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In a significant move to uphold the rights of Muslims in the Philippines, Senator Mark Villar has introduced Senate Bill No. 2288, which mandates all public offices and institutions in the country to allocate prayer rooms for Muslims. The proposed…

The i Care Islamic charity in Peterborough, East England, run by volunteers from Khadija Mosque and the Islamic Centre on Cromwell Road, has seen a significant rise in demand for its services due to the cost-of-living crisis. Aqil Khalil, the…

Human Rights Watch has condemned the recent amendment to Pakistan’s Prevention of Electronic Crimes Act, enacted on January 29, 2025, as a significant threat to internet freedom and free expression, the organizations website reported. The new law criminalizes the dissemination…

World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has called on global leaders to persuade the United States to reverse its decision to withdraw from the agency, Arab News reported. During a recent closed-door budget meeting, Tedros emphasized that the…

The Malaysian government is exploring the development of a light rail transit (LRT) or tram-bus network in Johor Bahru to ease traffic congestion upon the completion of the Johor Bahru-Singapore Rapid Transit System (RTS) Link, Dawn Newspaper reported. The federal…

UNICEF announced on Sunday that it successfully distributed iron tablets to approximately 2.5 million girls in Afghanistan at risk of anemia during 2024, Khaama Press reported. This initiative aims to combat the significant health issue of anemia among adolescent girls,…

Residents and tourists are fleeing Santorini amid fears of an impending earthquake, following a series of over 200 undersea tremors, The Guardian reported. On Monday, an earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale struck at 2:17 PM local time, prompting…

New Zealand passed a groundbreaking law on Thursday granting Mount Taranaki the status of a legal person, acknowledging its cultural significance to Māori iwi as a sacred ancestor, Jurist News reported. This legislation is part of ongoing treaty settlements with…

The Halal Food Market is projected to grow significantly, reaching approximately USD 3,739 billion by 2033, up from USD 1,305 billion in 2023, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.1%, Newswires reported. The Asia Pacific region leads the…

A recent study by researchers at UC Merced reveals a significant decline in social skills among preschool children due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Earth.com reported. The research, led by Professor Rose Scott, found that children’s ability to understand false beliefs—a…