Islam World

Saudi Arabia Reverses Brief Ban on Under‑15 Pilgrims for Hajj 2026 —————————————— Saudi Arabia initially introduced a new restriction for the 2026 Hajj pilgrimage barring pilgrims who would be under 15 years old on May 27, from participating. Visas issued…

Pope Leo XIV Makes Surprise Video Call to Priests in Southern Lebanon Amid Escalating Tensions ——————————————– Pope Leo XIV conducted a surprise video call on Wednesday with 13 Catholic and Maronite priests serving in southern Lebanon, offering prayers, encouragement, and messages…

CNN: Nearly 1,600 Ships Stranded Near Strait of Hormuz, Major Disruption to Maritime Traffic ————————————————– A significant maritime crisis has unfolded in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, with approximately 1,600 commercial vessels and tankers stuck near the waterway and unable…

Increase in Violence, Killings, Arrests and Disappearances Reported in Afghanistan under Taliban Rule ———————————- Local sources in several Afghan provinces are reporting a rise in violent incidents including killings, arrests and unexplained disappearances, sparking widespread concern among the population. Reports…

Border Wall between Iraq, Syria Completed to Strengthen Security and Counter Border Threats ———————————– As part of Iraq’s security policies along its western borders, the construction of a concrete wall along the Iraq-Syria border has been fully completed. Iraqi officials…

With Mamdani’s Rise, Muslim Democrats Become Power Players ——————————- The Muslim Democratic Club has grown from an organizing initiative to a political force in New York City, having played a significant role in the rise of Zohran Mamdani as the…

“Who is Hussain?” Expands Humanitarian Efforts in Pakistan, Supporting Needy Workers ————————————- The global charity organization “Who is Hussain?” has continued its humanitarian initiatives in various countries by providing support to needy workers in Peshawar, Pakistan. According to a report…

Pakistan’s Human Rights Commission: Expulsion of Afghan Migrants is Inhumane and Undermines Human Dignity ————————————- In its annual report, the Pakistan Human Rights Commission has stated that the forced expulsion of Afghan migrants has pushed the lives of thousands of…

Israeli Airstrikes on Lebanon Result in 7 Martyrs and Injuries ——————————- A series of Israeli airstrikes on various regions of Lebanon on Wednesday, May 6, resulted in the martyrdom of seven individuals and left several others injured. The strikes come…

WHO Calls for Strengthening Midwifery Services in Afghanistan; Warns of Continued Maternal Deaths ——————————————————– The World Health Organization (WHO) and other international health partners have emphasized the urgent need to strengthen midwifery services in Afghanistan as a key strategy to…