Meet Michael Wolfe, the Muslim convert who introduced mainstream Americans to Hajj

Türkiye extends museum hours to offer visitors a more enchanting experience

Museums in key cities such as Istanbul, Ankara and Gaziantep will remain open late into the evening, offering an enriched experience for cultural tourism in Türkiye.

China grants visa-free entry to five Latin American nations

Beijing's trial policy, which runs through May 31, 2026, allows citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay to enter China without visa

How Saudi Arabia is preparing for a Hajj in extreme heat

From cooled roads to real-time health monitoring and shortened sermons, Saudi authorities are pulling out all stops — but doctors warn that personal preparation is still key.

'War on Shrek:' Russian lawmakers slam Western cartoons for ‘destructive impact’ on children

Russian lawmakers voiced concern over the influence of Western entertainment, with several officials warning that animated films, toys, and video games may be negatively impacting the development of Russian children.

Türkiye runs smooth hajj operation for over 84,000 pilgrims, praises Saudi cooperation

Türkiye's Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) says the country undertakes one of its largest and most detailed logistical operations to date in support of the pilgrimage.

How Bollywood flick Chhaava led to violence and curfew in an Indian city

In a society increasingly shaped by propaganda films and political provocations, history is not being remembered—it is being weaponised.

Nilosree Biswas

Eid-e-Gulabi: When Holi painted the Mughal Empire in colours of pluralism

Historic mosques targeted: Hindu far-right seeks to rewrite India's history

To preserve cultural heritage, India must embrace pluralism, not politics

Bollywood's depictions of Muslims over time have gone from good to ugly

Kavitha Iyer

How Bollywood flick Chhaava led to violence and curfew in an Indian city

In a society increasingly shaped by propaganda films and political provocations, history is not being remembered—it is being weaponised.

Nilosree Biswas

Eid-e-Gulabi: When Holi painted the Mughal Empire in colours of pluralism

Historic mosques targeted: Hindu far-right seeks to rewrite India's history

To preserve cultural heritage, India must embrace pluralism, not politics

Bollywood's depictions of Muslims over time have gone from good to ugly

Meet Michael Wolfe, the Muslim convert who introduced mainstream Americans to Hajj

The writer-filmmaker’s documentary on the annual pilgrimage marked a turning point in how Islam was perceived in America before 9/11.

Türkiye extends museum hours to offer visitors a more enchanting experience

Museums in key cities such as Istanbul, Ankara and Gaziantep will remain open late into the evening, offering an enriched experience for cultural tourism in Türkiye.

China grants visa-free entry to five Latin American nations

Beijing's trial policy, which runs through May 31, 2026, allows citizens of Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay to enter China without visa

Opinion

How Bollywood flick Chhaava led to violence and curfew in an Indian city

In a society increasingly shaped by propaganda films and political provocations, history is not being remembered—it is being weaponised.

Nilosree Biswas

Eid-e-Gulabi: When Holi painted the Mughal Empire in colours of pluralism

Historic mosques targeted: Hindu far-right seeks to rewrite India's history

To preserve cultural heritage, India must embrace pluralism, not politics

Bollywood's depictions of Muslims over time have gone from good to ugly

Kavitha Iyer

How Bollywood flick Chhaava led to violence and curfew in an Indian city

In a society increasingly shaped by propaganda films and political provocations, history is not being remembered—it is being weaponised.

Nilosree Biswas

Eid-e-Gulabi: When Holi painted the Mughal Empire in colours of pluralism

Historic mosques targeted: Hindu far-right seeks to rewrite India's history

To preserve cultural heritage, India must embrace pluralism, not politics

Bollywood's depictions of Muslims over time have gone from good to ugly

How Saudi Arabia is preparing for a Hajj in extreme heat

From cooled roads to real-time health monitoring and shortened sermons, Saudi authorities are pulling out all stops — but doctors warn that personal preparation is still key.

'War on Shrek:' Russian lawmakers slam Western cartoons for ‘destructive impact’ on children

Türkiye runs smooth hajj operation for over 84,000 pilgrims, praises Saudi cooperation

Türkiye's Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet) says the country undertakes one of its largest and most detailed logistical operations to date in support of the pilgrimage.