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Rising Far-Right Rhetoric and Local Islamophobia: Europe and the US See Parallel Impacts on Muslim Communities —————————————– A hardening of political discourse and a spike in anti-Muslim sentiment are reverberating from the Netherlands to Minnesota, with communities reporting increased threats,…

Brazil’s Deadliest Police Raid Kills at Least 119 in Rio de Janeiro ………… At least 119 people were killed in a police operation targeting a major drug gang in Rio de Janeiro, marking the deadliest raid in Brazil’s history, authorities…

Eighteen Migrants Die in Boat Sinking off Libya’s Coast ……… Eighteen migrants died and over 90 others were rescued after a boat sank near Libya’s Sorman coast, officials said, as reported by Khaama Press. The International Organization for Migration confirmed…

Manila Hosts 2025 Global Halal Conference to Boost Trade and Food Security …………. Manila, the Philippines, successfully hosted the 2025 International Halal Conference and the second World Halal Food Council (WHFC) Forum on October 28–29, drawing experts, officials, and industry…

Negotiations held in Istanbul between Pakistan and Taliban-led Afghanistan collapsed after four days without reaching a durable agreement. Pakistan accused Kabul of failing to rein in militant groups launching attacks across the border, while Afghanistan rejected the accusation of providing…

MENA Sees Further Tensions as UN Peacekeepers Targeted in Lebanon, While Sudan Crisis Deepens in El-Fasher ————————————— The United Nations and France on Monday sharply condemned Israeli military action near UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon, warning of “very dangerous” developments,…

German Charity ‘Muslims Help’ Marks 40 Years of Supporting Communities in Africa ——————————— The German humanitarian organization “Muslims Help” is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year. Founded in 1985, the charity has focused on healthcare, education, and the empowerment of…

Malaysia, New Zealand Broaden Halal Cooperation Beyond Food Sector ……….. Malaysia and New Zealand have agreed to expand their partnership in halal certification and trade beyond the food industry, marking a new phase in the global halal economy that includes…

CAIR Urges Virginia School to Lift Suspension of Muslim Students …….. The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy group, has called on Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Virginia to…

Ten European Tourists, Kenyan Pilot Killed in Plane Crash in Kenya ……….. Ten Hungarian and German tourists and a Kenyan pilot were killed when a light aircraft crashed in southeastern Kenya on Tuesday, Reuters reported. The plane, operated by Mombasa…