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A coalition of Afghan politicians, scholars, and activists living abroad has introduced a draft constitution proposing a federal parliamentary system for Afghanistan, Khaama Press reported. The initiative, developed by the Majma-e Federal-Khahan Afghanistan (Assembly of Afghan Federalists), seeks to address…

The River Indus, a vital lifeline for millions in Pakistan and the cradle of South Asia’s earliest civilization, is facing severe ecological decline, Khaama Press reported. Stretching over 3,000 kilometers from the Himalayas to the Arabian Sea, the river’s flow…

Sweden has committed USD 12.7 million in humanitarian aid to support over one million Rohingya refugees and vulnerable host communities in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, Scand Asia reported. The funding will be distributed through eight humanitarian organizations, including UNHCR, WFP, Norwegian…

Chinese researchers at Tsinghua University have developed the world’s smallest and lightest wireless amphibious robot, capable of shape-shifting to adapt to different environments, Anadolu Agency reported. Measuring just 9 centimeters (3.5 inches) in length and weighing 25 grams (0.88 ounces),…

The world’s longest handwritten Quran has been presented to Custodianship of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, Iqna reported. During a ceremony in Karbala, Bahrain’s Al-Muharraq Intellectual and Cultural Center gifted the Quran to Sheikh Abdul Mahdi al-Karbalayi, the…

Kosovo is set to host the third edition of the International Quran Memorization and Recitation Competition from May 8 to 11, 2025, in its capital, Pristina, Iqna reported. Organized by the Presidency of the Islamic Community of Kosovo, the event…

Human rights organizations have revealed systematic abuses by Saudi authorities against elderly political detainees, despite laws meant to protect them. The European Saudi Organization for Human Rights highlighted violations of legal guarantees for elderly care, citing neglect and mistreatment in…

UNESCO has added Iraq’s historic Hajj route, known as Darb Zubayda, to its Global Geoparks Network, recognizing it as one of 16 new sites of geological, environmental, and cultural importance. Stretching from Kufa to Mecca, the centuries-old route is rich…

In 2024, the Netherlands witnessed a notable religious shift, with Islam becoming the fastest-growing religion among youth, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). While overall religious affiliation rose slightly to 44% from 42% in 2023, Islam showed significant…

Hong Kong’s Muslim community has warmly welcomed the city’s first outdoor Halal Food Festival held in Tsim Sha Tsui, marking a significant step towards greater inclusivity and recognition, South China Morning Post reported. The event, co-organised by the M.E.L.T. Ethnic…