Islam World

The Economist: Islam Still Targeted by Extremist Narratives in Europe 25 Years After 9/11 —————————————– The Economist has highlighted the ongoing debate over Islam and Muslims in Europe, warning against conflating the religion with violent extremism and criticizing political narratives…

Taliban Arrests Dozens of Women in Herat, Allegedly Demanding Money from Families for Their Release ——————————— Local sources in Afghanistan have reported that Taliban members have arrested dozens of women in the western city of Herat, amid allegations that authorities…

War Remnants Continue to Kill in Syria, Leaving 253 Dead and 389 Injured in 2026 ——————————— Landmines, unexploded ordnance, and remnants of war continue to pose a deadly threat to civilians in Syria, with at least 253 people killed and…

Taliban Authorities Seize Hazara-Shia Elders’ Office Property in Kabul ———————————————— Afghanistan’s Ministry of Justice under the Taliban has reportedly confiscated the property and equipment of the Public Relations Office of Hazara and Shia community elders in Kabul, according to local…

Swedish Muslims Launch Dialogue Campaign to Counter Rising Islamophobia —————————————– Muslims in Sweden have stepped up efforts to challenge Islamophobia and negative stereotypes through a nationwide dialogue campaign aimed at building understanding between communities, amid growing concerns over the influence…

Syria’s Plans to Convert Mezzeh Military Airport Into Private Jet Hub Spark Mass Grave, Land Rights Concerns ——————————————– Plans by Syrian authorities to transform Damascus’ former Mezzeh military airport into a private aviation hub have triggered concerns from rights groups…

ICRC: Humanitarian Needs Remain Critical in Lebanon as Thousands Remain Displaced ————————————– The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has warned that humanitarian needs remain severe in Lebanon months after hostilities damaged homes, disrupted essential services and affected livelihoods…

US Deports Afghan Woman Accused of Supporting ISIS-Inspired Attack Plot ——————————————– The United States has deported Afghan national Nazira Haji Zada after she admitted involvement in an ISIS-inspired mass shooting plot, marking the first use of a federal terrorism-related deportation…

Muslim World League Chief Condemns Violence Against Women, Calls for Religious Leaders to Reject Abuse —————————————– The Secretary-General of the Muslim World League, Mohammed bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa, has said that violence against women has no religious justification, calling on Islamic…

40 Turkish Female Students Memorize Quran in 75-Day Program ———————————- Forty female students in Turkey have completed memorization of the entire Quran after participating in an intensive 75-day program organized in Istanbul. The program was held at Sabahattin Zaim University…