Germany bans one Muslim group and raids two others amid antisemitism claims The government has accused the banned group of violating basic human rights The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
Malaysian rapper Namewee detained in murder investigation of Taiwanese influencer Wee Meng Chee, a well-known Malaysian rapper and filmmaker, has been detained in connection with the murder of Taiwanese influencer Hsieh Yu-hsin The Independent UK · Nov 5, 2025
New York parties for Zohran Mamdani: ‘The first time we’ve had hope in so long’ In the bodegas, bars and clubs of Brooklyn, Queens and the Bronx, the mood was joyous – it was an emotional night The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2025
Wednesday briefing: Improbable victory for city’s first Muslim mayor offers new playbook for fight against Trump In today’s newsletter: With more than 50% of the vote, Mamdani tells supporters: “In this moment of political darkness, New York will be the light” The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2025
‘Time for a new era’: hope swells in New York as Zohran Mamdani makes history Supporters and high-profile New York Democrats gathered in Brooklyn to celebrate New York’s first Muslim mayor The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2025
Afternoon Update: Mamdani’s historic victory; Coalition at odds over abortion comments; and how to not micromanage kids The city’s first Muslim mayor has energised voters and provided a blueprint for other progressives to follow The Guardian - AU · Nov 5, 2025
When Did Zohran Mamdani Become a US Citizen and Other Quick Facts About the New NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the progressive Democrat who just won New York City's mayoral race, becomes its first Muslim and South Asian mayor. Discover his background, campaign priorities, and journey to power. International Business Times UK · Nov 5, 2025
Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Race, Becoming First Muslim Mayor Billionaires everywhere are (surely) crying. Pedestrian.tv · Nov 5, 2025
Zohran Mamdani elected mayor of New York on winning night for Democrats Democratic socialist, 34, becomes city’s first Muslim mayor as Democrats triumph in several other key races The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2025
Zohran Mamdani elected New York’s first Asian American and Muslim mayor - Roll Call Democratic Zohran Mamdani was elected New York City’s 111th mayor on Tuesday, defeating former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Roll Call · Nov 4, 2025
Zohran Mamdani and Sadiq Khan: Two leaders united by faith, politics and right wing hatred Zohran Mamdani shares similarities with London’s mayor, but has found support on a more radical ticket The Independent UK · Nov 4, 2025
New York's Jewish community divided, anxious as city faces potential first Muslim mayor New York City’s Jewish community — the largest in the United States — is abounding with anxiety and friction a day ahead of an election that could give the city its first Muslim mayor The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2025
Nigerians push back on Trump’s military threat over Christian killings Nigerians from both Christian and Muslim communities on Monday pushed back against US President Donald Trump’s threat of military intervention after he accused the Nigerian government of failing to protect Christians from violence. Radio France Internationale · Nov 3, 2025
‘Anglo Jihadi’ who expressed wish to kill Jews guilty of planning terror attack Muslim convert Jordan Richardson, 21, started planning an ‘atrocity’, with possible targets including a shopping centre. Evening Standard · Nov 3, 2025
International Business Times UK · Nov 3, 2025 MPs Sound the Alarm: Nearly One in Two Religious Hate Crimes Now Target Muslims MPs warn that nearly half of all UK religious hate crimes now target Muslims as calls grow for a formal definition of Islamophobia to address the rising threat. Will a new law come?
The Independent UK · Nov 2, 2025 Zohran Mamdani shrugs off Islamophobic attacks with ad showing him addressing NYC voters in Arabic days before mayor election The Democratic candidate, who is Muslim, recently delivered a speech condemning Islamophobia
The Guardian - UK · Nov 2, 2025 MPs urge minister to adopt definition of Islamophobia amid rise in hate crime Forty Labour and independent MPs call on Steve Reed to take ‘important step’ of defining anti-Muslim hatred
The Guardian - US · Nov 1, 2025 What the New York mayor’s race will reveal about the Democratic party The political differences between the two main candidates could have major implications for next year’s midterms
The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2025 Head of UK government’s anti-Islamophobia partner ‘refused service in shop for being Muslim’ Akeela Ahmed, of British Muslim Trust, says experience is part of a wider rise in anti-Muslim hatred
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025 Cuomo hasn't condemned bigoted attacks on Mamdani. In 1977 race, his father took another approach As New York City's mayor's race enters its final stretch, there are echoes and contrasts to another famously bitter city election in 1977
Evening Standard · Oct 29, 2025 Businessman who was on stage at Tower Hamlets Muslim demonstration calls for peace after Nigel Farage calls protesters 'foreign invading army' ‘We are a peaceful people that do not want any trouble with anyone’, says businessman who sold balaclavas to protesters before march
Euronews · Oct 28, 2025 Alcohol-free beverages and halal food: The world’s first Muslim-friendly cruise sets sail next month The M/V Piano Land sailing from Malaysia in November, will cater specifically to Muslim travellers, with facilities such as 100 per cent halal food and alcohol-free beverages.
Evening Standard · Oct 27, 2025 ‘Anglo Jihadi’ accused of terror plan ‘not just online fantasist’, trial told Muslim convert Jordan Richardson, 21, is alleged to have been planning an ‘atrocity’ with possible targets including a shopping centre.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 27, 2025 ‘Open hostility has become normalised’: Dutch Muslims fear rise of far right as general election looms The poll is seen as a litmus test for the Netherlands and its democratic ideals, as activists decry a hardening of political discourse driven by Geert Wilders
Evening Standard · Oct 25, 2025 Masked Muslim protesters vow to ‘defend our community’ as UKIP march moved to central London Video footage showed one counter-protester urging a crowd to ‘stand firm’ and to be prepared to ‘defend our community’