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Over 85% of Islamophobia Incidents in Australia Go Unreported ——————————- A report by the Islamic Council of Victoria (ICV), sourced by the International Quran News Agency (IQNA), reveals that more than 85% of Islamophobia incidents in Australia go unreported. The…

Moroccan Woman to Be Tried for Insulting God ————————- Public prosecution in Morocco has announced that Ibtisam Lachgar, a feminist activist and developmental psychologist, has been arrested and referred to the Rabat court on charges of insulting God. The arrest…

Libya Concludes Municipal Elections ————————- The second phase of municipal council elections in Libya has concluded, and vote counting is now underway, Anadolu Agency reported. According to the High National Elections Commission (HNEC), all polling stations in the 26 municipalities…

UN Warns of Worsening Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza —————————- The United Nations has warned that without an urgent and unrestricted flow of aid, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza could deteriorate further, UN website reported. According to UN Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric,…

Malaysia Reaffirms Halal Standards in US Trade Discussions ————————– Malaysia has reiterated that it will only accept meat and poultry products from the United States that have been certified as halal by US-based bodies recognized by the Department of Islamic…

Somalia Seeks to Reverse Brain Drain with Return of Experts ——————————— Following years of armed conflict, climate crises, and economic stagnation, Somalia has faced a widespread brain drain as many of its professionals and experts have left the country. This…

Heatwave Brings Record-Breaking Temperatures to the Middle East —————————— A “hellish” heatwave has brought record-breaking nighttime temperatures to the Middle East, with Jordan and Israel experiencing their hottest nights ever recorded. According to a report from The Guardian, nocturnal temperatures…

WHO Highlights Challenges in Fighting Mpox in Africa ———————- The World Health Organization (WHO) has identified limited access to vaccines and funding gaps as the main challenges in combating the mpox outbreak in Africa, Anadolu Agency reported. The statement was…

African Leaders Endorse Peace Process for Eastern DR Congo —————————- African leaders have backed a peace process aimed at ending the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Anadolu Agency reported. The endorsement came from a virtual joint summit…

Millions Gather in Senegal for Grand Magal of Touba ——————————– Millions of people have converged on the city of Touba for the annual Grand Magal, an event commemorating the spiritual rank attained by Sheikh Ahmadou Bamba. According to Anadolu Agency,…