Casablanca, Morocco — AFP North African football fans are using the sport to express solidarity for the Palestinians amid Israel’s ongoing genocidal war in Gaza. As early as October 8, supporters of Raja Club Athletic in Casablanca revived an old chant: “You for whom my heart is saddened,” goes the song which spread thr...
There have been protests against the participation of Israeli athletes in Paris Olympics. The Games will be held from July 26 to August 11. Israel stands accused of genocide at the International Court of Justice. An interim ruling in January ordered Tel Aviv to stop genocidal acts and take measures to guarantee that humanitarian assistance [...
Muhammad Ali’s iconic Everlast shorts from the historic 1975 “Thrilla in Manila” boxing match are on auction at Sotheby’s in New York. Bids have reached $3.8 million. Sotheby’s estimates the shorts, which were signed by Ali, may fetch $4 million-$6 million by the auction’s close on April 12. Despite growing interest, the minimum pr...
Two hijab-wearing basketball players are making waves in the NCAA Tournament. While not their first tournament, North Carolina State’s Jannah Eissa and UC Irvine’s Diaba Konate have become more visible due to increased viewership. Eissa says she aims to represent hope and a positive image for hijab-wearing women. Though her team lost, K...
SKARDU, Pakistan (AA) – Pakistan’s northern scenic Gilgit-Baltistan region is known for its snow-capped peaks, glistening lakes and glaciers, as well as plucky climbers. Located on the confluence of the world’s three greatest mountain ranges, Gilgit-Baltistan has long been one of the favorite destinations of international climbers and tr...
ANKARA (AA) – Europe’s major football clubs greeted their Muslim fans at the beginning of Ramadan in posts on their social media accounts. “Ramadan Mubarak to our supporters celebrating across the world!” wrote English Premier League club Chelsea on X, along with an animated picture of a Muslim figure praying. The Londo...
Istanbul, Turkiye – – AFP A Turkish court released an Israeli footballer who had been detained over accusation of incitement to hate by displaying an offensive message referring to Israel’s assault on Gaza during a first division match. Sagiv Jehezkel, 28, held up a bandage on his wrist reading “100 days. 07/10” n...
ISTANBUL (AA) – Liverpool forward Mohamed Salah on Monday voiced solidarity with the people of the Gaza Strip who have been devastated by Israeli attacks. “This year, we get to Christmas with very heavy hearts and we share the pain of those families who are grieving the loss of their loved ones,” Salah wrote on […]
ANKARA (AA) – Australian cricketer Usman Khawaja’s message of support for Palestine in a test match against Pakistan was barred Wednesday by the International Cricket Council. The Muslim batter’s plan to wear shoes that bore the words: “All lives are equal” and “Freedom is a human right” was not allowe...
ANKARA (AA) – French football club OGC Nice said on Wednesday it had suspended Youcef Atal for showing his support for Palestine. The 27-year-old had shared a video supporting Palestine on Instagram on Saturday. “Despite the fact that the Algerian player has acknowledged his error by quickly withdrawing the sharing of the publicati...
