US president says he held off a scheduled attack on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies as renewed talks gain momentum.
US president says he held off a scheduled attack on Iran after pressure from Gulf allies as renewed talks gain momentum.
Nearly 2 million Muslims will embark on the annual Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca, which begins on May 25.
Keir Starmer battles to retain his authority, critics say he’s a ‘lame-duck’ leader.
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Nakba survivor in Gaza recounts displacement after 1948 and 2023 and his unwavering attachment to his homeland.
From Instagram to Paris catwalks, modest fashion is booming as the global Muslim market heads toward $433bn by 2028.
Kansas City overcame major odds to become one of 11 venues in the United States for the biggest World Cup ever.
A look back at the top goal scorers in the FIFA World Cup’s history, littered with some of the greats of football.
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