Israel launches air strikes on Iran
Israel carried out strikes in Iran, as a result several explosions were reported around Tehran, according to Al Jazeera.
Pakistani delegation to visit USA for Dr Aafia Siddiqui’s return
The Pakistani government has set up a team which will travel to the United States (US) to bring back incarcerated Pakistani, Dr Aafia Siddiqui.
Pakistan observes Palestine solidarity day today
The country is observing Palestine Solidarity Day today (Monday) to express solidarity with the innocent Palestinians facing the worst Israeli brutalities.
UK mosques increase security amid riots
The United Kingdom (UK) Home Office has announced the introduction of a new “rapid response” security scheme for mosques. This decision comes amidst a surge of violent riots and anti-Muslim sentiment sweeping across the country. Earlier this week, three young girls were stabbed to death which shocked the nation. Read
Australian Muslim boxer criticises France’s hijab ban at Olympics
Australian boxer, Tina Rahimi, who has just made her Olymipic debut, has criticised France’s hijab ban, which prevents French athletes participating in certain sports at the Olympics from wearing religious head scarfs. In an Instagram post, she wrote: “With or without hijab. I choose to wear the hijab as a
Janhvi Kapoor’s new movie features PTI jalsa footage
In a surprising twist, the trailer for the Indian film Ulajh, starring Janhvi Kapoor, features a notable crossover: scenes from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) political rally have been incorporated into the movie. The trailer, which was released on Tuesday, includes a clip of the rally, adding an unexpected layer to the
Popular Eid dishes around the world
Muslims around the world are celebrating Eid-ul-Adha with their families, friends, and neighbours. Traditional dishes therefore tend to use mutton, lamb, or other meats. The prevalence of meat-based, savoury dishes is also the reason why Eid-ul-Adha is sometimes called ‘Salty Eid’, in contrast to the mostly sweet foods eaten during
Over 1.5 million Muslims pray on Mount Arafat today
More than 1.5 million Muslims will pray on Mount Arafat in soaring temperatures today (Saturday). Worshippers from all over the world will climb the rocky, 70-metre (230-feet) hill, about 20 kilometres (12 miles) from Makkah, where Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) gave his last sermon. The desert summer heat is expected to
Malala announces Oxford scholarship for Palestinian students
Malala Yousafzai, the youngest Nobel laureate, has announced a special scholarship for Palestinian students. In an Instagram post, she stated, “This new scholarship will aim to ease financial obstacles for Palestinian students who aspire to study at Oxford. The first recipient of this scholarship will join this October.” “We’ve all
