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Malaysian digital marketplaces to find global Halal manufacturers
November 12, 2022
Malaysian digital marketplaces to find global Halal manufacturers
Driven by the increasing number of Muslim consumers worldwide, the lucrative Halal food market has grown steadily over the last 5 years. Halal manufacturers and distributors around the world and especially Malaysia are embracing IoT technology as digitization of the…
The Continuing Threat of ‘Extremist Islam’ in Southeast Asia
November 12, 2022
The Continuing Threat of ‘Extremist Islam’ in Southeast Asia
The so-called ‘Islamist terrorism’ is not a novel phenomenon in the Southeast Asian region and can be traced to a myriad of indigenous and transnational factors. From the Bali bombing (2002) in Indonesia by Al Qaeda and its regional affiliate…
New study: 86% of hate speech on Twitter comes from America, Britain and India
November 12, 2022
New study: 86% of hate speech on Twitter comes from America, Britain and India
A study on the sources of hate speech on Twitter said that 86% of anti-Muslim content comes from three main countries: America, Britain, and India. According to the study, conducted by the Islamic Council of Victoria, Australia, nearly four million…
Record Number of Muslims Americans Win in US Midterms
November 12, 2022
Record Number of Muslims Americans Win in US Midterms
According to reports, Muslim American candidates have secured a record number of victories in legislative, statewide, and federal elections this week. There has been a record number of legislative, statewide, and federal electoral victories of Muslim American candidates in this…
Shia researchers define Islam’s vision for environmental protection at a global conference hosted by Greece
November 10, 2022
Shia researchers define Islam’s vision for environmental protection at a global conference hosted by Greece
Shia researchers participated in the Seventh International Conference on the Environment, which was held by the Orthodox Academy in Crete, in the Greek capital, Athens. Shia Waves News Agency followed the activity of four Shia researchers during their participation in…
Ethiopia seeks IMF loan to fend off hunger for 20 million people
November 10, 2022
Ethiopia seeks IMF loan to fend off hunger for 20 million people
Ethiopian authorities have indicated an interest in accessing the IMF’s food shock window, the fund said. More than 20 million Ethiopians, including people who fled their homes because of conflict in the country’s northern Tigray region, don’t have enough to…
Torrential floods in West Africa hurt food security
November 10, 2022
Torrential floods in West Africa hurt food security
Floods have destroyed harvest for this season, while nearly 1 million hectares of farmland across the region remain under water, with soil nutrients being washed away and setting the scene for an even worse crop production next season. Prolonged drought…
American Muslim Community Clinics bridges healthcare gap in Central Florida
November 9, 2022
American Muslim Community Clinics bridges healthcare gap in Central Florida
In Central Florida, some mobile clinics and federally qualified health centers are serving low-income and uninsured patients in the area. One such healthcare outfit, called American Muslim Community Clinics (AMCC), demonstrates the capacity of grassroots organizations to reach poor and…
6th Quran, Adhan Competition of Northern Europe Slated for February
November 9, 2022
6th Quran, Adhan Competition of Northern Europe Slated for February
The sixth edition of the Quran and Adhan (call to prayer) competition for Muslims in Northern Europe will be held in February. The Imam Ali (AS) Islamic Center in Stockholm, Sweden, will host the contest from February 24 to 26,…
UN warns of worsening food crisis in Sri Lanka amid economic woes
November 9, 2022
UN warns of worsening food crisis in Sri Lanka amid economic woes
The number of people in Sri Lanka needing urgent humanitarian help has doubled to 3.4 million, the United Nations has said as it warned of a worsening food crisis in the south Asian country. Months of protests against high prices…