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Druze in Sweida Push Toward Autonomy After Sectarian Violence and Israeli Intervention
October 2, 2025
Druze in Sweida Push Toward Autonomy After Sectarian Violence and Israeli Intervention
The Syrian Druze community in Sweida is moving toward greater autonomy following deadly clashes with government forces and shifting regional dynamics, marking a major setback for Damascus. Over the summer, Syrian government troops entered Sweida in an attempt to reassert…
Corruption, Rage, and Technology: The Drivers of New Uprisings in Asia
September 30, 2025
Corruption, Rage, and Technology: The Drivers of New Uprisings in Asia
Recent waves of unrest across Asia, from Nepal to Indonesia and Bangladesh, highlight how entrenched corruption, deep inequality, and collective anger are being rapidly mobilized through technology and social media. In September, Nepal witnessed a sudden surge of protests after…
Gaza Crisis Deepens as MSF Halts Work, UNRWA Warns of Starvation, and UNGA Sees Heated Debate
September 28, 2025
Gaza Crisis Deepens as MSF Halts Work, UNRWA Warns of Starvation, and UNGA Sees Heated Debate
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has suspended its medical activities in Gaza City after Israeli attacks damaged its facilities and endangered staff, while international protests and a tense debate at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) underscored the worsening crisis. According to…
Tumultuous Start for UN General Assembly: Trump’s Rhetoric and Technical Glitches Dominate
September 25, 2025
Tumultuous Start for UN General Assembly: Trump’s Rhetoric and Technical Glitches Dominate
The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York opened with a tense atmosphere marked by controversial speeches from world leaders and unusual technical malfunctions in the audio system. The first day of the high-level meeting,…
Violence and Discrimination Against Muslims Highlight Rising Concerns Over Islamophobia in India and Abroad
September 24, 2025
Violence and Discrimination Against Muslims Highlight Rising Concerns Over Islamophobia in India and Abroad
A spate of violent incidents and official complaints in India and Australia have drawn renewed attention to the persistence of Islamophobia, as Muslims face physical assaults, mob lynching, and allegations of institutional bias. More details in the following report: In…
Australia and Malta Move to Recognise State of Palestine Amid Growing International Momentum
September 23, 2025
Australia and Malta Move to Recognise State of Palestine Amid Growing International Momentum
Australia and Malta have announced their formal recognition of the State of Palestine, joining a growing number of countries seeking to revive momentum toward a two-state solution as the war in Gaza continues. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, speaking in…
London Protests Expose Financial and Media Backing of Anti-Islam Extremists
September 22, 2025
London Protests Expose Financial and Media Backing of Anti-Islam Extremists
Recent far-right protests in London have drawn public attention to the powerful financial and media networks that support anti-Islam extremist groups. The demonstration, led by a long-standing figure in anti-immigrant and anti-Islam rhetoric, appeared to be a pre-planned event aimed…
Kabul’s Takia Khana Chandawul: 87 Years of Religious and Cultural Resistance for Afghan Shias
September 21, 2025
Kabul’s Takia Khana Chandawul: 87 Years of Religious and Cultural Resistance for Afghan Shias
The Public Takia Khana Chandawul in Kabul, a major center for Afghanistan’s Shia community, has endured for 87 years as a symbol of religious and cultural resistance against governmental suppression and crackdowns. Established in 1938 by Ayatollah Mir Ali Ahmad…
Worsening Sudan Conflict Sees Surge in Ethnic Violence and Civilian Deaths
September 20, 2025
Worsening Sudan Conflict Sees Surge in Ethnic Violence and Civilian Deaths
Armed conflict and rivalry over power and dominance continues to ravage the already-devastated Sudan. UN has warned of escalating impact and the unprecedented toll on civilian population. A recent drone strike by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on a…
Militancy Surge in Pakistan: Deadly Bombing Kills 5 Soldiers as Political Tensions Rise
September 17, 2025
Militancy Surge in Pakistan: Deadly Bombing Kills 5 Soldiers as Political Tensions Rise
Pakistan is reeling from a renewed surge in militant violence, with a deadly roadside bombing in the restive southwest killing five soldiers, while the government faces mounting pressure over its security and political challenges. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations…