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Humza Yousaf: Scotland’s next leader faces independence challenge

Humza Yousaf, the man set to become Scotland's first Muslim leader after a bruising contest to replace Nicola Sturgeon, is an experienced minister who faces a tough task uniting the Scottish National Party around its independence bid.

Reuters · Mar 27, 2023

Twitter user who praised French teacher’s killer found guilty of terror offences

Ajmal Shahpal was found guilty at Birmingham Crown Court after claiming his tweets were an attempt to gain more social media followers.

The Independent UK · Mar 27, 2023

Islamic World Outraged over Quran Burning in Copenhagen

Arab countries and Islamic organizations condemned the burning of the holy Quran by an extremist group outside the Turkish embassy in Copenhagen, Denmark. The Saudi Foreign Ministry strongly condemned the move, underlining the need to consolidate the values of dialogue, tolerance and respect and reject everything that stokes extremism. The…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 27, 2023

‘It’s not ours any more’: the changing face of Lakemba’s Ramadan night markets

While businesses welcome the growing success of the annual food festival that takes over Haldon Street, others lament ‘it isn’t a Muslim event any more’

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2023

Twitter loses bid to throw out complaint by Australian Muslim group over ‘hateful’ content

Queensland Human Rights Commission disagrees with assertion complaint is ‘lacking in substance’ and refers matter to tribunal over jurisdiction

The Guardian - AU · Mar 25, 2023

Two Wounded in West Bank Drive-by Shooting

A suspected Palestinian gunman wounded two people in a drive-by shooting in the flashpoint town of Huwara in the occupied West Bank on Saturday, the Israeli military said. Israeli media said the two casualties were Israeli. There was no immediate comment from Palestinian officials. The military said it was in…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 25, 2023

Muslim man told to stop praying by security guard at train station sparking outrage

The Muslim man who identified himself as Ahmad told CTV news Ottawa that a security guard came up to him after he had just finished praying and said “don’t pray in here"

Daily Mirror · Mar 25, 2023

Muslim man stopped from praying at Canada train station

Via Rail issued an apology to the man over ‘regrettable and saddening incident’

The Independent UK · Mar 25, 2023

'Hotel Rwanda' hero Rusesabagina to be freed from Rwandan jail

Tonight, the Rwandan government says key opposition figure Paul Rusesabagina will be released this week. DR Congo's President Felix Tshisikedi reshuffles his cabinet ahead of December elections. As Ramadan starts across the Muslim world, Tunisians are struggling to make ends meet as soaring prices threaten their night-time feasts.

France 24 · Mar 24, 2023

Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions

Anti-Muslim tweets, inactive warrants, and anti-Muslim prison guards.

Reason · Mar 24, 2023