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Regional Warnings Follow Remarks on “Greater Israel” as Governments Reject Any Challenge to Sovereignty ——————————————– Remarks attributed to the U.S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, have triggered wide regional and international criticism after comments aired in a media interview were…

First Mosque Opens in Eastern Germany After 18 Years of Objections ————————————— After nearly 18 years of planning and objections, the first purpose-built mosque in eastern Germany has opened in Erfurt, the capital of Thuringia. The Mahmoud Mosque was inaugurated…

Over 20 Arab, Islamic, African countries condemn, reject Israeli recognition of Somaliland ———————– Representatives of 21 Arab, Islamic, and African countries on Friday voiced their rejection and condemnation of Israel’s decision to recognize Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland as an…

Original Copy of Early Turkish Quran Translation Discovered ———————————- A rare original copy of one of the first Turkish translations of the Holy Quran by Mehmet Hamdi Yazır has been discovered in a major library archive, Turkish theologian Necmi Atık…

Widespread ISIS Arrests in Turkey and Lebanon Strike Blow to Militant Networks ——————————– Security forces in Turkey and Lebanon have recently carried out major operations arresting hundreds of suspects linked to the extremist Sunni group ISIS, dealing a blow to…

Global Conference on Mosque Architecture Concludes in Istanbul ………… The fourth World Conference on Mosque Architecture concluded yesterday at Istanbul Technical University, after several days of discussions that brought together architects, scholars, and researchers from diverse fields including Islamic studies,…

Gulf Leaders Urge US to Rein in Israel After Attack in Qatar …………… Gulf leaders meeting at an emergency summit in Qatar have urged the United States to use its influence over Israel following last week’s Israeli attempt to assassinate…

Global Nonviolence Organization: Democracy Key to Justice and Peace ……… The Global Nonviolence Organization (Freemuslim Association) issued a statement on Sunday to mark the International Day of Democracy, observed annually on September 15, stressing that democracy is more than a…

14th International Government Communication Forum Opens in Sharjah Focusing on Quality of Life ——————————— The two-day 14th edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF) commenced on Wednesday, bringing together experts and thought leaders to discuss critical global issues such…

Arab League Stresses No Peace Without Palestinian State and End to Israeli Hostile Practices ———————————– The Arab League declared that peaceful coexistence in the Middle East hinges on establishing a Palestinian state and ending what it described as Israel’s “hostile…