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Pope: Dialogue, partnership with Muslims necessary
June 22, 2019
Pope: Dialogue, partnership with Muslims necessary
Pope Francis called Friday for an overhaul of the way theology is taught in Catholic schools, saying students must learn about dialogue with Judaism and Islam, and that overall there must be Pope Francis called Friday for an overhaul…
Russian security forces crack down on large terrorism financing network
June 20, 2019
Russian security forces crack down on large terrorism financing network
Russian security forces are carrying out a large-scale campaign to neutralize a terrorism financing network, the Investigative Committee of Russia said in a statement on June 19. Russian security forces are carrying out a large-scale campaign to neutralize…
One in every 108 people on the planet has been displaced, says UN Refugee Agency
June 20, 2019
One in every 108 people on the planet has been displaced, says UN Refugee Agency
More than 70 million people have been forced to flee their homes due to violence or persecution, the United Nations has said, as the global migrant crisis pushed the number of refugees and displaced people to an all-time high. …
Two terrorists of banned takfiri outfit killed in gunfight
June 20, 2019
Two terrorists of banned takfiri outfit killed in gunfight
Punjab Police counter-terrorism department (CTD) shot dead two terrorists associated with a banned (takfiri) outfit in Multan late on Wednesday night. Punjab Police counter-terrorism department (CTD) shot dead two terrorists associated with a banned (takfiri) outfit in Multan…
Canadian officials banned from wearing the hijab to work
June 19, 2019
Canadian officials banned from wearing the hijab to work
A law forbidding the local authorities to wear religious symbols in the workplace was passed in the Canadian province of Quebec, according to local reports. A law forbidding the local authorities to wear religious symbols in the workplace was…
700-year-old mosque restored in Turkey’s Antalya
June 19, 2019
700-year-old mosque restored in Turkey’s Antalya
A 700-year-old mosque has been restored in southern Turkey’s Antalya province after excavations unearthed the pieces of the structure dating back to the Anatolian beyliks’ rule in the region. A 700-year-old mosque has been restored in southern Turkey’s Antalya…
Dalai Lama attends Shia, Sunni conference in New Delhi
June 19, 2019
Dalai Lama attends Shia, Sunni conference in New Delhi
A conference on unity and peaceful coexistence between Shia and Sunni Muslims was held in New Delhi, India, on Monday. A conference on unity and peaceful coexistence between Shia and Sunni Muslims was held in New Delhi, India,…
July 2 is the last date of entry for Umrah pilgrims, says Saudi ministry
June 19, 2019
July 2 is the last date of entry for Umrah pilgrims, says Saudi ministry
The Ministry of Haj and Umrah in Saudi Arabia has announced that Tuesday, July 2, will be the last day of entry into the Kingdom for pilgrims who have already been issued with Umrah visas. The Ministry…
White nightclub in Jeddah shuts down on opening night
June 18, 2019
White nightclub in Jeddah shuts down on opening night
White Nightclub in Jeddah has been shut down by authorities before it could open its doors as authorities claimed it violated legal proceedings. Arabian Business reported in April that White Nightclub in Jeddah has been shut down by authorities…
Voice of America: 6,000 ISIS militants in Iraq and Syria from Central Asian countries
June 18, 2019
Voice of America: 6,000 ISIS militants in Iraq and Syria from Central Asian countries
Voice of America website revealed on Tuesday, the entry of a large number of ISIS elements to Iraq and Syria coming from the Central Asian countries. Voice of America website revealed on Tuesday, the entry of a large number…