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Israeli Druze Leader Says Syrian Druze Communities Remain Encircled, Aid Restricted —————————————– Sheikh Mowafaq Tarif, the spiritual leader of the Druze community in Israel, has said that Druze populations in parts of southern Syria remain “completely encircled” and are facing…

Syria’s Julani Orders Pardon for Uyghur Fighter Accused of Massacres of Syrian Alawites ———————————– Abu Dujana, a Uyghur fighter accused of involvement in massacres in Alawite-majority areas of Syria, has been released following a general pardon issued by Abu Mohammad…

British Muslim Charitable Giving During Ramadan Estimated at Around £2 Billion, Charities Warn of Banking Challenges ———————————————– Muslim communities in the United Kingdom are once again demonstrating significant charitable activity during the holy month of Ramadan, with annual giving estimated…

Pope Leo XIV Says World Is ‘in Flames’ at Ash Wednesday Service ——————————— In his first Ash Wednesday homily since becoming pontiff, Pope Leo XIV cautioned worshippers that the world is “in flames” due to ongoing wars and environmental devastation,…

Holy Shrines Witness Spiritual Gatherings: Qur’an Recitations, Iftar Meals for Fasting Worshippers ———————————– With the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, the Holy Shrines of the Infallible Imams in Najaf, Karbala, Kadhimiya, and Samarra have begun hosting special religious…

Global Tech Giants Invest Heavily in AI Expansion and Infrastructure ——————————————- Microsoft and Meta have announced major initiatives to advance artificial intelligence (AI) technologies globally, with a focus on both emerging markets and user-facing applications. Microsoft revealed plans to invest…

Islamic Banking Sector Poised for 62% Growth by 2029, Global Assets to Reach $9.7 Trillion —————————- The global Islamic banking sector is projected to grow significantly over the next few years, with total assets expected to reach $9.7 trillion by…

Amnesty Warns of Persistent Impunity, Unaddressed Crimes in Libya 15 Years After Revolution ———————————— Amnesty International has raised concerns over ongoing impunity in Libya, 15 years after the 2011 revolution that toppled Muammar Gaddafi, warning that serious human rights violations…

World Governments calling for tighter regulations on minors’ access to social media ———————————————- Governments around the world are moving to tighten regulations on children’s and adolescents’ use of social media, citing growing concerns over digital addiction, exposure to harmful content,…

Islamic conference in Norway warns of growing far-right extremism ———————————– An Islamic dialogue conference held in Norway in 2026 has warned of the growing influence of far-right extremism and its impact on social cohesion, amid rising hate speech and polarization…