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Kuwait bans foreign and sectarian flags, sparking online debate Kuwait has issued a decree amending its national flag law, imposing strict limits on the display of foreign, religious, and sectarian flags. The new provision—Article 3 (bis)—prohibits raising foreign flags at…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi honors legacy of 1920 Revolution leader Mirza Taqi Shirazi In a statement marking the anniversary of the death of the 1920 Revolution leader, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi paid tribute to the late Mirza Sheikh Muhammad…

Pakistan’s Blasphemy Laws Misused for Extortion and Land Seizures —————————– Human Rights Watch reveals that Pakistan’s blasphemy laws are frequently abused to target religious minorities and marginalized groups for personal gain, the organization’s website reported. False blasphemy accusations often lead…

Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Face Uncertain Future as Resettlement Programs Abruptly End —————————————- Dozens of Afghan migrants in Pakistan have been unexpectedly removed from third-country resettlement programs without explanation, leaving them in legal limbo and fearing deportation to Taliban-ruled Afghanistan,…

Syria Faces Ongoing Violence, Security Chaos Six Months After Assad’s Fall ———————————— Since Bashar al-Assad’s fall in December 2024, Syria has seen over 7,670 deaths, mostly civilians, amid continued violence and widespread insecurity, Rudaw revealed citing a report by the…

Balochistan Gripped by Crippling Insecurity, Says Senior Cleric —————————– Allama Maqsood Ali Domki, a prominent cleric and central leader of Majlis Wahdat Muslimeen Pakistan, has issued a dire warning that the deteriorating law and order situation has “completely paralyzed” life…

Saudi authorities arrest over 460 for violating Hajj entry rules in Holy Makkah Saudi authorities have intercepted 436 unauthorized Hajj groups and arrested 462 individuals for attempting to smuggle pilgrims into Makkah, according to the Ministry of Interior. Security forces…

Madison Islamic Center opens new facility after 30 years of service The Madison Islamic Center in Wisconsin has officially opened its new facility, marking a major milestone after 30 years of serving the local Muslim community. Established in 1994, the…

UN Launches Plan to Combat Global Islamophobia ——————————- Four weeks after his appointment, Miguel Ángel Moratinos, the United Nations Special Envoy for Combating Islamophobia, has presented a global action plan to tackle rising anti-Muslim hatred, Yabiladi online news agency reported.…

LHC Directs Punjab Govt to Enforce 3% Job Quota for Disabled Persons ——————————– The Lahore High Court (LHC) has ordered the Punjab government to strictly implement a 3% employment quota for persons with disabilities in public sector jobs, citing constitutional…