The centuries-old tradition of hanging illuminated inscriptions, known as mahyas, has returned to imperial mosques in Istanbul, Türkiye, ahead of Ramadan. A mahya reading “Ramadan is the Month of the Quran” was displayed on the Süleymaniye Mosque, creating striking views over the Bosphorus. The tradition, dating back to the 16th-century Ottoman era, is maintained […]
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei approved the pardon or sentence reduction of 2,108 prisoners to mark the 47th anniversary of the Islamic Revolution. The proposal was submitted by Iran’s judiciary chief and includes the full release of 919 prisoners, provided they have no other convictions. The remaining inmates will receive reduced sentences or have […]
The Gaza government’s Media Office said only 397 of the 1,600 people scheduled to cross the Rafah border crossing since February 2 have done so, highlighting continued restrictions despite the ceasefire. The figures show 225 people leaving the Gaza Strip and 172 entering, meaning just 25% of the planned crossings were completed. The report accused […]
A US immigration court has terminated the deportation case of Turkish citizen Rümeysa Öztürk, a Tufts University doctoral student, citing insufficient legal evidence. The judge ruled that the Department of Homeland Security failed to prove Öztürk was deportable, formally ending the case. Öztürk’s F-1 student visa had been revoked after she wrote an article in […]
Police in Sydney, Australia, used force against pro-Palestinian protesters during demonstrations against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog, detaining 27 people, according to local reports. Protesters gathered near Sydney City Hall, where police used tear gas and forcibly removed demonstrators, including Muslims who were praying during the protest. Footage showing police punching and […]
The Mercimek Kale Mound, known as the “Muş Pyramid,” was blanketed in snow after heavy snowfall in Muş province in eastern Türkiye, creating striking winter views. Located along the Murat River, the mound’s pyramid-like shape stood out against the white landscape, drawing attention from nature and history enthusiasts. Geomorphologist Dr. İskender Dölek said Mercimek […]
Two people were injured when a small aircraft made an emergency landing on a busy road in Gainesville, in the US state of Georgia, and collided with vehicles. The single-engine Hawker Beechcraft BE-36 hit three cars after experiencing mechanical problems shortly after takeoff. The National Transportation Safety Board said the plane was flying from Lee […]
The New York Police Department held a meeting in New York City, United States, with mosque leaders and Islamic community representatives to discuss security measures for Ramadan. Senior police officials said the goal is to ensure Muslims can worship safely and peacefully during the holy month, as mosque attendance increases. NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch […]
The US military said at least two “narco-terrorists” were killed in an attack on a boat suspected of drug smuggling in the eastern Pacific Ocean. In a statement, United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) said the strike was carried out under Operation Southern Spear after intelligence confirmed the vessel was transporting drugs along a known smuggling […]
Five people were killed when an ambulance helicopter crashed at El-Sarra Air Base in the Kufra region of southeastern Libya, according to local media. The helicopter had taken off to respond to a traffic accident involving military personnel when it went down for reasons that remain unclear. The victims reportedly include two pilots, two military […]