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We provide news on Islam and Muslims and other breaking news from around the world to promote awareness of global events. News is obtained from a variety of news agencies and therefore views and terminology expressed are not necessarily that of Darul Ihsan. Readers are urged to be circumspect, especially with regards the loaded terminology used by the media.
‘Racist agenda’: Fear, worries over Sri Lanka’s burqa ban
Proposal to ban the burqa in Sri Lanka viewed by many as attempt to appease Sri Lanka’s Buddhist majority and cause divisions.
Saudi Arabia approves incentives for Hajj and Umrah businesses
Saudi Arabia’s King Salman approved a number of incentive initiatives for establishments operating in the Hajj and Umrah sectors, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported on Monday.
US visa applicants denied under Trump ‘Muslim ban’ can reapply
Applicants who were refused visas prior to January 20, 2020, can submit new applications and pay a new application fee.
Saudi Arabia says COVID-19 vaccination mandatory for Hajj 2021
Saudi health ministry said having a coronavirus vaccine is a must in order to participate in this year’s Hajj.
Jordanian officials lambast Israel over Al-Aqsa Mosque break-in
AMMAN: Jordanian officials have denounced the Israeli government’s decision to allow 230 radical Jews to break into Al-Aqsa Mosque on Sunday.
Johnson & Johnson COVID jab safe and effective: US FDA
The US Food and Drug Administration’s findings suggest single-dose vaccine will be approved for emergency use later this week.
New programs to protect, promote human rights in Saudi Arabia
RIYADH: The Saudi Human Rights Commission (HRC) president said on Sunday that the Kingdom is working to protect and promote human rights around the world as it launched new human rights training programs.
Myanmar begins general strike in face of military threats
Millions expected to stop work and join protests calling for restoration of democracy three weeks after generals seized power in a coup.
Turkey to open schools in war-torn Syria
ISTANBUL: Ankara has announced that it will open a health care vocational school and a medical faculty in the Cobanbey (Al-Ra’i) town of Syria near the Turkish border.
Myanmar military blocks Facebook, social media as pressure grows
Myanmar’s military government on Thursday blocked Facebook and other social media platforms – crucial sources of communication for its people – in a bid to quell dissent after detaining the country’s elected leaders and seizing power in a coup that the United Nations chief said must fail.
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UN: ‘Halt and reverse’ new settlement construction
Israel’s decision to advance plans for some 800 new settlement units, most of which are located deep inside the occupied West Bank, has sparked the concern of UN Secretary-General António Guterres.
Report by Israel Democracy Institute uncovers shocking racism in 'apartheid state'
A report by the Israel Democracy Institute has uncovered shocking levels of racism among the country's Jewish citizens.
French ambassador reiterates support for Palestinian rights
French Ambassador Anne Grillo confirmed France's position in support for the rights of Palestinian people and finding a just and comprehensive solution to the Palestinian issue, the National News Agency reported.
Over 2 000 SANDF members deployed to help fight COVID-19
President Cyril Ramaphosa has informed Parliament about the employment of 2 122 members of the South African National Defence Force (SANDF) to support other government departments in the fight against COVID-19.