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On July 13, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 982, Abu'l-Qasim, Kalbid emir of Sicily passed away. In 1929, Sofia Muratova, Russian gymnast (died 2006) was born. In 1961, Tahira Asif, Pakistani politician (died 2014) was born. In 1961, Khalid Mahmood, Pakistani-English engineer and politician was born. In 1965, Akina Nakamori, Japanese singer and actress was born. In 1966, Natalia Luis-Bassa, Venezuelan-English conductor and educator was born. In 1979, Libuše Průšová, Czech tennis player was born. In 1980, Seretse Khama, Botswana lawyer and politician, 1st President of Botswana (born 1921) passed away. In 1984, Faf du Plessis, South African professional cricketer was born. In 2024, Naomi Pomeroy, American Chef and Restaurateur (born 1974) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Hattan Al-Saif Makes History As First Saudi Woman Signed to PFL MENA
Saudi MMA fighter Hattan Al-Saif speaks to Al Arabiya English ahead of her professional debut with PFL MENA in Riyadh. Al-Saif discusses the transition from undefeated amateur to professional fighter, the responsibility of representing Saudi Arabia, and inspiring young girls and women in MMA. #SaudiArabia #PFLMENA #MMA #SaudiSports #WomenInSports #Riyadh #CombatSports #AlArabiyaNews #HattanAlSaif
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Utusan Malaysia
· Jul 8, 2026
Pakai tudung sebab suami suruh? – Isa Khan
PETALING JAYA: Pelakon, Isa Khan tampil mempersoalkan tindakan segelintir artis wanita yang memilih untuk membuka tudung dan tidak lagi menjaga aurat sejurus selepas mereka bercerai. Isa atay Mohammad Fara Aidid Ali Dad Khan, 33, berkata, situasi tersebut memberi gambaran seolah-olah golongan terbabit sebelum ini hanya menutup aurat kerana terpaksa mengikut arahan suami. Menurut Isa, setiap ... Read more The post Pakai tudung sebab suami suruh? – Isa Khan appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
Jamaica Observer
· Jun 27, 2026
Nation of Islam first lady Khadijah Farrakhan dies at 90
Khadijah Farrakhan, the wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan and the organisation's First Lady, has died at the age of 90.TMZ reports that the Nation of Islam announced her passing on Saturday in a statement that opened with a verse from the Quran before saying that Mother Khadijah Farrakhan had returned to Allah.The organisation remembered her as a loving wife, mother, a faithful devoted follower of The Honorable Elijah Muhammad, who led the Nation of Islam before Louis Farrakhan.No cause of death was disclosed, and funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. The Nation of Islam said it will provide updates as they become available.Louis and Khadijah Farrakhan were married in 1953 and converted to Islam two years later after Louis was introduced to the teachings of the Nation of Islam by fellow musician Rodney Smith.Khadijah remained by her husband's side throughout his rise within the organisation and became its First Lady after he assumed leadership in the early 1980s. She also addressed the Million Women March in 1997.The couple shared nine children, eight of whom survive her.
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 13, 2026
The late Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s legacy on women’s reform | AJ #shorts
The late Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s 18-year rule between 1995 to 2013 brought pivotal changes and social reforms that strengthened women’s presence in Qatar. Here is a breakdown of his efforts that helped shape the modern state for women and his enduring legacy. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
The Tribune
· Jun 21, 2026
“An Indian and a Pakistani” are the most important people in my life: Vance’s joke after Iran talks goes viral
Since Field Marshal Asim Munir welcomed us with the (Pakistani) Prime Minister (Shehbaz Sharif) in Islamabad, I have joked that I have two very, very important people in my life. An Indian and a Pakistani. The Indian is my wife, and the Pakistani is Field Marshal Munir, Vance remarked.
Emirates 24/7
· Jun 21, 2026
Latifa bint Mohammed: Mohammed bin Rashid is my inspiration and my number one supporter
Dubai: Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), affirmed that His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, is her inspiration and first supporter.In a post on her account on the “X” platform, Her Highness expressed her appreciation, saying: “My inspiration and first supporter.. wishing you well every year. @HHShkMohd InternationalFathersDay
Sky News Australia
· Jul 3, 2026
Uproar as ‘monster’ ringleader of UK grooming gang released from prison and can’t be deported
Writer and broadcaster Esther Krakue fires up over a legal loophole preventing the ringleader of the UK’s grooming gangs scandal from being deported back to Pakistan. Ms Krakue broke down some of the reasons she says Shabir Ahmed, 73, is “such a monster”. “The fact that we’re even in this situation in the first place is the more telling issue,” she said.
BOL News
· Jun 22, 2026
Giancarlo Esposito reportedly converts to Islam in Saudi Arabia
Actor recites Shahada during filming in Saudi Arabia, says reports. The post Giancarlo Esposito reportedly converts to Islam in Saudi Arabia appeared first on BOL News.
Off The Press
· Jun 23, 2026
Pakistan gains favor with Trump as Iran mediator, history raises reliability concerns
The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has emerged as a key mediator between Iran and the United States as the two countries attempt to negotiate an end to the war that President Donald Trump launched earlier this year. “Very good, we love Pakistan,” Vice President JD Vance told a reporter who asked about Pakistan’s role in []...Click to read more
Daily Mail
· Jul 2, 2026
Transformation of the Towie Jihadi: Tareena Shakil was a reality TV-loving teen who travelled to Syria to join ISIS. Now, she reveals the moment she realised her mistake and why those who judge her have got it wrong
Transformation of the Towie Jihadi: Tareena Shakil was a reality TV-loving teen who travelled to Syria to join ISIS. Now, she reveals the moment she realised her mistake and why those who judge her have got it wrong
OpIndia
· Jul 6, 2026
India reclaiming its legacy is ‘Hindu majoritarianism’, Pakistan appropriating its pre-Islamic heritage is ‘maturity’: Read how The Wire resorted to mental gymnastics to find ‘Aman ki Asha’
Pakistan’s sudden embrace of the pre-Islamic history of the Indian subcontinent is pretentious, agenda-driven, a tactic of retrofitting facts to appropriate the history of ancient India. One or two pre-partition name changes do not change the fact that Pakistan’s foundation is still rooted in the Two-Nation Theory that essentially says that Muslims cannot co-exist with Hindus.
NDTV
· Jul 2, 2026
Two Kerala Expats Win Big In Dubai Lottery, Take Home Rs 9.5 Crore Each
The winners are Kabir Poovathingal, a 48-year-old aviation operator based in Abu Dhabi, and Mohammed Shibil Thayyil, a 30-year-old sales executive working in the Sharjah Airport International Free...
Pajhwok Afghan News
· Jun 29, 2026
From 10,000afs to training women in jewelry: Fatima’s 12-year journey
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Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jun 23, 2026
Zardari: Great victory achieved by Iranian people is source of pride for Islamic worldw
Zardari: Great victory achieved by Iranian people is source of pride for Islamic worldw
Daily Post Nigeria
· Jun 28, 2026
ISWAP fighter’s wife, infant surrender to troops in Borno
A woman identified as the wife of an Islamic State West Africa Province, ISWAP, fighter has surrendered to troops of Operation Hadin Kai with her two-month-old baby in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno State. This was made known in a post on X by Zagazola Makama, a counter-insurgency and security expert in the Lake [] ISWAP fighter’s wife, infant surrender to troops in Borno
ABNA English
· Jun 22, 2026
Event of Karbala Symbol of Victory of Truth over Falsehood
The founder and patron of the Minhaj-ul-Quran Movement in Pakistan, emphasizing the universal message of the Event of Karbala, stated that this historical event is, in truth, a symbol of the victory of truth over falsehood, and that Imam Hussein (a.s.), through his unparalleled steadfastness, left an eternal model for humanity.
Ariana News
· Jul 3, 2026
Kazakhstan to decide on recognition of IEA based on UNSC decisions, says Akbasov
Gaziz Akbasov, Kazakhstan’s ambassador to Kabul, says his country’s position on recognizing Afghanistan’s Islamic Emirate will be guided by decisions of the United Nations Security Council. In an exclusive interview with Ariana News, Akbasov said relations between Kazakhstan and the Islamic Emirate are currently based on mutual respect and economic cooperation, adding that Astana is [] The post Kazakhstan to decide on recognition of IEA based on UNSC decisions, says Akbasov first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.
DNyuz
· Jun 29, 2026
Khadijah Farrakhan, ‘first lady of Nation of Islam’ and wife of famous pastor, dies at 90
Khadijah Farrakhan, longtime wife of Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, died Saturday, the Nation of Islam has announced. She was 90. “Mother Khadijah” worked alongside her provocative and charismatic husband for decades, helping lead their religious and sociopolitical movement, which espouses Black self-reliance. Its home base was Mosque Maryam on the South Side of []
Borneo Bulletin
· Jun 26, 2026
Al-Quran recitation competition winners crowned
Al-Quran recitation competition winners crowned
The Namibian
· Jul 8, 2026
Namdia a ulika ovalandi vape vokawe
Ehangano olo hali ungaunga nokawe moshilongo ledina Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) onghela ola shiivifa omusholondodo wovalandi vokawe vape, u na omahangano e li 32 oo taa kala taa lande okawe kaNamibia momudo 2026/27 fiyo 2028/2029. Omahangano e li 75 moshilongo, Belgium, United Arab Emirates (UAE), India, Hong Kong, Israel, Singapore, United States, Armenia naZimbabwe aa [] The post Namdia a ulika ovalandi vape vokawe appeared first on The Namibian.
India TV News
· Jul 5, 2026
Aamir Khan greets media with folded hands, makes first appearance after marrying Gauri Spratt
Aamir Khan has made his first public appearance after marrying Gauri Spratt. The actor tied the knot in a private ceremony at his Juhu residence in the presence of his closest friends and family members. Aamir's former wives, Reena Dutta and Kiran Rao, were not clicked arriving for the celebrations. However, their respective children were a part of the festivities.
MyJoyOnline
· Jul 7, 2026
Nana Ama Bonsu assumes stool name Nana Yaa Akyaa II after enstoolment as Asantehemaa
Nana Ama Bonsu has officially assumed the stool name Nana Yaa Akyaa II following her enstoolment as the 15th Asantehemaa of the Asante Kingdom. The enstoolment and customary rites were performed on Monday, July 6, 2026, marking a significant milestone in the succession process after she was introduced to and accepted by the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, as the next Queen Mother of Asanteman. Nana Yaa Akyaa II succeeds the late Nana Konadu Yiadom III, who passed away in August 2025 after serving as Asantehemaa from 2017.
Dateline Nigeria
· Jul 6, 2026
Shari’a court dissolves marriage, orders woman to refund dowry
A Shari’a Court II sitting in Magajin Gari, Kaduna, on Monday dissolved the marriage between Bara’atu Ohunene and her husband, Mike Muhammed, under Khul’i. Khul’i is a form of Islamic divorce in which a wife secures the dissolution of her marriage by returning the dowry paid by her husband. Delivering judgment, the Presiding Judge, Malam Yakubu The post Shari’a court dissolves marriage, orders woman to refund dowry appeared first on Dateline Nigeria.
DawnNews English
· Jun 21, 2026
Pakistan PM Shehbaz Says Iran and US Leaders ‘Genuinely Mean Peace’ in Middle East
Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has expressed optimism about ongoing diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran, stating that both sides genuinely seek peace and stability in the Middle East. #shehbazsharif #trump #pakistan #iran #usiran #breakingnews #worldnews #diplomacy --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Egypt Independent
· Jul 6, 2026
Photos: Here’s what the hieroglyphic message on Aya al-Sisi’s dress means
Egyptian President Abdel al-Fattah al-Sisi’s daughter, Aya al-Sisi, sparked widespread interest after her appearance at the opening of the Strategic Command headquarters in the New Administrative Capital, due to her striking white dress styled after ancient Egypt. The dress featured hieroglyphic embroidery on the sleeves, carrying a symbolic message related to Egyptian identity and heritage. The post Photos: Here’s what the hieroglyphic message on Aya al-Sisi’s dress means appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Voice of Nigeria
· Jul 10, 2026
Treat Leadership as Sacred Trust – Muslim Women Urge Politicians
A Muslim women’s group under the aegis of Women in Da’wah has urged politicians to regard leadership as a sacred trust as the country prepares for the next round of elections. The National President of the group, Hajiya Maryam Idris Othman, made the call during the 19th Annual National Conference of Women in Da’wah, held [] The post Treat Leadership as Sacred Trust – Muslim Women Urge Politicians appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.
UrduPoint
· Jul 8, 2026
Keeping Pakistan's Musical Heritage Alive: Basit Naeemi's Enduring Journey
Keeping Pakistan's Musical Heritage Alive: Basit Naeemi's Enduring Journey
Malay Mail
· Jul 11, 2026
Live update: Johor polls results, unofficial counts show Pakatan, BN trading early leads
JOHOR BAHRU, July 11 — [6.30pm] Unofficial counts show Pakatan Harapan (PH) and Barisan Nasional (B...
BERNAMA
· Jul 8, 2026
Politics : Johor Polls: Over 120 Former Bersatu Members Declare Support For PH
JOHOR BAHRU, July 8 (Bernama) -- More than 120 former members and leaders of the Pulai division of Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) today declared their support for Pakatan Harapan (PH).
Legit.ng
· Jul 1, 2026
Nation of Islam mourns ‘First Lady’ Khadijah after Louis Farrakhan loses wife of 72 years
Khadijah Farrakhan, the Nation of Islam's 'First Lady', dies at 90 after 72 years with Louis Farrakhan, leaving a legacy of faith and service within the movement.
Muslim News Nigeria
· Jun 28, 2026
Standard Bearers to unveil book on contemporary marriage issues at scholars’ colloquium in Ife today
* Sheikh Dhikrullah Shafi’i, Dr Zafaran Adeniyi to lead discussions on marital challenges facing marriages The Standard Bearers Islamic Organisation, Ife Branch, will today unveil a new book on Islamic rulings guiding contemporary marriage as part of activities marking the fourth edition of its Annual Scholars Colloquium in Ile Ife, Osun State. The publication, titled [] The post Standard Bearers to unveil book on contemporary marriage issues at scholars’ colloquium in Ife today appeared first on Muslim News Nigeria.
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