Islam World

Sectarian Violence Claims Over 4,000 Lives in Syria, Raising Alarm Over Social Fragmentation ——————————- Over the past two years, sectarian violence in Syria has claimed the lives of more than 4,140 civilians, including women and children, according to a report…

Prominent Shia Cleric Condemns Taliban Over Detentions and Humiliation of Shias ——————————- Shia cleric Hussein Dad Sharifi has publicly criticized the Taliban for detaining dozens of Shia clerics and humiliating Shia citizens over religious practices, particularly the registration of “temporary…

Over 120,000 Syrian Refugees Return from Lebanon Amid Fragile Ceasefires ———————————- More than 120,000 Syrian refugees returned from Lebanon to their hometowns in Syria during the first four months of 2026, according to official figures. The return flows coincide with…

Israeli Airstrikes Kill Six in Southern Lebanon Amid Extended Ceasefire; Hamas Military Chief Targeted in Gaza —————————– Israeli airstrikes in southern Lebanon killed at least six people, including three paramedics at a health center, just hours after Israel and Lebanon…

US, Israel Preparing for Fresh Strikes on Iran ———————————— US and Israeli officials are intensifying military preparations for renewed strikes against Iran, according to a report on Saturday. The New York Times reported on Saturday that the United States and…

Bulgaria Expands Quranic and Islamic Education for Future Generations ———————————- Bulgaria is developing a sustainable Islamic and Quranic education system aimed at shaping future generations of its Muslim community, according to IQNA. The initiative extends beyond seasonal or informal study…

Security Crackdown Intensifies in Bahrain Amid Reports of Arrests and Summonses ———————————- Bahrain is witnessing a notable escalation in security measures, coinciding with a series of arrests, summonses, and house raids targeting citizens, including religious, social, and youth figures. Human…

British Media Criticized for Ignoring Prince Harry’s Warning on Rising Anti-Muslim Hatred ——————————————- British media outlets have faced widespread criticism for overlooking Prince Harry’s warning about growing hostility toward Muslims, while focusing solely on his comments regarding antisemitism. Critics have…

Imprisoned scholars in Bahrain urge cessation of pressure on Shiites ——————————————- A group of scholars and political figures imprisoned in Bahrain has issued a statement calling on authorities to cease the security and media campaign against Shiites, IQNA reported. In…

Pakistani Shia Workers Deported from UAE Amid Rising Regional Tensions ————————————- Thousands of Pakistani Shia Muslims have been deported from the United Arab Emirates over recent months, with many alleging that their religious identity played a key role in the…