
US plan to take over Gaza: Malaysia's stance on Palestine unchanged - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says Malaysia's stance remains the same as that of other Islamic countries.
Wed Feb 05 2025

Syria's new leaders turn to Islamic law in effort to rebuild Assad's police
Ensuring stability and winning the trust of people across Syria will be crucial for the Sunni Muslim Islamists to cement their rule.
Fri Jan 24 2025

Taliban deputy foreign minister calls for girls' high schools to open
The Taliban have said they respect women's rights in accordance with their interpretation of Islamic law and Afghan culture.
Tue Jan 21 2025

Is it time to recognise the Taliban government in Afghanistan?
After 20 years of war and NATOs withdrawal, the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan - the Taliban's official name is not going anywhere for now.
Sat Jan 11 2025

Suspect in German Christmas market attack held on murder charges
The suspect is a psychiatrist from Saudi Arabia with a history of anti-Islamic rhetoric has lived in Germany for almost two decades.
Mon Dec 23 2024
Consider This: Syria — Fall of the House of Assad
After 13 years of war, an offensive by Syrian opposition groups has ousted Bashar al-Assad as Syria’s president in just days. This historic moment raises urgent questions: What kind of future awaits Syria—for its governance, for the millions of Syrians, both inside the country and in the diaspora, and for the future for the Arab region? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Samer Abboud, Associate Professor of Global Interdisciplinary Studies at Villanova University in Pennsylvania, US, where his research focuses on warfare in Syria and the emergence of an illiberal post-conflict order in the country. He is also the Director of its Center for Arab and Islamic Studies. In 2018 he authored a book titled ‘Syria’, which explores the outbreak and trajectory of the Syrian uprising, and is currently working on his next book on the country.
Thu Dec 19 2024

PM calls for global action against intolerance, racism, Islamophobia
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the values of tolerance, compassion and humanity must guide the Muslim world in addressing global challenges.
Wed Dec 11 2024
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[COLUMNIST] Russia and Islamic world’s promising shared future
Russia has shown how to bring together thinkers from different generations and various nations and civilizations.
Tue Dec 10 2024

Islamic military counter terrorism coalition launches program in Sahel with Saudi support
Mauritania's defense minister emphasises that terrorism is a real challenge and a grave threat to humanity, particularly in Sahel region.
Tue Dec 03 2024

JUST expresses solidarity with Imran Khan
JUST expresses total solidarity with detained former Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan who has been imprisoned since August 2023 by a military regime with a civilian facade in Islamabad.
Thu Nov 28 2024

Eight individuals detained on suspicion of being followers of Millah Abraham cult
The Millah Abraham teachings have been declared deviant and contrary to Islamic teachings in Melaka through a fatwa.
Thu Nov 28 2024

Who is Bushra Bibi, Pakistan ex-PM Imran Khan's wife leading protests?
Bushra Bibi entered the capital Islamabad this week with thousands of PTI party supporters who breached heavy security force barricades.
Wed Nov 27 2024

Sultan Sharafuddin wants JAIS to ensure all preachers invited to Selangor accredited by MAIS
JAIS has been instructed to ensure that all Islamic preachers invited to the state, especially to talk on matters related to aqidah, syariah, sufism and the practice of fariqa.
Mon Nov 25 2024

Malaysian man to be publicly caned at mosque for Islamic crime of close proximity
This punishment involves caning, but what makes it unusual this time is the judge's decision for it to be conducted publicly.
Thu Nov 21 2024

Selangor develops special rehabilitation modules for GISB victims
The Selangor Islamic Religious Council, in collaboration with the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia and the Selangor Islamic Religious Department, is working to rehabilitate members of GISB.
Mon Nov 18 2024

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025