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South Sudan’s ruling elite have engaged in “systematic looting” of public resources, diverting billions of dollars from essential services while millions face starvation. A a new report from the UN Commission on Human Rights, cited by Arab News via Reuters,…

Three Women on Trial in Paris Over Alleged Ties to ISIS ……….. Three French women went on trial in Paris on Monday before a special criminal court on charges of belonging to the so-called Islamic State (ISIS) and forming a…

UN Chief Condemns Haiti Massacre That Killed 42, Including Children ………….. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has condemned what he described as a “brutal attack” in Haiti that left 42 people dead, including children, and many others injured or missing. He…

Sweden to Ban Mobile Phones in Schools Nationwide from 2026 ……….. Sweden will introduce a nationwide ban on mobile phones in all schools from the 2026 academic year, The Guardian reports, aiming to enhance security and improve learning conditions for…

German Minister’s Call for School Hijab Ban Sparks Debate ………….. A German state minister has ignited controversy after suggesting a ban on the hijab for girls under 14 in schools. Manfred Pentz, Minister for European Affairs in Hesse and a…

Report Accuses Cuba of Using Prisoners for Forced Labour in Cigar and Charcoal Exports ………… A new investigation has alleged that thousands of prisoners in Cuba are being forced to work producing cigars and marabú charcoal for export to European…

Escalating ISIS Attacks in Niger Kill Over 127 Civilians ————————— Human rights organizations report that extremist ISIS-linked groups in western Niger have carried out at least five deadly attacks since March, claiming the lives of more than 127 civilians. According…

Texas Governor Bans Implementation of Islamic Sharia Law —————————— Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, has issued a controversial directive prohibiting the implementation of Islamic Sharia law in the state. According to reports by Al Jazeera, the move follows a…

Australian Muslim Leaders Urge Immediate Action Against Rising Islamophobia ————————- Muslim leaders in Australia have urged the federal government to take immediate and concrete steps to address rising Islamophobia and repair strained relations between the Muslim community and broader society.…

Christians and Muslims Unite to Preserve Religious Heritage in Albania ——————————– In the Diber region of northeastern Albania, local Muslims are actively collaborating with the small remaining Christian community to preserve Byzantine-era churches, demonstrating a long-standing tradition of peaceful coexistence…