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Ghana Moves Toward Interest-Free Islamic Banking ——————————- Ghana’s central bank has announced plans to introduce Islamic banking and interest-free financial services, marking a significant step toward diversifying the country’s financial sector. According to The Guardian, Central Bank Governor Johnson Asiama…

Japan’s Centenarian Count Nears Record High of 100,000 ——————————— The number of centenarians in Japan has reached a new record of 99,763, marking the 55th consecutive year of increase, according to the Anadolu Agency. The data, provided by the Ministry…

Islamophobia in Australia Skyrockets Since Gaza War ————————— An independent report has found that Islamophobic incidents in Australia have skyrocketed since the start of Israel’s war on Gaza, with anti-Muslim incidents increasing by 150% in person and 250% online. According…

Toxic Landfill Liquid Spread on Farms in England ———————————- A new investigation has revealed that hundreds of thousands of tons of toxic liquid from landfills across England are being mixed with sewage and then spread on farms as fertilizer. According…

UNICEF: Devastating rate of child malnutrition in Gaza Strip in August surpasses previous record —————————————— According to a news and press release from UNICEF on ReliefWeb, the rate of child malnutrition in the Gaza Strip has reached a devastating level.…

South Sudan vice president goes on trial with charges of murder, crimes against humanity —————————————– South Sudan’s Vice President Riek Machar has been charged with murder, treason, and crimes against humanity following a deadly attack on a military base that…

African Climate Summit 2 Calls for “Investment Justice” and New Roadmap ——————————- The second Africa Climate Summit concluded with the adoption of the Addis Ababa Declaration, a new roadmap designed to transform the continent into a global hub for renewable…

Albania Appoints AI “Minister” to Combat Corruption in a World First ————————— Albania has introduced a new, AI-created “minister” named Diella to oversee the country’s public procurement system in an effort to eliminate corruption. According to a report by The…

Germany Sees Sharp Rise in International Student Enrolment ——————————- Germany has become an increasingly attractive destination for higher education, with the number of international students rising significantly over the past decade, Shia Waves Persian reported. According to the OECD’s annual…

In a growing crackdown on the Shia Muslim minority in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, authorities have arrested and detained multiple Shia men linked to a Telegram group created to discuss their faith. The most prominent case involves 35-year-old Anvar Aliyev, who faces…