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Muslim Students Switch Schools to Escape Racism, Swedish Study Finds ————————————- A new study from the University of Gothenburg reveals that some Muslim high school students in Sweden are changing schools to avoid experiences of racism and Islamophobia, opting instead…

First U.S. Ismaili Center Opens in Houston as Landmark of Faith and Dialogue —————————– Houston welcomed the first Ismaili Center in the United States on November 6, 2025, marking a historic moment for the global Ismaili Muslim community and the…

As World Heats Up, Africa Heads to COP30 Demanding Climate Justice and Delivery ———————————– The year 2025 is almost certain to rank among the three hottest years ever recorded, according to the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, which reported that…

Shia Scholars Meet Washington Archbishop to Strengthen Interfaith Relations ————————————- A group of Shia scholars and clerics met with Robert Walter McElroy, the Cardinal and newly appointed Archbishop of Washington, to discuss ways to strengthen relations between Islam and Christianity.…

Libyan general accused of crimes against humanity detained in Tripoli ———————————— A Libyan general wanted by the international criminal court (ICC) for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity has been apprehended in Tripoli. Osama Almasri Najim, the former chief…

Europe Ranked Second Worldwide for Islamophobic Incidents, OIC Report Finds …………… Europe has emerged as the second most significant hotspot for Islamophobic incidents in 2024, according to the latest annual report on Islamophobia released by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation…

Muslim Women and Youth Make History in Sports and Politics Across the U.S. ————————————————— Two groundbreaking achievements this week have highlighted the growing representation and success of Muslim Americans — one on the volleyball court in Illinois, and the other…

Germany Bans Islamic Group Accused of Promoting Extremism and Antisemitism —————————————— The German government has banned the Islamic organization Muslim Interaktiv, accusing it of promoting antisemitism, discrimination, and extremist ideology that threatens the country’s constitutional order, The New Arab reported.…

Climate Inaction Costs Millions of Lives Annually, Warns Report ————————————— The failure to address the climate crisis is now a global public health emergency, with the costs measured in millions of lives annually, according to a sweeping new report cited…

Zohran Mamdani Elected First Shia Muslim Mayor of New York City —————————————– In a historic victory, Zohran Mamdani, 34, has been elected the 111th mayor of New York City, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo and GOP candidate Curtis Sliwa. He will take office…