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Pope Leo XIV Forms AI Study Group Ahead of First Encyclical ———————————- Pope Leo XIV has established an in-house study group on artificial intelligence, the Vatican announced, as he prepares to release his first encyclical, which is expected to focus…

Debate Over Religious Refusal to Shake Hands in Denmark Sparks Media Attention ———————————— A report circulating on social media and cited by Shia Waves News Agency claims that a Muslim female student in Copenhagen faced legal proceedings after refusing to…

Shirazi Religious Mission Continues Activities in Medina with Meetings of Marja’ Delegations and Iraqi Pilgrims ———————————————— The Hajj mission of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi is continuing its intensive activities in Medina during the blessed Hajj season of 1447…

Security Crackdown Intensifies in Bahrain Amid Reports of Arrests and Summonses ———————————- Bahrain is witnessing a notable escalation in security measures, coinciding with a series of arrests, summonses, and house raids targeting citizens, including religious, social, and youth figures. Human…

Surprising Study: Migrants in Europe Are Often More Educated Than Locals ——————————– A new study reveals that education levels among migrants in European Union countries have increased significantly, although disparities remain between individual nations. The research, conducted by the Rockwool…

British Media Criticized for Ignoring Prince Harry’s Warning on Rising Anti-Muslim Hatred ——————————————- British media outlets have faced widespread criticism for overlooking Prince Harry’s warning about growing hostility toward Muslims, while focusing solely on his comments regarding antisemitism. Critics have…

Imprisoned scholars in Bahrain urge cessation of pressure on Shiites ——————————————- A group of scholars and political figures imprisoned in Bahrain has issued a statement calling on authorities to cease the security and media campaign against Shiites, IQNA reported. In…

Pakistani Shia Workers Deported from UAE Amid Rising Regional Tensions ————————————- Thousands of Pakistani Shia Muslims have been deported from the United Arab Emirates over recent months, with many alleging that their religious identity played a key role in the…

Austria-based Islamic Center Holds Quran Contest ———————————– The Islamic Center of Vienna in the capital of Austria hosted the annual Quran competition as part of “Iqra” the Quranic program, IQNA reported. It took place with the broad participation of children,…

Taliban regulation legally recognizes child marriage in some cases ——————————————— Taliban have issued a new family law regulation that recognizes marriages involving minors as legally valid in certain circumstances, while allowing children to seek annulment after reaching puberty only through…