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Unprecedented rise in anti-Muslim racism in Austria, new report reveals
May 29, 2024
Unprecedented rise in anti-Muslim racism in Austria, new report reveals
The “Islamophobia and Anti-Muslim Racism Documentation Centre” in Austria recorded 1,522 cases of racist attacks against Muslims in 2023, the highest number since documentation began in 2015, according to the center’s president, Remisa Quidder. The Austrian news agency (APA) reported…
Number of foreigners granted German citizenship reaches a record high in 2023, report says
May 29, 2024
Number of foreigners granted German citizenship reaches a record high in 2023, report says
According to a Reuters report released on Tuesday, figures from the German Federal Statistical Office indicate that the number of foreigners gaining German citizenship hit a record high in 2023. A total of 200,100 individuals from 157 different nationalities were…
Online Child Abuse in Muslim Countries: A Growing Concern
May 28, 2024
Online Child Abuse in Muslim Countries: A Growing Concern
As digital platforms become increasingly integrated into our lives, the risk of online child abuse has escalated worldwide, and Muslim countries have not been immune to the global trend. India and the Philippines are affected the most, reporting 16 million…
Extreme Weather Fuelling Deadly Cholera Outbreaks Across Africa
May 28, 2024
Extreme Weather Fuelling Deadly Cholera Outbreaks Across Africa
The last three years have seen a relentless string of extreme weather events – including tropical storms, floods, and droughts – ravage parts of Africa, causing crises of hunger and displacement. Left in the wake of these disasters is another…
Cyclone Remal Batters India and Bangladesh, Leaving 16 dead, Widespread Destruction
May 28, 2024
Cyclone Remal Batters India and Bangladesh, Leaving 16 dead, Widespread Destruction
A powerful cyclone packing speeds of up to 135 kph struck the coastlines of India and Bangladesh on Monday, leaving at least 16 people dead and millions without power, Reuters reported yesterday. Cyclone Remal, the first major storm of the…
London gears up to host “Muslim Film Festival” for Islamic films
May 28, 2024
London gears up to host “Muslim Film Festival” for Islamic films
The British capital, London, is preparing to host a “Muslim Film Festival” for Islamic films, challenging the stereotypical image of Muslims. The film festival director, Sajid Farda, announced that London is getting ready to host a film festival aimed at…
ILO: 27.6M people worldwide are exploited in forced labor
May 28, 2024
ILO: 27.6M people worldwide are exploited in forced labor
The International Labour Organization (ILO) has revealed in a report titled “Profits and Poverty, The Economics of Forced Labour” that approximately 27.6 million people worldwide are being exploited through forced labor. The ILO’s report highlights that 3.5 individuals per every…
Experts warn against potential dangers AI poses to humanity if remains unregulated
May 27, 2024
Experts warn against potential dangers AI poses to humanity if remains unregulated
Experts have warned against potential dangers artificial intelligence (AI) poses to humanity, stressing that without proper rules, it could ultimately lead to the extinction of the human race, the Polish website “Elblog.pl” said. According to a recently published report, researchers…
Devastating Landslide Buries Over 2,000 in Papua New Guinea, Officials Told UN
May 27, 2024
Devastating Landslide Buries Over 2,000 in Papua New Guinea, Officials Told UN
The Papua New Guinean government has informed the United Nations that over 2,000 people were buried in a massive landslide that devastated a remote village in the country’s Enga province, VOA reported today. The disaster occurred in the early hours…
Australian Muslim Advocacy Group Scores Landmark Legal Victory Against Social Media Platform
May 27, 2024
Australian Muslim Advocacy Group Scores Landmark Legal Victory Against Social Media Platform
In a significant win for digital rights and free expression in Australia, the Australian Muslim Advocacy Network (AMAN) has prevailed in a landmark hate speech case against the social media platform X, TRTWorld reported. The historic ruling, handed down by…