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Lightning’s Surprising Impact on Earth’s Atmosphere ——————————— A new study reveals that lightning does more than create dramatic light shows and loud thunder; it also plays a significant and previously underestimated role in shaping Earth’s atmosphere, an article on Earth.com…

Monsoon Shifts Accelerating Glacier Loss in Asia’s ‘Third Pole,’ New Study Finds ………… A recent study by researchers at the University of Utah and Virginia Tech reveals that rapid glacier melt across the highlands of Asia—often referred to as the…

Burkina Faso Enacts Law Criminalizing Homosexuality …………. Burkina Faso’s transitional government has passed a law banning homosexuality, with offenders facing two to five years in prison and fines, Al Jazeera reported. The legislation was unanimously approved by 71 unelected members…

UK Temporarily Suspends Refugee Family Reunion Applications Amid Border Policy Changes ……………. The UK government has temporarily suspended new applications under the dedicated refugee family reunion scheme, BBC reported. This move aligns refugees with the standard immigration rules that require…

Chicago to Host 2025 International Halal Expo in November …………. The 6th edition of the International Halal Expo and Conference will take place on November 5–6, 2025, at Tinley Park Convention Center in the Chicago area, organizers announced. The event…

Sharp Rise in Anti-Muslim Hate Speech Reported on Social Media in Spain …………… A recent report by Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism highlights a troubling surge in anti-Muslim hate speech across social media platforms in Spain. The report cites a…

Thousands Join Anti-Immigration Rallies Across Australia Amid Government Condemnation —————————– Thousands of Australians participated in anti-immigration rallies across major cities on Sunday, with events held in Sydney, Melbourne, Queensland, and other locations, Arab News reported. The “March for Australia” protests…

Libya Marks International Day of the Disappeared Amid Ongoing Search for Thousands …………… Libya observed the International Day of the Disappeared on August 30, as families across the country continue to search for over 7,145 documented missing persons. These cases…

Recent analysis reveals that Muslims worldwide are disproportionately victims rather than perpetrators of terrorism and genocidal violence, challenging prevalent media and political narratives that often associate terrorism primarily with Muslim communities. A recent article titled “Muslims Are More Often the…

Fear-Based Immigration Enforcement Weakens U.S. Trust and Safety, FreeMuslim Warns —————————- A new editorial by the Washington-based advocacy group FreeMuslim argues that heightened immigration enforcement in the United States has undermined public trust, harmed community safety, and destabilized social cohesion.…