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German Interior Minister warns against arbitrary condemnation of Muslims following stabbing attack
June 5, 2024
German Interior Minister warns against arbitrary condemnation of Muslims following stabbing attack
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser has warned against making arbitrary judgments against Muslims in the aftermath of the stabbing attack in Mannheim. In her statements on Tuesday in Berlin, Faeser emphasized the importance of distinguishing between Muslims and extremist Islamists,…
Following steps of Norway, Spain and Ireland, Slovenia recognises Palestinian state
June 5, 2024
Following steps of Norway, Spain and Ireland, Slovenia recognises Palestinian state
Slovenia recognised a Palestinian state on Tuesday after its parliament voted overwhelmingly in favour of the move, media outlets reported. The decision came days after Spain, Norway and Ireland recognised a state of Palestinian. The Slovenian government endorsed a motion…
Germany: Hamburg bans niqab in schools with fines for non-compliance
June 4, 2024
Germany: Hamburg bans niqab in schools with fines for non-compliance
This law was enacted by the ruling coalition between the Red-Green parties, along with the Christian Democratic Union (CDU) and the Alternative for Germany (AfD) in mid-May. The law aims to prevent female students from wearing the niqab during classes…
Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Erupts, Generates Massive Plume Rising to 5,000 Meters
June 4, 2024
Philippines: Kanlaon Volcano Erupts, Generates Massive Plume Rising to 5,000 Meters
The Kanlaon Volcano in the Philippines erupted on Monday, sending a massive plume of ash 5,000 meters (3.1 miles) into the air, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The eruption, which lasted six minutes, was preceded by a volcano-tectonic earthquake, according to…
Freemuslim’s message on UN’s Intel Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
June 3, 2024
Freemuslim’s message on UN’s Intel Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression
The Freemuslim Association—an international anti-violence organization—released a message on the UN’s International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression (marked on June 4), calling upon the International community to urgently intervene to stop the Israeli war on Gaza Strip, which…
HRW releases its May report, documenting 21 anti-Shia incidents worldwide
June 2, 2024
HRW releases its May report, documenting 21 anti-Shia incidents worldwide
Shia Rights Watch (HRW)—an international human rights organization—has documented 21 incidents of violation against followers of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in 6 different countries during the past month of May. In its report seen by Shia Waves Agency,…
Morocco Hosts Inaugural Gaming Expo in Rabat
June 2, 2024
Morocco Hosts Inaugural Gaming Expo in Rabat
Last week, Morocco’s Ministry of Youth, Culture, and Communication organized the country’s first-ever electronic gaming fair in Rabat, africanews reported. The Morocco Gaming Expo aimed to bolster the nation’s burgeoning gaming industry, bringing together over 70 exhibitors, startups, and developers.…
Freemuslim’s s UN Representative Urges Prevention of Wars, Violence on International Day of Peacekeepers
June 1, 2024
Freemuslim’s s UN Representative Urges Prevention of Wars, Violence on International Day of Peacekeepers
The global community came together on Thursday, May 30th, to commemorate the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. This annual observance paid tribute to the dedication, professionalism, and bravery of the remarkable…
114M people displaced due to nations’ failures to address root causes of conflict: UN
May 31, 2024
114M people displaced due to nations’ failures to address root causes of conflict: UN
The UN refugee chief, Filippo Grandi, said on Thursday that the number of people forced to flee their homes due to war, violence, and persecution has reached 114 million and continues to rise. The UN official attributed this dramatic rise…
Rare Centuries-Old Astrolabe Reveals Muslim-Jew Scientific Collaboration
May 31, 2024
Rare Centuries-Old Astrolabe Reveals Muslim-Jew Scientific Collaboration
Verona’s museum in Italy now holds a remarkable testament to scientific collaboration across faiths. Researchers at Cambridge University in the UK have identified a rare astrolabe – an instrument once used for navigation, timekeeping, and even astrology, which dates back…