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
Hundreds of colonists storm Al-Aqsa Mosque under heavy Israeli protection
Hundreds of Israeli colonists stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound on Sunday morning during the fourth day of the Jewish Sukkot festival.
Sun Oct 20 2024
Pope Francis says climate change a common cause during Istiqlal Mosque visit
Pope Francis invites Muslims and Catholics to push global leaders to confront the dangers of climate change and extremism.
Thu Sep 05 2024
Israel says it killed Islamic Jihad commander in gunbattle at West Bank mosque
The military said it killed Abu Shujaa, the head of a network of fighters in the adjacent Nur Shams refugee camp.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Mosques under Jakim, Jawi to hold funeral prayers for Ismail Haniyeh tonight
JAKIM DG Datuk Hakimah Mohd Yusoff said the funeral prayer for Haniyeh, who was killed in Iran yesterday, will be held after Maghrib prayer.
Thu Aug 01 2024
Islamic State claims responsibility for rare attack at Shi'ite Muslim mosque in Oman
The Oman police said 28 people of various nationalities were wounded, including security personnel.
Wed Jul 17 2024
Malaysia monitors aftermath of Muscat mosque shooting
A shooting incident took place in the vicinity of a mosque in the Al-Wadi Al-Kabir area of Muscat, Oman earlier today.
Tue Jul 16 2024
Climate change threat hangs over haj pilgrimage as hundreds perish in heat
Extreme heat has proved fatal for hundreds who began the journey last Friday to the Kaaba at the Grand Mosque in Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
Thu Jun 20 2024
Soaring temperatures scorch pilgrims on Haj in Saudi Arabia
Temperatures reached 51.8 degrees Celsius (125.2 Fahrenheit) in the shade of the Grand Mosque in Mecca.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Lively atmosphere fills the air as Muslims nationwide celebrate Hari Raya Haji with prayers
More than 20,000 congregants performed Aidiladha prayers at the Putra Mosque, Putrajaya.
Mon Jun 17 2024
PM performs Aidiladha prayers at Putra Mosque
This is the first Aidiladha prayer for Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim since taking over the country's administration in November last year.
Mon Jun 17 2024
Iraq's Mosul springs back to life 10 years after it fell to ISIS
Despite political infighting, allegations of corruption and delayed reconstruction, life is returning on both sides of the Tigris River.
Mon Jun 10 2024
Pilgrim who died in Makkah was a mosque-goer
Malaysian haj pilgrim Abnil Hajar Ismail died at the King Fahd Hospital due to a ruptured blood vessel.
Mon May 27 2024
Sungai Bakap assemblyman dies
Nor Zamri Latiff was treated at HSJ's Intensive Care Unit for an inflammation in the stomach since the beginning of this month.
Fri May 24 2024
Muslims nationwide start Aidlifitri celebrations with solat prayers
Muslims nationwide started off Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations with Solat prayers at mosques and suraus this morning.
Wed Apr 10 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024