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Migrant Workers’ Concerns Over 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia
December 17, 2024
Migrant Workers’ Concerns Over 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia
The decision to award the 2034 World Cup to Saudi Arabia has raised significant concerns regarding the treatment of migrant workers, according to an article by The Guardian. Millions are expected to be employed in constructing stadiums, transport networks, and…
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Death Toll Expected to Rise
December 16, 2024
Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Death Toll Expected to Rise
Local authorities in Mayotte have reported that the likely death toll from Cyclone Chido could reach “several hundred,” with some estimates suggesting it may approach a thousand, Arab News reported yesterday. The cyclone struck the islands with gusts exceeding 226…
India: Sambhal Administration Intensifies Crackdown on Encroachments Near Shahi Jama Masjid
December 16, 2024
India: Sambhal Administration Intensifies Crackdown on Encroachments Near Shahi Jama Masjid
Following violent clashes that resulted in four fatalities over a court-mandated survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid, the district administration has initiated a campaign against encroachments and illegal electricity theft in the vicinity of the historic mosque, Muslim Mirror reported…
Latest Military, Refugee, Humanitarian Developments of Syria Following Fall of al-Assad
December 14, 2024
Latest Military, Refugee, Humanitarian Developments of Syria Following Fall of al-Assad
Austria’s conservative Chancellor Karl Nehammer announced a €1,000 ($1,050) incentive for Syrian refugees to return home following the recent political upheaval in Syria, notably the fall of Bashar Assad. Nehammer emphasized the need for citizens to aid in rebuilding the…
Prolonged standing poses serious health risks, survey finds
December 13, 2024
Prolonged standing poses serious health risks, survey finds
A survey of 1,000 non-office workers who stand for at least four hours daily, conducted by workplace safety company COBA, has revealed significant mental and physical health issues linked to prolonged standing. According to the survey, workers in industries like…
Freemuslim calls on Arab and Islamic governments to empty detention facilities
December 13, 2024
Freemuslim calls on Arab and Islamic governments to empty detention facilities
The Freemuslim Association, an international anti-violence organization, has expressed deep satisfaction with the recent release of several political detainees in Syria. Building on this development, the organization issued a broad call to Arab and Islamic states to release prisoners, particularly…
Quran app data breach exposes millions of Muslims to privacy risks
December 13, 2024
Quran app data breach exposes millions of Muslims to privacy risks
A Turkish app, Quran Kuran, has exposed over 3.6 million highly sensitive user records due to an unprotected Elasticsearch server, according to a report by Cybernews. The app, developed by Istanbul-based Sigma Telecom and downloaded over 1 million times from…
Biden administration weighs lifting terror label for Syrian group HTS
December 12, 2024
Biden administration weighs lifting terror label for Syrian group HTS
The Biden administration is reportedly considering removing Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) from its foreign terrorist organization list, according to an NBC News report. HTS, a Syrian group previously involved in overthrowing Bashar al-Assad’s regime, is currently designated a terrorist organization…
Shia Rights Watch Engages with Pakistani Ambassador on Behalf of Shia Muslims in Parachinar and Peshawar
December 12, 2024
Shia Rights Watch Engages with Pakistani Ambassador on Behalf of Shia Muslims in Parachinar and Peshawar
In Washington, DC, Shia Rights Watch’s Executive Director, Mustafa Akhwand, met with Rizwan Saeed Sheikh, the Ambassador of Pakistan to the United States, to address the ongoing violence affecting Shia Muslims in Parachinar and Peshawar, the organization’s website reported yesterday.…
UNAMA Urges Taliban to Adhere to Human Rights on International Human Rights Day
December 11, 2024
UNAMA Urges Taliban to Adhere to Human Rights on International Human Rights Day
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) urged the Taliban on Tuesday, December 10, to comply with global human rights standards, emphasizing that this is crucial for the protection and prosperity of all Afghans, particularly women and girls, Amu…