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Gunfire used to disperse protests in Syria's Alawite heartlands

Hundreds of Alawite protesters had gathered to demand a reformed political system in Syria.

Alawites gather during a protest to demand federalism and the release of detained members of their community, in Latakia, Syria November 25, 2025.
Protesters with Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) to call for an immediate permanent ceasefire, in Washington, US, November 28, 2023.

Trump targets Muslim Brotherhood chapters: Can Qatar's influence be ignored? - analysis

Australian far-right Senator Pauline Hanson wore a burqa to Parliament on Monday

Australian far-right senator wears burqa to parliament, sparking outrage

British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood looks on during a statement at Crumpsall Lane, after a man drove a car into pedestrians and stabbed a security guard in an attack at a synagogue where worshippers were marking Yom Kippur.  Manchester, Britain, October 2, 2025.

British Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals Gaza protesters labeled her an ‘infidel’


Are Muslim ‘Shariah courts’ taking root in Texas?

In a letter sent to the officials on Wednesday, Abbott pointed to the Islamic Tribunal, launched in Dallas in 2014. He said the group had set up a rival court system to illegally enforce Shariah law.

Community members gather after a funeral prayer service for Sabika Sheikh at the Brand Lane Islamic Center in Stafford, Texas in 2018. Illustration.

Taliban policing hospital entrances, denying entry to women without complete burqa covering - MSF

The report comes after women were left laying in rubble for hours, waiting for female rescuers following an earthquake.

Afghan women and children wait for their turn to see a doctor at Yaka Dokan health clinic run by nonprofit organization World Vision, in Yaka Dokan village, Herat, Afghanistan

Surgeon saves three-year-olds penis after botched barber-led circumcision

Experts stress that circumcisions should be treated as a surgery, with trained professionals and proper medical settings.

Surgeon preforming circumcision undee local anaesthesia on muslim children in Malaysia.

When Allah sits at the negotiation table: How to negotiate with Hamas - opinion

When Allah sits at the negotiation table, the cards matter, but interpretation matters more. In faith shaped talks, Western negotiators cannot ignore the religious logic guiding the other side.

Hamas official Khalil Al-Hayya sits at a mourning house for assassinated Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Doha, Qatar, August 2, 2024.

LISTEN: With ‘Islamification,’ America could elect a ‘President Mamdani,’ Loomer tells 'Post'

Loomer’s comments come days after New York elected Zohran Mamdani as mayor, an outcome she sees as a symbolic turning point for Jewish life in the US and for Israel’s position in the American debate.

Laura Loomer shows her support for former President Donald Trump outside a campaign event for Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at The Vault, Tampa, Florida, October 5, 2023.

Only Muslim soldiers to be allowed to serve as Gaza peacekeepers - Telegraph

Despite plans for former British prime minister Tony Blair to take an administrative role in the Palestinian territory, Ynet reported that no Western countries would be involved in the force.

Hamas, Red Cross searching for the remains of deceased hostages in Gaza City, October 28, 2025.

'Let the fireworks begin': Quran-burning Texas politician looks on as IDF strikes in Gaza

In a Monday post on X/Twitter, Valentina Gomez, a Republican vying for Texas's 31st Congressional District, posed at the Gaza border with popcorn and filmed blasts inside the enclave.

Valentina Gomez visits the Kotel plaza in Jerusalem's Old City, October 20, 2025.

Abuse, rape and manipulation: Second wife of Manchester synagogue terrorist speaks out

The second of three of Jihad al-Shamie's wives told British media that he emotionally abused her, lied about being unmarried and raped her.

Jihad al-Shamie

Portugal's parliament approves far-right party's bill to ban burkas

Under the bill, proposed fines for wearing face veils in public would range between 200 euros and 4,000 euros ($234-$4,671).

Burka illustrative

Sweden identifies suspect in Quran-burner murder case linked to 'foreign power'

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said in January, referring to the killing, that "there is obviously a risk that there is a connection to a foreign power."

 Demonstrators burn the Swedish flag during a protest in Tehran against the insult to the Koran after the Muslim holy book was burned in Stockholm, July 21, 2023.

New Italian bill targets Islamic face coverings and religious funding

Italy may be the next of more than 20 countries, among those, France, Austria, and Tunisia, to ban the public use of Muslim attire.

A Muslim woman wearing a hijab takes a photograph in Duomo square in Milan October 7, 2009.