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Genocide Watch Warns of Continued Persecution of Shias, Hazaras Under Taliban Rule ————————— Genocide Watch has warned that religious and ethnic minorities in Afghanistan, particularly Shias and Hazaras, continue to face serious human rights violations under Taliban rule. The organization…

European Researcher Warns of Rising Islamophobia, Institutional Anti-Muslim Policies ———————————– Fred Hafez, a researcher at Ireland’s University of Limerick and senior researcher with Georgetown University’s Bridge Initiative, has warned that Islamophobia has intensified across Europe over the past decade, arguing…

Indonesia Honors Italy-Based World Halal Authority with 2026 Innovation Excellence Award ——————————— The World Halal Authority (WHA), headquartered in Milan, Italy, has received the “Excellence in Innovation for European Halal Certification and Export Assurance” award at the Indonesia Halal Awards…

Sweden Democrats Leader Blames Hijab Ban Proposal for Declining Support Among Young Voters ———————————————– Tobias Andersson, a senior figure in Sweden’s right-wing Sweden Democrats (SD), has criticised his party’s election strategy, arguing that its proposal to ban the hijab contributed…

Al-Abbas Holy Shrine Installs Fatimid House of Sorrows to Commemorate Lady Fatima al-Zahra ————————————————– The Al-Abbas Holy Shrine in Karbala has begun installing the “Fatimid House of Sorrows” inside the courtyard of the shrine of Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, in preparation…

U.S. Military Archbishop Urges Catholic Soldiers to Seek Exemption from Hasan Execution ———————————————– Archbishop Timothy Broglio, who oversees Catholic pastoral care for U.S. military personnel, has urged Catholic soldiers assigned to the planned firing-squad execution of Nidal Hasan to request…

IMF Forecasts 3.1% Global Economic Growth in 2026, Warns of Contraction in ME, Central Asia ——————————————— The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has raised its forecast for global economic growth in 2026 to 3.1%, up from its previous estimate of 3.0%,…

11 Sailors Missing After Drone Strikes Hit Cargo Ships Near Bulgaria ———————————— Eleven sailors are missing after a drone strike hit the cargo vessel Azov Concord near Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast on October 13, 2026. Five crew members were rescued,…

Taliban Reportedly Suspend BBC Radio Broadcasts on FM Frequencies in Afghanistan ————————————– The Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have reportedly ordered the suspension of BBC radio broadcasts on FM frequencies across the country, according to the submitted report. Local sources cited…

AI in Healthcare: Prevention Opportunities, Need for Regulatory Oversight —————————————- Artificial intelligence could help shift healthcare systems from treatment-focused approaches toward prevention by analyzing medical data and identifying people at risk of developing diseases at an early stage. However, realizing…