Bachar Houli had an offer for an AFL-bound Muslim star. It soon turned costly
Khaled El Souki will become the next Muslim to play in the AFL, following in the footsteps of Houli, Adem Yze and Adam Saad.
· Marc McGowan
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Russia hawk appointed as Germany’s top commander
Staunch Ukraine supporter and Russia hawk Lieutenant General Christian Freuding has been appointed to lead the German Armed Forces Read Full Article at RT.com
· RT
Pope begins lengthy trip to Latin America weeks after lung cancer surgery
Pope Leo, who had part of a lung removed last month, will visit Uruguay, Argentina and Peru.
· Bbcnews
Inside Christian Beck’s super maxi yacht, InfoTrack
Christian Beck relaunched his yacht ahead of the 2026 Sydney to Hobart.
49ers get highly mixed bag of injury updates on CMC, Evans, Deebo
One by one, the San Francisco 49ers are working their way back to health.
· Evan Webeck
Retired NYPD inspector, Marine vet known as ‘American hero,’ dies at 79
Several hundred people attended Wells’ funeral at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church, fondly remembering the decorated Marine veteran and well-respected member of New York’s Finest.
· Larry Celona
Bob Dylan and Pope Leo shake hands and more star snaps
Kim Kardashian and Jennifer Lawrence have a girls' night out, Rihanna shows off her curls and more snaps...
· Nicole Mazza
‘J.D., habibi’: Arabs celebrate as Michigan’s El-Sayed mocks foes with term of affection
From Michigan to the Middle East, Arabs are celebrating Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate win and delighting in his introduction of Arabic terms like “habibi” and “inshallah” to the American political lexicon. After being the target of Islamophobic rhetoric on the campaign trail, the rising political star, who will be the fir…
· Associated Press
Israel must not become the scapegoat for America’s political failures - opinion
Blaming Israel for America's political failures echoes a troubling history that Christian leaders have a moral obligation to reject.
· LAURIE CARDOZA MOORE
Yad Vashem and Religious Kibbutz Movement mark 88 years since Kristallnacht with 'Spread the Light'
Yad Vashem and the Religious Kibbutz Movement are inviting synagogues, universities, theaters and military bases to keep their lights burning through the night of November 9.
· ALEX CARSON
The language of worship in the Philippines
WHENEVER I visit Catholic churches in the Philippines, I pay attention not only to their architecture, religious images and devotional traditions but also to the languages used in celebrating Mass. As a Catholic and a sociolinguist, I find this fascinating. Language is instrumental to faith. Through it, we encounter…
· Ariane Macalinga Borlongan
‘Healthcare not bombs’: How Gaza shaped Adam Hamawy’s path to US Congress
Former army surgeon and Gaza volunteer Hamawy is the first Muslim American elected to the US Congress from New Jersey.
· Stephen Quillen
El-Sayed victory draws mixed response in Egypt over criticism of Cairo
Abdul El-Sayed made history on Tuesday, becoming the first Muslim ever elected to the United States Senate. The Michigan Democrat is of Egyptian descent but Egypt state media has largely ignored his win after his criticism of the Egyptian government.
· AfricaNews
Malaysia Hindu rites row: live stream of Muslim youth’s repentance fuels fury
A young Malaysian Muslim who took part in Hindu rituals to pray for his ailing mother publicly repented on Thursday in a ceremony live-streamed by state religious authorities, a day after a sharia court ordered him to undergo three months of faith rehabilitation. The spectacle has raised questions about the enforcem…
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
El-Sayed’s Senate win breaks barriers for Arab Americans in Michigan
Muslim voters, who make up only about 2% of voters in Michigan, overwhelmingly voted for El-Sayed.
· AfricaNews
Abdul El-Sayed’s historic Senate victory sparks mixed reactions across Egypt, the Middle East
Samir Ragheb, President of the Arab Foundation for Development and Strategic Studies, told TML that although El-Sayed "carries weight across the Arab and Muslim worlds … Cairo heard criticism."
· GIORGIA VALENTE/THE MEDIA LINE
A mega-church pastor, a Paralympian, a Muslim professor: Meet the red-state killers
A year ago, the idea that Democrats might seize control of the US Senate was laughable. When it came, the win was not only emphatic; it was historic.
· Nick O'Malley
‘Madden’ premiere red carpet: , Nicholas Cage, Christian Bale, Kathryn Hahn and more
Scroll through to see who were all were on the carpet.
· Mekhi Seabrook
‘Outrageous’: Women’s health services to be cut, incoming Catholic owner of NSW hospital confirms
Any doctor who performs a banned procedure will face “disciplinary action”, obstetricians were told in a meeting with Calvary Health Care leaders.
· Rachel Rasker
Pope Leo hosts Bob Dylan at official residence in Rome
Pope Leo had previously quoted Dylan's work in the preface of a book warning against nuclear rearmament.
· Bbcnews
Iran's political, religious leaders shift stance to support nuclear weapons as war looms - report
In past decades, Iranian officials have publicly endorsed the fatwa issued by supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei forbidding the development and use of nuclear weapons.
· DANYA SAPERSTEIN
Egyptian doctor who undertook medical missions to Gaza will now go to US Congress
Egyptian doctor who undertook medical missions to Gaza will now go to US Congress Egyptian-American surgeon Adam Hamawy has won his bid for Congress in New Jersey’s 12th congressional district, joining the blue wave across the US and making history as the first Muslim and Egyptian American to represent the state. Du…
· Middleeasteye
Pope Leo welcomes Bob Dylan to Vatican while rock legend tours in Italy
The Vatican said the encounter was brief, with Leo giving Dylan a rosary and Dylan presenting the pope with a copy of his autobiography, “Chronicles: Volume One.”
· Associated Press
Egyptian doctor who undertook medical missions to Gaza will now go to US Congress
Egyptian doctor who undertook medical missions to Gaza will now go to US Congress Submitted by Mounira Elsamra on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 20:05 Adam Hamawy's win in New Jersey makes him the first Muslim to represent the state in the House of Representatives Adam Hamawy speaks during an AFP interview after meetings at the …
· Middleeasteye
Bob Dylan comes knockin’ on pope’s door as Leo welcomes legend to Vatican
Bob Dylan came knockin’ on Pope Leo’s door on Wednesday, as the American singer-songwriter and poet visited the American pope at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy. The Vatican said the encounter was brief, with Leo giving Dylan a rosary and Dylan presenting the pope with a copy of his autobio…
· Associated Press
US midterm elections 2026: Record number of hijabis elected to statewide and national offices
US midterm elections 2026: Record number of hijabis elected to statewide and national offices Submitted by Yasmine El-Sabawi on Wed, 11/04/2026 - 16:04 There's a distinct difference when an American lawmaker is so visibly Muslim, given the rampant Islamophobia across the country Georgia State Representative Ruwa Rom…
· Middleeasteye
Ex-Lakers standout goes public with much-older new girlfriend Amber Rose on LA date
Former Los Angeles Lakers player Christian Wood, 31, was spotted on a Beverly Hills date with 43-year-old television personality Amber Rose.
· Grant Young
How Abdul El-Sayed defeated Maga in Michigan – video
Abdul El-Sayed has become America’s first Muslim US senator following a brutal election laced with outspoken Islamophobia. Oliver Laughland and Tom Silverstone travel to Michigan to watch the final days of the campaign unfold. They witness the intolerance that has underpinned much of the Maga effort against him and …
Ten historic firsts: the winning US midterm candidates making waves
US voters elected the first black female governor and the first Muslim to the Senate on a night of historyUS midterms 2026 live – latest updatesTrack live results from all 50 statesTell us: what do you want to know about the midterm election results?The US midterm elections have ushered in a slew of historic wins, s…
· Uwa Ede Osifo, Auzzy Byrdsell
Nike slapped with Islamic fatwa for ‘promoting polytheism’ via Greek goddess symbol
Nike has been slapped with a fatwa – a religious decree from an Islamic leader – for “promoting polytheism,” since the sneaker brand is inspired by the Greek goddess Nike.
· Taylor Herzlich
Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun return to changing USMNT
Christian Pulisic, Folarin Balogun and Weston McKennie will return to the U.S. men’s national team for the first time since the World Cup.
· Ethan Sears
Muslim Votes Matter softens anti-Labor stance ahead of Victorian election in bid to defeat One Nation in at-risk seats
Exclusive: Advocacy group will put volunteers on the ground in Labor-held outer suburban seats that could swing towards Pauline Hanson’s partyGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastMuslim Votes Matter will relax its anti-Labor position at this month’s Victorian election, putting volunteers on t…
· Adeshola Ore
Pope 'so excited' about return to Peru: Vatican
VATICAN CITY, Holy See — Pope Leo XIV is 'so excited' to return to Peru and refused to cut anything from his packed South America schedule despite his recent lung operation, the Vatican said Tuesday.
· Agence France-Presse
‘Call me senator’: How Abdul El-Sayed beat Trump’s hate to create history
The 42-year-old Democrat has defeated Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in the US.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Washington dad who exploded after finding Christian pamphlets in son’s trick-or-treat bag now accuses neighbors of ‘grooming’
A Washington dad who went viral for his explosive outburst after finding Christian pamphlets in his son’s trick-or-treat bag has now wildly accused his neighbors of “grooming” his children.
· Chris Bradford
Progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race
El-Sayed bested Republican Mike Rogers to become the first Muslim senator in US history.
· Bbcnews
‘Rejecting hate’: Abdul El-Sayed wins Senate seat despite racist attacks
The Democrat defeats Republican Mike Rogers to win Michigan seat to become first Muslim senator-elect in US history.
· Ali Harb
US midterm elections 2026: Abdul El-Sayed declares victory as first Muslim elected to Senate
US midterm elections 2026: Abdul El-Sayed declares victory as first Muslim elected to Senate Egyptian-American progressive Democrat Abdul El-Sayed declared victory early on Wednesday in a highly coveted Michigan Senate seat, making him the first Muslim elected to the upper chamber of Congress. El-Sayed declared vict…
· Middleeasteye
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate race to become first Muslim US senator
Democrat defeats Mike Rogers in race marked by Islamophobic attacks from Trump and Republican alliesUS midterm elections – live updatesTrack live results from all 50 statesTell us: what do you want to know about the midterm election results?Abdul El-Sayed, the doctor and progressive insurgent, has made history in wi…
· Joseph Gedeon
‘If he wants to be a clown he should stay out of the race’: First jabs exchanged in Sydney to Hobart rivalry
Two-time winner Christian Beck relaunched his yacht on Wednesday and took the opportunity to open sparring against his biggest competition.
· Frances Howe
Abdul El-Sayed becomes first Muslim to be elected to US Senate | The National
Victory for son of Egyptian immigrants comes amid growing divisions over US support for Israel
· Jihan Abdalla
Adam Hamawy makes history as New Jersey’s first Muslim congressman
Adam Hamawy makes history as New Jersey’s first Muslim congressman Adam Hamawy, the surgeon who volunteered in Gaza, has won New Jersey’s 12th congressional district. He’ll make history as the state’s first Muslim and Egyptian-American congressman. A campaign centred on Palestine, healthcare and economic inequality …
· Middleeasteye
Malaysia’s debut Hyrox event in jeopardy over beer sponsorship
Organisers of Malaysia’s first Hyrox fitness competition agreed on Wednesday to exclude the event from a partnership with beer brand Carlsberg after Muslim entrants threatened to pull out and authorities warned they would withhold approval over the alcohol sponsorship. The tie-up had angered some participants who sa…
· Iman Muttaqin Yusof
Can an African feminist have a white wedding? It’s complicated | Patience Akumu
I wanted to be a beacon of black feminist love; my friends and family teased me for being a selloutWe had been together 20 years, had two children and had a customary marriage with our village sub-county two years ago without any real plans for a church wedding. So we called our second ceremony a celebration of love…
· Patience Akumu
Why tradwives are fleeing the movement: ‘I can’t undo my past – but I can warn other women’
In recent years, some of the most vocal tradwives have left their husbands, renounced their religious faith and promoted financial independence. What is behind this sudden and seismic shift?When Bernadine Bluntly posted a video earlier this year renouncing the tradwife movement she had championed, it caused shockwav…
· Lucy Knight
Arca, Canino off to good start in 7th Asean chessfest
Mindanao's biggest hope for a grandmaster title Christian Gian Carlo Arca of Zamboanga City and Ruelle Canino of Cagayan de Oro City were off to a good start in the 7th Asean Individual Chess Championships being hosted by Governor Henry Oaminal Sr and the province of Misamis Occidental.
· Lynde Salgados
Pope invites youth to bring 'questions and wounds' to 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul
Pope Leo XIV has encouraged young Catholics to bring their "questions and wounds" to World Youth Day 2027, saying he looks forward to meeting them at the international gathering set to be held in Seoul next year. "Bring to Christ your questions and your wounds but also the wounds that tear apart your societies and s…
· Yonhap
Pope invites youth to bring 'questions and wounds' to 2027 World Youth Day in Seoul
SEOUL, Nov. 4 (Yonhap) -- Pope Leo XIV has encouraged young Catholics to bring t...
· Lee Minji
Religious freedom is back on trial — and pre-K kids could win big
The Supreme Court is weighing whether Catholic parents should receive the same help others get, regardless of what leftist politicians think of their theology.
· Betsy McCaughey
Supreme Court grapples over whether Colorado can exclude religious schools from pre-K funding for opposing gay marriage
At issue is whether a state may, without ever naming religion, attach a condition to public money in Colorado's taxpayer-funded universal preschool program it knows certain faiths cannot accept.
· Thomas English, Ryan King