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WFP Assists 9 Million Afghans, Urges Immediate Funding for Aid Programs
April 3, 2025
WFP Assists 9 Million Afghans, Urges Immediate Funding for Aid Programs
The World Food Programme (WFP) reported providing life-saving assistance to over 9 million people in Afghanistan last year, emphasizing the urgent need for continued funding, Khaama Press reported. WFP’s ongoing efforts aim to address the humanitarian needs of the Afghan…
Indian parliament’s lower house legislates controversial Muslim endowments bill
April 3, 2025
Indian parliament’s lower house legislates controversial Muslim endowments bill
India’s lower house of parliament today approved a contentious bill aimed at amending the laws governing Muslim endowments, known as waqf, valued at over $14 billion, Al Jazeera reported. Proposed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the…
Uproar in Indian Parliament Over Contentious Waqf Amendment Bill as Scholars Demand Opposition from Secular Leaders
April 2, 2025
Uproar in Indian Parliament Over Contentious Waqf Amendment Bill as Scholars Demand Opposition from Secular Leaders
As the Indian Parliament’s Budget Session commenced, protests erupted in the Lok Sabha (Lower House) over the proposed Waqf (Amendment) Bill, Clarion reported. The opposition, led by the Samajwadi Party (SP), denounced the bill as unconstitutional, leading to the adjournment…
Grand Mosque of Kufa welcomes nearly two million visitors during Holy Ramadan
April 1, 2025
Grand Mosque of Kufa welcomes nearly two million visitors during Holy Ramadan
The Grand Mosque of Kufa hosted a large influx of visitors during the holy month of Ramadan. The mosque’s administration announced that from February 28 to March 28, 2025, a total of 1,753,267 visitors entered the mosque, according to data…
Holy Karbala Witnesses Magnificent Eid al-Fitr Prayers Amid Rain of Mercy
April 1, 2025
Holy Karbala Witnesses Magnificent Eid al-Fitr Prayers Amid Rain of Mercy
Thousands of worshippers attended Eid al-Fitr Prayers in holy Karbala on Monday in rainy weather, creating some of the most beautiful scenes of devotion and spirituality in the Shrines of Aba Abdillah al-Hussein and Abal-Fazl al-Abbas, peace be upon them…
Escalating Tensions: Muslims Face Discrimination and Harassment Across India
March 30, 2025
Escalating Tensions: Muslims Face Discrimination and Harassment Across India
Across India, the Muslim community is facing a disturbing pattern of discrimination, harassment, and targeted actions by authorities, raising concerns about the erosion of their rights and freedoms, according to several articles published on The Wire, The Express Tribune, Carion…
Escalating Hate-Based Politics: Attacks on Minority Spaces and Journalists’ Protests for Rights
March 28, 2025
Escalating Hate-Based Politics: Attacks on Minority Spaces and Journalists’ Protests for Rights
In a concerning trend of escalating hate-based politics, India has witnessed a surge in attacks on minority religious spaces and growing challenges for the media fraternity, articles published on Muslim Mirror and Clarion reported. On March 26, communal tensions erupted…
Scientists Develop Battery That Never Needs Charging
March 27, 2025
Scientists Develop Battery That Never Needs Charging
Scientists are developing tiny nuclear batteries powered by radiocarbon, which could last decades without needing a charge, unlike lithium-ion batteries that degrade over time, SciTech Daily reported. These betavoltaic cells use beta radiation to generate electricity and have shown improved…
Action Against Madrasas in Uttarakhand: Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind Approaches Supreme Court
March 26, 2025
Action Against Madrasas in Uttarakhand: Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind Approaches Supreme Court
The Uttarakhand government has initiated action against madrasas based on the recommendations of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR), leading to the forced closure of several madrasas. In response to this action, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind has filed a…
Protests Continue in Turkey Amid Political Unrest
March 25, 2025
Protests Continue in Turkey Amid Political Unrest
Turkey is witnessing its sixth consecutive night of protests, sparked by the recent arrest of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu on corruption charges, BBC news reported. President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused opposition parties of inciting a “movement of violence,” dismissing…