-On eve of 2nd anniversary of returning to power, Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid Day said that all efforts by invaders had failed. KABUL, Afghanistan – The Taliban government on Tuesday reaffirmed Islamic Sharia law as the “framework” for its rule and said it would not allow anyone to threaten Afghanistan’s “independence and...
– UN official urges Muslim-majority countries to persuade clerics in Kandahar to lift ban on girls’ education and women’s employment. KABUL, Afghanistan – The United Nations has called on the International Criminal Court to investigate and prosecute the Afghan Taliban transitional government for gender discrimination. The U.N...
-Published in Journal of Positive Psychology, study found that random acts of kindness group had a much stronger impact on positive perceptions and emotions. DAVIS, California – A new study has found that random acts of kindness are more effective at reducing symptoms of depression than purposeful planning of activities designed to bring...
-Company said the action was taken to prevent the spread of medical misinformation through its platform. ANKARA, Turkiye (AA) – Social media platform YouTube has announced that it will remove content that contradicts guidelines from local health authorities or the World Health Organization. The company said the action was taken to preven...
Data from the Department of Housing and Urban Development states that more than 138,000 people in the U.S. were rendered homeless in 2022. WASHINGTON – The number of people experiencing homelessness in the US has increased by 11% so far this year – the largest increase since 2007. The increase is due to high housing […]
-Research shows that Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History has more than 250 brains, mostly from people of color. WASHINGTON – A recent media investigation has brought to light a disturbing revelation about the Washington-based Smithsonian Institute. According to a report published by the Washington Post, the institute i...
-Flag belonged to Bajrang Dal, a far-right extremist group accused of violence against Muslims and Christians in India. EDISON, NJ — The Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) has condemned the display of a Hindu nationalist group’s flag during the India Day Parade in Edison, New Jersey. India celebrated its 77th Independence Day on Tuesd...
-Watch list subjects those on it to constant suspicion without due process, investigation, or indictment SEATTLE – A Seattle Muslim religious leader has filed suit against the U.S. government for placing him on the watch list. The watch list subjects those on it to constant suspicion without due process, investigation, or indictment. Ima...
NEW DELHI, India – India marked its 77th Independence Day on Tuesday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi kicking off the celebrations with a speech from the ramparts of the famed Red Fort, the seat of power of the Muslim Mughal Empire. He said the government was making every effort to restore peace in the northeastern […]
ANKARA, Turkey – Almost 82% of Arab youth consider Turkey an ally, only 12% see it as an adversary, and less than 1% as an enemy country. According to the results of the 15th annual survey of Arab youth, 80% of Arab youth also consider China an ally. While 72% of respondents see the U.S. […]
