Headlines- Iranian authorities have accused the United States of firing at one of Iran's commercial ships in the Gulf of Oman in violation of the two countries' ceasefire agreement.
- US President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that the US Navy fired an Iranian ship in the Gulf of Oman and seized control of it.
- Hours after US President Donald Trump announced he was sending negotiators to Islamabad, Iranian state media stated Tehran did not currently plan to participate in new talks with the United States.
- In an effort to try to reach an agreement with Iran ahead of another round of face-to-face negotiations in Pakistan on Monday, U.S. Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz backed President Donald Trump's renewed threat to eliminate Iran's electrical infrastructure and bridges.
Tag: Muslim Holy Month
Iftar for Ramadan is Provided by...
Senegal has a long history of reverence and tolerance towards people of different faiths. In recognition of this, young Christians distributed snacks to Muslims breaking their fasts one evening during Ramadan
Muslims, Jews Come Together Online for...
Muslims abstain from eating and drinking during daylight hours in the month of Ramadan, which ends on May 23rd. After sunset, they enjoy a meal and celebration known as iftar. Much of the celebrating this year is taking place in homes or online because of COVID-19. As Mike O’Sullivan reports, one online event has brought together people from two faiths which are sometimes antagonistic towards each other
During Pandemic, Ramadan Iftar Becomes ‘Drive-thru’...
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many into changing their way of life and routines. Muslim communities in the United States, who are observing the holy month of Ramadan, must too, adapt to this new norm as well
A “Non-Migratory” Ramadan Due to Coronavirus:...
The President’s decision aims to prevent, in a nation hosting 230 million Muslims (about 90% out of a population of 260 million inhabitants), at least thirty million Indonesians travelling across the country, in order to curb the spread of Covid-19, which has already registered over 7,400 cases and caused 630 victims in Indonesia. The government had previously issued a “travel ban” related only to employees of public bodies and state-owned enterprises, while Indonesian Muslims had been advised against (but not prohibited) from traveling. The absolute ban comes into force today Friday 24 April and penalties will be applied starting from 7 May
Nineteen Hours of Ramadan Sunlight for...
Muslims in the U.S. state of Alaska face nearly 20 hours of daylight during the fasting month of Ramadan
Washington Restaurants Back Push to Cater...
In the Washington area, there is a push to give Muslims more dining options during Ramadan. The idea is for local restaurants to open a couple of hours earlier or later during the holy month, to accommodate Muslim customers who fast from sunset to sundown