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Over 230 Migrants Rescued from Boat off Spain’s Canary Islands Amid Surge in Irregular Migration
October 21, 2024
Over 230 Migrants Rescued from Boat off Spain’s Canary Islands Amid Surge in Irregular Migration
On October 20, Spanish coast guards rescued 231 migrants, including 14 women and three children, from a wooden boat near Gran Canaria’s main port, Arab News reported. This incident marks the largest single rescue of the year in the region.…
Hong Kong Aims to Certify 500 Halal Restaurants by 2025 to Attract Muslim Tourists
October 21, 2024
Hong Kong Aims to Certify 500 Halal Restaurants by 2025 to Attract Muslim Tourists
Hong Kong’s government is working to attract more Muslim tourists by expanding halal dining options, targeting over 500 certified halal restaurants by the end of 2025, About Islam website revealed yesterday. This initiative, up from the current 142 certified establishments,…
Number of Muslims and Christians predicted to be equal by 2060
October 20, 2024
Number of Muslims and Christians predicted to be equal by 2060
The European daily newspaper “Telegrafi” published a special report, enriched with charts, that mapped the distribution of countries with the largest Muslim populations and their ratio to Christians worldwide. The newspaper, in a report viewed by the Shia Waves Agency,…
Over 150 People Massacred by ISIS Terrorists in Burkina Faso
October 20, 2024
Over 150 People Massacred by ISIS Terrorists in Burkina Faso
More than 150 individuals, including many Christians, were killed in a brutal attack by extremist Sunni terrorists in Manni, Burkina Faso, on October 6, CNA reported yesterday. Local sources reported that the ISIS insurgents cut off telephone communications before targeting…
Afghan Refugees in Germany Face Discrimination and Financial Instability
October 20, 2024
Afghan Refugees in Germany Face Discrimination and Financial Instability
A recent survey by the Berlin-based Advisory Council on Integration and Migration highlights the challenges faced by Afghan refugees in Germany, particularly in the housing market, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Polling around 1,900 refugees, the study reveals that many experience…
China’s Xinjiang Hosts World Media Summit Amid Human Rights Concerns
October 18, 2024
China’s Xinjiang Hosts World Media Summit Amid Human Rights Concerns
China held its sixth World Media Summit in Urumqi, Xinjiang, from October 14-17, attracting over 500 participants from 208 media organizations, VOA reported yesterday. The event, co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency and the Xinjiang regional government, focused on “Artificial Intelligence…
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024: Urgent Call for Action in Conflict-Affected Areas
October 18, 2024
Global Multidimensional Poverty Index 2024: Urgent Call for Action in Conflict-Affected Areas
The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2024 report reveals that approximately 1.1 billion people worldwide live in multidimensional poverty, with alarming disparities exacerbated by conflict. The report highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions to address the intertwined issues of…
Vietnam to Host First National Halal Conference
October 18, 2024
Vietnam to Host First National Halal Conference
On October 22, Vietnam will host its inaugural National Halal Conference in Hanoi, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Ministries of Science and Technology and Agriculture and Rural Development, VOV World reported yesterday. The event…
Husseiniya and Masjid of Ale Yasin in Australia Commemorates Martyrdom of Sayyida Fatimah (peace be upon her)
October 17, 2024
Husseiniya and Masjid of Ale Yasin in Australia Commemorates Martyrdom of Sayyida Fatimah (peace be upon her)
The Shirazi-affiliated Sydney-based Ale Yasin Mosque and Hosseiniyeh hosted a three-night commemoration for the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyida Fatimah (peace be upon her). During these ceremonies, dozens of Shia Muslims gathered to revive the remembrance of the injustices faced by…
Challenges Persist for Islamic Education in Spain
October 16, 2024
Challenges Persist for Islamic Education in Spain
Despite years of advocacy, Islamic education remains largely absent from the Spanish education system, The New Arab reported yesterday. A recent four-year pilot program in Catalonia aimed to introduce Islamic religious education as an elective but concluded without plans for…