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Philippine Forces Kill 10 Suspected Islamist Militants in Southern Clash ———————————— Philippine security forces killed 10 suspected Islamist extremist militants in a clash in the country’s south on Friday, marking the deadliest confrontation so far this year, The Times of…

Anti-Muslim Incidents Surge in U.S. Amid Security Threats to Mosques —————————— Anti-Muslim incidents in the United States have sharply increased in recent months, with advocacy groups warning of a deteriorating climate for Muslim communities alongside growing security concerns at religious…

UN: South Sudan at risk of ‘full-scale famine’ amid intensified fighting ———————- The UN’s humanitarian chief has warned that South Sudan stands at a dangerous crossroads as it faces the risk of famine, Al Jazeera reported. Tom Fletcher, the under-secretary-general…

Pakistan gas pipeline blast leaves eight dead, 11 injured ——————————- At least eight people were killed and 11 injured after a gas pipeline blast and fire in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in northwest Pakistan, Khaama Press reported. The explosion occurred in an…

Ceasefire Between Israel, Lebanon Takes Effect as Iran Keeps Strait of Hormuz Open —————————————- A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon has come into force with backing from the United Nations, while Iran announced that the strategically vital Strait of…

UNHCR: Record number of Rohingya refugees perished at sea last year ———————————- The United Nations refugee agency has announced that nearly 900 Rohingya refugees were reported dead or missing in the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea in 2025,…

Office of Grand Ayatullah Shirazi announces Sunday first of sacred month of Dhu al-Qi’dah —————————————- The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadegh al-Husseini al-Sheirazi, announced that Sunday is the first day of the sacred…

Muslims in US Concerned Recognition Does Not Guarantee Safety ———————————- A guest contributor article published on April 16 on Muslim Matters reflects on the gap between symbolic recognition of Muslims in the United States and ongoing concerns about discrimination and…

UN Chief: No Military Solution to Middle East Conflicts ———————————————— The United Nations has reiterated that there is no military solution to the crisis in the Middle East, stressing that diplomacy remains the only viable path forward. UN Secretary-General António…

Taliban Approves Teaching of Ja’fari Jurisprudence in Bamyan ————————————— Officials from the Taliban administration have reportedly agreed to the teaching of Jaʽfari jurisprudence in schools located in Shia-populated areas of Bamyan province, Afghanistan. Following a coordination meeting between education officials…