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Trump's False Claims about Sharia Law in London Spark Outrage

US President Donald Trump's false claim at the UNGA that London is adopting Sharia law prompted London Mayor Sadiq Khan to label Trump "racist," "sexist," "misogynistic," and "Islamophobic," while the White House countered that Khan suffers from "Trump Derangement Syndrome.

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Taliban Bans Books by Women from Afghan Universities

The Taliban government in Afghanistan has banned 680 books from university curricula, including 140 written by women, and 18 subjects deemed "in conflict with Sharia", impacting women's access to education and academic freedom.

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Aceh Court Sentences Two Men to Caning for Homosexual Acts

An Islamic court in Aceh, Indonesia, sentenced two college students to 81 lashes each for engaging in homosexual acts, highlighting the province's unique implementation of Islamic law and raising human rights concerns.

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Texas Officials Investigate Proposed Muslim Housing Development

Texas Governor Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton launched investigations into the proposed EPIC City Muslim housing development, citing alleged violations of fair housing and consumer protection laws; a federal probe followed, raising concerns about religious discrimination, despite the pr...

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Taliban's Rapid Takeover of Afghanistan in 2021

The Taliban seized control of Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, following a rapid military advance that exploited the withdrawal of foreign forces and the collapse of the Afghan military, leading to widespread displacement and a humanitarian crisis.

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Aceh Province Publicly Canes Two Men for Gay Sex

Two men were publicly caned in Aceh, Indonesia, on Thursday for gay sex, marking the fourth such incident since 2006 under the province's Sharia law, implemented as part of a peace deal to end a separatist rebellion.

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Trump Falsely Claims London Wants to Adopt Sharia Law

During a UN address, President Trump falsely claimed London is adopting Sharia Law, prompting immediate criticism from London officials and political figures.

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Terengganu Tightens Friday Prayer Attendance Rules, Sparking Concerns

Terengganu, Malaysia, is strictly enforcing a 2016 Sharia law requiring Muslim men to attend Friday prayers, punishable by fines up to €600 or two years imprisonment for unjustified absences; this is enforced through mosque posters and stricter patrols, reflecting a broader trend of religious conser...

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UK Government Job Site Adverts Sharia Law Role, Sparking MP Outrage

A job posting for a """Sharia Law Administrator""" on the UK government's job site sparked outrage from MPs who argue it promotes a parallel legal system, highlighting concerns about the up to 85 sharia courts operating in the UK and the role of the Find a Job platform.

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Taliban Supreme Leader Declares End to Democracy in Afghanistan

On Sunday, Taliban supreme leader Hibatullah Akhundzada announced in a sermon that there is "no need" for Western laws in Afghanistan, emphasizing the implementation of Sharia law and the end of democracy; this follows the Taliban's imposition of strict restrictions on women and girls.

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Two Men Flogged in Aceh Under Sharia Law for Same-Sex Relations

Two men were publicly flogged in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, on Thursday for violating sharia law prohibiting same-sex relations; one received 82 lashes and the other 77, after being found guilty by a court operating under Aceh's strict Islamic legal code; the incident sparked outrage from human rights g...

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Debate Reignited Over Sharia Law's Place in Australia

An Australian woman reignited a debate about Sharia law's recognition in Australia, arguing those who want it integrated into the country's systems should leave, prompting a discussion on multiculturalism and legal unity.

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