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Germany’s Merkel tells Saudis to stop war on Yemen as arms sales go on

Germany’s Merkel tells Saudis to stop war on Yemen as arms sales go on

German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called on Riyadh to halt its military aggression against Yemen, despite Berlin continuing its arms sales to the kingdom.   German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called on Riyadh to halt its military aggression against Yemen,…
Fire at Sweden’s largest Shia mosque was likely arson, police say

Fire at Sweden’s largest Shia mosque was likely arson, police say

Parts of a large mosque in the northern Stockholm suburb of Jakobsberg were destroyed in a fire late on Sunday night in what police suspect was an arson attack.   Parts of a large mosque in the northern Stockholm suburb…
Two suicide bombers killed in police operation in WahCantonment

Two suicide bombers killed in police operation in WahCantonment

Two terrorists were killed in a search operation conducted by law enforcement agencies in Wah Cantonment earlier today.   Two terrorists were killed in a search operation conducted by law enforcement agencies in Wah Cantonment earlier today. A suicide jacket…
Blood donation Campaign on the birth anniversary of Imam Al-Hussein

Blood donation Campaign on the birth anniversary of Imam Al-Hussein

The UK-based Al-Akbar Foundation has begun a blood donation campaign on the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.   The UK-based Al-Akbar Foundation has begun a blood donation campaign on the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace…
Nearly $1.1 billion pledged for beleaguered Yemen at UN-led humanitarian conference

Nearly $1.1 billion pledged for beleaguered Yemen at UN-led humanitarian conference

With nearly two-thirds of war-torn Yemen – about 19 million people – in need of emergency support, the international community today raised $1.1 billion at a pledging event in Geneva to aid what the United Nations chief calls “the world’s…
China bans religious names for Muslim babies in Xinjiang

China bans religious names for Muslim babies in Xinjiang

List of banned baby names released amid ongoing crackdown on religion that includes law against veils and beards.   List of banned baby names released amid ongoing crackdown on religion that includes law against veils and beards. Many couples fret…
Eight killed as bombers target northeast Nigeria

Eight killed as bombers target northeast Nigeria

Two separate attacks in Nigeria believed to have been carried out by the militants of the Boko Haram terrorist group have killed a total of eight people in the northeast of the country.     Two separate attacks in Nigeria…
Halal food market surging in Canada

Halal food market surging in Canada

A growing Muslim community in Canada has led to swelling sales of halal food, which has some grocers, manufacturers and eateries seeking ways to profit from the boom.   A growing Muslim community in Canada has led to swelling sales…
Investigation into conduct of judge who ordered woman to remove hijab suspended

Investigation into conduct of judge who ordered woman to remove hijab suspended

More than two years after dozens of complaints were filed against a Quebec court judge who refused to hear the case of a woman unless she removed her hijab in the courtroom, an investigation into the judge’s conduct has been…
History textbook with no mention of Islam causes controversy in Florida

History textbook with no mention of Islam causes controversy in Florida

A new world history textbook for middle school students is facing criticism for not discussing Islam.   A new world history textbook for middle school students is facing criticism for not discussing Islam. The school board in Seminole County approved…
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