Niger’s junta says at least 29 Nigerien soldiers have been killed by jihadis near the country’s border with Mali, the latest of growing attacks that the country’s new junta is struggling to end ByCHINEDU ASADU Associated Press FILE – Supporters of Niger’s ruling junta gather at the start of a protest called to fight for … Read more
MOSUL, Iraq — A fire that raced through a hall hosting a Christian wedding in northern Iraq killed at least 100 people and injured 150 others, authorities said Wednesday, warning the death toll could rise. The fire happened in Iraq’s Nineveh province in its Hamdaniya area, authorities said. That’s a predominantly Christian area just outside … Read more
Pakistani authorities have resumed issuing ID cards to transgender people after a four-month pause and following an Islamic court’s controversial ruling that gutted a law aimed at protecting trans rights ByThe Associated Press September 26, 2023, 3:54 AM ISLAMABAD — Pakistani authorities resumed issuing ID cards to transgender people, officials and activists said Tuesday, after … Read more
LONDON — Tons of gathered in central London on Saturday to mark the anniversary of the loss of life of Mahsa Amini, the 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian lady who died in police custody in Iran final yr, sparking worldwide protests towards the nation’s conservative Islamic theocracy. Chanting “Ladies! Life! Freedom!,” the crowds held her portrait and rallied … Read more
BAGHDAD — Iraq is stepping up repatriation of its residents from a camp in northeastern Syria housing tens of 1000’s of individuals, largely wives and youngsters of Islamic State fighters but in addition supporters of the militant group. It’s a transfer that Baghdad hopes will scale back cross-border militant threats and finally result in shutting … Read more
KABUL, Afghanistan — The Taliban on Wednesday hailed China’s new ambassador to Afghanistan with fanfare, saying his arrival is an indication for different nations to return ahead and set up relations with them. The Taliban seized energy in August 2021 as U.S. and NATO forces withdrew after 20 years of warfare. Their leaders are underneath … Read more
COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The Danish authorities on Friday stated it’s going to suggest a legislation that may make it unlawful to desecrate any holy guide in Denmark, the place a latest string of public desecrations of the Quran by a handful of anti-Islam activists has sparked offended demonstrations in Muslim nations. Denmark has been considered … Read more
Locals have reported the kidnapping of 42 girls throughout an assault by Islamic extremist rebels in northeast Nigeria’s Borno state ByHARUNA UMAR Related Press August 23, 2023, 10:10 PM MAIDUGURI, Nigeria — At the very least 42 girls have been kidnapped by Islamic extremist rebels throughout an assault in northeast Nigeria’s Borno state, locals informed … Read more
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An American-owned oil tanker lengthy suspected of carrying sanctioned Iranian crude oil started offloading its cargo close to Texas late Saturday, monitoring knowledge confirmed, at the same time as Tehran has threatened to focus on transport within the Persian Gulf over it. The destiny of the cargo aboard the Suez … Read more
A senior Swedish official says Swedes overseas and companies linked to Sweden “ought to observe elevated vigilance and warning,” following latest Quran burnings within the nation and protests within the Muslim world FILE – Supporters of a radical Islamist celebration ‘Tehreek-e-Labaik Pakistan’ burn the illustration of Swedish flag throughout a rally to denounce burning of … Read more