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India: Students denounce religious discrimination after IIMC denies permission for iftar
April 1, 2024
India: Students denounce religious discrimination after IIMC denies permission for iftar
The Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) in New Delhi is facing accusations of ‘Islamophobia’ after refusing permission for an Iftar party, Muslim Mirror reported. The administration allegedly denied permission for the Iftar party while allowing Hindu festivals, sparking a…
Georgian PM holds iftar ceremony in capital to honor Muslim community’s contributions
March 29, 2024
Georgian PM holds iftar ceremony in capital to honor Muslim community’s contributions
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze hosted an iftar dinner Thursday in the capital Tbilisi in observance of the holy month of Ramadan, Anadolu Agency reported. The event was attended by Muslim diplomats and politicians as well as officials from the…
Magnitude 6.7, 6.4 earthquakes shake Vanuatu
March 27, 2024
Magnitude 6.7, 6.4 earthquakes shake Vanuatu
Two strong earthquakes of magnitude 6.7, and 6.4 struck Vanuatu on Wednesday, the US Geological Survey said. It said the earthquakes were reported in the Vanuatu region at a depth of around 10 kilometers (6.2 mile). No reports of damage…
Islamic State seeking recruits from Tajikistan, other countries in Central Asia
March 25, 2024
Islamic State seeking recruits from Tajikistan, other countries in Central Asia
Islamic State (IS) has conducted a recruitment campaign targeting militants from Tajikistan and Central Asia, claiming responsibility for recent attacks in Moscow and Iran, Guardian published in an article. It cites a UN report highlighting Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP)…
At least dozen killed by heavy floods, landslides in Brazil
March 25, 2024
At least dozen killed by heavy floods, landslides in Brazil
At least 12 people died in floods and landslides caused by heavy rainfall in Brazil, particularly in Petropolis, Rio de Janeiro, and Espirito Santo, TRTWorld reported. South America’s largest country has suffered from a recent string of extreme weather events,…
Indian court scraps UP madrasa law, effectively forcing Muslim students into govt schools
March 23, 2024
Indian court scraps UP madrasa law, effectively forcing Muslim students into govt schools
A court in India has recently prohibited Islamic schools in the most populous state of the country, a decision that may lead to further alienation of many Muslims from Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Hindu-nationalist government as national elections approach. The…
At least 65 migrant bodies discovered in Libya mass grave, says UN
March 23, 2024
At least 65 migrant bodies discovered in Libya mass grave, says UN
A mass grave containing the bodies of at least 65 migrants has been found in south-west Libya, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) has said. According to IOM, the circumstances of their deaths and their nationalities are still unknown but…
More than 70 Rohingya dead or missing after boat overturns off Indonesia’s Aceh
March 22, 2024
More than 70 Rohingya dead or missing after boat overturns off Indonesia’s Aceh
Over 70 Rohingya are “presumed dead or missing” after their boat capsized off the coast of Indonesia’s Aceh province, with 75 people being rescued, according to the UNHCR refugee agency. The alert was raised when fishermen rescued six migrants who…
Will Smith finds Quran ‘beautiful and clear’ after reading it during Ramadan
March 20, 2024
Will Smith finds Quran ‘beautiful and clear’ after reading it during Ramadan
Hollywood movie star Will Smith stated he read the Muslim holy book Quran from “cover to cover” last Ramadan, Daily Sabah reported. “I loved the simplicity; the Quran is so clear; it is crystal clear. It is hard to walk…
IQAir report finds only seven countries meeting WHO air quality standard
March 20, 2024
IQAir report finds only seven countries meeting WHO air quality standard
A recent report by IQAir highlighted that only seven countries meet the international air quality standard, while air pollution is worsening in certain areas due to economic activity and wildfire smoke. According to the Swiss-based air quality organization, out of…