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Typhoon Kajiki Leaves Trail of Destruction in Vietnam, Kills Three ………….. Typhoon Kajiki claimed at least three lives and injured 10 others in Vietnam, according to government officials, as reported by Reuters. The storm struck the country’s north central coast…

US Far-Right Candidate Valentina Gomez Sparks Outrage After Quran Burning Incident ……………. Valentina Gomez, a far-right Republican candidate for the US Congress, has sparked widespread condemnation after burning a copy of the Quran in a video posted on social media.…

A claim by Portugal’s far-right Chega party that “85% of refugees are Muslim” has reignited anti-Islam rhetoric, but UN statistics reveal a very different picture. In recent days, a Chega-affiliated politician asserted on social media that Muslims make up the…

“Mother Mosque”: The First Mosque in the Heart of America —————————————— Built in 1934, the “Mother Mosque” stands as the first official mosque in the United States and a historic symbol of Muslim presence and identity in America. According to…

Oman Hosts Inaugural International Diving Festival ——————————— The first-ever Musandam International Diving Festival is underway in Oman’s northernmost governorate, bringing together diving professionals, enthusiasts, and various institutions, Anadolu Agency reported. The four-day event aims to promote sustainable tourism and marine…

Stricter Rules in Europe Keep Refugee Families Apart —————————— According to a recent report from The Guardian, a number of European countries are implementing stricter family reunification rules that are having a severe impact on refugees. The article highlights how…

European Farmers Confront Climate Crisis ————————————– Farmers across Europe are struggling to adapt to the ongoing climate crisis, facing challenges such as droughts, wildfires, and flash floods. A recent report from The Guardian highlights how these producers are finding it…

UN Calls for Renewed Solidarity on Eighth Anniversary of Rohingya Exodus ——————————— The United Nations marked eight years since the forced displacement of over 700,000 Rohingya from Myanmar’s Rakhine State. The mass exodus began in August 2017 following militant attacks…

Japanese City Proposes Two-Hour Daily Limit on Smartphone Use …………… The city of Toyoake in central Japan is considering a non-binding ordinance urging residents to limit their personal smartphone usage to two hours per day, excluding work or school-related activities.…

Zuhur Mamdani Wins NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary, Vows to Tackle Hate and Islamophobia …………. In a surprising political shift, Zuhur Mamdani, a Muslim progressive Democrat and son of Ugandan-Indian immigrants, has secured the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor,…