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Fire Contained at Historic Mosque-Cathedral in Spain ——————————— A fire broke out at the historic mosque-turned-cathedral of Córdoba in southern Spain last night, a UNESCO World Heritage site with a history spanning over a thousand years. According to reports, firefighters…

Somali Army and Peacekeepers Recapture Strategic Town from Al-Shabab ————————————– Somali forces and international peacekeepers have retaken the key town of Bariire from the Islamist militant Sunni Extremist group Al-Shabab after more than a week of intense fighting, Arab News…

Spain’s Ombudsman Investigates Jumilla’s Ban on Muslim Religious Celebrations ——————————————- Jumilla, a municipality in Spain’s Murcia region, has sparked controversy after banning religious events, including Muslim celebrations, from public sports venues. The local council approved the measure, which prohibits “cultural,…

China’s Chikungunya Response Raises Public Concern ——————————- A report from The Guardian indicates growing public concern in China over official measures to control the spread of the Chikungunya virus, a mosquito-borne disease. Many people believe the measures, which include intensified…

Bus-Truck Collision in Brazil Leaves 11 Dead, Dozens Injured ……………… At least 11 people were killed and more than 40 others injured late Friday in a collision between a bus and a truck in Brazil’s central-western state of Mato Grosso,…

London Police Arrest 365 in Largest Protest Since Palestine Action Ban …………………… London police arrested at least 365 people on Saturday for supporting Palestine Action, in what authorities say is the largest protest backing the group since it was banned…

Sydney Mosque Receives Death Threats Over Adhan Proposal ——————— Lakemba Mosque, one of Australia’s largest mosques located in Sydney, has received death threats and abusive messages after the Lebanese Muslim Association (LMA) submitted a proposal to broadcast the Adhan, or…

British Parliament Report Reveals Institutionalized Islamophobia and Violence in France ——————————- A report published by the British Parliament, citing the testimony of human geographer Dr. Kawthar Najib, indicates that Islamophobia in France has intensified, evolving from an institutionalized phenomenon into…

DR Congo Condemns Massacre of Civilians by M23 Rebels —————————– The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has strongly condemned the massacre of over 300 civilians in the country’s eastern region, which was allegedly carried out by M23…

UN Warns of “Dire” Global Humanitarian Funding Shortfall ————————— According to a UN spokesperson, a significant global humanitarian funding shortfall has been reported for 2025, Xinhua reported. As of August 7, less than 17% of the required $46 billion has…