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...
Milestone achievement follows the enactment of legislation in June, which paves the way for Shariah-compliant financial activities within the country KAMPALA, Uganda – Uganda’s central bank has taken a significant step in bolstering its financial landscape by issuing its inaugural Islamic banking license. This milestone achievement follo...
A group close to al Qaeda claimed responsibility for the attacks on the military posts BAMAKO, Mali – A suicide attack was carried out Friday at a military base in the landlocked West African nation of Mali. The attack occurred just one day after deadly attacks by terrorists on an army camp and a passenger […]
Directed by British sisters, film delves into life of jailed Fatah commander Marwan Barghouti SARAJEVO, Bosnia and Herzegovina (AA) – The film Tomorrow’s Freedom was showcased to the audience on Sunday as part of the ongoing Al Jazeera Balkans Documentary Film Festival (AJB DOC) in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s capital Sarajevo. Directed by British...
Court documents indicate that Hamza’s lawyers plan to seek his release from solitary confinement or even his outright release DENVER, Colorado – A former imam serving a life sentence in a U.S. prison has filed a new request for release on compassionate grounds due to his poor health. Abu Hamza, who was convicted of terrorist [&hell...
