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Construction of Northern Italy’s Largest Mosque Halted Over Financial Issues ——————————————— The city council of Sesto San Giovanni in Milan province has announced the suspension of plans to build what was set to become the largest mosque in northern Italy,…

UNICEF Demands Probe into Deadly Mosque Attack in Sudan ——————————- The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) has called for an immediate and thorough investigation into the recent deadly attack on a mosque in El-Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, Sudan.…

110 US Muslim Centers Urge California Governor to Veto Free Speech Bill —————————————- More than 110 mosques, Islamic centers, and Muslim community organizations in the United States—including the Shia Muslim Council of Southern California—have called on California Governor Gavin Newsom…

Nepal Unveils Major Relief Plan Following ‘Gen Z’ Protests —————————- Nepal’s interim government has unveiled a comprehensive relief and austerity package to address the massive economic destruction caused by youth-led “Gen Z” protests earlier this month, according to Anadolu Agency.…

Somalia: Malnutrition Crisis Looms for Half of Youngest Children ————————————- Nearly half of all children under five in Somalia face the risk of acute malnutrition by mid-2026, according to a report from Save the Children published on Reliefweb.int. This severe…

Large Amazon Trees More Climate-Resilient Than Expected, According to New Study ———————————– The largest trees in the Amazon rainforest are proving more resilient to climate change than scientists previously believed, according to a new study published in Nature Plants and…

Heavy Fighting in Zawiya, Libya Threatens Power Grid ——————————- Heavy clashes between security forces and the armed group Al-Kabuwat have raged in the Libyan city of Zawiya since Monday, causing severe disruption and threatening the country’s national infrastructure. According to…

Hong Kong Named Top Muslim-Friendly Destination for 2025 ————————- Hong Kong has been recognized as the most inclusive travel destination for Muslim tourists, winning the top honor at the 2025 Halal Awards hosted by the global halal travel authority, CrescentRating.…

Albania to Establish First Museum of Islamic Art and Heritage —————————- The Konak Institute in Albania has announced the launch of a project to establish the country’s first-ever Museum of Islamic Art and Heritage. According to the Islamic online media…

Swiss Muslims Rally to Purchase Zurich’s Al-Wahda Mosque —————————— Muslim communities in Switzerland, primarily Albanian Muslims and Islamic representatives from the Balkans, held a gathering on September 20 to raise funds for the purchase of the Al-Wahda Mosque in Zurich.…