World

Uyghurs slam Islamic delegation praising China’s policies in Xinjiang

Uyghurs slam Islamic delegation praising China’s policies in Xinjiang

A delegation of some 30 Islamic religious experts and scholars from 14 Muslim-majority countries – including Bahrain, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, and the United Arab Emirates – recently visited Xinjiang, according to media outlets. During their stay, they praised China’s…
Largest Muslim cemetery of Western Europe opens in the Netherlands

Largest Muslim cemetery of Western Europe opens in the Netherlands

According to Islamic teachings, the deceased people should be secure of an eternal burial place. Due to a lack of space, this is often impossible in the Netherlands. Now, the Muslim community has opened a large cemetery specially designed for…
UN calls for urgent help to combat acute child malnutrition

UN calls for urgent help to combat acute child malnutrition

UN agencies said Thursday conflict, climate shocks, the Covid-19 pandemic and rising living costs were leaving an increasing number of children badly malnourished. “Currently, more than 30 million children in the 15 worst-affected countries suffer from wasting – or acute…
Morocco and Spain dismantle a terrorist cell linked to ISIS terrorist group

Morocco and Spain dismantle a terrorist cell linked to ISIS terrorist group

The Spanish National Police Corps and the Moroccan Police dismantled a terrorist cell linked to ISIS terrorist group made up of three people who were prepared to commit attacks and who were also looking to join the terrorist group in…
Terrorists kill 2, abduct 4 women in Kaduna village

Terrorists kill 2, abduct 4 women in Kaduna village

A community leader and his nephew were reportedly killed by terrorists in the Unguwan Mai Awo village in Igabi Local Government Area of Kaduna state. The terrorists who attacked the village around 3.30 am on Wednesday, also abducted 4 women…
Webinar on Freedom of Expression in the Digital Age

Webinar on Freedom of Expression in the Digital Age

On 18 January 2023, the United Nations System Staff College (UNSSC) and UNESCO will host a webinar on the theme of Freedom of Expression in the Digital Environment. While the digital era has presented opportunities for enhancing freedom of expression,…
Amid abortion bans, Muslim Americans turn back to their faith’s ruling on abortion

Amid abortion bans, Muslim Americans turn back to their faith’s ruling on abortion

Since the Supreme Court’s decision to end the constitutional right to abortion last year, some Muslims in America have turned to their faith to gain a better understanding on a key question – what exactly does Islam say about abortion?,…
World’s key element in solar panels manufactured in Xinjiang under forced labor

World’s key element in solar panels manufactured in Xinjiang under forced labor

According to the International Energy Agency’s (IEA) report last July, China’s share in all key global manufacturing stages of the world’s solar panels exceeds 80%. However, 40% of the world’s polycrystalline silicon (among the key elements) is produced in Xinjiang.…
Fresh operation in Somalia kills at least 61 Al-Shabaab terrorists

Fresh operation in Somalia kills at least 61 Al-Shabaab terrorists

At least 61 Al-Shabaab terrorists were killed and dozens others wounded in Somalia after an operation by the country’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), Information Ministry said on Monday. The operation against al-Qaeda-affiliated terrorist group was backed by Somalia’s…
Former UFC fighter Kevin Lee converts to Islam

Former UFC fighter Kevin Lee converts to Islam

Former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter Kevin Lee, announced his conversion to Islam, expressing his great satisfaction in life as a Muslim. 30-year-old Kevin Lee converted to Islam in 2021 and did not disclose this until Tuesday, January 10, 2023.…
Back to top button