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Two individuals injured in car bombing in northern Moscow
July 25, 2024
Two individuals injured in car bombing in northern Moscow
A car explosion in northern Moscow left two people injured and a residential building badly damaged, news reports said on Wednesday. The car’s 49-year-old driver was injured immediately after getting into the vehicle, while a woman sustained facial injuries. Both…
At least 18 people dead in plane crash in Nepal
July 24, 2024
At least 18 people dead in plane crash in Nepal
At least 18 people died when a small plane crashed and caught fire during takeoff from Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, on Wednesday, according to news reports citing local officials. Officials confirmed to media outlets that the plane, which had two crew…
Freemuslim Association deplores France’s decision to ban hijab during Paris Olympics
July 24, 2024
Freemuslim Association deplores France’s decision to ban hijab during Paris Olympics
The Freemuslim Association, an anti-violence organization, has strongly condemned the decision by the French Minister of Sports to ban the wearing of the hijab by French athletes participating in the Paris 2024 Olympics, stating that this discriminatory measure represents a…
Iraq cancels visa fees for two age groups traveling to Turkey
July 11, 2024
Iraq cancels visa fees for two age groups traveling to Turkey
The Iraqi Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today that it has reached an agreement with its Turkish counterpart to exempt two age groups from visa requirements for travel to Turkey. Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Iraq stated in a…
UNRWA demands immediate opening of crossings to deliver food aid to Gazans
July 2, 2024
UNRWA demands immediate opening of crossings to deliver food aid to Gazans
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) stated that the people of the Gaza Strip “have lost all means of life,” demanding the opening of crossings and the entry of sufficient food…
U.S. Religious Freedom Report highlights anti-Shia practice in Morocco
June 29, 2024
U.S. Religious Freedom Report highlights anti-Shia practice in Morocco
The U.S. Department of State issued a report on Thursday regarding religious freedoms in Morocco. The report confirmed the “ongoing suppression of Shia thought by the authorities in the kingdom and the circumventing of the 2017 ban on wearing the…
Kyrgyzstan repatriates over 600 citizens from detention camps in Syria and Iraq
June 27, 2024
Kyrgyzstan repatriates over 600 citizens from detention camps in Syria and Iraq
Kyrgyzstan has repatriated over 600 citizens from Syria and Iraq, according to the Kyrgyz state news agency AKIpress. The returnees, who had been living in detention camps, were linked to ISIS fighters and other terrorist groups, Shafaq News reported. The…
Following hijab and Eid ban, Tajik president bans name of “Mohammed”
June 25, 2024
Following hijab and Eid ban, Tajik president bans name of “Mohammed”
In a controversial move, the Tajikistan government has officially banned the wearing of the hijab and naming newborns “Mohammed,” in addition to prohibiting the celebration of Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha. This decision is part of a series of measures…
New York Governor signs legislation to protect children against ‘addictive’ social media content
June 21, 2024
New York Governor signs legislation to protect children against ‘addictive’ social media content
New York Governor Kathy Hochul recently signed two bills into law aimed at regulating digital platforms’ algorithms and the use of children’s data, as reported by CNN. This groundbreaking action makes New York the first state to pass legislation overseeing…
Los Angeles Board of Education bans use of phones, social media platforms during school day
June 20, 2024
Los Angeles Board of Education bans use of phones, social media platforms during school day
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) board has approved a ban on cellphone and social media use for over 429,000 students during the school day, USA TODAY reported yesterday. This decision, passed with a 5-2 vote, mandates the creation…