Backlash against proposed policy came from Muslim nurses and their supporters for imposing ban on wearing hijab while on duty JOHANNESBURG, South Africa – South Africa is reconsidering its proposed dress code for Muslim nurses after reactions from the community. The Department of Health said it is reviewing all submissions and feedback a...
Award recognizes Suleiman’s work to preserve the memory and cultural identity of the Palestinian people and their original land BRASILLIA, Brazil – A Palestinian-Brazilian specialist in infectious diseases, Dr. Jamal Suleiman, has been honored with one of Brazil’s highest awards. The award by the Parliamentary State Council o...
Cultured meat is produced from cells without slaughtering animals in the conventional way SAN FRANCISCO, California – A cultured meat company has claimed that some leading Islamic scholars have suggested that cultured meat can be considered halal under certain conditions. Cultured meat is produced from cells without slaughtering animals ...
While visiting Uighur-majority villages in Yarkant French news agency AFP found that half of the adult male population may have been detained BEIJING, China – Shuttered and abandoned houses in rural Xinjiang point to China’s crackdown on the Uighur Muslim minority. A visit by the French news agency AFP to Uighur-majority villages ...
Egypt views GERD as existential threat to its water share from the Nile ISTANBUL (AA) – Egypt on Sunday denounced Ethiopia’s 4th filling of its dam on the Blue Nile as a violation of international law. Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Sunday announced the completion of the 4th and final filling of the Grand […]
– Addressing India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Summit in India, US president calls for ‘collective investments’ ISTANBUL (AA) – U.S. President Joe Biden Saturday said the world was at an “inflection point,” calling for “collective investments.” Addressing the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor Sum...
WASHINGTON – Washington DC Mayor Muriel Bowser and the Council of the District of Columbia hosted a remembrance ceremony at D.C. Fire and EMS Department’s Engine Company 16 building to commemorate the victims of 9/11 terror attacks. On Monday, the US marked the 22nd anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, which claimed ne...
Post-9/11 saw 1,617% increase in hate crimes against Muslims, marking one of the most intense phases of anti-Muslim sentiments in U.S. history WASHINGTON – On the eve of the 22nd anniversary of the tragic attacks of 9/11, American Muslims are reflecting its impact on their lives. The attacks, which claimed nearly 3,000 lives, affected th...
According to Red Cross representative Tamer Ramadan, some 10,000 people are still missing after the floods. TRIPOLI, Libya – A violent storm devastated eastern Libya, killing at least 5,300 people and leaving 10,000 missing due to flash floods. The storm, named Daniel, brought heavy rains and flooding to the region and caused widespread ...
MOSCOW, Russia – Russia has sharply criticized the U.S. for its plans to supply depleted uranium munitions to Ukraine. The Pentagon announced the move as part of a new military package worth up to $175 million that includes various forms of assistance to Ukraine. The Russian Embassy in Washington condemned the decision, calling it inhuma...
