Iraq: New law would impose death penalty for homosexuality
A proposed new law currently before the Iraqi Parliament is advocating the death penalty for same-sex conduct and imprisonment for transgender expression.
Earlier this month, Raad...
The Battle of Manzikert and the rise of the Muslim Turks
Türkiye is marking the 952nd anniversary of the Battle of Manzikert, a pivotal historic victory for the Turks in Anatolia which paved the way for...
Saudi Arabia to allow foreigners to buy property
Saudi Arabia is planning to allow foreigners to buy residential and business properties, including in the holy cities of Makkah and Medinah.
Arab News reports that a new law...
Prominent Sunni cleric arrested in Iran over ‘inciting riots’
A prominent Sunni cleric has been arrested in southeastern Iran's Sistan-Baluchestan province, the provincial judiciary office said in a statement.
Maulvi Fathi Mohammad Naqshbandi is...
Kuwait bans Barbie movie citing ‘public ethics’ concern
Kuwait's Information Ministry has banned the western feminist propaganda movie Barbie in order to protect "public ethics and traditions," state media said today.
Lafi al-Subaie,...
Hagia Sophia marks third anniversary of reopening as a mosque
One of the world's greatest buildings - the Hagia Sophia in Istanbul - has marked the third anniversary of its reopening as a mosque.
Ali Erbas, the...
Quran burning: Iraq declares Sweden’s ambassador ‘persona non grata’
Iraqi authorities have declared Sweden's ambassador to Baghdad "persona non grata" after the Swedish police granted permission for a Quran burning in front of...
Millions of pilgrims to move from Makkah to Mina ahead of Hajj pilgrimage
Hundreds of thousands of Hajj pilgrims who have just arrived in Makkah have started performing their Tawaf Al-Qudum (Tawaf of Arrival), ahead of moving...
Saudis ‘using Hajj and Umrah to punish political opponents’
Prominent human rights organisations and activists have accused the Saudi authorities of using Hajj and Umrah as a tool for repression and a way to...
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan: All Turks have won today
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has hailed his victory in the presidential elections as a triumph of democracy.
Speaking before hundreds of thousands of people...
