Update Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attends a meeting at the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, in Jerusalem amid protests

Israel’s Netanyahu delays judicial overhaul after mass protests

  • Reports of Benjamin Netanyahu’s nationalist-religious coalition risked breaking apart
  • Head of Israel’s top trade union calls for an immediate ‘general strike’
By AP ·

Humza Yousaf, the first Muslim leader of a major UK political party, faces an uphill battle to bring Scotland independence

Humza Yousaf becomes Scotland’s first Muslim leader

  • Glasgow-born Yousaf took oath in English and Urdu when first elected to Scottish Parliament in 2011
  • Yousaf vowed in victory speech Monday to deliver independence in this generation
By AFP ·

Update Lebanon overturns unpopular decision to delay daylight saving time video

Lebanon overturns unpopular decision to delay daylight saving time

  • The unilateral decision taken by Prime Minister Najib Mikati to postpone daylight saving time for one month sparked controversy and sectarian reactions
By NAJIA HOUSSARI ·

Several short academic, international and research courses will teach budding scientists practical skills. (SPA)

Saudi Arabia’s wizkids of the future offered expertise on the appliance of science

  • Mawhiba foundation has 12,000 places on programs designed to guide gifted students on career path
By Arab News ·

Muslims breaking their fast at a free public iftar in Al-Azhar Mosque in Cairo. (AP)

What’s on the iftar menu this Ramadan?

  • The government has been working to help those struggling with the cost of living, with Ahlan Ramadan discounted outlets playing a big part in securing families’ needs ahead of the holy month
By Youssef Bamby ·

Special How Arab-Islamic migration, language and culture shaped modern Latin America 

How Arab-Islamic migration, language and culture shaped modern Latin America 

  • Muslim conquest of the Iberian Peninsula left many influences, later taken to the continent by colonists
  • Some researchers believe 700-1,000 Portuguese words and about 4,000 in Spanish come from Arabic 
By Eduardo Campos Lima ·

Special Malaysia moves to abolish mandatory death penalties

Malaysia moves to abolish mandatory death penalties

By Nor Arlene Tan ·

Special Philippines arrests suspected Sikh separatists in first Khalistan detection 

Philippines arrests suspected Sikh separatists in first Khalistan detection 

By ELLIE ABEN & SANJAY KUMAR  ·

Burkina junta orders France 24 off air after Al-Qaeda interview

Burkina junta orders France 24 off air after Al-Qaeda interview

  • Burkina Faso has been battling a jihadist insurgency since 2015
  • France 24 has been accused of ‘legitimising the terrorist message’ in the country
By AFP ·

Burkina junta orders France 24 off air after Al-Qaeda interview

Burkina junta orders France 24 off air after Al-Qaeda interview

  • Burkina Faso has been battling a jihadist insurgency since 2015
  • France 24 has been accused of ‘legitimising the terrorist message’ in the country
By AFP ·