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More than 150 individuals, including many Christians, were killed in a brutal attack by extremist Sunni terrorists in Manni, Burkina Faso, on October 6, CNA reported yesterday. Local sources reported that the ISIS insurgents cut off telephone communications before targeting…

A recent survey by the Berlin-based Advisory Council on Integration and Migration highlights the challenges faced by Afghan refugees in Germany, particularly in the housing market, Khaama Press reported yesterday. Polling around 1,900 refugees, the study reveals that many experience…

China held its sixth World Media Summit in Urumqi, Xinjiang, from October 14-17, attracting over 500 participants from 208 media organizations, VOA reported yesterday. The event, co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency and the Xinjiang regional government, focused on “Artificial Intelligence…

The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) 2024 report reveals that approximately 1.1 billion people worldwide live in multidimensional poverty, with alarming disparities exacerbated by conflict. The report highlights the urgent need for targeted interventions to address the intertwined issues of…

On October 22, Vietnam will host its inaugural National Halal Conference in Hanoi, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Ministries of Science and Technology and Agriculture and Rural Development, VOV World reported yesterday. The event…

The Shirazi-affiliated Sydney-based Ale Yasin Mosque and Hosseiniyeh hosted a three-night commemoration for the martyrdom anniversary of Sayyida Fatimah (peace be upon her). During these ceremonies, dozens of Shia Muslims gathered to revive the remembrance of the injustices faced by…

Despite years of advocacy, Islamic education remains largely absent from the Spanish education system, The New Arab reported yesterday. A recent four-year pilot program in Catalonia aimed to introduce Islamic religious education as an elective but concluded without plans for…

The Council of Europe has recommended that Denmark enhance the employment of Muslims in academic institutions and law enforcement agencies, Middle East Monitor reported yesterday. This call follows a report by Anadolu Agency, emphasizing the need for a national action…

Severe flooding has left about 10 million children in Nigeria, Mali, Niger, and the DRC out of school, worsening an already critical education crisis. Save the Children is urging urgent support for emergency relief and resilient school infrastructure. According to…

Detected irregular crossings into the European Union fell by 42% in the first nine months of 2024, VOA reported yesterday citing the EU border agency Frontex. The total number of crossings decreased to 166,000 compared to the same period last…