Two prominent Saudi clerics detained during large-scale arrests of “Islamist scholars”
Two prominent Saudi clerics were among dozens of detainees arrested on Sunday during predawn raids targeting “Islamist scholars” who have criticised the kingdom’s rulers.
Multiple...
Israel announces support for Kurdish independence
Israel has become the first country to back Iraqi Kurdistan’s bid for independence.
The announcement by Tel Aviv reflects the close relationship that has developed...
Saudi Arabia sets up authority to monitor use of “extremist” hadith
Saudi authorities have created a new authority to monitor interpretations of Prophet Muhammad’s (pbuh) hadith to prevent them being used to justify violence or...
248,000 people sign petition for the release of tortured female prisoners in Syria
Nearly a quarter of a million people have signed a petition as part of a campaign to release women who have been wrongly jailed...
British woman told to remove her hijab if she wants a teaching job in...
A British Muslim woman who applied for a teaching job in Kuwait was told to remove her hijab if she wanted to be hired...
Turkish man commits suicide on Facebook live after not knowing about daughter’s engagement
A Turkish man shot himself dead on Facebook live after his daughter got engaged without his permission.
Ayhan Uzun filmed the horrific moment he...
Shamima Begum’s baby son confirmed dead by Kurdish forces
The baby son of Shamima Begum – the east London girl who went to Syria to live under ISIS - has died, a spokesman...
“Unprecedented level of destruction” in northern Gaza
Footage captured over the last few days shows the aftermath in Gaza City and northern Gaza after the withdrawal of Israeli troops from the...
Six Arab countries led by Saudi Arabia and UAE cut ties with Qatar
Six Gulf countries led by Saudi Arabia and the UAE have cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing the country of supporting terrorism and Iran.
The...
Israeli army chief gives unprecedented interview with Saudi newspaper slamming Iran
In an exclusive interview with a Saudi newspaper, Israel's Army chief-of-staff Gadi Eizenkot said that his country is ready to exchange information with Saudi...
