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EU Reaffirms Support for Women’s Healthcare in Afghanistan Amid Restrictions ……….. The European Union has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting healthcare access for women and girls in Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. Announcing the initiative during the global 16 Days of…

Ten Afghan Migrants Killed by Iranian Border Guards Near Farah ………….. At least ten Afghan migrants were shot dead by Iranian border guards while attempting to cross into Iran near Farah province, Khaama Press reported. Taliban officials said the incident…

UN Chief Proposes Major Budget Cuts Amid Rising Financial Shortfall ……….. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has proposed significant budget and staffing reductions to address a growing financial crisis, Khaama Press reported. Speaking to the General Assembly’s budget committee, Guterres warned…

Muslim Communities Worldwide: Resilience Amid Challenge, Growth Through Faith and Education ————————————- From condemnation of hate crimes in Europe to growing interest in Islam in Asia and expanding religious education in North Africa — several recent developments highlight both the…

Somali Migrants in Yemen Face Dire Conditions, Seek Repatriation ——————————— Thousands of Somali migrants in Yemen live in extreme poverty in Aden’s “Little Mogadishu,” struggling for basic necessities amid ongoing conflict, AFP reports. Many arrived in Yemen hoping to reach…

Pope Leo Prays at Beirut Blast Site, Urges Justice and Reconciliation ———————————- On the final day of his visit to Lebanon, Pope Leo XIV visited the site of the devastating August 4, 2020 Beirut port explosion, offering prayers and consolation to…

Hundreds of Foreign Nationals Executed in Saudi Arabia; Families Detail “Death Wing” Experiences in Tabuk Prison ———————————- Investigative reports by The Guardian highlight a disturbing rise in executions of foreign nationals in Saudi Arabia, revealing harrowing accounts from families of…

Rising Concern over Anti-Muslim Discourse in Spain ————————————— Discriminatory rhetoric by some prominent Spanish politicians has shifted the country’s political climate toward an increasingly anti-Islam narrative, raising serious concerns among Muslim communities, as per reports viewed by the Shia Waves…

Far-Right Surge in Europe: Professionalization, Anti-Immigrant, and Islamophobic Politics in National Governments and the European Parliament ————————————- European far-right movements are increasingly professionalizing their image, adopting cautious policies, and using sophisticated strategies to influence both national politics and the European…

Extremist Sunni Groups Hold Rallies in Syria Claiming Umayyad Legacy, Local Sources Report ————————————— According to Shia Waves agency citing local sources, rallies involving extremist Sunni and Salafi groups were held simultaneously in Damascus and several other Syrian cities, with…