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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.…

Halal Forum in Kenya Charts Roadmap for East African Trade Growth ———————————————- According to IQNA and eastleighvoice.co.ke, a major forum on halal trade development was held on August 26, 2025, at the Jamia Mosque in Nairobi, Kenya. The event, themed…

Malaysia to Host Record-Breaking 21st Malaysia International Halal Showcase (Mihas) in 2025 ———————————– The 21st Malaysia International Halal Showcase (Mihas) in 2025 is set to be the largest edition to date, with more than 2,300 booths confirmed from 45 countries,…