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Report Accuses Cuba of Using Prisoners for Forced Labour in Cigar and Charcoal Exports ………… A new investigation has alleged that thousands of prisoners in Cuba are being forced to work producing cigars and marabú charcoal for export to European…

Escalating ISIS Attacks in Niger Kill Over 127 Civilians ————————— Human rights organizations report that extremist ISIS-linked groups in western Niger have carried out at least five deadly attacks since March, claiming the lives of more than 127 civilians. According…

Texas Governor Bans Implementation of Islamic Sharia Law —————————— Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, has issued a controversial directive prohibiting the implementation of Islamic Sharia law in the state. According to reports by Al Jazeera, the move follows a…

Australian Muslim Leaders Urge Immediate Action Against Rising Islamophobia ————————- Muslim leaders in Australia have urged the federal government to take immediate and concrete steps to address rising Islamophobia and repair strained relations between the Muslim community and broader society.…

Christians and Muslims Unite to Preserve Religious Heritage in Albania ——————————– In the Diber region of northeastern Albania, local Muslims are actively collaborating with the small remaining Christian community to preserve Byzantine-era churches, demonstrating a long-standing tradition of peaceful coexistence…

Beijing Book Fair Attracts Crowds with Record 400,000 Titles ————————— The Beijing Book Fair, one of China’s most popular literary events, has opened at Ditan Park with a record 400,000 titles on display. The event, running until September 22, is…

WHO Begins Ebola Vaccinations in DRC as Outbreak Spreads ————————— The World Health Organization (WHO) has begun vaccinating frontline health workers and contacts of infected individuals in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to combat a new Ebola outbreak.…

Lab-Grown Diamonds Threaten Southern Africa’s Diamond-Based Economies ———————————– Countries across southern Africa that have long relied on natural diamond mining and exports are increasingly under pressure from the growing market for lab-grown diamonds. According to an AFP report carried by…

New York Governor Endorses Zohran Mamdani for Mayor —————————- New York Governor Kathy Hochul has officially endorsed Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate for New York City mayor. The endorsement was announced by Hochul on social media and further explained in…

Mosques across the world are increasingly embracing the concept of “inclusive mosques,” transforming traditional places of worship into accessible spaces for the elderly, people with disabilities, and worshippers with special needs. From Europe to Asia and North America, these mosques…