Saudi King and Crown Prince Condole Kuwait
In a heartfelt gesture of solidarity, Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman expressed their deepest condolences to the Emir of Kuwait on Monday following the passing of Sheikh More »
Putin and Abbas Discuss Gaza Crisis
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to meet with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Tuesday during Abbas’ visit to Russia. Arriving on Monday, Abbas aims to discuss the ongoing Gaza conflict with More »
Saudi Arabia Voices Strong Support for Gaza Peace Initiatives
Saudi Arabia has firmly aligned itself with the recent joint statement made by President Joe Biden of the United States, President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi of Egypt, and Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani, More »
Saudi Crown Prince, US Secretary of Defense discuss troop deployment
:: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received a phone call on Wednesday from the US Secretary of Defense during which they discussed ongoing arrangements to send US troops of a More »
Saudi Energy Minister confirms restoration of Kingdom’s gas production capacity
:: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Energy confirmed on Wednesday the restoration of production capacity, affirming the Kingdom’s position as a reliable energy supplier in the global market. The energy minister, Prince Abdulaziz More »
Tag Archives: MUSLIMS
Obama anti-Muslim bias hurts U.S., must be tackled ‘head on’
President Barack Obama says bias against any segment of American society tears at the fabric holding the nation together and must be tackled “head on.” In an address Wednesday at the Islamic Society of Baltimore, Obama pushed back against bias
Obama to meet, hold talks with Muslims in Baltimore
President Barack Obama will meet with Muslim community members this coming week in a public show of support. The White House says Obama plans to visit the Islamic Society of Baltimore on Wednesday and hold talks with Muslim community members.
NYC settles lawsuits over police surveillance of Muslims
New York City’s police department will install a civilian representative to help monitor its counterterrorism efforts as part of a settlement of two lawsuits claiming the department illegally targeted Muslims for surveillance, according to court papers filed on Thursday. Details
Malaysia’s new Islamic airline takes off — with a prayer
The short domestic flight from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s biggest city, begins with a recital of supplication of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) before his travel. The passengers — most of them Muslims — cup their hands, as a crew member murmurs a
U.N. officials slam hatred against Muslims
Two senior U.N. officials said Monday they are “sickened by blatant manifestations of hatred and intolerance” by public figures and others, particularly against Muslims, in response to recent extremist attacks. Adama Dieng, the special adviser on the prevention of genocide,
Kerry: Trump ban on Muslims ‘endangers national security’
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry slammed Donald Trump Sunday, saying the Republican frontrunner’s calls to ban Muslims from entering the United States “endanger national security.” “To outright ban people, because they belong to one particular religion? That’s just stunningly
Donald Trump calls for end to Muslims entering the United States
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said a “total and complete shutdown” of all Muslims entering the United States should be put into place until Congress can act. In a statement distributed to the press, Trump said that polling shows a
Polish Muslims rally against racism and terrorism
Hundreds of people protested in the Polish city of Poznan on Sunday against terrorism and racism, in one of the first such demonstrations called by Muslim leaders in the overwhelmingly Catholic country. Around 300 demonstrators gathered in the centre of
Italy to crack down on ‘clandestine’ mosques
The Italian government intends to close down clandestine mosques in the country as part of the fight against terrorism, Interior Minister Angelino Alfano announced Friday. “In Italy, we have four mosques and over 800 places of Muslim worship,” said Alfano.
Why has our planet become savage?
By : Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor These days I find myself in a permanent state of shock, horror and confusion. We live in a world where human life is devalued, where barbarism, racism and bigotry are the new norm. Watching
Trudeau provides hope, dignity and warmth to Canadians
By : Mohammed Azhar Ali Khan The federal election of October brought a new government to Canada in November. It also provided new hope to Canadians who had been disillusioned by the Conservative government’s 10 years in power. Desperate for
Stop violations against Muslims of Myanmar: Kingdom
Saudi Arabia has expressed deep concern over the continuation of acts of violence, incitement, hate speech and racial discrimination against the Muslims of Myanmar, the Saudi Press Agency reported. In a speech before the United Nations Human Rights Council in
Crimea Tatars block peninsula to protest Russian annexation
Hundreds of pro-Kiev activists from Crimea’s Tatar community on Sunday launched a blockade of roads from Ukraine to the peninsula to protest Russia’s seizure of their home region. Accompanied by members of the Ukrainian ultra-nationalist Pravy Sektor group, protesters from
Saudi: Eid al-Adha to start on Sep. 24
Saudi Arabia announced on Sunday that Eid al-Adha, one of two important religious holidays observed by Muslims around the world, will start on Thursday, September 24, a day earlier than expected, Al Arabiya News Channel reported on Sunday. The announcement
At least 18 dead in attack in China’s Xinjiang amid Muslim tensions
At least 18 people are dead after ethnic Uighurs attacked police with knives and bombs at a traffic checkpoint in China’s western Xinjiang region, Radio Free Asia reported on Wednesday. The attack occurred on Monday in a district of the
UK PM tells Muslim communities to do more to tackle extremism
British Prime Minister David Cameron urged Muslim communities and families on Friday to do more to fight extremism, warning some Muslims risk fostering radicalism in young people by quietly condoning extreme views. Cameron highlighted two cases this week – a
Thursday first day of Ramadan: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has announced that the first day of the Muslim holy fasting month of Ramadan will be Thursday June 18, Al Arabiya News Channel reported. The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has asked citizens to keep an
French far-right mayor slammed for counting Muslim children
A French mayor backed by the far-right National Front was accused of racism on Tuesday after using the names of school children in his town to decide how many were Muslim. Under France’s strict secularism laws, the government does not
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