ISLAMOPHOBIA
Anthony Santander salary, achievements: All about Toronto Blue Jays star whose controversial posts about new Michigan Senator Abdul El-Sayed go viral after midterm elections results
US President Donald Trump referred to El-Sayed as a “jihadist,” evoked the September 11 attacks and deliberately misstated the candidate's name.
'A beautifully American story': El-Sayed's historic Senate victory resonates with Muslim Americans
Abdul El-Sayed's recent election to the U.S. Senate signifies a notable milestone for American Muslim political engagement. Despite facing anti-Muslim rhetoric during the campaign, he won support for his policies and values. His victory is viewed as a rejection of hate and discrimination against Muslim Americans. Residents of Dearborn expressed pride in seeing an individual representative of their community elected to office.
US midterm elections 2026: Democrat Abdul El-Sayed claims victory in brutal Senate battle in Michigan
Abdul El-Sayed has emerged victorious in the contentious Michigan Senate race, winning against Republican Mike Rogers by garnering 51.8% of the votes. This historic win not only strengthens Democratic power in the Senate but also makes El-Sayed the first Muslim elected to the position. With endorsements from influential progressives, his campaign has faced scrutiny over accusations of antisemitism and Islamophobia, amidst critical budgetary concerns that highlighted the election's stakes.
Shooting in Paris suburbs kills 1, wounds 5; Macron condemns ‘racist terrorist attack’
A gunman carried out a racially motivated shooting spree in the suburbs of Paris, killing one person. The incident also resulted in injuries to at least five others, including a young girl. Authorities swiftly apprehended the suspect, who had premeditated intentions based on racial discrimination. Investigators found his vehicle was armed and his apartment was booby-trapped. France's government expressed determination to combat racist crimes in the wake of this attack.
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Paris suburb shooting kills one, wounds five including 12-year-old girl; France probes ‘terrorist crime’ angle
In Trappes and La Verriere, a Paris suburban area, a gunman opened fire, killing one person and injuring several others. Authorities suspect the attack to be racially motivated, leading them to classify it as a terrorist crime. A twelve-year-old girl was among the seriously injured, reflecting the attack's random targeting of passersby. The suspect was arrested shortly after the shootings, which happened in under fifteen minutes.
MEA rejects ‘malicious’ anti-India references in OIC meeting resolutions, slams Pakistan for 'bigoted' agenda
The Ministry of External Affairs on Monday rejected anti-India references in resolutions adopted at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation’s (OIC) Council of Foreign Ministers’ meeting in Baghdad on October 17-18, alleging that Pakistan had orchestrated them.
Germany's firewall against the far-right AfD feels the heat
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has warned that extremism is entering the country’s parliamentary system as the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) gains ground. Suspicions that mainstream lawmakers defied party orders to help the AfD secure a regional assembly speakership have raised fresh questions about the long-standing political “firewall” against the party and its prospects in the 2029 national election.
Anti-South Asian hate surges in US, Indians targeted over H-1B visas: CSOH report
Anti-South Asian hate incidents in the United States have significantly increased, especially targeting Indian-Americans and their visa status. A report indicated that over half a million online posts manifested such hate from early 2025 to mid-2026. Notable hate crimes against South Asians included assaults on Indian-origin individuals across various states.
Formulaic 'pan-India' cinema risks killing creativity
The article criticises the rise of formulaic pan-India cinema, using Yash-starrer Toxic as an example of films prioritising scale, violence and star power over characterisation, empathy and originality, while sidelining women and cultural specificity.
Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, others meet Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi
Kashmiri leaders met Iran's foreign minister on the BRICS Summit sidelines. They discussed regional tensions and the need for restraint and diplomacy. The delegation expressed solidarity with Iran and concern over regional conflicts. They stressed the importance of Muslim Ummah unity and dialogue for dispute resolution. India's role in encouraging peaceful engagement was also highlighted.
A quarter-century after 9/11, New York’s Muslims find strength in belonging
New York's Muslim community faced significant Islamophobia and surveillance after the 9/11 attacks. Many Muslims experienced increased harassment and suspicion in the years following the tragedy. However, the city now sees a growing Muslim presence in public life and politics. New mosques are rising and Muslim leaders hold prominent public offices. This transformation reflects a community's resilience and increasing integration into the city.
Pakistan 'fabricates imaginative tales of Islamophobia': India slams Pak at United Nations
India has strongly responded to Pakistan at the United Nations. India accused Pakistan of fabricating Islamophobia narratives while neglecting its own religious freedom record. India highlighted its own large Muslim population and its history of religious harmony. The nation called for a global focus on combating hatred against all faiths.
Zohran Mamdani lied about the 9/11 story and his Muslim aunt: How NYC mayoral candidate's false claim was busted by the internet
A New York City mayoral candidate faced controversy over a story about his aunt's fear of the subway after 9/11. He later clarified he meant a distant deceased cousin. Critics accused him of lying and being insensitive to 9/11 victims. The candidate defended his remarks, highlighting Islamophobia. His comments drew criticism from political opponents.
US reviews Columbia University contracts, grants over antisemitism allegations
The Trump administration will review Columbia University's federal contracts and grants due to alleged inaction on antisemitism. This follows heightened tensions and protests over Israel's assault on Gaza and rising antisemitism, Islamophobia, and anti-Arab bias. Columbia claims efforts to combat antisemitism, as protests and administrative actions continue on campus.
UK launches review to provide working definition of Islamophobia
The UK has initiated a review, led by Dominic Grieve, to define Islamophobia and address rising anti-Muslim hate crimes. The working group will deliver a definition within six months to help the government tackle discrimination while ensuring freedom of expression is maintained.
Before Trump takes charge, Biden administration announces strategy to counter 'anti-muslim Islamophobia'
The Biden administration’s new national strategy seeks to counter Islamophobia and anti-Arab hate through targeted actions focused on awareness, safety, and community solidarity. Released amid rising hate crimes, the initiative has been both praised as a step forward and criticised as insufficient.
US anti-Muslim incidents hit record high in 2023 due to Israel-Gaza war
Discrimination and attacks against Muslims and Palestinians in the U.S. spiked in 2023 due to escalating Islamophobia during the Israel-Gaza conflict. Complaints rose by 56% to 8,061, with CAIR reporting a global increase in antisemitism and violence escalation in the region.
India abstains in UNGA on Pak resolution on Islamophobia, says religiophobia against Hinduism, Sikhism must also be acknowledged
India abstained from voting on a UN General Assembly resolution on Islamophobia, stating that all forms of religiophobia, including against Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism, should be acknowledged. India highlighted contemporary forms of religiophobia and emphasized the need for the UN to address religious discrimination globally. The resolution, adopted with 115 in favor and 44 abstentions, condemned discrimination against Muslims and called for a Special Envoy to combat Islamophobia, a proposal India opposed due to budgetary concerns and the need for a more inclusive approach.
Rishi Sunak criticises own lawmaker's attack on London mayor
Sunak was pressured to condemn Islamophobia after the comments by Lee Anderson about Mayor Sadiq Khan, amid growing tensions within British politics over the Israel-Hamas war. The Conservative lawmaker claimed Islamists had "got control" of Khan and the city of London. Khan is Muslim and a member of the opposition Labour Party.
White House works on new measures to counter Islamophobia
The launch of the anti-Islamophobia effort has been expected for months. The administration in May released a national strategy to combat antisemitism that also made a reference to countering hatred against Muslims, but the effort gained momentum in the wake of the ongoing deadly clash between Israel and Hamas in Gaza.
Don't convert your prejudiced agenda of 'India phobia' into Islamophobia: Naqvi to Labour MP
Naz Shah, Labour Party MP from Bradford West and shadow minister for crime reduction, took to Twitter on Thursday to convey to Johnson that the UK's foreign relations must not just be based on trade and internationalism but also on human rights.
Pak PM Imran expresses grief over killing of Pak-origin family in Canada, terms it 'act of terrorism'
On Sunday, a 20-year-old man, wearing a vest like body armour, slammed a pickup truck into a Pakistani family of five, killing four of them, in what police allege was "a planned, premeditated act motivated by hate", according to the reports in the Canadian media.
Pakistani PM Imran Khan writes to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg seeking ban on Islamophobic content
In the letter, shared by the Pakistani government on Twitter, Imran Khan said that "growing Islamophobia" is encouraging extremism and violence across the world -- especially through social media platforms such as Facebook.
Maldives defends India against charge of Islamphobia at OIC
Pakistan’s ambassador to the UN, Munir Akram, claimed at a recent online meeting of OIC states that India was actively promoting an Islamophobic agenda. Contradicting Pakistan, the Maldives said India is the world’s largest democracy and home to over 200 million Muslims and alleging Islamophobia would be factually incorrect and detrimental to religious harmony in South Asia.
Islamophobia being spread in India, says Asaduddin Owaisi
The Hyderabad MP was reacting to Friday's incident in Haryana in which four Muslim boys were attacked by a group of people after an altercation and one of the victims, Junaid, died.
Donald Trump's anti-Muslim rhetoric shameful, dangerous: Hillary Clinton
The Democratic presidential front-runner said this in response to a question about Islamophobia at an Iowa townhall forum organised by the CNN.
UN chief Ban Ki-moon rejects Trump's political rhetoric of Islamophobia
Ban's deputy spokesman Farhan Haq said while different political campaigns have their own dynamics, "we do not believe that any kind of rhetoric that relies on Islamophobia."
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