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Nine senior Islamic clerics across Nigeria's South-West region joined forces to reject extremism and reaffirm their commitment to religious unity. The historic declaration came as religious leaders work to counter divisive ideologies spreading in their communities.
The Ecumenical Institute at Bossey has spent eight decades teaching Christian leaders from around the world how to bridge divides through shared living and dialogue. What started as a post-World War II reconciliation project now trains students in interfaith cooperation and justice work.
African companies are solving a major problem: how pension funds and big investors can finally buy Bitcoin safely. New stock market products are making crypto accessible to institutional money across the continent.
Religious organizations across Tajikistan donated over $1 million in 2025 to help orphans, people with disabilities, and families rebuilding after a devastating earthquake. The collective effort shows how faith communities are stepping up to support their neighbors in need.
The US Congress is pushing for tougher measures to protect religious minorities worldwide, including new sanctions against countries where persecution threatens lives. The move signals renewed American commitment to defending faith communities facing violence.
After years of pandemic disruption, religious tourism is experiencing a remarkable comeback with record demand for pilgrimages to Makkah, Madinah, and Islamic heritage sites worldwide. Saudi Arabia, Indonesia, Türkiye, and Malaysia are leading the revival with major infrastructure investments.
Egypt just approved 191 more churches for legal status, bringing the total to nearly 4,000 since the country began its historic effort to recognize Christian places of worship. The government's ongoing commitment shows real progress toward religious inclusivity.
Queensland survivors of institutional abuse are one step closer to justice as the opposition introduces legislation to hold churches and organizations accountable, regardless of perpetrator employment status. The bill follows similar wins in Victoria and the ACT after a 2024 court ruling created a troubling gap in protection.
A Republican ex-governor and Democratic Holocaust survivor's daughter are proving that unity is possible in divided times. Their annual International Religious Freedom Summit brings together persecuted communities worldwide around one powerful idea: freedom for everyone, everywhere.
Religious leaders from 49 countries gathered in Kuala Lumpur to tackle how faith can help young people navigate AI, misinformation, and rapid social change. The summit brought together Muslims, Christians, and other faiths to build bridges instead of barriers.
The Washington Nationals took swift action after hidden camera footage revealed religious discrimination against Catholic pitcher Trevor Williams. The team fired their director, issued a public apology, and reaffirmed their commitment to treating all players with respect.
Thailand launches a university-led AI institute aiming to transform the country into Southeast Asia's AI solution hub by 2035. The initiative focuses on practical business applications, humanoid robotics, and training a new generation of AI talent.
The Anishinabek Educational Institute passed a major review bringing it closer to becoming an accredited Indigenous institute that can grant its own degrees. This milestone represents decades of work to create culturally rooted higher education controlled by and designed for Indigenous communities.
Germany is building a national AI Security Institute to evaluate cutting-edge artificial intelligence for safety risks. The institute is already working virtually while the government decides on funding, location, and how to attract top talent.
The University of Cape Coast has launched the Africa Ocean Institute, a new research hub dedicated to protecting Africa's oceans and coastal communities. With over $500,000 in funding secured, the institute will tackle overfishing, pollution, and climate threats while supporting fishing communities across the continent.
Australia just created a new space innovation institute to tackle real-world problems like illegal fishing, natural disasters, and food security using satellite technology. The Australasian Space Innovation Institute builds on six years of groundbreaking research to help farmers, miners, and emergency responders work smarter and safer.
A Tanzanian official with a Christian father and Muslim mother shares why her country's religious unity matters. After October protests were mischaracterized as religious persecution, she sets the record straight about what really happened.
Volunteers at Adapted Institute are finding joy while helping young adults with special needs learn and connect. The program pairs college students one-on-one with buddies in weekly spiritual classes.
Scientists are now preparing humanity for one of the most profound moments in history: discovering we're not alone in the universe. The SETI Institute's new Discovery and Futures Lab brings together astronomers, philosophers, ethicists, and social scientists to help us get ready.
Ethiopia's Artificial Intelligence Institute is turning AI into real solutions for African challenges. Government leaders and startups are calling it proof that Ethiopia's digital future is already here.
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