LONDON (AA) – The shooting of a 17-year-old by police in a Paris suburb and subsequent protests raised concerns about institutional racism in France, experts say. The teenager, Nahel, was of Algerian and Moroccan descent. Salman Sayyid, a professor at the University of Leeds, said the shooting was a sign of institutional Islamophobia and racis...
WASHINGTON – Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter praised the American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s Empowerment Council for promoting human rights. Ndileka Mandela praised the group’s efforts to build bridges between communities and promote tolerance. “It is so important for women of all faiths to come together and sup...
NEW YORK – Swarms of tiny flying beetles in parts of Manhattan and Brooklyn in New York City are baffling residents. The insects are white or green and get stuck into people’s hair. Experts are divided at the identity of the insect. Some experts believe they may be fire-loving insects that benefit from fire. But […]
WASHINGTON – The world just experienced the hottest day ever recorded, with global average temperature reaching 17.18°C on Tuesday. The temperature record was set just 24 hours after the previous record was set on Monday. Heat waves have gripped the globe in recent weeks. In China, temperatures soared above 40°C in some cities, while ...
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – At least 17 people, including three children, have died after a toxic gas leak in South Africa. The gas was leaked from a cylinder in an informal settlement near the city of Johannesburg Authorities said the leak appears to be linked to illegal mining activities. As search and rescue operation is […]
KABUL, Afghanistan – The Taliban-led Afghan interim government has banned beauty salons for women in Afghanistan. The move is the latest in a series of restrictions on women’s rights and freedoms since the group took power in August 2021. A June 24 letter from the Taliban-led Ministry of Virtue and Morality said the ban was [&helli...
BRASILIA, Brazil – Two business associations have joined forces to promote halal products in the South American country of Brazil. The Halal Brazil Project is a joint effort of the Arab Brazilian Chamber of Commerce (ABCC) and the Brazilian Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (ApexBrasil). The project offers a series of trade shows and...
PARIS (AA) – France’s top administrative court upheld a ban on Muslim women football players wearing hijab during matches. The court ruled that the French Football Federation (FFF) can enforce the ban, which is part of its bylaws. The court said that sports federations have an obligation to be impartial and that this includes not [&helli...
GENEVA (AA) – German Chancellor Olaf Scholz admits that racism is a reality in his country. He said there was a need to come together to fight this menace. Taking to Twitter on the death anniversary of German resident Marwa El-Sherbini, who was stabbed during a court trial, Sholz said there should be no room […]
ISTANBUL (AA) – From North America to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, nations are grappling with extreme heat, as this summer proves to be one of the hottest on record. A nationwide alert has been issued in the U.S. as sweltering heat and oppressive humidity blanket various regions. Mexico has also been severely impacted, with [&helli...
