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Ottawa’s Gaza Stance Undermining Muslim-Canadians’ Sense of Belonging, Says Federal Representative …………………… Canada’s response to the war in Gaza is causing many Muslim-Canadians to feel alienated and disillusioned, according to Amira Elghawaby, the federal government’s special representative on combating Islamophobia,…

Iraq completes security arrangements for Arbaeen pilgrimage to Karbala ———————————- Iraqi security officials have revealed new details about the country’s preparations to safeguard Arbaeen pilgrims, Abna News Agency reported. Lieutenant General Walid Khalifa al-Tamimi, commander of Baghdad Operations, stated on…

Taliban Orders “Deviant” Books Be Removed from Afghanistan’s Libraries and Universities ——————————————— Taliban supreme leader Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada has issued an order instructing authorities throughout Afghanistan to identify and remove “deviant” books from bookstores, school libraries, universities, and both public…

‘Bani Amer’ mourners start march from Basra to Karbala ahead of Arbaeen —————————- The ‘Bani Amer’ mourning group, recognized as one of the largest in Iraq, has commenced its annual march from Basra to Karbala in anticipation of Arbaeen. According…

Pakistani Police Raids Target Afghanistan Refugees, Breaking Homes and Lives ————————————– Pakistani police conducted aggressive raids targeting Afghan refugees in Islamabad’s F-17 sector on July 28, 2025, according to sources reported by Hasht-e Subh Daily. The operation involved house-to-house searches…

UN launches $23 million initiative to support displaced communities in northern Afghanistan ———————————- The United Nations has launched a $23 million project to support returnees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and affected communities in Kunduz and Baghlan provinces, northern Afghanistan, Amu…

Thousands compelled to flee Gurugram as police crackdown on Bengali-speaking Muslims intensifies ——————————————— In Gurugram, Haryana, tensions have escalated as police intensify a crackdown on Bengali-speaking migrant workers, predominantly Muslims, accusing them of being undocumented nationals from Bangladesh, Maktoob Media…

As millions of pilgrims prepare to descend upon Karbala for the annual Arbaeen commemoration, the Al-Abbas Holy Shrine and its associated complexes are finalizing comprehensive preparations, including massive water provisions, extensive visitor complex readiness, and sophisticated crowd management systems. The…

“Hussein Unites Us”: Youth Forum in Baghdad Highlights Tolerance and National Unity ………………. A national youth forum titled “Hussein Unites Us” was held in Baghdad, organized by the Government Communication Team in cooperation with the Bayt Al-Hikma Foundation. The event…

Amnesty Raises Alarm Over Abductions of Alawite Women in Syria ……………… Amnesty International has reported a series of abductions targeting Alawite women and girls in central and coastal Syria in recent months, raising concerns about growing fear and a lack…