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29.10 / 21:03

Twitter Religion rights Iran protests: Europe's cities rally for Mahsa Amini and women's rights

Iran's paramilitary Revolutionary Guard issued a new warning on Saturday to Iranians joining the protests that have roiled the country since last month.

06.04 / 14:13

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Islamic banking and finance is a system based on the principles of Shariah, or Islamic law, which, among many other things, prohibits the charging or paying of interest on loans and emphasizes ethical and equitable financial transactions.

08.03 / 18:07

Adoption regulation Religion Metaverse Meta Death in the metaverse: Web3 aims to offer new answers to old questions

The age-old question of “what happens after we die” is one humanity has grappled with for millennia. Religions, philosophers and thought leaders have put forth theories about each person’s fate beyond life on earth. Until now, no factual, science-based conclusion has provided a satisfying answer.

29.10 / 20:25

Religion South Korea: 'Dozens in cardiac arrest' after Halloween crush in Seoul

South Korean officials said around 50 people were in cardiac arrest and a number feared dead after being crushed by a large crowd pushing forward on a narrow street during Halloween festivities in the capital Seoul.

25.09 / 14:11

Religion Mahsa Amini: Iran protests spread to Europe as hundreds gather in Paris

Several hundred Iranians living in France and human rights activists alike gathered in Paris on Saturday to protest against Iran’s crackdown on demonstrations, sparked by the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini arrested by the morality police for "inappropriate clothing".

25.09 / 12:43

Religion Russian-installed authorities collect votes door-to-door as 'sham referendums' continue

Russian forces launched new strikes on Ukrainian cities on Saturday as Kremlin-orchestrated votes took place in four occupied regions to create a pretext for their annexation by Moscow.

25.09 / 12:11

Religion Lavrov blames the West for war in Ukraine and accuses it of Russophobia at UN General Assembly

Russia repeated a series of grievances about Ukraine and the West in an attempt to tell the UN General Assembly meeting of leaders that Moscow had "no choice" but to take military action.

20.09 / 09:27

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Australian-based crypto platform Marhaba DeFi says there has been a strong take-up of Halal-approved cryptocurrency products on its platform, with aims to release a suite of new products which align with Islamic law by the end of 2022.

01.08 / 16:15

Religion Pope Francis Forest fires Ukraine war: Pope Francis may meet the 'pro-war' leader of Russa's Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill

Pope Francis could meet Patriarch Kirill, the leader of the Russian Orthodox Church who the EU accuses of supporting the war in Ukraine.

20.07 / 17:21

Blockchain Technology Adoption Religion Frontier NFT and Islamic education: A new frontier to teach religion?

The world is in the midst of a digital revolution and with it, the way we think about value is shifting. The application of nonfungible tokens (NFTs) to represent and transmit religious values and principles is one of the most fascinating manifestations of this new perspective.

10.04 / 14:11

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Pope Francis has used his Palm Sunday address to call for "Easter truce" in Ukraine as he lamented "the folly of war."

09.02 / 15:59

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Many religious denominations now offer interactive digital locations to supplement traditional services, but unique to COVID-19 is the opportunity to experience spirituality in an immersive 3D environment through virtual reality (VR) technology.

20.01 / 12:55

Adoption Investments Religion Indonesian Islamic organization issues new fatwa against crypto use

The Tarjih Council and the Central Executive Tajdid of Muhammadiyah, one of the largest non-government Islamic organizations in Indonesia, issued a new fatwa against cryptocurrency use, deeming it haram, or unlawful, for Muslims.

12.12 / 21:29

Religion Human Rights tornado COVID in Europe: UK increases virus alert level as Omicron spreads

COVID-19 cases are sweeping Europe once again — here is a breakdown of how each country has reacted to the surge.

12.12 / 19:22

Religion Human Rights Austria ends COVID-19 lockdown measures for vaccinated

Austria lifted its lockdown on Sunday for people with a "2G" pass, meaning they were vaccinated against COVID-19 or recently recovered from the illness.

06.12 / 13:25

Art Religion 2024 European Central Bank will redesign euro banknotes by 2024

The European Central Bank (ECB) will select a new design for euro banknotes by 2024.

06.12 / 10:21

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A Myanmar court on Monday sentenced the former head of the civilian government Aung San Suu Kyi to four years in prison for inciting public unrest and violating health rules related to COVID-19.

06.12 / 08:31

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Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday voiced hope for quick approval of the country's Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine by the World Health Organization, saying the move is essential to expand its global supplies.

05.12 / 22:05

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Violence erupted as French far-right TV personality Eric Zemmour held his first campaign rally on Sunday near Paris, a few days after he formally declared his candidacy for April’s presidential election.

29.10 / 09:07

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The East Java branch of one of Indonesia’s largest Islamic organisations Nahdlatul Ulama (NU) has issued a Fatwa deeming the use of cryptocurrency ‘haram’, or forbidden, under Islamic law.

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