Cameras, microphones and smartphones aren’t just used to stay in touch with people. Such gadgets have become essential technology for Muslims keeping track of their Ramadan rituals. For Omar Taha, they are essential for reaching out to his congregation — the Al Emaan Islamic Centre in south London. The 33-year-old physician manages and control...
Thousands of displaced Syrians living in tents in the country’s northwest province of Idlib are suffering from extreme poverty. Many displaced Syrians are sheltering in the Kafar Houm Camp and struggling to survive during Ramadan. Abu Omar, who is unemployed, said his family cannot afford to buy basic living and food supplies, such as oil [&he...
China is working as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s “silent partner” in his war against Ukraine, CIA Director William Burns said Thursday. Burns did not elaborate on China’s support, but he said Beijing presents the CIA with “the most profound test” it has faced in its 75-year history. On Russia’s war against Ukraine, Burns said the [&helli...
During Ramadan, many Muslims fast from dawn until sunset. To break the fast, Muslims often gather together for communal meals, known as iftar. But iftars can sometimes generate a lot of waste such as disposable silverware and serving items. To combat that problem, a group of 15 Muslims in Washington, D.C., decided to throw an […]
On Tuesday, U.S. President Joe Biden appeared to accuse Russian President Vladimir Putin of genocide during a speech about gasoline prices. Speaking in Iowa, Biden said a family’s budget and ability to fill up their tank should not hinge on “whether a dictator declares war and commits genocide half a world away.” The Biden administration [&he...
Russian state television pundits have suggested exacting “revenge” on the U.S. for its support of the Ukrainian government and crippling economic sanctions. The Daily Beast’s Julia Davis reports the linchpin of this “revenge plan” is getting former President Donald Trump reelected in 2024. Russian political scientist Malek Dudakov recently urg...
Clashes between Israeli soldiers and Palestinians rocked the West Bank city of Jenin on Tuesday. The violence sparked after a Palestinian stabbed a police officer in Israel before being shot dead. Israeli troops launched a fourth day of operations around Jenin after an assailant from the city shot and killed three people in a Tel […]
On Monday, Iran’s government questioned Washington’s resolve to reach an agreement restoring the 2015 nuclear deal. Former President Donald Trump canceled the deal in 2018 and re-imposed all US sanctions on Iran. Key sticking points remain unresolved after talks halted last month. Iran has been negotiating for a year with France, Germany, Bri...
On Monday, United Nations special envoy Hans Grundberg began his first official visit to Yemen’s rebel-held capital Sanaa. Grundberg’s arrival comes after an April 2 ceasefire that the country’s warring parties have accused each other of violating. The Swedish diplomat is scheduled to meet Huthi rebel officials during the visit. Grundberg’s of...
The Indian film “Beast” has been banned in Kuwait and Qatar due to its reportedly stereotypical depiction of Muslims as terrorists and its dialogues against Pakistan. The Tamil-language film, described as an action-comedy, stars Thalapathy Vijay and Pooja Hegde HEGDAY. Vijay plays a government intelligence agent stuck in a mall with terrorists...
