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The Daesh group has claimed responsibility for a bomb explosion in Pakistan’s Balochistan province that killed three policemen and wounded over a dozen others, Arab News reported. The attack occurred in Mastung city on Tuesday when a bomb planted on…

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has lauded the UN Human Rights Council’s first resolution on anti-personnel landmines, passed on April 4, Jurist News reported. The resolution urges countries to cooperate in addressing the effects of landmines and to educate about their…

French scholar Éléonore Cellard’s research highlights the profound link between the Quran, Arabic language, and culture, Iqna reported. Cellard, an expert in Quranic manuscripts, emphasizes the Quran’s role as a foundation of eloquent Arabic, alongside ancient poetry. Cellard’s work, begun…

The University of Minnesota’s Islamic Awareness Week concluded successfully on April 11, marking its most attended iteration to date with over 1,200 participants, The Minnesota Daily reported. Organized collaboratively by the Muslim Student Association and Al Madinah Cultural Center, the…

Amnesty International’s damning 33-page report reveals Belgium’s deliberate denial of shelter, healthcare, and dignity to thousands of asylum seekers, violating international law, ETIAS.com reported. Over 12,000 court rulings since 2021 have condemned the government for ignoring housing obligations—primarily affecting racialized…

Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir Hussein al-Najafi emphasized that authentic Muhammadan Islam, as taught by Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them), represents the true system of values, justice, and human dignity, ensuring peace and happiness for humanity. His remarks came during a…

Quebec’s Education Minister Bernard Drainville has rejected calls from the Quebec Secular Movement (MLQ) to ban religious symbols for students in public schools, news reports reported. Drainville clarified that Bill 94, currently under review, seeks to reinforce secular principles in…

The office of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in the holy city of Qom extended heartfelt condolences on the anniversary of the martyrdom of Hamza ibn Abdul Muttalib and the death of the renowned scholar Sayyid Abdul Azim al-Hasani.…

Meta announced it will begin training its generative AI models using public content and user interactions with its AI chatbot across Europe. The move marks a shift in the company’s stance amid the European Union’s strict data protection rules. The…

The decline, driven by aging demographics and a record-low fertility rate (1.2 children per woman in 2023), has prompted urgent policy measures. In June 2024, Japan passed legislation to boost birthrates, expanding child allowances and parental leave. Officials warn the…