Taliban codify morality laws requiring Afghan women to cover faces, men to grow beards
The Afghan Taliban formally codified a long set of rules governing morality this week, ranging from requiring women to cover their faces and men to grow beards to banning car drivers from playing music, the Justice Ministry said. The rules, promoted as in line with Islamic Sharia law and to be enforced by the morality […]
Controversial Government Report Links Fluoride to Lower IQ in Children
In a groundbreaking announcement, a new U.S. government report claims that fluoride levels in drinking water, twice the recommended limit, may be linked to lower IQ in children. This report, which has generated considerable debate, marks the first time a federal agency has found a moderate association between increased fluoride exposure and cognitive impairment in […]
Editor’s Notes: A surprising display of support for Israel at DNC
This week’s DNC proved that the Democratic Party still has deep roots in Zionism and support for the Jewish people. Let’s hope this sentiment continues. ‘THE ROOM was silent. It was like you could hear a needle drop as they spoke.’ Rachel Goldberg-Polin and Jon Polin, parents of Israeli-American hostage Hersh Goldberg-Polin, at the DNC […]
Burying the dead
BURYING a deceased Muslim, male or female, according to Islamic tradition, involves specific steps and guidelines. Washing the body known as Ghusl comes first. The washing starts with the head, then the right side and finally the left side. This process should be repeated three times. Only female attendants should prepare and wash the female […]
Hezbollah missiles hit IDF post on Mount Meron, army says no damage to radar systems
Hezbollah missiles hit IDF post on Mount Meron Smoke rises after rockets fired from Lebanon hit an open area in mount Meron, northern Israel, May 15, 2024 (Photo: David Cohen/Flash90). The Lebanese group Hezbollah shot two to three anti-tank missiles at an Israeli military post on Mount Meron, the Israeli military confirmed on Friday morning. […]
‘Chained slave-wife’: Hamas forced former hostage to wear a hijab, say Islamic prayers
Agam Goldstein-Almog revealed the abuse she experienced from Gazan civilians, Hamas terrorists, and online antisemites since her release. Agam Almog-Goldstein (photo credit: according to Article 27 A of the Copyright Law, YONATAN SINDEL) Former hostage Agam Goldstein-Almog wrote about the abuse and antisemitism she was subjected to while in Hamas captivity and online upon her […]
Taliban name first ambassador to UAE since Afghanistan takeover
ISLAMABAD: Afghanistan’s Taliban-led foreign ministry said it has appointed its first accredited ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the second country to accept an envoy at that level after China. The UAE foreign ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. The Taliban’s government has not been officially recognised by any foreign […]
Muslim Women for Harris-Walz disbands after campaign denies slot for Palestinian speaker at the DNC
“We cannot in good conscience continue,” the group announced Wednesday People held a pro-Palestine protest, police take measures on the third day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, United States on August 21, 2024. (Fatih Aktas/Anadolu via Getty Images) The group Muslim Women for Harris-Walz announced it will […]
Pakistan tense as Imran Khan’s party decides to go ahead with power show in Islamabad
Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan. File. | Photo Credit: AP Pakistan’s capital was tense on Thursday (August 22) after jailed former prime Imran Khan’s party threatened to go ahead with its plan to hold a rally in the capital despite the government’s refusal to permit it. Mr. Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party had sought […]
‘There’s nothing to celebrate’: Gaza protests continue around DNC
Al Jazeera witnesses violent arrest of two hijab-wearing women as thousands in Chicago rally for Palestinian rights. Chicago, United States – Chants echoed through the streets around the United Center in Chicago, where thousands of Democratic delegates and supporters gathered on Wednesday to officially nominate Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential candidate. “Just like 1968, […]
