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Here are some recent news updates related to Islam:

Global

  1. Indonesia's Islamic Scholars Condemn ISIS: Indonesia's top Islamic scholars have issued a fatwa (Islamic edict) condemning the Islamic State (ISIS) and its ideology, calling it "haram" (forbidden) and "anti-Islamic". (Source: Al Jazeera)
  2. Malaysia's Islamic Authority Bans Online Content: Malaysia's Islamic authority has banned online content deemed to be promoting "deviant" or "haram" activities, including those related to LGBTQ+ issues. (Source: The Star)
  3. Pakistan's Blasphemy Law Sparks Controversy: Pakistan's blasphemy law, which carries the death penalty for insulting Islam or the Prophet Muhammad, has sparked controversy and human rights concerns. (Source: BBC)

Middle East

  1. Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Promotes Interfaith Dialogue: Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has called for greater interfaith dialogue and cooperation between Muslims and non-Muslims. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. Iran's Supreme Leader Criticizes US-Iran Tensions: Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has criticized the US for its "aggressive" behavior towards Iran, saying it is a "threat to the entire region". (Source: Al Jazeera)
  3. Egypt's Coptic Christians Face Persecution: Egypt's Coptic Christian minority has faced increased persecution and violence, with several churches and homes attacked in recent weeks. (Source: The Guardian)

Africa

  1. Nigeria's Muslim-Christian Clashes Leave Many Dead: Clashes between Muslim and Christian groups in Nigeria's Plateau state have left at least 20 people dead and many more injured. (Source: BBC)
  2. Somalia's Al-Shabaab Militants Attack Hotel: Al-Shabaab militants have attacked a hotel in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, killing at least 15 people and injuring many more. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  3. South Africa's Muslim Community Condemns Xenophobia: South Africa's Muslim community has condemned the recent wave of xenophobic attacks against foreign nationals, calling for greater tolerance and understanding. (Source: IOL)

Asia

  1. India's Muslim Minority Faces Discrimination: India's Muslim minority has faced increased discrimination and violence, with several mosques and Muslim-owned businesses attacked in recent weeks. (Source: The Guardian)
  2. Philippines' Muslim Rebels Sign Peace Deal: The Philippines' government has signed a peace deal with Muslim rebels, aimed at ending decades of conflict and promoting greater autonomy for the country's Muslim minority. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  3. China's Xinjiang Region Faces Human Rights Concerns: China's Xinjiang region, home to a large Muslim minority, has faced human rights concerns, including reports of mass detentions and forced labor. (Source: The New York Times)

These are just a few examples of recent news related to Islam.