Thailand and Cambodia Sign Ceasefire Pact After Weeks of Deadly Border Clashes
Poipet, Cambodia – Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and comprehensive ceasefire, aiming to end weeks of intense border fighting that has killed over 100 people, displaced more than half a million civilians, and threatened…
Salah Seals Egypt’s Knockout Qualification with Gritty Win Over South Africa at AFCON 2025
AGADIR, Morocco – Mohamed Salah’s first-half penalty proved decisive as a resilient ten-man Egypt edged South Africa 1-0 on Friday, becoming the first team to secure qualification for the knockout stages of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.…
Documenting Systemic Discrimination Against Sindhis in Pakistan
ISLAMABAD: A comprehensive new report has exposed deeply "entrenched prejudice" against Sindhis in Pakistan, revealing how state-sanctioned discrimination and societal bigotry have created a hostile environment for the region's native…
Iran Expands Biometric Screening Along Afghan Border Amid Security Crackdown and Deportations
Iran has launched a mandatory biometric registration system for all Afghan nationals at the major Dogharoun border crossing, marking a significant escalation in border control measures amid heightened security concerns and ongoing mass…
Congratulating Christians at Christmas is permissible — and reflects Islam’s higher purpose
Every year, as Christmas approaches, I hear a familiar question across many parts of the Muslim world: as a Muslim, should I offer greetings to my Christian neighbors?
Many choose not to. Some see restraint as proof of religious purity —…
Individual Leaps from Upper Level of Mecca’s Grand Mosque, Authorities Launch Investigation
MECCA, Saudi Arabia – A serious incident occurred at the Grand Mosque (Masjid al-Haram) in Mecca earlier today when a man jumped from one of the mosque's upper floors. The event caused a temporary disturbance among worshippers in the…
Venezuela Frees Dozens Detained During Protests Against Maduro’s Re-Election
Families Celebrate Christmas Releases While Calling for Full Freedom of Hundreds of Remaining Detainees
Venezuelan authorities have released at least 60 people arrested during mass protests against President Nicolás Maduro’s disputed…
Will 2026’s “King” Mark Shah Rukh Khan’s Final Bow? Rumours of Retirement…
Hyderabad: Shah Rukh Khan, a titan of Indian cinema whose stardom transcends generations, continues to command a unique and unmatchable craze. Fresh off the historic, back-to-back blockbuster successes of Pathaan and Jawan—both soaring past…
Afghan Embassy in Tokyo Announces Full Suspension of Operations After January 31, 2026
The Embassy of Afghanistan in Tokyo announced on Friday, December 26, that it will completely suspend all functions and services effective January 31, 2026. The decision, made in close consultation with Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs,…
Russia Open to Territorial Swaps as Part of Potential Ukraine Deal, Putin Seeks Full Control of…
President Vladimir Putin has signaled a potential openness to exchanging some occupied Ukrainian territory as part of a negotiated settlement, but insists on Russia retaining the entirety of the Donbas region, according to a report from one…