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Iraq, Iran Approve Opening of Jilat Border Crossing to Boost Trade ………. Iraq has approved the opening of the Jilat border crossing with Iran, located in Dehloran district of Ilam province, raising the number of active border points between the…

Report Accuses Cuba of Using Prisoners for Forced Labour in Cigar and Charcoal Exports ………… A new investigation has alleged that thousands of prisoners in Cuba are being forced to work producing cigars and marabú charcoal for export to European…

Escalating ISIS Attacks in Niger Kill Over 127 Civilians ————————— Human rights organizations report that extremist ISIS-linked groups in western Niger have carried out at least five deadly attacks since March, claiming the lives of more than 127 civilians. According…

Texas Governor Bans Implementation of Islamic Sharia Law —————————— Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, has issued a controversial directive prohibiting the implementation of Islamic Sharia law in the state. According to reports by Al Jazeera, the move follows a…

Special Publication Commemorates 1,500th Anniversary of Holy Prophet’s Birth in Thailand ————————————- A special edition publication marking the 1,500th anniversary of the birth of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his pure family) has been released in Thailand,…

Canada Hosts Celebration for Birth Anniversaries of Holy Prophet and Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq ——————————- The Shirazi World Center and the Iranian Islamic Center of Montreal hosted a celebration marking the birth anniversaries of the Holy Prophet and Imam Ja’far al-Sadiq…

Australian Muslim Leaders Urge Immediate Action Against Rising Islamophobia ————————- Muslim leaders in Australia have urged the federal government to take immediate and concrete steps to address rising Islamophobia and repair strained relations between the Muslim community and broader society.…

Surge in Abductions of Shia Women and Youth Raises Alarm in Syria ————————————– A rising wave of abductions targeting Shia women and young men in Syria, particularly around Damascus, has sparked growing concern among families and rights groups, Shia Waves…

Christians and Muslims Unite to Preserve Religious Heritage in Albania ——————————– In the Diber region of northeastern Albania, local Muslims are actively collaborating with the small remaining Christian community to preserve Byzantine-era churches, demonstrating a long-standing tradition of peaceful coexistence…

Environmental Crisis in Iraq: 1 Million Trees Lost in Two Years ————————– Iraq has lost one million trees in the last two years due to drought, climate change, and human activity, according to the environmental group Green Vision Iraq. The…