Author: News of Muslim

The relentless conflict in the Gaza Strip is forcing a catastrophic number of Palestinian children to abandon their education and take on the crippling role of family breadwinners. With the enclave’s economy devastated and tens of thousands of parents killed, children as young as eight are now toiling in the streets simply to ensure their families survive. Fifteen-year-old Mohammed Ashour, carrying heavy thermoses of coffee through the scarred streets of Gaza City, epitomizes this crushing burden. Since his father was killed in the war, Mohammed has been forced to leave school to support his mother and siblings. “This burden isn’t…

Georgian authorities are suspected of deploying a chemical compound developed during World War One against anti-government demonstrators last year in the capital, Tbilisi, according to evidence uncovered by a BBC investigation. Protesters who were targeted by water cannon have reported severe and long-lasting symptoms, pointing to the use of an agent far more potent than standard riot control gas. One demonstrator described the experience after being hit by the water. “You could feel [the water] burning,” he said, noting the sensation could not be washed off immediately. Numerous complaints from protesters have included persistent symptoms such as shortness of breath,…

A sitting Member of Parliament in the UK, Tulip Siddiq, has been sentenced to two years in prison in Bangladesh following a trial held in her absence. The Labour MP, who represents Hampstead and Highgate, was found guilty of corruption allegations stemming from her ties to her aunt, the recently ousted former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The court in Dhaka also imposed a fine of 100,000 Bangladeshi Taka (approximately $821 or £620); failure to pay will result in an additional six months being added to the sentence. Siddiq, who is based in London and strongly denies all charges, is…

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has formally called upon the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to intervene against what he terms “growing and illegal threats” from the United States and President Donald Trump. Caracas claims the escalating US actions are explicitly aimed at seizing the South American nation’s vast oil reserves. In a letter sent to fellow OPEC members on Sunday, Maduro leveled a stark accusation. He alleged that the US is actively attempting to “seize” Venezuela’s oil, which are the world’s largest known deposits. The leader pressed the oil bloc to exercise its influence. “I hope to count…

Citizens across Honduras are casting ballots in a high-stakes general election overshadowed by unprecedented threats of financial aid cuts from US President Donald Trump. The vote is primarily a three-way contest to elect a successor to outgoing President Xiomara Castro. The leading candidates are Rixi Moncada, a lawyer from the ruling leftist Libre party; Salvador Nasralla, a prominent television host representing the centrist Liberals; and Nasry “Tito” Asfura, a businessman from the right-wing National Party. While a recent poll gave Nasralla a slight lead, up to 34% of voters remained undecided in the single-round election, making the outcome highly unpredictable.…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally petitioned President Isaac Herzog for a pardon in the corruption cases that have shadowed his premiership for five years. The unexpected move seeks to prematurely end the legal battle that has deeply polarized the nation. President Herzog’s office acknowledged the “extraordinary request,” noting its “significant implications.” Officials confirmed that the request, which included a personal letter from the Prime Minister, would now undergo a rigorous review process, starting with legal opinions from justice officials. No timeline for a decision was provided. Netanyahu, the first sitting Israeli Prime Minister to stand trial, faces charges…

Rescuers in Indonesia are urgently searching for at least 400 people reported missing, many of whom are feared buried under catastrophic landslides, almost a week after cyclonic rains unleashed disastrous flooding. The official death toll on the island of Sumatra has tragically risen above 440, according to the government. The humanitarian crisis has intensified as aid, though dispatched by air and sea, has yet to reach some isolated villages. Reports indicate desperate survivors have resorted to looting food and water to stave off starvation. The disaster stems from an exceptionally rare tropical storm named Cyclone Senyar, which triggered widespread mudslides…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally submitted a request for a pardon to President Isaac Herzog, seeking clemency in his long-running corruption cases. The extraordinary petition comes as the premier continues to face charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust dating back to 2019. The President’s office confirmed the receipt of the request on Sunday, acknowledging its significance. “The Office of the President is aware that this is an extraordinary request which carries with it significant implications,” a statement read. It added that Herzog would responsibly and sincerely consider the plea after gathering all relevant legal opinions. Netanyahu,…

Pope Leo XIV has forcefully reiterated the Vatican’s firm commitment to a two-state solution as the “only” viable path toward resolving the decades-long Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Speaking to reporters aboard his flight, the pontiff declared that this framework alone could guarantee justice for both peoples. The comments came as the American Pope traveled from Turkiye to Lebanon on Sunday, marking the second and final leg of his inaugural international journey. His arrival in Beirut followed a period of intense private discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Ankara. Leo confirmed that the conflicts in both Gaza and Ukraine dominated their…

Germany is racing to execute a massive, long-term defence strategy designed to prepare the nation for a potential full-scale conflict with Russia. The core of this plan, known as the Operational Plan Germany or OPLAN DEU, positions the country as NATO’s essential logistics hub, reminiscent of its role during the Cold War era. A leaked 1,200-page Bundeswehr document reveals the staggering scale of the preparations. The plan involves moving up to 800,000 allied NATO troops and their equipment across German territory to reinforce the Alliance’s eastern flank in the event of an armed conflict. Drafted roughly two and a half…