Donald Trump’s so-called Board of Peace faces a major blow as Indonesia threatens to walk away The attacks on Iran are raising different concerns for this muslim majority country. We Got This Covered · Mar 8
Women take the wheel as rickshaw drivers in northern Nigeria Sporting a pink knee-length veil, Umma Hani Yusuf Khalid has recently found financial stability as a rickshaw taxi driver, a trade that was unthinkable for her in Nigeria's conservative Muslim city of Kano two years ago. Radio France Internationale · Mar 8
Explosives thrown outside New York mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence; 6 arrested Six individuals were arrested following violent clashes between far-right protesters and counter-protesters outside Gracie Mansion. One protester is accused of throwing smoking projectiles filled with nuts and bolts, prompting an investigation by the FBI and NYPD. The incident began with a demonstration organized by Jake Lang against the city's Muslim… The Times of India · Mar 8
Tourist Breaks Down in Tears Over Closed Restaurants in Morocco During Ramadan — and the Internet Has Thoughts A tourist's complaint about closed restaurants during Ramadan in a Muslim country has sparked a heated debate on cultural awareness and travel etiquette. International Business Times UK · Mar 8
'Reset button': Ramadan binds community amid tensions Fasting from sunrise to sunset, about one million Muslims in Australia are marking the holy month of Ramadan amid wars and as multiculturalism is tested. AAP · Mar 7
From war memorial to political fault line, the Paris Grand Mosque turns 100 The Grand Mosque of Paris marks its 100th anniversary this year, reviving debate over its political role and its place in French history. Built to honour Muslim soldiers who died in the First World War, the mosque has become a symbol of Islam in France, and a recurring source of… Radio France Internationale · Mar 7
Why Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s assassination sparked protests in India India’s Shia community holds tearful vigils, condolence meetings, and protests largely driven by religious solidarity to mourn the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Namita Singh reports The Independent UK · Mar 7
War in the Middle East ensnares many Muslim pilgrims in travel chaos The travel chaos from the war in the Middle East has ensnared many of the Muslims who have converged on Saudi Arabia for the Umrah pilgrimage, leaving them stranded and scrambling to find other ways home The Independent UK · Mar 7
Government set to unveil plans for new Islamophobia tsar as part of social cohesion strategy A leaked draft suggests a "special representative" will "champion efforts across the UK to tackle hostility and hatred directed at Muslims” The Independent UK · Mar 6
UK: Brawl breaks out at Holi event in Harrow, one held LONDON: A brawl broke out between Muslim youths and Hindus at a Holika Dahan celebration in Harrow on Tuesday night after three teenagers forcefully stopped the music at the event. The violence led to the arrest of a 14-year-old boy. The Times of India · Mar 6
For US Muslims, immigration crackdown fears, new war worries and anti-Muslim rhetoric cloud Ramadan Muslims across the United States are observing Ramadan under rising fears tied to immigration raids, anti-Muslim rhetoric, and war in the Middle East The Independent UK · Mar 6
Meet Satheesh Kumar, Dubai-based Hindu expat marking 23 years of Ramadan fasting For most residents in the UAE, Ramadan is a deeply personal act of faith tied to Islam. But for some, the month has become a bridge between cultures. In Dubai, one long-time expatriate has quietly observed the Ramadan fast for more than two decades—despite belonging to a different religion. The Times of India · Mar 6
If Ramayana Was Myth, Why Do These 5 Countries Still Celebrate It? For thousands of years, the Ramayana has been one of the most influential stories in human civilization. Written by the sage Valmiki, the epic tells the journey of Lord Ram, his exile, the abduction of Sita, and the battle against Ravana. Many people today discuss the Ramayana as mythology, literature,… Times Life · Mar 6
Judge Rules Florida's DeSantis Violated First Amendment by Labeling Muslim Civil Rights Group a 'Terrorist Organization' A federal judge has blocked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis from classifying a prominent Muslim civil rights organization as a terrorist group, ruling that the order violated constitutional protections for speech and association. Latin Times · Mar 5
The Conversation · Mar 5 How does Iran go about selecting a new supreme leader? And who is in the running? The killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Feb. 28, 2026, set off the process of selecting a new supreme leader. It is only the second such transition in the Islamic Republic’s 47-year history and the first since the ailing Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini transferred power to Khamenei in June 1989.
International Business Times UK · Mar 5 Mayor Mamdani Responds to 'Cockroach' Slur: 'I Am Not Ashamed of Who I Am or My Faith' WABC host Sid Rosenberg apologises for calling NYC Mayor Mamdani a 'radical Islam cockroach' after backlash from Schumer and Hochul.
The Conversation · Mar 5 Grattan on Friday: would Labor be supporting this war if it were in opposition? When Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed federal parliament on Thursday his well-crafted speech had one gaping hole. It did not mention the huge issue dominating world attention – the United States-Israeli strikes on Iran and the subsequent ever-widening conflict that has engulfed the region.
The Independent UK · Mar 5 Federal judge blocks Florida governor's foreign terrorist label of Muslim groups A federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of an executive order issued last year by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that designates two Muslim groups as foreign terrorist organizations
The Times of India · Mar 4 ‘Very alarming’: Laura Loomer says she feels ‘unsafe’ seeing Muslim workers at US airport amid Iran war Far-right activist Laura Loomer expressed feeling "unsafe" due to the number of Muslim workers at US airports, citing her experience in Atlanta. She questioned why Muslims are employed as TSA agents and airport staff, stating her belief that there are "too many Muslims in America.
The Conversation · Mar 4 Mourning, celebration and a divided legacy: why the death of Ali Khamenei reverberates far beyond Iran The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei triggered immediate and sharply polarised reactions, in Iran and around the world.
The Times of India · Mar 3 Texas bar shooting: Suspect Ndiaga Diagne previously posted misogynistic, antisemitic and racist remarks, praised Islamic revolution — report claims A deadly shootout erupted at Buford's Backyard Beer Garden after a man, identified as Ndiaga Diagne, opened fire. Authorities are investigating the incident, potentially linked to recent US and Israeli actions in Iran. Diagne's online activity revealed a history of hateful rhetoric, including antisemitic and anti-Christian sentiments, raising concerns about…
The Independent UK · Mar 3 From Karachi to Beirut, Khamenei’s death sends shockwaves across the Shiite world The killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in joint U.S.-Israeli strikes has sparked anger across Shiite communities worldwide and is raising fears of wider unrest
International Business Times UK · Mar 3 Austin Shooting: Ndiaga Diagne Previously Slammed Donald Trump As 'Shameless Clown' In Sick Rants Ndiaga Diagne posted messages praising an "eternal" Islamic revolution and mocking Donald Trump before killing two and wounding 14 in Texas.
Evening Standard · Mar 3 'Terrible people': Donald Trump reignites feud with London Mayor Sadiq Khan as he blasts UK over Iran stance The US President also suggested Sir Keir Starmer was pandering to Muslim voters after the Prime Minister refused to join his strikes against Iran
The Guardian - UK · Mar 3 Minorities in adverts are menaced, footballers observing Ramadan are booed. Is this the Britain we want? Intolerance is in vogue and leaders are failing to meet the moment. When King Charles seems the best and bravest hope, the problem is clear, says Guardian assistant opinion editor Jason Okundaye