The United States has seized the oil tanker Olina in the Caribbean, marking the fifth vessel targeted in recent weeks as Washington intensifies efforts to restrict Venezuelan oil exports, according to US officials. The Olina, which shipping database Equasis lists…
US President Donald Trump has proposed increasing the US military budget for 2027 to $1.5 trillion, up from $901 billion allocated for 2026. He said the increase would allow the United States to build what he described as a “Dream…
Muhammad as a top baby name in the U.K. In England and Wales, official baby-name statistics from recent years show that Muhammad (in its various spellings) has been a leading choice among baby boys. For example, in 2024 Muhammad was…
The United Kingdom has barred American Muslim preacher Dr Shadee Elmasry from entering the country after the Home Office revoked his travel authorisation days before a scheduled speaking tour in Birmingham, Bolton and Ilford. The visit, organised by the Global…
Israeli forces carried out multiple air att-acks across southern and eastern Lebanon on Monday, targeting areas in the Bekaa region and the Jezzine district. According to the Israeli military, the strikes were aimed at what it described as Hezb-ollah and…
US energy stocks rose sharply when markets opened on Monday following news of the US military operation in Venezuela and the detention of President Nicolas Maduro. The MSCI US Energy Index was up 2.8 percent, outperforming the broader S&P 500…
Iranian police said they have arrested a man in Tehran whom they identified as working for Israel’s intelligence agency, Mossad, amid protests in the capital and several other provinces. In a statement released Monday, police said the individual was detained…
New York State has officially designated January 2026 as Muslim American Heritage Month for the first time, marking a significant step in recognizing the historical, cultural, and civic contributions of Muslim Americans. Governor Kathy Hochul announced the proclamation as part…
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro pleaded not guilty on Monday in a U.S. federal court in Manhattan to narcotics-related charges, following his capture by U.S. forces and transfer to the United States. Appearing before U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein, Maduro…
Based on global adherence estimates according to Seasia Stats: 1. Sunni Islam is the largest religious group in the world, with 1,579,268,274 adherents. It spans the Middle East, Africa, South Asia, and Southeast Asia, and plays a central role in…
