“There will be no security, no stability, no prosperity for Lebanon if there is not the beginning of a process of disarmament of militias.”– Jean-Yves Le Drian, French Presidential Envoy to Lebanon, following meetings in Beirut, December 2023. The sentence lingered…
As Christians around the world mark Christmas and reflect on the birth of Jesus, it is worth remembering that this sacred story is not cherished by Christians alone. In Islam, Jesus and his mother Mary are figures of deep reverence,…
For decades, Western hegemonic powers have operated within a global order where conflict is not merely an unfortunate byproduct of geopolitical competition, but a structural instrument of power. Wars, sanctions, political crises, coups, and humanitarian disasters have become levers for…
History has known extraordinary women, but only one embodies a perfection that extends across every possible dimension of human life. Fatima, the daughter of Prophet Muhammad, stands as a figure of unmatched spiritual elevation, courageous moral clarity, and exemplary devotion…
“The press is so powerful in its image-making role, it can make the criminal look like he’s the victim and the victim look like he’s the criminal.” - Malcolm X (The Ballot or the Bullet, April 3, 1964) To much…
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…
A new national survey, the American Muslim Poll 2025 conducted by the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, provides an updated demographic snapshot of Muslims in the United States. The poll finds that 36 percent of American Muslims hold a…
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…
The trial of five Stanford University students began on Monday in Santa Clara County Superior Court, marking the most serious criminal case brought against student protesters involved in nationwide demonstrations against Israel’s war on Ga-za. The students face felony charges…
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…
