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Trump: ‘Paris is going to be a Muslim city very soon’
US President Donald Trump blamed immigrants for the unrest in France, claiming Paris would soon become a ‘Muslim city’.
Egyptian parliament delays vote on military support for Saudi Arabia
Lawmakers adjourn session as opposition party tells members to abstain over unclear commitment.
160 people reported killed in escalating drone attacks across Sudan
Rights groups warn increasing attacks by unmanned aircraft are targeting civilians and infrastructure.
Could your halal pension be funding Israel’s military?
HSBC’s ‘sharia-compliant’ fund invested over $100 million in companies linked to Israel’s military.
Israeli police say they arrested 10 in connection with settler attacks
Israeli police released a video they say shows the arrest of 10 suspects over weekend settler violence.
Trump approval hits record-low 31 percent, polls show Republican struggles
Reuters/Ipsos poll shows Democrats leading by 12 points in generic US congressional ballot surveys against Republicans.
Injured Ukrainian soldier rescued in first-ever drone evacuation mission
The Ukrainian army says it has carried out the world’s first drone evacuation of a wounded soldier from the front line.
Kenya convicts cult leader over the murder of 190 children
The leader of a Kenyan cult who instructed followers to starve themselves to death to reach heaven has been found guilty
Trump signs order launching women’s health division at NIH, White House
First Lady Melania Trump has championed the executive action as a 'transformative moment' for US women's health.
Finland seeking one million land mines as it eyes Russian threat
Helsinki recently joined regional peers in withdrawing from UN Charter banning munitions as it eyes its eastern border.
One killed in US shooting near mosque in Columbus, Ohio
Local authorities say mosque was not target of attack.
Florida issues arrest warrant for Cuban leader Raul Castro
The announcement mirrors a federal indictment from May as the US steps up pressure on the Cuban government.
Residents hoisted from rooftops amid Spain’s deadly flooding
Spain’s military is hoisting residents from the rooftops of their flooded homes.
Indian court extends detention of ‘Cockroach’ leaders
The extension of the custody of the CJP activists comes amid a crackdown on near daily protests against the government.
Protesters block Louvre in support of French student movement
French students are now blockading the world’s busiest museum.
Ex-OpenAI employee accused of planting device has Saudi backing: Prosecutor
US federal prosecutors allege the defendant was in frequent contact with unnamed member of royal family.
Netanyahu’s new security doctrine: Regional strategy or election ploy?
Experts say Netanyahu's security doctrine and map of regional alliances serve his political ambitions ahead of elections
Benny Gantz drops out of Israel’s election race
Decision comes after polls showed his Blue and White party below the 3.25 percent threshold needed to enter the Knesset.
Mauritius lifts curfew imposed amid wave of violent protests
Unrest on the archipelago came after police shot a woman during a rally over rising costs and water shortages.
Ronaldo banned for 30 days, fined $285 by Portugal over spat with Jesus
Cristiano Ronaldo handed month-long ban by the disciplinary council of Portugal's Football Association.
Chuck Schumer urges FCC to block AI robocalls before elections
Chuck Schumer urges FCC to reject petition allowing AI robocalls ahead of key November midterm elections.
Qatar to announce a new regional defence partnership
Qatar is set to announce a new regional defence partnership to strengthen its military infrastructure.
Can religion help Democrats win in red states? These faith leaders hope so
Roughly nine pastors, seminary students and Sunday school teachers are running as Democrats in the US midterm election.
Brazilian court orders Meta to prove Lula and Bolsonaro get equal treatment
A judge also doubled the daily fine for noncompliance with a previous court order governing political content.
12 migrants, including an infant, drown in two incidents off Greece
Two separate boat incidents off the Greek islands of Lesbos and Samos left 12 migrants dead.
Trump backs Netanyahu: Is the US planning a new Iran attack with Israel?
Trump’s endorsement comes after he previously shied away from fully backing Netanyahu’s election campaign.
How HSBC’s Sharia fund invested millions in Israeli war-linked firms
HSBC bought $130m in shares in firms tied to Israel’s military, in breach of Islamic law compliance requirements.
Search under way for four soldiers missing after gang attack in Haiti
The UN Security Council holds a meeting on Haiti; the attack on UN-backed forces is expected to dominate the discussions.
Iran War backlash threatens Republican control of Congress
Public opposition to the Iran War could threaten Republican control of Congress, as economic fallout fuels voter anger.
Gaza faces worsening hunger as WFP announces food aid cuts
The World Food Programme has announced that funding shortages will force it to suspend food assistance in Gaza