In the last 3 years, France has thwarted 32 terrorist attacks. Earlier this month, French President Emmanuel Macron said radical Islam is the biggest threat to French values and secularism. WION's Palki Sharma tells you why the danger is clear and present.

Gravitas: Why Islam is at odds with French Secularism?

Pakistan: 14-year-old forcefully converted and married to her abductor

Radical Chinese Christian cult active in Northeast India: Reports

Saudi Arabia’s holy Kaaba in Mecca was adorned on Wednesday (July 29) with a new cover, also known as ‘Kiswa’, marking the beginning of the annual Haj amid tight restrictions and reduced pilgrim numbers due to the novel coronavirus pandemic.

Saudi Arabia’s Kaaba adorned with new cover as annual Haj commences

Iran will execute CIA agent involved in commander Soleimani's killing, says official

An Islamic course in Indonesia that usually runs during Ramadan has moved online this year due to social distancing measures designed to curb the spread of the new coronavirus.

Islamic Ramadan school switches to virtual classroom in Indonesia

Fire leapt from the masked performer's twirling baton as the festive Ramadan float drove through the back streets of East Jerusalem, with children cheering and parents watching from balconies.

With fire, light and music, bringing Ramadan to a fun-starved Jerusalem

Days before the holy fasting month of Ramadan begins, the Islamic world is grappling with an untimely paradox of the new coronavirus pandemic: enforced separation at a time when socializing is almost sacred.

Amid coronavirus, Muslims face Ramadan like never before

Islamists hurl stones and shoes at Women's Day marchers in Pakistan

A 2015 report says 1,000 girls in Pakistan are forced to convert to Islam every year. With minorities facing constant persecution in Pakistan - Are international watchdogs turning a blind eye? WION's Palki gets you in the WION Edit.

WION Edit: Have international watchdogs failed to call out Pak? | Gravitas

Pakistan: 24-year-old woman allegedly abducted, forcibly converted to Islam

A 24-year-old Hindu woman named Bharti Bai was allegedly kidnapped by assailants from her wedding venue in Hala, Pakistan. The girl's father was reported saying that during his daughter's marriage ceremony a kidnapper named Shah Rukh Gul came with several men along with policemen and took his daughter away in broad daylight. Later, a picture of Bharti along with documents of her conversion to Islam and marriage to Shah Rukh Gul went viral on social media according to which Bharti had converted to Islam on 1 December 2019.

Pak Hindu girl 'abducted' from wedding, Forcibly converted to Islam

Founding member Al-Salbi confirmed as Islamic State's new leader: Sources

An Iranian chess referee who got accused of violating her country's Islamic dress code while making the decision of a women's tournament said she did not want to return home from Russia out of fear for her safety.

After getting accused of violating Islamic dress code, Iranian chess referee refused to go home

Kuala Lumpur Summit: A New Alliance For The Muslim World Kuala Lumpur is hosting a four-day conference of several muslim-majority nations. Even before the summit started on wednesday, it ruffled the feathers of Saudi Arabia. #Gravitas #Islam #SaudiArabia #KualaLumpur

Gravitas: The Power Politics Of Islam

Plea filed against Pakistan's Chief of Army Staff for being 'non-muslim'

Israel strikes Islamic Jihad targets in Gaza despite ceasefire

Turkey starts repatriation of captured Islamic State militants: Report

Islamic State 'defeated' in key Afghan province: Report

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