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A court in Bahrain has upheld a six-month jail term against a Shia high school student as the ruling Al Khalifah regime intensifies its crackdown against political dissidents and pro-democracy campaigners in the tiny Gulf kingdom.     A court…

The United Nations accused the Saudi-UAE military alliance of committing possible war crimes in Yemen, adding there was “little evidence of any attempt … to minimize civilian casualties.”     The United Nations accused the Saudi-UAE military alliance of committing…

The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) is expecting an increase of 10 per cent in halal exports this year from RM45 billion in 2017.   The Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) is expecting an increase of 10 per cent in…

The “ARTE” Franco-German TV network has produced a seven-episode program titled “The Holy Quran and Jesus Christ,” peace be upon him.     The “ARTE” Franco-German TV network has produced a seven-episode program titled “The Holy Quran and Jesus Christ,”…

An anti-Islam cartoon exhibition in the Netherlands has sparked fresh controversy across Europe, drawing fire from Muslims and religious rights activists.      An anti-Islam cartoon exhibition in the Netherlands has sparked fresh controversy across Europe, drawing fire from Muslims…

The British Independent newspaper said that Bahraini activist Ali Mushaima who has been on hunger strike for four weeks to protest against the Bahraini government’s treatment of his imprisoned father has asked Britain’s Queen for help.     The British…

Arson squad detectives are investigating after a suspicious fire outside a mosque in Mirrabooka, near Perth, Western Australia, in the early hours of this morning.     Arson squad detectives are investigating after a suspicious fire outside a mosque in…

The Imam Ali (AS) Islamic Center in Sweden will host a ceremony on the occasion of Eid Al-Ghadir on August 30.     The Imam Ali (AS) Islamic Center in Sweden will host a ceremony on the occasion of Eid…

The Library and House of Manuscripts of the al-Abbas Holy Shrine participated in the conference on data diversity in international contexts in the RDA cataloging system which was held in the Technology University Hall in the capital of Malaysia; Kuala…

The Dutch prime minister on Friday distanced his government from an anti-Islam cartoon contest being organized later this year by anti-Muslim lawmaker Geert Wilders.     The Dutch prime minister on Friday distanced his government from an anti-Islam cartoon contest…