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New animated film for Muslim children hits US and Canadian theaters

Animated poster for "Time Hoppers: The Silk Road" featuring four diverse characters in motion, set against a futuristic backdrop of curved architecture and digital screens, with the title prominently displayed above.

Arts, Culture & Media

First animated feature made by, for and about Muslims hits US and Canadian theaters this weekend

Testimony of a crackdown from Iranians crossing the border

A woman wearing a face mask and black coat stands outside a building with a group of people, some talking, in a public space.

Protest

Iranians crossing the border to Turkey say they can’t stop thinking of the family they left behind

Walking around the world takes a village

Six people smiling at the camera; the group appears to be outdoors, surrounded by greenery and a cloudy sky. Some are wearing backpacks, suggesting they are on a hike or travel adventure.

Out of Eden Walk

Protests in Nigeria over demolition of Makoko — the 'Venice of Africa'

A waterway scene in a densely populated area with people in wooden canoes navigating between makeshift structures on stilts. The canoes carry various goods, and several people are visible standing or sitting around the area.

Development

Protests in Nigeria over demolition of Makoko — the ‘Venice of Africa’

Buddhist monks on national walk for peace

A group of Buddhist monks in traditional robes walking along a roadside, followed by a white sheriff's vehicle. A woman in a white coat is kneeling on the grass, paying respects to the monks as they pass by. The sky is clear and blue, indicating a sunny day.

Lifestyle & Belief

Buddhist monks on national Walk for Peace receive flowers, tears and gratitude along a NC highway

Meet the team trying to make climbing Mount Everest safer

Snow-covered mountain peaks, including Mount Everest, illuminated by golden sunlight, casting shadows on the slopes under a clear sky.

Lifestyle

A new path to the top of the world

Spanish weather forecasters face an alarming jump in online attacks

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Environment

Somali community in Minnesota on edge amid ICE raids

An indoor market hall with American and Somali flags hanging from the ceiling. There's a banner for "Queen M&M Beauty Salon & Makeup Artist" featuring various hairstyle images. Mannequins dressed in traditional clothing and people are sitting at a table in the foreground.

Conflict & Justice

Somali community remains on edge in the Twin Cities amid ICE raids

Sabbath observance dwindling on the islands of Outer Hebrides

A scenic coastal view with white sandy beaches, clear blue waters, and distant mountains under a partly cloudy sky, with a weathered wooden fence post in the foreground.

Sabbath observance is dwindling on the islands of the Outer Hebrides

Stunning purge of China’s military

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Military

China’s stunning military purge

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