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Filipino Muslims flock to Manila food hub for halal meals during Ramadan

Filipino Muslims flock to Manila food hub for halal meals during Ramadan

Filipino Muslims are flocking to Padre Campa Street in Manila during Ramadan for halal meals that remind them of home, Arab News reported. This food hub, located in the University Belt, offers a variety of halal dishes, including traditional Mindanao…
Al-Shabab raids on Kenyan security camp Leaves At least 6 killed

Al-Shabab raids on Kenyan security camp Leaves At least 6 killed

At least six people were killed and four injured in a raid by al-Shabab militants on a security camp in Garissa County, Kenya, early Sunday, Xinhua reported. The attack occurred around 5:30 a.m. at a national police reserve camp in…
866 New Marine Species Discovered, Unveiling Ocean’s Hidden Wonders

866 New Marine Species Discovered, Unveiling Ocean’s Hidden Wonders

A recent study has revealed the discovery of 866 new marine species, including a guitar-shaped shark, a fan-like coral, and a venomous deep-sea snail with harpoon-like teeth, Anadolu Agency reported. These species were identified through divers, piloted submersibles, and remotely…
Niger Declares Three Days of Mourning After Mosque Attack

Niger Declares Three Days of Mourning After Mosque Attack

The government of Niger has announced three days of mourning following a brutal attack on a mosque in Kokorou, which resulted in the deaths of at least 44 people, Al Jazeera reported. The assault occurred during a prayer service in…
Tunisia Withdraws from African Union Human Rights Court

Tunisia Withdraws from African Union Human Rights Court

Tunisia has announced its withdrawal from the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, a decision criticized by rights groups as a setback for freedoms in the increasingly authoritarian country, Arab News reported. The declaration, which did not specify a…
Muslim Women and Black Individuals Face Increasing Discrimination in Germany, Study Reveals

Muslim Women and Black Individuals Face Increasing Discrimination in Germany, Study Reveals

A comprehensive national study released on Thursday indicates that Muslim women and Black individuals are experiencing a rise in racial discrimination in Germany, Anadolu Agency reported. The 2025 National Discrimination and Racism Monitor (NaDiRa) report found that 54% of respondents…
Scientists Transport Antarctica’s Oldest Ice Cores to Europe

Scientists Transport Antarctica’s Oldest Ice Cores to Europe

Researchers have successfully extracted ancient ice cores from Antarctica as part of the Beyond EPICA – Oldest Ice project, which aims to uncover over 1.2 million years of Earth’s climate history, Anadolu Agency reported. This initiative, funded by the European…
China Forces Uyghurs to Work During Ramadan to Prevent Fasting

China Forces Uyghurs to Work During Ramadan to Prevent Fasting

Chinese authorities in Xinjiang are compelling Uyghurs to work during Ramadan to hinder their fasting and religious practices, RFA reported. Reports indicate that Uyghurs are engaged in forced labor, including agricultural and cleaning tasks, during this holy month. The Chinese…
African region sees further decline in TB deaths, cases

African region sees further decline in TB deaths, cases

The African region has seen a significant decline in tuberculosis (TB) deaths, with a 42% reduction from 2015 to 2023, and a 24% decline in cases, according to the WHO Global TB Report 2024. In 2023, approximately 1.9 million TB…
51 Countries Attending Jordan Int’l Quran Award

51 Countries Attending Jordan Int’l Quran Award

Jordan has launched its 32nd international Quran competition with participants from 51 countries at the Islamic Cultural Center in the King Abdullah I Mosque, Amman, Iqna reported. This year’s competition coincides with the last ten days of Ramadan, a sacred…
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