Islam World

Women Barred from Entering Sakhi Shrine in Kabul Under Taliban Rule —————————— Local sources in Kabul, Afghanistan, report that women have been prohibited from entering the Sakhi Shrine, one of the city’s most prominent religious sites, by orders enforced by…

Barham Salih Becomes First Middle Eastern Head of UN Refugee Agency ———————– Barham Salih, the former president of Iraq, has been appointed as the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, becoming the first Middle Eastern figure to lead the agency.…

Moscow Sees Celebration for Birth of Lady Fatima (peace be upon her) as Bahrain Prevents Commemorations ——————————— Marking the anniversary of the birth of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her), a large religious celebration was held at the Fatimiyya…

Islamic State Detention Camps and Renewed Attacks Underscore Syria’s Security Dilemma ———————————————— Syria’s leadership is facing growing security and political challenges as it grapples with the future of detention camps holding thousands of Islamic State (IS) fighters and their families,…

Catholic Scholar Describes Lady Fatima as Universal Model of Integrity ———————————- A senior Catholic theologian and Islamic studies scholar has described Lady Fatima, the daughter of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his pure family), as a universal…

British Muslim Creators Form New Network to Strengthen Representation …………. A group of prominent British Muslim creatives convened in a wood-panelled committee room at the Houses of Parliament on Wednesday for a landmark discussion on visibility, representation and influence, Hyphen…

Pakistan Intensifies Deportations of Afghan Nationals Amid Border Tensions …………. Pakistan expelled 3,001 Afghan nationals on Wednesday, Dec. 10, as deportations continued through several border points, Amu TV reported. The Taliban’s commission for refugees said an additional 382 Afghans were…

Ashura Hussainiya in Kuwait Commemorates Birth Anniversary of Lady Fatima ——————————————– Ashura Hussainiya in Kuwait hosted a grand ceremony celebrating the birth of Lady Fatima (peace be upon her). The spiritual event was attended by dozens of faithful participants, along…

Experts Call for Sanctions Relief and Minority Protections as Post-Assad Syria Faces Economic Strain and Security Risks ———————————————- Analysts, US officials, and regional leaders warned this week that economic collapse and unresolved minority grievances could undermine stability in post-Assad Syria,…

Journalists’ Situation in Afghanistan Remains Alarming, Press Monitor Group Claims ————————– The Freedom of Expression Center warns that journalists in Afghanistan experience increasing threats, censorship, and harassment, putting press freedom and independent reporting at serious risk, Khaama Press reported. On…