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In a grim reminder of sectarian violence in the Middle East, over a thousand Alawites were killed earlier this month in violent attacks in Latakia, Syria, attributed to extremist Sunni Muslim militias, Asia Times reported. The Alawites, a religious minority…

The UN Security Council has renewed its mission in Afghanistan amid alarming warnings from WHO about a looming health crisis. The UN Security Council has unanimously extended the mandate of the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for another year,…

Construction of a new women’s and children’s hospital in Gaza City, funded by Indonesian NGOs and the public, will commence next month, Arab News reported. The project, costing 402 billion rupiah ($24.5 million), is organized by the Aqsa Working Group…

Bangladeshi student representatives called on the United Nations to assist in bringing former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to the International Criminal Court (ICC) for alleged crimes against humanity during last year’s July uprising, Anadolu Agency reported. The appeal was made…

Amid rising hostility toward Muslims in Germany, Abdassamad El Yazidi, chairperson of the Central Council of Muslims in Germany, emphasized that attacks on mosques and Muslims threaten the nation’s democracy and constitutional values, Daily Sabah reported. Speaking on the International…

OpenAI has requested the US government to permit AI companies to utilize copyrighted material for training purposes to “enhance America’s leadership” in artificial intelligence, Anadolu Agency reported. This proposal was submitted as part of a larger initiative presented to the…

An Iftar dinner was held in Seoul to celebrate Ramadan and strengthen ties with Muslim-majority countries, Korea Times reported. The event focused on historical connections and the importance of peace. Key themes included remembrance, togetherness, and the commitment to deepen…

On Thursday, security forces in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Jandola area killed 10 terrorists attempting to attack a checkpost, Dawn reported citing the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR). The incident occurred near the border of South Waziristan and Tank districts. Troops effectively thwarted…

A UK campaign urging parents to withhold smartphones from their children until at least age 14 has gained 100,000 signatures since its launch six months ago, The Guardian reported. The Smartphone Free Childhood initiative encourages parents to delay smartphone use…

The residence of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Hosseini Shirazi hosted the annual women’s gathering during the days commemorating the demise of Lady Khadijah al-Kubra (peace be upon her). This ceremony took place on the evening of Wednesday, the eleventh of…