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“We don't feel a sense of worry” in Europe, says Muslim World League

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International Media Forum connects heritage with new audiences

In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

Organised by the Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan, the forum gathered nearly 300 participants from around 50 countries. Discussions ranged from responsibility for misrepresentations of Islam and journalistic independence to Europe’s closer engagement with Central Asia.

USA

US teen charged with aiding San Diego mosque shooters share livestream

Sarah Santiago, 17, will be charged as an adult, according to a press release issued by prosecutor James O'Neill's office.

Indonesia

Indonesians brave smoke to pray for rain as country battles wildfires

Emergency services have been battling fires driven by an intensifying El Niño climate pattern and a prolonged dry season, generating dense smoke that crossed into Malaysia and Brunei.

Nigeria

Muslim World League launches counter-extremism plan in West Africa

Muslim and Christian leaders from across West Africa signed four cooperation agreements at a conference in Abuja, adopted the Abuja Declaration and established a new coordinating body to counter extremist narratives.

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Europe

Portugal bans face coverings in public under new 'burqa law'

In Portugal, violators face fines ranging from €150 to €3,000, with exemptions for health, professional, artistic or weather-related reasons, as well as in places of worship, diplomatic missions and on aircraft.

Culture news

Church reshapes Spain's history: did Moors and Christians ever live in peace?

The Cerro de la Virgen site in Calasparra, in south-eastern Spain, shows that a Christian community kept up its liturgical life until the 9th century. Archaeologists say the find points to a more harmonious coexistence between Christians and Muslims than once assumed.

Culture Series

Inside Uzbekistan's flagship Centre of Islamic Civilisation

In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

Welcoming thousands of daily visitors alongside international delegations, Uzbekistan's Centre of Islamic Civilisation is highlighting the region's historic contributions to European mathematics, astronomy, and medicine.

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A New Centre of Islamic Civilization Opens a Window on Centuries of Shared Heritage

Partner content presented by Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

In Tashkent, Uzbekistan has created a museum, research hub and cultural forum designed to connect scholarship, faith, art and dialogue.

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Islamic scholarship takes centre stage at Uzbekistan forum

In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

Researchers, religious leaders and policymakers examined how centuries of Islamic scholarship continue to influence education, scientific research and international cooperation.

Culture news

Global forum turns Islamic heritage into roadmap for cooperation

More than 70 international projects were launched at Uzbekistan's first Islamic Civilisation Forum, where delegates called for greater scientific cooperation, education and preservation of Islamic heritage.

World News

Did he say Bismillah? Ronaldo’s penalty whisper ignites global debate

Superstar striker Cristiano Ronaldo’s whisper broadcast live around the world before the decisive penalty against Croatia sparked a global debate over whether it was an Arabic-inspired sacred invocation or his own pre-Saudi encouragement routine in Portuguese.

Culture news

Turkish comedian arrested for 'insulting' Islam and Erdogan

Turkish comedian Deniz Göktaş was arrested at Istanbul Airport on Thursday following a stand-up show posted to YouTube. The 32-year-old faces multiple probes, including "publicly insulting religious values" and insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

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2026 IsDB Annual Meetings explore regional integration and prosperity

In partnership with Azpromo

At the 2026 Islamic Development Bank Annual Meetings in Baku, leaders and policymakers explored how regional integration, investment and cooperation can support sustainable economic growth in an uncertain global environment.

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Lebanon: thousands mark Ashoura in Nabatieh amid rubble left by Israeli strikes

Thousands of Shiite Muslims marked Ashoura in Nabatieh on 26 June, holding processions through neighbourhoods devastated by recent Israeli airstrikes in a powerful display of resilience.

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Kuala Lumpur summit explores how faith can empower the youth

In partnership with Muslim World League

Religious leaders, scholars and students gathered in Kuala Lumpur for the Third International Summit of Religious Leaders, focusing on empowering youth in an era of rapid technological and social change.

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Saudi Arabia: Hajj 2026 reaches its spiritual peak as millions of Muslim pilgrims gather

Saudi Arabia entered the most significant stage of the 2026 hajj on 26 May as millions of pilgrims dressed in white gathered at Mount Arafat near Mecca and circled the Kaaba inside the Grand Mosque.