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The new ASU center aims to showcase Muslim contributions and achievements in the United States. The recent launch of the Center of Muslim Experience in the United States (CME-US) at Arizona State University reflects a pioneering endeavor to advance research and deepen public knowledge on the understudied history of Muslims in the United States and their many …

A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced a social media activist to more than a dozen years in prison. Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN), a US-based rights group created by murdered Saudi dissident and the Washington Post journalist Jamal Khashoggi to promote democracy, human rights and the rule …

Israeli court has refused to release a Palestinian prisoner who is suffering from a serious deterioration in his mental health. The Beersabe’ (Beersheva) district court ruled on Thursday that Ahmad Manasra, now 21, would not be released on the basis that his case fell under Israel’s “counterterrorism law” in response to …

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights defenders has expressed concern about the deteriorating health condition of Saudi Shia cleric and human rights activist Sheikh Mohammed Hassan Al-Habib. Mary Lawlor said that she is concerned about the fate of prisoners of conscience at detention centers across …

Turkey has sent four planes loaded with of humanitarian aid to flood-hit Pakistan. A train carrying tents and food would also depart for the South Asian nation, hit by unprecedented monsoon rains that have killed over 1,100 people, from the capital Ankara on Tuesday morning, the Disaster and Emergency Management …

The UN’s Humanitarian Chief urged donors to immediately provide $770 million for Afghanistan as people battle hunger, climate change and conflict. Martin Griffiths told the United Nations Security Council that Afghanistan faces multiple crises; humanitarian, economic, climate, hunger and financial – and that donors should immediately provide $770m to help …

While apologizing to the people of Iraq, the leader of the Sadr movement asked his supporters to end their presence around the parliament and the protected area of the country’s capital within one hour. “Muqtada Al-Sadr”, the Leader of the Sadr Movement, this afternoon (Tuesday 30 Aug 2022) in a …

Israeli police brought in a Palestinian bride for questioning on her wedding day. Speaking to local Palestinian media, Shadi Thabbah said his client, who was not named, was taken in while still wearing her white dress after police forces raided the wedding in Arraba, in northern Israel. The attorney added …

An 85-year-old Frenchman converted to Islam while he was on Turkey Trip. Emile Zehnder is a native of Strasbourg, France. Nine months after the death of his wife, he asked his Turkish neighbors to take him to see Turkey, Daily Sabah reported. The couple and Zehnder first toured historical sites …

Arbaeen Pilgrims start their walk to Karbala. Imam Hussain (A.S)