USC Cancels Muslim Valedictorian’s Speech Amidst Palestine Controversy
By Yousuf Ali The University of Southern California (USC) recently made headlines as it announced the cancellation of its 2024 valedictorian's commencement speech. Asna Tabassum
Yemeni Faction Houthis Seize Israel-Linked Ship in the Red Sea
By Yousuf Ali Yemen's Houthi rebels have reportedly seized control of a cargo ship in the southern Red Sea amid escalating tensions in the region due to the Gaza conflict. The H
Israeli Airstrike kills family of Al Jazeera Journalist in Gaza
By Yousuf Ali The Arab world is in mourning after the tragic killing of Wael Dahdouh's family in southern Gaza. According to the Guardian, Dahdouh, the Bureau Chief for Al Jazee
Israeli Bombardment and Siege of Gaza Endanger Family of Scottish First Minister
By Yousuf Ali Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf, whose family is currently trapped in Gaza due to recent events, has accused the British government of not valuing Palestinian l
Israel Deprives Gaza of Food, Water, and Electricity as Part of Latest Offensive
By Yousuf Ali In a significant development, Israel has instituted a comprehensive blockade on the Gaza Strip, following a major offensive by Hamas on Israeli territory. Acco
Hijabi Former Chipotle Employee Sues Restaurant for Religious Harassment
By Yousuf Ali A Muslim former employee of Chipotle, Areej Saifan, has filed a federal lawsuit against the fast-casual Mexican food chain, alleging religious harassment and retal
Denmark Proposes Bill to Prevent Public Burning of Religious Texts including the Qur’an
By Yousuf Ali The Danish government presented a bill on Friday, that could lead to a ban on publicly burning the Quran. This proposed legislation comes as a response to recent i
Man Gets 5-Year Jail Term for Criticizing King’s Israel Ties on Facebook
by Yousuf Ali Said Boukioud, a 48-year-old Moroccan man, has been sentenced to five years in jail for his critical Facebook posts denouncing the country's normalization of ties
Renowned Islamic Philosopher Dr. Shabbir Akhtar Remembered: A Legacy to be Honored
By Yousuf Ali The global academic and interfaith communities are mourning the passing of Dr. Shabbir Akhtar, a highly regarded Islamic philosopher and scholar, who passed away o
Israeli Judicial Reform Bill Paves the Way for Further Oppression of Palestinians
By Yousuf Ali According to Al Jazeera, a new law passed by the Israeli parliament has raised concerns about the potential entrenchment of "Jewish supremacy" and its impact on Pa
Israel Launches Raids into Jenin Refugee Camp leading to Palestinian Retaliation
By Yousuf Ali At the beginning of July, Israeli forces raided Jedin killing at least 10 Palestinians in what it said was an anti-terror operation. Jenin is a city in the norther
Over 100 Muslim Scholars and Leaders Release Statement on Islam’s Position on LGBT
By Yousuf Ali Over 100 Islamic scholars and leaders released a statement regarding Islam’s position on homosexuality shortly before LGBTQ+ pride month on May 26t. The stateme
Islamic Scholar Tariq Ramadan Acquitted of Swiss Rape Charges
By Yousuf Ali Professor Tariq Ramadan was acquitted of rape charges in his native Switzerland on Wednesday, May 24. In 2017, the Oxford professor was accused of rape by Henda Ay
Erdogan Reelected as President of Turkey in 2023 Election
By Yousuf Ali Turkey held a runoff presidential election between Kemal Kilicdaroglu and President Recep Tayyib Erdogan. Erdogan prevailed with more than 52% of the vote despite
Israel Bombs Gaza after Palestinian Hunger Striker Dies in its Prison
By Yousuf Ali Israel resumed its periodic bombing of Gaza in response to rockets from the Islamic Jihad group on May 2. The rockets in turn were prompted by the death of Khade
Rival Sudanese Military Factions Cash Killing Hundreds
By Yousuf Ali On Saturday April 15, rival factions within the Sudanese armed forces started fighting. In particular, the Rapid support Forces launched attacks in key parts of Kh
Saudi Arabia and Oman join Yemen Peace Talk
By Yousuf Ali On Sunday April 9 envoys from Saudi Arabia and Oman joined peace talks between competing factions in Yemen. The war in Yemen began in 2015 after the Houthis took c
Humza Yousaf Becomes First Minister of Scotland and First Muslim Leader of a Western Nation
By Yousuf Ali On Monday March 27th, the Scottish National party announced the results of their leadership election. Humza Yousaf won with 52% of the vote on the second ballot, d
Israeli Minister’s Remarks Denying Palestinian Peoplehood Draw Condemnation
By Yousuf Ali Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich made remarks where he denied the Palestinian peoplehood to delegitimize their claim to Palestine on March 20. He claimed
Countries Cut Aid to UN Agency Assisting Rohingya after Fire Further Displaces Thousands
By Yousuf Ali On March 7, the World Food Program announced that it was going to decrease food aid to Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, a country where hundreds of thousands of re
Israeli Settlers go on Deadly Rampage against Palestinians in Occupied West Bank
By Yousuf Ali On February 27, Israeli settlers backed by their country’s military went on a deadly rampage involving hundreds of arson attacks in the West Bank. One Palestinia
Québec’s Outrage over Amira Elghawaby’s Islamophobia Comments Illustrate her Point
by Yousuf Ali Over the past few weeks, there has been controversy in Canada regarding the appointment of Amira Elghawaby as Canada’s special envoy for Islamophobia by Prime Mi
Israeli Forces Kill Two More Palestinians in West Bank Raids
By Yousuf Ali Israeli forces killed 2 Palestinians in the West Bank in the latest of a series of Deadly raids in occupied Palestinian territories which have escalated since last y
YouTube and Twitter Enforce Indian Censorship of BBC Documentary Critical of Modi
By Yousuf Ali India’s prime minister Narendra Modi has long been the subject of serious criticism for his record against religious minorities in his country, particularly Musl
Harvard Reverses Denial of Fellowship to Former Human Rights Watch Director Kenneth Roth Because of Criticism of Israeli Apartheid
By Yousuf Ali The Harvard Kennedy School had offered former Human Rights Watch director Kenneth Roth a fellowship with the school. In what was supposed to be a formality for wha
