Getting married is tough for the vast majority of Muslims in the West. We know because we’ve been there. My (Zaid) journey spanned nearly nine years. It was filled with rejections and self-doubt. While I (Hiba) didn't know there was a journey to be on in the first place. After we got married we decided to create something different to help single Muslims complete their deen. And so our matchmaking service Halal Match was born. After a few years of interviewing singles, a friend suggested we ...
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An Enso is part of the Zen practice of drawing a circle in a single stroke and the resulting imperfections of the sphere represent a person’s inner emotional and creative life imprinted on the canvas. The Black Enso podcast, hosted by Mikaal Sulaiman, is an audio Enso that reveals and reflects on all of the interesting imperfections of our creative community by way of sonic essays and special guests. Black Enso Media is a sacred society for creatives, offering evergreen reflections for artis ...
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Drawing on their unique perspective from the West Coast of Canada, Boma and Nofel talk about being single, black, Muslim, Arab, and queer. With a healthy dose of THOT-iness, pop culture, politics, activism, drama, and gossip. It's like being invited to sit at the popular table for once in your life. **NEW EPISODE EVERY FRIDAY**
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A PODvocative person is one who confronts the unconventional with courage. Each week, NYC-based millennials Farheen and Sheetal will host a “PODvocateur” to share their unique perspectives. Through this exchange, we hope to foster a sense of togetherness and understanding, acknowledging that each of us has something to learn from seemingly ordinary people, who share their extraordinary points of view. We spotlight Ismaili Muslim voices, those that bravely confront topics that may be traditio ...
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Princess R Lakshman, author, counsellor, life coach, and degree-qualified clinical nutritionist, speaks on different aspects of healing and recovery. These podcast episodes are inspired from the author’s life when she was healing and recovering from mental illness that began when she was battling with a brain tumour, adjusting to life as a single mother after a sudden marriage breakdown due to domestic violence, and facing rejection and disownment from family due to her choice to embrace Isl ...
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Welcome to 'Listening to Understand, where sensitive Jewish truth-seekers gather in a safe place for candid conversations on challenging topics. When we listen to truly understand - and not to respond - we can replace judgment with curiosity and open our hearts to every Jew, regardless of their personal choices.
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IMF revises up China growth forecast for 2025 on policy support
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4:45The International Monetary Fund has raised its forecast for economic growth in China to 5 percent this year, up 0.2 percentage points from its previous estimate in October.
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China's consumer price index grew at a faster pace in November, driven by rising food prices. The main gauge of inflation rose 0.7 percent year on year last month, accelerating from October's rise of 0.2 percent.
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Latin America and the Caribbean important force within Global South, multipolar world: paper
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4:45The policy paper says China and the region are a community with a shared future, and pledges to work with Latin America and the Caribbean on five projects such as development, civilization and peace.
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Group of Friends of Global Governance established at UN headquarters in New York
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4:45China's permanent representative to the UN Fu Cong chaired the launch meeting attended by representatives from nearly 40 founding member states of the group.
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Shenzhou-21 astronauts complete first series of extravehicular activities
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4:45The Shenzhou-21 crew aboard China's orbiting space station have completed their mission's first spacewalk. The astronaut trio worked for about eight hours.
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China targets 100 fugitives tied to cross-border fraud rings
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4:45China's Ministry of Public Security has issued a wanted notice for 100 fugitives accused of bankrolling or directing telecom and online fraud operations.
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Seven dead in renewed fighting in Thailand-Cambodia border region
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4:45At least six Cambodian civilians and one Thai soldier are dead as the two sides blame each other for renewed fighting in the border region.
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China, Germany stress adherence to one-China principle
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4:45Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says the one-China principle is the political foundation of China-Germany ties, and leaves no room for ambiguity. German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul says Germany's commitment to the one-China principle will not change.
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Tesla Shanghai factory hits 4-mln car output mark
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4:45Tesla's Gigafactory in Shanghai has rolled out its 4 millionth vehicle. The plant accounts for nearly half of Tesla's global electric vehicle deliveries.
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CPC leadership holds meeting on 2026 economic work
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4:45The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee has held a meeting to analyze and study the economic work of 2026. The meeting also reviewed regulations on the CPC's leadership over law-based governance.
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Thailand says army launched airstrikes as Cambodia accuses Thai soldiers of attack
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4:45Thailand is trying to hit military targets in the border region with Cambodia with fighter jets a day after the two countries accused each other of opening fire. Cambodia said it did not hit back.
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90 elected members of Hong Kong's 8th-term LegCo
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4:45They include 40 chosen by the Election Committee, 30 elected by functional constituencies, and 20 by geographical constituencies through direct elections.
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OECD raises 2025 forecast for China's economic growth to five percent
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4:45The Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development has raised its forecast for China’s economic growth in 2025 to five percent in its latest Economic Outlook report. This marks the third time the OECD has upgraded its projection for China this year.
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Maritime Safety Administration holds first emergency drills in Taiwan Shoal
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4:45China's maritime safety authorities have carried out their first emergency search-and-rescue drills in the Taiwan Shoal, which is located in the southern section of the Taiwan Strait.
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Voting for HKSAR's 8th-term LegCo election kicks off
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4:45Voting is underway for the election of the eighth-term Legislative Council of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region. There are 161 nominees vying for 90 seats in the council.
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18 migrants found dead on boat drifting near Crete
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4:45Greek media outlets reported that eighteen migrants had been found dead on a boat drifting off the southern coast of Greece, while two survivors were rescued.
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California meeting focuses on China-U.S. business ties
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4:45City officials and business leaders have gathered in California to discuss the future of trade and investment between China and the San Francisco Bay Area.
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EU pushes plan to use frozen Russian assets for Ukraine
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4:45The European Commission president and the German chancellor have held talks with the Belgian prime minister over a plan to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine. Belgium has refused to endorse the proposal.
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Arab, Muslim countries oppose Israel's one-way Rafah reopening plan
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4:45Foreign ministers from several Arab and Muslim countries have expressed concern over Israeli remarks suggesting the Rafah Crossing be opened only in one direction to transfer Gaza residents into Egypt.
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Chinese vice premier holds video call with U.S. treasury secretary, trade representative
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4:45Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng has held a video call with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. They discussed advancing cooperation and addressing concerns in the economic and trade sector.
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China urges U.S. to put into practice commitments made by its leaders
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4:45China has urged the United States to recognize the high sensitivity of the Taiwan question and put into practice the commitments made by U.S. leaders.
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Secrets to Building Wealth Before Marriage w/ Areeb Khawaja
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1:07:19What if the real glow-up before marriage isn’t skincare… it’s your bank account? Most of us grew up hearing “just save” with zero clue how money actually grows, moves, and works for you. In this episode, financial educator and consultant Areeb Khawaja spills the secrets no one in our communities explains, the quiet moves that build wealth before th…
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Chinese, French presidents hold informal meeting in Sichuan
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4:45Chinese President Xi Jinping has described China and France as two major countries with rich historical and cultural endowment, saying they should jointly contribute to global peace and stability through dialogue and cooperation.
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Nanjing Massacre memorial hall unveils new documents showing Japan's war-time atrocities
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4:45Experts say the letters, photographs and archives provide irrefutable support for restoring historical truth.
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First flight on world's longest single-flight route lands in Buenos Aires
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4:45The first flight on the world’s longest single-flight route has landed in Buenos Aires. The China Eastern Airlines flight completed the 20,000-kilometer route in under 26 hours.
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Commerce Ministry: China is working on streamlining rare earth export licenses
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4:45A Chinese Commerce Ministry spokesperson says the government has given timely approval to all compliant export applications for rare earth-related items intended for civilian use.
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President Xi urges China, France to promote multipolar world and cooperation
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4:45Chinese President Xi Jinping has described China and France as visionary and responsible major countries, saying they play a constructive role in promoting a multipolar world and strengthening unity and cooperation among people.
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China, France commit to safeguarding WWII outcomes, one-China principle
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4:45Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his French counterpart Jean-Noel Barrot that as victorious nations in WWII, China and France should joingly safeguard the outcomes of the war and oppose Japan’s attempts to stir up trouble using Taiwan as an excuse.
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Russia, U.S. discuss Ukraine's NATO accession: presidential aide
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4:45A Russian presidential aide says President Vladimir Putin and U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff reached a consensus during talks in Moscow. U.S. President Donald Trump said the meeting was reasonably good. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Kyiv is preparing for a new round of dialogue.
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China's service trade rises 7.5 pct in first 10 months
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4:45The Ministry of Commerce says China's service trade maintained steady growth in the first 10 months of the year. Total imports and exports were up 7.5 percent.
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Fujian passes first regulation on cross-Strait compatibility of standards
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4:45The legislative authority of Fujian Province in east China has passed a regulation on promoting compatibility and mutual recognition of standards across the Taiwan Strait.
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Cambodia to exempt visas for Chinese citizens starting June
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4:45Starting June 15 next year, Chinese passport holders traveling from China can enter Cambodia without a visa and stay for up to 14 days.
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China, Russia agree to oppose revival of Fascism, Japanese militarism
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4:45China and Russia have agreed to pursue higher-quality strategic cooperation at a strategic security consultation co-chaired by senior Chinese diplomat Wang Yi and Russian Security Council Secretary Sergey Shoigu.
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Death toll from floods, landslides in Indonesia rises to 712
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4:45Over 700 people have died in recent floods and landslides across three provinces on Indonesia's Sumatra Island as of Tuesday. The National Disaster Management Agency said over 500 people are still missing.
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China-Laos Railway boosts regional tourism, trade connectivity
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4:45The China-Laos Railway has handled over 62 million passenger trips and more than 72 million metric tons of cargo since its launch four years ago.
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Chinese envoy writes to UN chief again rejecting Japan's claims
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4:45China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations has delivered another letter to UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres, rejecting Japan's arguments over the Taiwan region as unreasonable, and reiterating China's position on the Taiwan question.
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European leaders stress Ukraine, Europe's involvement in peace plan
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4:45French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz say any future peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv must guarantee Ukraine and Europe’s interests.
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China's express delivery sector sees annual volume top 180 bln parcels
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4:45The State Post Bureau says China's express delivery sector handled more than 180 billion parcels in the first eleven months of the year. It marked the first time the annual volume has exceeded that threshold.
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French President Emmanuel Macron to visit China from Dec. 3 to 5
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4:45French President Emmanuel Macron will pay a state visit to China from Wednesday to Friday. This is Macron's fourth state visit to China.
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Israeli protesters rally outside President Herzog’s home over Netanyahu pardon bid
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4:45Demonstrators accused Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of attempting to avoid accountability by requesting a pardon from President Isaac Herzog. The presidential office said the request was extraordinary.
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Rubio says US-Ukraine talks productive but much work remains
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4:44U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says it’s about securing Ukraine’s future while also stressing Russia's role in any peace agreement.
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China holds first national civil service exam since raising eligibility age cap
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4:45China has launched its first national civil service examination since elevating the eligibility age cap beyond 35. More than 2.8 million people took the annual exam.
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HKSAR gov't pledges free housing for Tai Po fire victims
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4:45The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government says it will ensure residents affected by the Tai Po fire receive free housing until their homes are rebuilt.
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China's manufacturing PMI at 49.2 in November
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4:45The purchasing managers' index for China’s manufacturing sector stands at 49.2 in November, higher than the figure in the previous month.
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UN chief reiterates call for irreversible progress toward two-state solution
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4:45In a message on the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has reiterated his call for irreversible progress toward a two-state solution.
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No remains found after search of two fire-hit buildings: HK police
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4:45Hong Kong police say they found no remains after searching two of the seven fire-hit buildings in a residential complex on Saturday, with 144 people previously listed as missing now confirmed safe.
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Chinese military conducts combat readiness patrols over Huangyan Dao
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4:45The Chinese military has conducted combat readiness patrols in the territorial waters of and airspace over the island of Huangyan Dao as well as the surrounding areas.
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HK holds memorial service for victims of residential area fire
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4:45Hong Kong has held a memorial service for victims of a local residential buildings fire which has killed 128 people.
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Top Chinese diplomat calls on Britain to pursue a positive China policy
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4:45In his meeting with the national security adviser for the British prime minister, top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi has called on Britain to keep cooperation as the overarching theme of bilateral ties.
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China-Europe freight train trips hit 120,000
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4:45China's railway operator says China-Europe freight trains have made 120,000 trips since the service launched in 2011, and transported goods worth over 490 billion U.S. dollars.
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