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US military takes pride in religious diversity. Would things change if Pete Hegseth takes charge?

The U.S. military has strived over recent decades to present itself as religiously diverse, welcoming personnel of all faiths – or no faith – as it seeks cohesion and mutual respect in the ranks

The Independent UK

Syrian Army Launches Counteroffensive Against Rebels

Syrian government forces launched a counterattack against Islamist-led rebels around the key city of Hama on Wednesday after suffering a string of staggering losses, a war monitor said.

International Business Times

In Malaysia, expressing support for Hamas has long been a means to secure political power – but that’s starting to change

Since Hamas launched its unprecedented October 7 attack on Israel, international links to the militant group have been placed under scrutiny. Some nations have tried to lessen or hide their previous relationships, or have acted to leverage their links to assist with diplomacy. Malaysia’s prime minister, Anwar Ibrahim, on the…

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Army Resistance Toughens As Rebels Near Syria's Hama

Islamist-led rebels advanced on Syria's fourth-largest city Hama Tuesday, buoyed by their lightning capture of swathes of the north in an offensive that ended four years of relative calm.

International Business Times

Trump Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth’s books foreground anti-Muslim rhetoric

Hegseth’s conspiracy theory- and falsehood-laden book American Crusade depicts Islam as historic enemy of west

The Guardian - US

Muslim Schoolgirl Apologises To Family Of Beheaded Teacher She Falsely Accused Of Islamophobia

A French court hearing into the 2020 murder of Samuel Paty has heard that claims of Islamophobia against the history teacher were based on a pack of lies originating with a Muslim schoolgirl.

International Business Times UK

Sudan’s national treasures have been stolen – we spoke with the director of museums

In September, amid the ongoing war in Sudan, reports began to surface of the looting of the Sudan National Museum in the capital, Khartoum. The museum is internationally celebrated for the breadth of its collection. It illustrates powerful and unique African kingdoms from the ancient and medieval past in a…

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AR Rahman and Saira Banu announce separation: When singer spoke about conversion to Islam; revealed 'Hindu astrologer gave me my Muslim name'

AR Rahman and Saira Banu found themselves at the centre of social media speculation after they announced their separation after nearly 30 years of marriage. Amidst the chatter, vicious rumours circulating online falsely claim that Rahman converted to Islam for his wife. However, these claims were rubbished, as Rahman himself…

The Times of India

Taliban Govt Clearing 'Un-Islamic' Books From Afghanistan Shelves

Checking imported books, removing texts from libraries and distributing lists of banned titles -- Taliban authorities are working to remove "un-Islamic" and anti-government literature from circulation.

International Business Times

Nigeria’s terror group Lakurawa is nothing new – it exists because of government’s failure: analysts

The Nigerian army has spoken of attacks on the Niger-Nigeria border in 2024 as being carried out by a new terrorist group.

The Conversation

Islamic scholar’s ‘fatwa’ criticising October 7 attack echoes growing unhappiness in Gaza towards Hamas

An Islamic scholar in Gaza has issued a legal ruling – or fatwa – denouncing the October 7 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas. Salman al-Dayah’s fatwa condemned Hamas’s actions for violating Islamic principles governing jihad, because they resulted in harm to Israeli and Gazan civilians.

The Conversation

35 years after The Satanic Verses controversy, newly unearthed letters reveal some uncomfortable truths

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is famous for his forthright statements to other world leaders. In March 1989, Mahathir wrote a letter to then UK Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher that was blunt even by his standards. Unlike a lot of his angry letters, this one wasn’t published.

The Conversation

Swedish court sentences far-right politician for insulting Muslims

A Swedish court sentenced a far-right politician to four months in jail for two counts of “incitement against an ethnic group” after making hateful comments at political rallies two years ago

The Independent UK

Swedish court jails far-right leader who burned Qur’an

Danish politician Rasmus Paludan sentenced to four months for incitement against ethnic group

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After Islamic State: how writers and poets are reclaiming the soul of Mosul

IS burned 100,000 books when they occupied the Iraqi city. Now, as the arts flourish once again and help to restore social cohesion, the ancient cultural centre is being reborn

International Business Times

Outrage As Iran Executes German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd

Iran on Monday executed 69-year-old German-Iranian Jamshid Sharmahd after years in captivity, media in the Islamic Republic said, sparking outrage in Germany and beyond.

Evening Standard

When is Ramadan 2026? Your complete guide to Muslims' holy month

Ramadan is a holy month in Islam characterised by fasting, prayer, reflection, and community – here’s what you need to know

The Independent UK

Mourners grieve Fethullah Gülen, a Turkish spiritual leader who died in US

Family, friends and followers of Fethullah Gülen are gathering to pay respects to the influential Turkish spiritual leader and Islamic scholar who died this week in self-exile in the United States

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Former prison officer tells jury he had no intention of stirring up hatred on X

Mark Heath, 45, is accused of stirring up racial hatred before and after the July 29 stabbings in Southport.

The Independent UK

Fethullah Gulen: Self-exiled Turkish spiritual leader and Erdogan foe dies in Pennsylvania

Gulen, a reclusive rival to Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan, is remembered by supporters as a ‘man of faith who transformed the lives of millions’

The Guardian - UK

Former archbishop of Canterbury urges C of E bishops in Lords to back assisted dying bill

Exclusive: George Carey’s position in stark contrast to that of current head of C of E and that of Islam and the Catholic church

Reason

Teacher's Defamation Lawsuit Over Allegations She Mistreated Muslim Student Can Go Forward …

against the online critic who first posted the allegations, but not against CAIR (the Council on American-Islamic Relations), which echoed them.

The Guardian - UK

Mansion of mysticism: Paris opens glittering home to Sufi art and beliefs

Featuring peacock-shaped padlocks and a holographic Sufi master, the museum explores the religion’s influence on Western culture – and leaves visitors wondering how the giant begging bowls were installed

The Guardian - UK

Muslims Don’t Matter by Sayeeda Warsi review – a stinging rebuke to former colleagues

Islamophobia is rife, says the former cabinet minister, with Conservative hypocrisy and inaction partly to blame

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Hezbollah Leader Hassan Nasrallah Declared Martyr In Beirut

Gunfire erupts in Beirut as Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah's death is announced, revered as martyrdom in Islam.

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