Death Toll From Indonesia School Collapse Rises To 50

The death toll from the collapse of the Al Khoziny School in East Java during midday prayers last Tuesday has risen to 50, according to the Disaster Response Agency (DAR). Officials said that 80 percent of the rubble has been cleared, and search operations are still underway. DAR official Yudhi Bramantyo stated that additional body […]

Japanese Muslim Convert’s Life Featured In “A Dervish In Tokyo”

The life of 76-year-old Abdulkerim Shimoyama, a Japanese Muslim who has introduced Islam to his countrymen for 14 years at the Tokyo Mosque, is the focus of the documentary A Dervish in Tokyo. Shimoyama, formerly named Shigeru, converted to Islam at 27 after encountering the faith during his studies in Sudan. The film, directed by […]

Boats In Türkiye Sail For Gaza Solidarity

  Boats decorated with Turkish and Palestinian flags toured the strait in Çanakkale to show support for the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was attacked by Israel while carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. The event, organized by the Palestine Support Platform and the Provincial Directorate of Agriculture and Forestry, brought together local officials, fishermen, and citizens […]

Hundreds Rescued After Snowstorm On Mount Everest

  About 350 of 1,000 people stranded on the eastern slope of Mount Everest in Tibet after a snowstorm have been rescued, while contact has been made with more than 200 others, Chinese media reported. Rescue teams and local villagers have brought survivors to the town of Qudang, with operations continuing to reach those still […]

Iraq And Iran Exchange Remains Of Gulf War Soldiers

The remains of 118 soldiers killed in the 1980–1988 First Gulf War were exchanged between Iraq and Iran at a ceremony held at the Shalamjah Border Crossing in Basra province. Iraq handed over 48 remains, while Iran returned 70. The exchanges, conducted under the Geneva Conventions and overseen by the International Committee of the Red […]

Mass Protests In Europe Over Israel’s Sumud Flotilla Raid

  Tens of thousands joined pro-Palestinian protests across Spain and Italy to condemn Israel’s raid on the Global Sumud Flotilla and its blockade of Gaza. In Barcelona, police reported 70,000 participants, eight arrests, and 20 injured officers, while organizers claimed attendance reached 300,000. Similar rallies in Madrid drew up to 400,000 people, according to organizers. […]

Israel Deports 4 Italian Activists From Global Sumud Flotilla

Four Italian citizens from the Global Sumud Flotilla have been deported, the Israeli Foreign Ministry announced. The flotilla, carrying around 500 activists on more than 40 boats, was intercepted while attempting to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza. Officials said the remaining detainees are also being processed for deportation, stressing that all activists are “safe and […]

Protests Erupt In Pakistan Over Israel’s Sumud Flotilla Raid

  Thousands took to the streets in Islamabad, Karachi, and Peshawar to condemn Israel’s raid on the Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza. Demonstrators waved Palestinian flags, chanted anti-Israel slogans, and demanded the release of detained Pakistani activists. Political party leaders joined the rallies, rejecting Donald Trump’s peace plan and calling […]

Protests In Morocco Leave 3 Dead, Hundreds Injured

  Six days of youth-led protests demanding better healthcare and education have turned violent, leaving three people dead and 640 injured, including 589 security forces, according to the Interior Ministry. More than 400 people have been detained, while public buildings, businesses, and hundreds of vehicles were damaged. The movement, led by the group “GenZ 212,” […]

Gibbous Moon Shines Over Türkiye’s Bitlis

  The Gibbous Moon was clearly observed in the Ahlat district of Bitlis, glowing brighter as it rose into the night sky. The spectacle drew photographers and sky enthusiasts, who captured striking images as the Moon appeared through passing clouds. Experts noted the Moon will reach its full phase on October 7, offering another chance […]