Lebanon's Shiite Muslims

Lebanon's Shiite Muslims pay high price in war between Israel and Hezbollah

The Lebanese civilians most devastated by the Israel-Hezbollah war are Shiite Muslims, and many of them believe they are being unfairly punished because they share a religious identity with ...

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Pakistani city mourns 42 Shiite Muslims who were ambushed and killed in a gun attack

Protesters in Pakistan’s restive northwest chanted anti-government slogans and tensions flared as funeral prayers were held for 42 Shiite Muslims who were ambushed and killed by gunmen a day earlier

World - ABC News - November 22

‘Cow Vigilantes’ in India Are Attacking Muslims and Posting It on Instagram

Instagram has become a key avenue for Hindu nationalist “cow vigilantes” to share their violent exploits with a wider audience, and even raise money.

Tech - Wired - November 19

At Least 38 Killed as Gunmen Ambush Shiite Convoys in Pakistan

The attack was one of the deadliest in months of violence between Sunnis and Shiites in the Kurram region.

World - The New York Times - November 21

Hindus in Muslim-majority Bangladesh rally to demand protection from attacks

Tens of thousands of minority Hindus have rallied to demand that the interim government in Muslim-majority Bangladesh protect them from a wave of attacks and harassment and to drop sedition cases ...

World - ABC News - November 2

Trump courts Arab and Muslim support, with Harris criticized for 'not engaging'

Former President Trump and his surrogates in the Arab and Muslim communitiesare doubling down on their efforts to win over the traditionally Democratic constituency amid widespread anger over the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Swedish court sentences far-right politician for insulting Muslims

A Swedish court sentenced a far-right politician to four months in jail for two counts of “incitement against an ethnic group” after making hateful comments at political rallies two years ago

World - ABC News - November 5

Muslim voters once abandoned the GOP. Now they may leave the Democrats.

Arab and Muslim voters moved away from the Democratic Party this year in ways that led some community leaders to warn of a lasting shift from a voting bloc that has been reliably Democratic for two ...

Politics - NBC News - November 10

Iran and Trump Are Front of Mind at Muslim Summit in Saudi Arabia

Leaders from across the Arab and Muslim world were in Riyadh for a meeting officially convened to discuss the fighting in Gaza and Lebanon.

World - The New York Times - November 11

India’s Top Court Bans ‘Bulldozer Justice’ Often Used Against Muslims

The tactic, in which state governments raze the homes and businesses of people as acts of retribution, has been on the rise in recent years.

World - The New York Times - November 14

India court warns against "bulldozer justice" allegedly targeting Muslims

India's Supreme Court has warned state authorities that bulldozing illegally constructed homes in an "arbitrary pick and choose" way is an abuse of their powers.

Minnesota entrepreneurs create disposable hijabs for Muslim healthcare workers

Respiratory therapists Firaoli Adam and Yasmin Samatar are the co-founders of Mawadda. They are breaking barriers by designing disposable, hygienic hijabs that make personal protective equipment ...

India's 'rebel' Muslim princess who shot tigers and drove a Rolls-Royce

Abida Sultaan defied stereotypes around women in general and Muslim women in particular.

Indian Muslim politician falsely accused of brandishing Islamic flags ahead of election

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Trump Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth’s books foreground anti-Muslim rhetoric

Hegseth’s conspiracy theory- and falsehood-laden book American Crusade depicts Islam as historic enemy of west. Donald Trump’s defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth, who has the crusader motto “deus ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

At least 38 killed as gunmen open fire on vehicles carrying Shiites in northwest Pakistan

Pakistani police say gunmen have opened fire on vehicles carrying Shiite Muslims in the country's restive northwest, killing at least 38 people and wounding 20 others

World - ABC News - November 21

Pakistani police say gunmen opened fire on vehicles in restive northwest, killing at least 8 Shiites

World - ABC News - November 21

Police in Pakistan say death toll from gun attack on vehicles carrying Shiite passengers jumps to at least 28

World - ABC News - November 21

ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief for crimes against Rohingya Muslims

World - Yahoo News - 3 days ago

Ceasefire deal announced in Lebanon

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Israeli cabinet approves ceasefire deal with Hezbollah The ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago