The conflict between Morocco and the Polisario Front, dating back to 1975 when Spain withdrew its colonial rule of Western Sahara, continues. Morocco invaded with military forces, violating international law. Many Moroccan civilians, backed by the military, crossed the border…
Recent days have brought renewed tragedy to the Mediterranean migration route. In the early hours of Wednesday, 1 April 2026, the Italian Coast Guard recovered 19 bodies from an inflatable boat south of Lampedusa. Fifty-eight people survived, including five children,…
By El Hajjah Anisa A. Sabur |The Islamic Post India expresses concerns regarding Pakistan’s emergence as a pivotal mediator between the United States and Iran in the ongoing West Asia war. This development could significantly enhance Pakistan’s diplomatic standing with…
Defense cooperation agreements and a growing strategic partnership By The Islamic Post Staff Türkiye and Indonesia have forged growing security and defense industry agreements. Unlike NATO’s Article 5, “One for All,” which establishes a formal mutual defense pact, these agreements…
Islamabad: All Parties Hurriyat Conference-Azad Kashmir, APHC-AJK, convener Ghulam Muhammad Safi has said that India’s persistent denial of Kashmiris’ right to self-determination constitutes the most serious, systematic, and ongoing human rights violation of the modern era. He added that India’s…
Al Jazeera reported Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced the diplomatic recognition of Somaliland – a breakaway part of Somalia – on December 26. He said that the recognition was in keeping with “the spirit of the Abraham Accords”, referring…
Colonialism is reasserting itself around the world under the guise of trade. The United Arab Emirates’, UAE, involvement in the Sudanese civil war is a perfect example. The UAE started trade and diplomatic alliances with Sudan in the 1970s, but…
As Jamaica continues recovery efforts following the widespread destruction caused by Hurricane Melissa, attention has turned to the financing behind the country’s reconstruction. In December, the Jamaican government secured a US $6.7 billion international loan package, led by the International…
On Monday, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel clarified that his administration maintains contact with the U.S. government only to address technical migration matters and denied the existence of any other dialogue or negotiation with the administration of President Donald Trump. These…
On Wednesday, January 14th, the ruling Liberty and Refoundation Party (Libre) warned that Honduras will have a de facto government starting Jan. 27, when right-wing National Party politician Nasry Asfura, who received the backing of U.S. President Donald Trump in…
The fires in Argentina ignited at Los Glaciares National Park continue to rage on, destroying a premier international travel destination. The epic mountains, glaciers, and forests are a nature lover’s dream. Professional photographers, tourists, and global adventurists have made it…
CAIRO, EGYPT, December 14, 2025 — IQOU Theological College announces a landmark academic agreement with Al-Azhar University of Cairo, one of the world’s oldest and most prestigious centers of Islamic learning. Renowned for its intellectual tradition in theology, law, linguistics,…
Population in the besieged city of el-Fasher has plummeted by 62 percent as RSF attacks intensify, marking one of the worst humanitarian crises triggered by the vicious civil war. Displacement has surged in el-Fasher as paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF)…
Japan is on the verge of a historic political shift as Sanae Takaichi, a hardline conservative and long-time Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) member, is poised to become the country’s first female prime minister. The LDP elected her as its new…
Puerto Rico has become a central base for U.S. military operations in the Caribbean, supporting actions against drug cartels linked to Venezuela, according to a report by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). CSIS reported that the island…
Criminals used the Izaguirre ranch in Teuchitlán as a training center for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Mexico’s Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection (SSPC), Omar García, announced today. “We have confirmed that it was a training center. At the…
Venezuela and Azerbaijan celebrate 30 years of diplomatic ties, pledging closer political and economic cooperation during a high-level parliamentary meeting in Baku. During a meeting held in Baku, the Second Vice President of Venezuela’s National Assembly, América Pérez, met with…
(Lahore, Pakistan – April 6, 2025) The 4th Annual Urs Shareef commemorating the passing of Hazrat El Sheikh Syed Mubarik Ali Shah Gillani (mercy of Allah upon him) was held in Lahore, Pakistan on Sunday, April 6, 2025. The Urs…
The bill, submitted by the PDP leader, seeks special provisions for the residents of Jammu and Kashmir to recognise the proprietary rights of houses constructed on state land, Kahcharai land, common land and Shamilat land. Senior Jammu and Kashmir Peoples Democratic…
More than 350 rabbis, alongside additional signatories including Jewish creatives and activists, have signed an ad in The New York Times condemning Donald Trump’s proposal for the effective ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from Gaza. The ad, which was signed by…
The leaders of seven Arab countries have held talks in Saudi Arabia in an attempt to hash out a plan for the future of Gaza. The gathering on Sun Feb 21st in Riyadh was meant to respond to a plan…
Thailand has deported at least 40 Uighurs to China’s Xinjiang region despite strong objections from activists and human rights groups, who warned that the deportees were at risk of torture, ill-treatment and “irreparable harm” if returned. Thailand’s Defence Minister Phumtham…
On behalf of the Muslims at large and particularly, Muslims of the Americas, I share the happiness with all those who follow, love and adore Jesus son of Mary on his birthday, the day Allah changed the course of events…
A dramatic spat between the US and Ukrainian leaders raises concerns about continued US aid for Ukraine’s war effort Uncertain and wary, Ukrainians have voiced their concerns over the possibility of the United States withdrawing its support for the war-torn…
Outlawed Kurdish group calls on Ankara to release jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan, who has been held in near-total isolation since 1999. The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has declared it will implement a ceasefire with Turkey, heeding a call from its…
Russia’s energy investment into African countries such as Algeria, Congo, and Tanzania, has caught the attention of its contemporaries as Equatorial Guinea hopes to get in the mix. As Moscow continues to reiterate its commitment to deepening economic ties in…
In September 2023, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali formed the AES to strengthen their collaborative security measures and promote socioeconomic progress for their people. In May 2024, the nations endorsed a preliminary agreement outlining the establishment of a confederation. ECOWAS…
Additionally, Rodríguez called on the Spanish government to investigate the funds used by former opposition leader Juan Guaidó and his father to acquire three nightclubs and 200 taxis in Madrid. The president of Venezuela’s National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, denounced a…
Brazil will not pursue a common BRICS currency during its presidency of the bloc this year, focusing instead on facilitating trade in local currencies despite warnings from US President Donald Trump about challenging “mighty” dollar dominance. The BRICS bloc is…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused the governments of Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Cuba on Tuesday of being “enemies of humanity”. “These three regimes that exist in Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Cuba are enemies of humanity and have created a migration…