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The presence of Muslims in Italy has steadily increased in recent years, a reality often overshadowed by propaganda from extremist groups and right-wing politicians who portray this growth as a threat to Italian culture and identity. New data from the…

Abu Dhabi Breaks Ground on the World’s First Net-Zero Energy Mosque ——————————- In a landmark step toward environmental sustainability, Masdar City in Abu Dhabi has begun construction on the world’s first net-zero energy mosque, expected to be completed in October…

Muslim communities in India and the UK are confronting rising challenges, including economic marginalisation and political underrepresentation. In Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, a protest by the Indian Muslim Council (IMC) over the filing of multiple FIRs against Muslims turned violent when…

El-Fasher Siege Turns Donkey Carts into Costly Lifelines ————————————- In El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, the price of a donkey cart ride has skyrocketed to more than the cost of a car journey, a grim indicator of the city’s…

Global Push Strengthens for Ocean Protection with New Biosphere Reserves and High Seas Treaty Ratification ————————————— In a twin breakthrough for environmental conservation, UNESCO has designated 26 new biosphere reserves covering fragile ecosystems worldwide, while the United Nations’ High Seas…

In a twin breakthrough for environmental conservation, UNESCO has designated 26 new biosphere reserves covering fragile ecosystems worldwide, while the United Nations’ High Seas Treaty (BBNJ Agreement) has been ratified by enough countries to become law next year. UNESCO has…

World Leaders Urge Immediate Action on Climate Change at UN General Assembly —————————————— Global leaders at the United Nations General Assembly warned that climate change is no longer a distant threat but an immediate danger requiring bold international commitments. According…

Construction of Northern Italy’s Largest Mosque Halted Over Financial Issues ——————————————— The city council of Sesto San Giovanni in Milan province has announced the suspension of plans to build what was set to become the largest mosque in northern Italy,…

UNICEF Demands Probe into Deadly Mosque Attack in Sudan ——————————- The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for an immediate and thorough investigation into the recent deadly attack on a mosque in El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, Sudan.…

110 US Muslim Centers Urge California Governor to Veto Free Speech Bill —————————————- More than 110 mosques, Islamic centers, and Muslim community organizations in the United States—including the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California—have called on California Governor Gavin Newsom…