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Outgoing Dutch Mayor Defends Secret Mosque Investigation ———————————- According to a report by IQNA, the outgoing mayor of Delft, Marja van Bijsterveldt, has stated that she will not apologize for a secret investigation into a local mosque. The investigation was…

Germany Sees Sharp Decline in Asylum Applications Amid Migration Crackdown …………….. Germany recorded a nearly 60% drop in asylum applications in August compared to the same month last year, as the government intensifies efforts to curb migration, media outlets reported.…

Trump Says US Forces Killed 11 Suspected Venezuelan Traffickers in Caribbean Operation ………….. U.S. forces killed 11 suspected drug traffickers aboard a vessel in the southern Caribbean in a recent operation, a move described as a major blow to organized…

Ivory Coast’s Mud Mosques: A Seven-Century Islamic Heritage in West Africa ——————————————— In 2021, UNESCO inscribed a group of mud mosques in northern Ivory Coast on its World Heritage List, recognizing them as outstanding examples of Sudanese-style Islamic architecture, Shia…

Austrian Meeting to Introduce Iranian Film on Prophet Muhammad ————————- An event is being organized in Vienna to introduce the Iranian cinematic film “Muhammad, the Messenger of God,” directed by acclaimed filmmaker Majid Majidi, IQNA reported. The meeting, scheduled for…

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…