Islam

World 1 day ago

Kick Iran out of Olympics, World Cup for execution of over 30 athletes, activists demand

Critics urge sports organizations to ban Iran after its regime allegedly executed thousands of anti-government protesters, including young wrestlers.

Africa 2 days ago

Nigeria’s first lady says US strikes were a ‘blessing,' welcomes collaboration with Trump

Nigeria's First Lady is seeking a stronger U.S. partnership against terrorism as lawmakers debate ongoing violence affecting Christian communities nationwide.

Media 5 days ago

Muslim state senator introduces Virginia bill defining Islamophobia as hate crime in assault cases

Virginia senator introduces bill to criminalize Islamophobia as hate crime, targeting malicious prejudice against Islam and Muslims in assault cases.

Opinion January 22

DAVID MARCUS: UK's promotion of first-cousin marriage at odds with Western culture

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer blocks vote to ban first cousin marriage as NHS guidance lists benefits despite genetic risks. Debate sparks concerns.

Opinion January 18

DAVID MARCUS: Sorry Omar Fateh, we're not doing Somali-run no-go zones in Minnesota

Minnesota state Sen. Omar Fateh pledged to make Cedar Riverside a "no-go zone for white supremacists" in social media posts that sparked debate.

Campus Radicals January 10

Middle Eastern country stops sponsoring students studying in Britain over fear of radicalization: report

UAE stops funding students to study in Britain, claiming fears of radicalization by Muslim Brotherhood. The nation will sponsor education elsewhere.

Zohran Mamdani January 6

'The People's Qur’an': Mamdani announces NYC Quran exhibit with book belonging to revolutionary activist

Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced one of the Qurans he used to be sworn in as the city's first Muslim leader will be kept on display at the main branch of the New York Public Library.

Opinion January 6

ENES KANTER FREEDOM: I came here for my basketball dream. I stay for freedom and the American dream

Enes Kanter Freedom came to America as a Muslim immigrant chasing basketball dreams but found a sense of belonging and now speaks out against extremism.

Zohran Mamdani December 31

Zohran Mamdani will be first mayor to be sworn in on Quran during New York City inauguration

New York City's first Muslim mayor Zohran Mamdani makes history using Quran for swearing-in ceremony. Bernie Sanders to officiate public inauguration at City Hall.

Media December 26

'Jesus is Palestinian' billboard in Times Square this week placed by Arab-American rights group

A billboard in Times Square claims Jesus is Palestinian in a holiday message from an Arab-American group amid ongoing Middle East tensions.