President of Iran slams Trump’s ‘desecration’ of Christianity, says Iran would never allow mockery of Jesus Christ Iran defends Christianity from Trump's blasphemy. We Got This Covered · Apr 13
The enduring legacy of medieval Christian depictions of Islam in today’s political discourse The war with Iran is not just a geopolitical conflict. We see religious rhetoric used to cast strategic interests as a moral or sacred matter. The Conversation · Apr 13
Vision 2030 Cannot Outrun Saudi Arabia's Limiting Ideological Foundations For years, Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 was touted as one of the most ambitious wholesale economic development projects in the world, looking to break the Kingdom away from its dependence on hydrocarbons and create a futuristic hub of innovation, tourism and productivity. International Business Times · Apr 13
From Isis recruit to influencer: ‘People think: you’re that evil girl who ran away’ As a young mother, Tareena Shakil fled with her toddler from the UK to Syria and joined Islamic State. Now she’s giving dating advice on TikTok. How did she get here? The Guardian - UK · Apr 11
Portrayals of Islam and people of color dominate discussion in Texas’ social studies rewrite The State Board of Education approved an early draft of social studies changes, setting up a vote in June that will determine how students learn history over the next decade. The Texas Tribune · Apr 10
Not just about Gaza: the Muslim voters turning from Labour to the Greens Campaigning in Newcastle before next month’s local elections shows the rise of the far right, the climate and cost of living are concerning voters as much as the Middle East The Guardian - UK · Apr 10
Who Accounts for Freedom? The nascent "freedom accounts" program is, predictably, burdened by Republicans’ insistence on religious discrimination—and likely set to benefit those already outside the public school system. Texas Observer · Apr 9
In mediating the US-Iran peace talks, Pakistan is flexing its geopolitical muscles When news of the fragile ceasefire between the United States, Israel and Iran first broke, it came via a post on X by Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif. The Conversation · Apr 9
Palestinians take News Corp to court for alleged hatred A group of Palestinians and Arab Muslims are taking on one of the nation's biggest news companies over allegations of racial hatred and discrimination. AAP · Apr 9
Laura Loomer slams Trump’s Iran deal as a ‘negative for our country’ Loomer, who has a long history of making Islamophobic comments, said the president should continue bombing the Iranian regime The Independent UK · Apr 8
Ro Khanna vs Laura Loomer over Iran war: 'I thought you had a spiritual renewal in India' Over President Donald Trump's last threat of 'whole civilization will die', Trump aide Laura Loomer and Democrat Congressman Ro Khanna engaged in a sharp exchange of barbs as Laura Loomer defended the president's threat even when several major MAGA personalities called for the invocation of the 25th Amendment to remove… The Times of India · Apr 8
TribCast: Anti-Muslim rhetoric in Texas politics Rep. Salman Bhojani, one of the first Muslim state legislators, joins TribCast to talk about the backlash his community has experienced in state government. The Texas Tribune · Apr 7
Under Noem, FEMA was led by obscure contractor who targeted funding for Muslims, state of California and climate change Kara Voorhies, a contractor with no emergency management experience, was invited into high-level meetings at FEMA and may have been paid as much as $1M The Independent UK · Apr 7
President Trump Calls Tucker Carlson 'Low IQ Person' in Latest Attack Over Iran Criticism "He calls me all the time; I don't respond to his calls," said Trump of Carlson, adding that he doesn't deal with him because he likes "dealing with smart people, not fools" Latin Times · Apr 7
We Got This Covered · Apr 7 ‘No president should mock Islam’: Tucker Carlson slams Trump, tells him ‘you are not God’ Tucker, maybe you should have realized Trump is insane before you helped elect him.
The Independent UK · Apr 7 Tucker Carlson criticizes Trump’s expletive-fueled Easter message threatening Iran: ‘Who do you think you are?’ Conservative broadcaster long opposed to military intervention against Tehran rebukes president over sweary social media post demanding reopening of the Strait of Hormuz
The Guardian - US · Apr 6 Arab Americans in Michigan warn centrist Democrats attacking Hasan Piker: ‘They haven’t learned from 2024’ Heated debate in a key swing state probably marks a preview of things to come as the midterms ramp up
The Times of India · Apr 6 UAE residents to get six-day public holiday in 2026 for Arafah Day and Eid Al Adha: How to extend it further Every year in May, UAE residents look forward to one of the most appealing and relaxing long-weekend opportunities in the country. While Arafah Day and Eid Al Adah arrive as vital religious days for worship they also bring along a long public holiday for the Emiratis.
The Times of India · Apr 6 'Muslim-sounding' radio message from missing F-15 airman sparked Iran trap fears, nearly jeopardised rescue US President Donald Trump revealed that a brief radio message from downed F-15 airman initially triggered alarm in Washington, with officials fearing it could be an Iranian ploy to lure American forces into a trap.
The Guardian - AU · Apr 5 Australian Human Rights Commission investigates racial discrimination complaint against NSW government Investigation comes after South Asian Muslim and caste-oppressed Hindu community representatives lodged formal complaint
Axios · Apr 5 Exclusive: Trump says U.S. feared Iran trap during F-15 crew rescue He said "God is good." Trump said it "sounded like something a Muslim would say."
Radio France Internationale · Apr 3 Court overturns police ban on Muslim gathering near Paris The Paris Administrative Court on Friday suspended a police ban on a major Muslim gathering near the capital less than two hours before it was due to begin, allowing the event to go ahead.
Reason · Apr 2 Court Rejects Lawsuit Over Firing of Georgetown Administrator for Old "Hate for Zio Bitches" Posts From Judge Christopher Cooper's opinion Tuesday in Johnson v. Georgetown Univ. (D.D.C.): Plaintiff Aneesa Johnson, an African American and Muslim… The post Court Rejects Lawsuit Over Firing of Georgetown Administrator for Old "Hate for Zio Bitches" Posts appeared first on Reason.com.
The Times of India · Apr 2 Balochistan, Afghanistan, Iran: Is Pakistan running out of strategic room Pakistan faces a strategic crossroads, caught between alliances and regional conflicts. Past involvements in foreign wars, driven by external powers, have led to domestic instability and blowback. Now, a new defence pact with Saudi Arabia and escalating conflict with Afghanistan highlight the nation's struggle to balance relevance with long-term stability,…
The Independent UK · Apr 1 Spain boss condemns fans for ‘intolerable’ anti-Muslim chants during Egypt friendly Spain fans were heard singing anti-Muslim chants during their team’s match against Egypt on Tuesday