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Files reveal that Epstein’s private island ‘mosque’ was a grotesque vanity project stocked with stolen holy relics

The bizarre blue-striped building on Jeffrey Epstein’s private island Little St. James, was actually a vanity project disguised as a mosque, complete with stolen holy relics from Islam’s most sacred sites. Newly released documents from the Epstein files reveal the structure, long the subject of wild conspiracy theories, was never…

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Arson attack at Skopje synagogue linked to so-called Islamic State, officials say

The Islamic State group has a profoundly hostile opposition toward Jews and its ideology frames Judaism as the primary enemy of Islam.

Euronews

UK: ‘Islamic sect’ members arrested following allegations of sexual abuse and slavery

Over 500 officers stormed an "Islamic sect" in Crewe, arresting 10 members, including their spiritual leader, for serious crimes like rape, sexual assault, and human trafficking. The raid targeted the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light headquarters. Police are investigating allegations of forced marriage and slavery reported by a former…

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Was Jeffrey Epstein building a 'mosque' on his private island? Records show rare Islamic artefacts brought from Middle East

Disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein cultivated Middle Eastern connections and acquired rare Islamic artifacts, including pieces from the Kaaba, for a building on his private island he called a 'mosque.' Documents reveal his interest in Islamic architecture and his pursuit of Saudi Arabian business opportunities before his arrest and death.

The Times of India

Islamic finance principles ‘align naturally with ESG and sustainability,’ says Maybank’s first-ever chief sustainability officer

The amount raised for sustainable finance within the 57 countries of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation jumped from $17.8 billion in 2017 to $82.3 billion in 2024, according to a 2025 report from the World Bank.

Fortune

Banning protest slogans won’t end antisemitism. We need to understand the complex forces driving it

The Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion will deliver its interim report to the governor-general by April 30. Public hearings will follow, defining antisemitism and its effects on Jewish Australians.

The Conversation

America’s founding promise of religious freedom has long coexisted with prejudice, even as many Christians have worked to confront it

As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its independence, old questions have returned about who belongs and whose religious practices are truly protected in the country.

The Conversation

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Challenges Muslim Parents Face in Raising Practicing Children in the US

Raising children with strong Islamic values in the United States is not a simple journey. Families live in a society that offers freedom, opportunity, and diversity, yet also brings constant exposure to different beliefs and lifestyles. Children grow up influenced by school, media, and social circles that may not always…

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‘Muslim kids are really underrepresented’: the animated movie where medieval maths meets eager young minds

Time Hoppers: The Silk Road is a time-travel adventure whose child heroes must save the legacy of Islamic scholars who shaped modern science. Its makers reveal their inspiration, and reflect on their success

The Guardian - UK

Anti-Islam campaigner Valentina Gomez blocked from entering UK to speak at Tommy Robinson rally

Valentina Gomez made headlines for burning the Quran during her failed tilt at a political career in Missouri

The Independent UK

Anti-Islam influencer Valentina Gomez blocked from entering UK for far-right rally

Exclusive: Home secretary understood to have withdrawn authorisation for speaker at Unite the Kingdom rally in May

The Guardian - UK

‘Lacks moral clarity’: Sean Hannity quit the Catholic Church 7 years ago, but now wants to tell the Pope how to be Catholic

Sean Hannity just accused Pope Leo XIV of being a “run-of-the-mill Trump-hating Democrat that lacks moral clarity” during his Fox News show. The conservative host also tried to school the Pope on the “actual teachings of Jesus Christ,” arguing that the Bible contains hundreds of references to war, including instances…

The Mary Sue

How Islamophobic rhetoric leaves an impact on the mental health of Muslim Americans

The war with Iran has led to a surge in anti-Muslim rhetoric – spilling into political discourse.

The Conversation

Christianity in the UK is flourishing in immigrant communities – but a US-style Christian nationalism is lurking elsewhere

Polling company YouGov has thrown into question claims of a recent upsurge in church attendance among young adults. This has not surprised some experts, who cite evidence for the more conventional story of steep religious decline. If Christianity was once central to British society, that claim remains difficult to sustain…

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Christian satellite TV has broadcast evangelical faith – and end-times prophecies – into Iran for decades

When the United States and Israel began striking Iran on Feb. 28, 2026, images of smoke billowing over Iranian cities began to dominate the news. But another feature of those skylines has remained constant: the thousands of satellite dishes that dot Tehran’s rooftops, picking up signals that originate far beyond…

The Independent UK

China raises pressure on underground Catholics to join official church, Human Rights Watch finds

Human Rights Watch, in a detailed new report, says Chinese authorities are increasing pressure on underground Catholic communities to join the state-controlled official church while tightening surveillance and travel restrictions on all of China’s estimated 12 million Catholics

The Conversation

Was Trump’s so-called ‘Jesus’ image blasphemy? A religious expert explains

This week, Donald Trump posted an AI image of himself dressed in white robes, placing a glowing hand over an ill or deceased man in a hospital bed, as if to heal or resurrect him. The image, posted on Truth Social, was widely taken as him presenting himself as a…

The Conversation

Failed peace deal: The Iran war has inflicted a cascade of losses that may never be recovered

Every ceasefire is haunted by the same question: will it live up to the promise of peace? The United States and Iran could apparently only focus on their disagreements during peace talks in Islamabad, with negotiations led by American Vice President JD Vance failing to result in a deal.

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Love, grace and world peace: how an African saint has shaped Pope Leo’s worldview

Pope Leo XIV’s first official trip to Africa started with a fascinating stop in Algeria. Here the pontiff’s visit to the Grand Mosque of Algiers was an attempt to strengthen Christian-Muslim relations. The stop was also to pay homage to Saint Augustine, founder of the order that he is a…

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Building Strong Islamic Values in a Western Environment

Many Muslim families living in Western countries face a quiet but constant challenge.

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President of Iran slams Trump’s ‘desecration’ of Christianity, says Iran would never allow mockery of Jesus Christ

Iran defends Christianity from Trump's blasphemy.

The Conversation

The enduring legacy of medieval Christian depictions of Islam in today’s political discourse

The war with Iran is not just a geopolitical conflict. We see religious rhetoric used to cast strategic interests as a moral or sacred matter.

International Business Times

Vision 2030 Cannot Outrun Saudi Arabia's Limiting Ideological Foundations

For years, Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 was touted as one of the most ambitious wholesale economic development projects in the world, looking to break the Kingdom away from its dependence on hydrocarbons and create a futuristic hub of innovation, tourism and productivity.

The Guardian - UK

From Isis recruit to influencer: ‘People think: you’re that evil girl who ran away’

As a young mother, Tareena Shakil fled with her toddler from the UK to Syria and joined Islamic State. Now she’s giving dating advice on TikTok. How did she get here?

The Texas Tribune

Portrayals of Islam and people of color dominate discussion in Texas’ social studies rewrite

The State Board of Education approved an early draft of social studies changes, setting up a vote in June that will determine how students learn history over the next decade.

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