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Muslim Council in US Voices Alarm Over Rising Islamophobia
March 17, 2025
Muslim Council in US Voices Alarm Over Rising Islamophobia
The Muslim Council in the United States has expressed deep concern regarding the alarming rise of Islamophobia worldwide, as evidenced by recent reports indicating a surge in anti-Muslim sentiments and attacks, Morocco World News reported. The Council on American Islamic…
Sweden to ban Mobile phones in schools starting July 1
March 16, 2025
Sweden to ban Mobile phones in schools starting July 1
Swedish Minister for Schools, Lotta Edholm, announced on Thursday, March 13, a proposed law to ban mobile phone use among students in Swedish schools. If approved, the ban will take effect on July 1, 2026. During a press conference, Edholm…
China Islamic Association’s Rebrand Reveals Beijing’s Integration Drive
March 16, 2025
China Islamic Association’s Rebrand Reveals Beijing’s Integration Drive
The semi-official China Islamic Association has undergone a significant rebranding, removing its traditional Arabic-style green logo featuring Islamic symbols from its website and social media, South China Morning Post reported. This change reflects Beijing’s ongoing campaign to “sinicise” religions in…
Rights Groups Highlight Fossil Fuels’ Role in Climate Crisis at UN
March 16, 2025
Rights Groups Highlight Fossil Fuels’ Role in Climate Crisis at UN
Twenty-four organizations, including Amnesty International and Oxfam, submitted a joint statement to the UN on Friday, emphasizing the critical link between fossil fuels and climate harm, Jurist News reported. They highlighted that carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuel use increased…
Surge in Sea Level Rise Linked to Record Heat in 2024
March 16, 2025
Surge in Sea Level Rise Linked to Record Heat in 2024
In 2024, global sea levels rose at an accelerated rate of 0.23 inches (0.59 centimeters) per year, surpassing the expected 0.17 inches (0.43 centimeters), an article by Earth.com claimed. This increase is primarily attributed to thermal expansion, which now accounts…
World organizations react to rise in anti-Islam trends worldwide on International Day Against Islamophobia
March 15, 2025
World organizations react to rise in anti-Islam trends worldwide on International Day Against Islamophobia
On March 15, the world observes the International Day Against Islamophobia, a day officially recognized by the United Nations to raise awareness about the growing issue of Islamophobia and to promote tolerance, understanding, and respect for all people, regardless of…
Africa Faces Diabetes Crisis, Study Warns
March 15, 2025
Africa Faces Diabetes Crisis, Study Warns
A study published in The Lancet in March 2025 indicates that by 2045, approximately 12% of sub-Saharan Africans could be living with diabetes, nearly double previous estimates, VOA reported. Researchers tracked over 10,000 participants in South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, and…
Muslim communities in New Zealand voice concern on government relaxing gun law
March 15, 2025
Muslim communities in New Zealand voice concern on government relaxing gun law
Muslim communities in New Zealand are expressing alarm over potential changes to firearm regulations as the government revises the Arms Act, Anadolu Agency reported. Minister Nicole McKee, who previously criticized reforms following the 2019 mosque attacks, has hinted at relaxing…
EU plans to legalize ‘return hubs’ in 3rd countries despite human rights concerns
March 15, 2025
EU plans to legalize ‘return hubs’ in 3rd countries despite human rights concerns
In an effort to address irregular migration, the European Union is preparing to legalize “return hubs” in third countries, Anadolu Agency reported. This strategy was presented by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen during a session of the European…
Over 400 Children Recruited into Conflict in Eastern DRC in Early 2025
March 15, 2025
Over 400 Children Recruited into Conflict in Eastern DRC in Early 2025
More than 400 children were recruited by armed groups in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) during January and February 2025, with some as young as 14 years old, Reliefweb.com reported citing Save the Children. Many were taken from schools…