oversight Body to Address Emerging Risks ———————————— Twenty countries and the European Union have called for stronger international cooperation on artificial intelligence (AI), including the possible creation of a global institution responsible for setting…

Taliban Dissolve Afghanistan’s Shia High Council, Seize Membership Cards of 25 Members in Kabul ——————————————- The Taliban’s Ministry of Justice has dissolved the High Council of Shia Muslims of Afghanistan and halted its activities after summoning members of the organization…

Global Commemorations Mark Martyrdom Anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her) at Shirazi-affiliated Centers ——————————————– Shirazi-affiliated religious centers and Hussainiyas in several countries around the world have held mourning ceremonies and religious programs commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of…