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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.…

Madrid Launches Spain’s First Autonomous Bus Trial —————————– Spain’s capital, Madrid, initiated trials for the country’s first fully electric, autonomous bus in the Casa de Campo area on September 15. The pilot project is a collaborative effort between the Madrid…

New Chinese Innovation Creates Electricity-Generating Windows —————————— Researchers at Nanjing University in China have developed a groundbreaking green technology: a transparent coating that allows windows to generate electricity while maintaining clarity. The innovation involves a clear film made of liquid…