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Muslim Groups Urge Stronger Security Measures in Maryland Amid Rising Islamophobia Concerns —————————————————- Muslim community organizations, including the Shiite American Foundation, have called for enhanced security measures for mosques and Islamic centers in Maryland, warning of increased harassment and anti-Muslim…

UN Warns AI Data Centres Could Strain Global Electricity Systems ————————————– The rapid growth of artificial intelligence technologies and energy-intensive data centres is creating new challenges for electricity networks worldwide, according to a warning from the United Nations Economic Commission…

Alleged Assault on Muslim Journalists Sparks Debate Over Hate Speech and Discrimination in India ———————————– An incident involving two Muslim journalists who say they were assaulted while carrying out their professional duties in the Indian capital has drawn renewed attention…

Critics Accuse Taliban of Double Standards in Government Land Disputes Affecting Shia Institutions ——————————————– The Taliban’s actions regarding land classified as “government property” in Afghanistan have sparked criticism and renewed debate over whether land recovery measures are being applied equally…

Egypt Renews Detention of 19 Defendants in Case Linked to Killing of Sheikh Hassan Shehata —————————— Egypt’s State Security Prosecution has ordered the continued detention of 19 defendants for an additional 15 days pending investigations in Case No. 5635 of…

Austria’s Headscarf Ban for Girls Under 14 Faces First Test as Schools Reopen ————————————– Austria’s new ban on wearing headscarves for girls under the age of 14 in schools has entered its first practical test as the academic year began…

Bulgaria Honors Winners of National Islamic Knowledge Competition ————————————– Bulgaria has concluded its National Competition for Basic Islamic Knowledge, honoring outstanding students who participated in summer and year-round Quranic education programs across the country. The final stage of the competition…

Eleven Lebanese Civilians, Including Two Infants, Martyred in Israeli Airstrikes on Southern Lebanon —————————————— Eleven Lebanese civilians, including two infants, were killed in Israeli airstrikes overnight on southern Lebanon, with strikes targeting residential areas, vehicles, and emergency personnel, according to…

South Korea: Shia Community in Seoul Marks Birth Anniversary of Holy Prophet, Imam al-Sadiq ——————————————- The South Korean capital, Seoul, hosted a religious gathering to commemorate the birth anniversary of the Holy Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him and…

Far-Right Activist Tears Quran Inside New York Church, Makes Anti-Muslim Remarks ————————————- A US far-right activist, Jake Lang, reportedly tore a copy of the Quran and made hostile remarks targeting Muslims during an event held inside a church in Harlem,…