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West Bengal has passed bills to remove certain Muslim groups from the Other Backward Classes (OBC) list, as mandated by the Calcutta High Court. The amendments also revise the OBC reservation quota from 10% to 7% and reorganize categories.
Muslim organizations in the Netherlands have called on the government to provide funding for security measures at mosques, following a recent spate of attacks.
American Muslim advocacy organizations and a Democratic lawmaker have called on Congress to support a resolution condemning anti-Muslim comments made by Republican Rep. Andy Ogles.
Iran's military confirmed downing at least one US F-15 fighter jet, with reports of a second incident, intensifying the conflict. President Trump reacted to the downing and concerns over missing pilots, while Iran rejected a US proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire, leading to global reactions and increased tensions.
A federal judge Wednesday temporarily blocked the enforcement of a 2025 executive order by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that designated two Muslim groups as foreign terrorist organiza...
Indonesia’s largest Islamic organisations appear to be recalibrating their stance on Palestine by softening earlier criticisms of President Prabowo Subianto’s decision to join US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace”, in what analysts describe as a shift from prioritising Palestinian independence to broader security issues. The adjustment, which followed a closed-door meeting at the presidential palace earlier this month, has fuelled a debate on whether major Muslim groups are being nudged...
Scottish police have arrested and charged a man in connection with suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh that injured five people, including a taxi driver and an Uber rider. Muslim groups and political leaders have condemned the incidents, attributing them to a 'poisonous far-right narrative'.
Evidence revealed by the BBC indicates that Russia orchestrated arson attacks targeting the UK Prime Minister, directing the plot and stoking tensions with fake far-right and Muslim groups.
Muslim groups in Assam are seeking discussions with the state government regarding the proposed Uniform Civil Code. Chief Minister Himanta Sarma stated that the code would ensure safety for minority women.
Several Muslim organizations have strongly criticized a government's recent terror listing, asserting that the designation is Islamophobic and discriminatory.
Federal judge blocks Florida governor’s foreign terrorist label of Muslim groups AP News
The UAE President has ordered the release of 1,440 inmates nationwide and settled their financial obligations to mark the start of Ramadan.
Muslim organizations and Discriminatie.nl are calling for Dutch politician Geert Wilders to be prosecuted over an image depicting women's faces, alleging it constitutes discrimination.
Evidence uncovered by the BBC indicates that Russia directed a plot involving arson attacks targeting the UK Prime Minister and stoked tensions using fake far-right and Muslim groups.
In West Bengal, the Other Backward Classes (OBC) quota has been reduced to 7% following the exclusion of Muslim groups, as the government led by Suvendu Adhikari scrapped a previous list implemented by Mamata Banerjee.
A coalition of Muslim organizations in Southwest Nigeria has called for greater religious inclusion in political leadership, specifically advocating for a Muslim governor in Ogun State for the 2027 elections.
Another US lawmaker has sparked controversy by expressing Islamophobic views, drawing criticism from fellow lawmakers and Muslim groups, including the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR).
A federal judge found that the designation for CAIR, one of the nation’s largest Muslim advocacy groups, had violated the organization’s First Amendment rights.