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Armenia and Azerbaijan finalize peace deal after decades of conflict
March 14, 2025
Armenia and Azerbaijan finalize peace deal after decades of conflict
Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed on the text of a peace agreement, marking a major step toward ending nearly four decades of conflict, officials from both countries announced on Thursday. The agreement follows years of hostilities over Nagorno-Karabakh, a region…
Austria suspends refugee family reunification amid migration concerns
March 13, 2025
Austria suspends refugee family reunification amid migration concerns
Austria has temporarily suspended its family reunification program for refugees, citing a rise in migration and growing public concerns. The government announced the decision on Wednesday, saying it aims to address immigration issues that have fueled support for the far…
Funding cuts threaten Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, aid groups warn
March 13, 2025
Funding cuts threaten Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, aid groups warn
Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh face worsening food insecurity as the World Food Programme (WFP) prepares to reduce monthly aid due to funding shortages, Amnesty International warned ahead of UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ visit. The planned cuts will reduce food rations…
US government combats anti-Semitism protesting while failing to address rising Islamophobia
March 12, 2025
US government combats anti-Semitism protesting while failing to address rising Islamophobia
The U.S. government’s recent measures targeting pro-Palestinian student activists have ignited a national debate over free speech and the delineation between legitimate protest and anti-Semitism. In January, the administration issued an executive order aimed at combating anti-Semitism, which critics argue…
Spain arrests 11 suspected TTP members in counter-terrorism operation
March 11, 2025
Spain arrests 11 suspected TTP members in counter-terrorism operation
Spanish authorities have arrested 11 Pakistani nationals suspected of links to the banned militant group Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), Khaama Press reported. The arrests took place in Barcelona. According to Spanish officials, the suspects are accused of promoting extremist activities through…
FreeMuslim Association condemns suppression and arrest of women during protest in Turkey
March 10, 2025
FreeMuslim Association condemns suppression and arrest of women during protest in Turkey
The FreeMuslim Association—an international non-violence organization—has strongly condemned the violations against women in Turkey on International Women’s Day, calling for the immediate release of all detainees and an official apology from the authorities. In a statement received by Shia Waves…
SOAS, University of London, launches unique Master’s program in “Islamic Humanities”
March 5, 2025
SOAS, University of London, launches unique Master’s program in “Islamic Humanities”
The School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) at the University of London has received widespread academic acclaim after launching a Master’s program in Islamic Humanities, the first of its kind in the United Kingdom. The program takes a multidisciplinary…
FA Cup to allow Muslim players to break fast during matches
March 3, 2025
FA Cup to allow Muslim players to break fast during matches
The English Football Association (FA) has announced that Muslim players will be given a brief pause to break their fast during FA Cup matches held during Ramadan. This decision, reported by BBC, applies to key fixtures like Manchester City vs.…
PKK leader Öcalan reportedly calls for group’s disbandment
February 28, 2025
PKK leader Öcalan reportedly calls for group’s disbandment
Abdullah Öcalan, the jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK), has reportedly urged his followers to lay down their arms and dissolve the organization. According to Turkish media reports on Thursday, Öcalan made this appeal in a letter from…
London Muslim community calls for stronger security measures after mosque attacks
February 28, 2025
London Muslim community calls for stronger security measures after mosque attacks
The British Muslim community in London has raised concerns over a series of Islamophobic attacks last month, in which mosques, community centers, and a school were vandalized with anti-Muslim graffiti. Between January 6 and 25, seven buildings, including Leyton Jamia…