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Germany: New deportation law threatens thousands of Muslim families
October 30, 2023
Germany: New deportation law threatens thousands of Muslim families
Despite a 27% increase in deportations from Germany of asylum seekers whose applications have been rejected in the first nine months of 2023 compared to the same period last year, the German government is seeking to expedite process further. The…
Number of pilgrims from South Africa arrives in Holy Karbala to perform pilgrimage to Imam Hussein
October 29, 2023
Number of pilgrims from South Africa arrives in Holy Karbala to perform pilgrimage to Imam Hussein
A number of pilgrims from the Republic of South Africa expressed their happiness to visit the holy shrines of Imam Hussein and his brother Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, peace be upon them, in Holy Karbala, confirming that a large number of…
South African parents face prison if children skip school
October 28, 2023
South African parents face prison if children skip school
The South African parliament has passed a significant education bill mandating that parents ensure their children attend school or face a jail term. In South Africa where 8 out of 10 South African school children struggle with reading by the…
Record numbers of African migrants arrive in Canary Islands
October 24, 2023
Record numbers of African migrants arrive in Canary Islands
A total of 1,457 migrants had reached the Spanish islands off the western African coast between Friday night and Sunday morning, France 24 reported on Monday, October 23. An emergency services spokesman said all of the arrivals hailed from sub-Saharan…
Global Imams Council condemns bombing of Al-Mamadani hospital in Gaza Strip
October 22, 2023
Global Imams Council condemns bombing of Al-Mamadani hospital in Gaza Strip
The Islamic World Council of Religious Scholars the “Global Imams Council” has condemned the bombing of the Mamadani Hospital in the Palestinian Gaza Strip, leaving hundreds of innocent people dead. The Council said in its statement, received by Shia Waves…
OIC demands immediate cease-fire in Gaza
October 21, 2023
OIC demands immediate cease-fire in Gaza
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Geneva on Friday called for an immediate cease-fire in Gaza, which is a scene of violent conflict after Israel’s massive response to Hamas’ Oct. 7 operation. The remarks came after OIC Ambassadorial Group’s…
Kenya: Stampede kills 4, injures dozens before public holiday celebrations
October 21, 2023
Kenya: Stampede kills 4, injures dozens before public holiday celebrations
Four people were killed and many others were injured in a stampede on Friday during National Heroes’ Day celebrations on Mashujaa Day in the western Kenyan city of Kericho, police said. The incident occurred at around 03:00 local time when…
Atlantic hurricanes strengthening faster due to climate change, study finds
October 20, 2023
Atlantic hurricanes strengthening faster due to climate change, study finds
A new study, published in the journal of Scientific Reports, has warned that Atlantic hurricanes are now more likely to quickly strengthen from weak storms than during the 1970s and 80s, according to new research published Thursday, which warned of…
Surge of break-bone fever claims hundreds of lives in Burkina Faso
October 20, 2023
Surge of break-bone fever claims hundreds of lives in Burkina Faso
Burkina Faso’s health ministry has declared a dengue fever epidemic amid the deadliest outbreak in years in which more than 200 people have died and new cases are rising sharply. There have been 50,478 suspected cases and 214 deaths of…
Former UK minister voices sorrow over rising Islamophobia in British society
October 20, 2023
Former UK minister voices sorrow over rising Islamophobia in British society
Baroness Sayeeda Warsi, a former UK minister, made a keynote speech at the University of Leeds Thursday evening, referencing polling, policy decisions and the handling of high-profile events as examples of how British Muslims are held to higher standards than…