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Indian Opposition Warns Electoral Revision May Strip Muslims of Voting Rights
DID Press: India’s opposition parties have warned that the implementation of the “Special Intensive Revision” (SIR) of voter lists poses a serious threat to the country’s democracy. Critics argue that the plan goes beyond administrative updates and serves as a…
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Palestine: Identity Denial, Structural Violence, and Global Silence
DID Press: The issue of Palestine, due to decades of occupation, the displacement of millions, and the violation of a nation’s rights, has become a deeply moral and painful matter. The claim that “Palestine does not exist” is not only…
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Turkey’s “Soft Power” Expands in Russia’s Muslim Regions
DID Press: Turkey is exerting cultural and identity influence across Russia’s Muslim-majority republics, reshaping loyalties rather than borders. The Ankara-led “Turkish Bow” project, spanning from Tatarstan to the North Caucasus, uses identity reconstruction and cultural corridors to strengthen ties with…
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€90M for Kaaba Chandeliers Sparks Debate amid Widespread Muslims Poverty
DID Press: While large parts of the Muslim world face escalating poverty, conflict, and hunger, the construction and shipment of 550 gold-plated chandeliers worth €90 million for the Grand Mosque in Mecca has reignited debate over priorities in the Islamic…
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Afghan, Pakistani Clerics Signal De-escalation in Border Tensions
DID Press: A recent gathering of Afghan clerics in Kabul, presented publicly as a religious and social forum promoting peace and restraint, has also served as a platform for conveying indirect political messages to Pakistan and other regional actors, analysts…
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Tunisian Shiites: Cautious Path of Growth in Challenging Environment
DID Press: After the Tunisian revolution in 2011, Shiites in the country faced new and complex realities that shaped their cautious behavior in social and political spheres. Accurate information about the population and activities of Shiites in Tunisia is not…
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Widespread Condemnation: Islamic Countries React to Terrorist Attack in Sydney
DID Press: Several Islamic countries, including Saudi Arabia, Iran, Turkey, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates, strongly condemned a deadly terrorist attack targeting the Jewish community at Bondi Beach in Sydney, which resulted in multiple casualties. The attack occurred on…
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Behind Sydney Hanukkah Attack: Politics, Media Narratives, and Islamophobia
DID Press: Deadly shooting at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney’s Bondi beach, which left at least 15 people dead and 40 injured, has sparked intense political and media debate, raising serious questions about the broader implications of the attack and…
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Interest in Islam Rising Among Young Germans: Seeking Meaning in Global Crises
DID Press: Recent studies and anecdotal evidence indicate that thousands of young Germans are converting to Islam each year, with estimates ranging from 2,000 to 4,000 annually. This growing trend has attracted attention from academics, media, and religious institutions. Personal…
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Florida Officials Designate 2 Islamic Organizations as Terrorist Groups
DID Press: Authorities in US state of Florida have officially designated the (Ikhwan‑ul‑Muslimin) and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as terrorist organizations. State officials have directed all Florida institutions to take legal measures to prevent any activities associated with…
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