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The Historic Fatwa of Mirza Shirazi: A Symbol of Resistance Against Colonialism and Despotism ——————————— The first day of Jumada al-Awwal marks the anniversary of the historic tobacco prohibition fatwa issued by Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Muhammad Hassan Hosseini Shirazi —…

Several key developments this week illustrate how artificial intelligence continues to reshape business strategy, logistics, sustainability and global development. Meta Platforms announced it will lay off approximately 600 employees across its AI division — targeting legacy research units (FAIR), product…

At Least 40 Migrants, Including Infant, Die in Shipwreck off Tunisian Coast ………….. Tunisian authorities reported on Wednesday that at least 40 migrants, including infants, drowned after their boat capsized off the country’s coast, while 30 others were rescued. According…

European Historian Publishes New Book Highlighting Islam’s Message of Tolerance and Reason …………….. European historian and researcher John Tolan has released a new book titled “Islam: A New History from Muhammad to the Present,” offering a scholarly and balanced perspective…

Spain Launches National Guide to Combat Islamophobia and Correct Misconceptions About Muslims ………… In a first-of-its-kind initiative in Europe, the Spanish government has released a comprehensive national guide to combat Islamophobia and challenge misinformation about Islam and Muslims. The guide…

Sea Rescue NGO Warns of Rising Violence Against Refugees in Europe ——————————- The non-governmental organization Sea Rescue issued a warning on Tuesday, October 21, in Berlin about the increasing violence faced by refugees following recent European Union asylum reforms, highlighting…

West African Shiite Conference and Danish Fatimiyya Commemoration Highlight Global Shirazi Community Activities ———————————————- The fifth conference of followers of Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq al-Shirazi in West Africa was held in Nigeria on October 9–10, 2025, under the theme “Return…

Libya Faces Threat of Islamic State Resurgence Amid Political Fragmentation —————————————- Despite the significant blow suffered by the Islamic State (IS) in Libya, the militant group remains a persistent threat. A recent analysis by The Jamestown Foundation finds that while IS’s Libyan…

U.S. Congressman Tells Shia Muslim Journalist to “Go Back to the UK”; Indian Politician Defends Ban on Halal-Certified Products ————————————- Some recent developments have put a spotlight on growing Islamophobic trends worldwide as Muslims face continued harassment and restrictions. A…

Google Announces Milestone Quantum Breakthrough Surpassing Supercomputers ——————————– Google has reported a landmark achievement in quantum computing, developing an algorithm that executes a task beyond the capabilities of today’s classical supercomputers, The Guardian reported. According to Google, the firm’s quantum-computing…