Muslims around the world are observing the holy month of Ramadan, with worship, charity, dawn-to-dusk fasting and nightly feasts. Muslims gather for prayers inside mosques in Indonesia, Kashmir, Pakistan and Turkey. outside at New York's Times Square and in the Gaza Strip. Ramadan this year comes as the Middle East remains inflamed by the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in Gaza, and many in the enclave are going hungry. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and begins with the sighting of the crescent moon. For many of the world's 1.8 billion Muslims, fasting begins after an announcement from officials in Saudi Arabia, which is home to the holiest places in Islam.Â
A major deadline under the half-century-old War Powers Resolution came this week for President Joe Biden to obtain Congress’ approval to keep waging his military campaign against Yemen’s Houthis. But it was met with silence.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called on Israel to hold new elections, saying Thursday he believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has "lost his way" and is an obstacle to peace in the region amid a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is sharply protesting against growing criticism from top ally the United States over his leadership amid the war with Hamas.Â
The celebration marks the beginning of the most somber week in the Christian calendar.
Mosques in New York City are struggling to house and feed migrants as the country's latest immigration surge becomes increasingly more African and Muslim. The challenge has become all the more pronounced during the holy month of Ramadan.
The findings of an investigation by Yoav Har-Even, a retired general, into Monday's killings marked an embarrassing admission by Israel.
Muslims around the world are celebrating the Eid al-Fitr holiday and marking the end of the holy month of Ramadan. But events are overshadowed by the worsening crisis in Gaza and Israel’s expected military offensive in Rafah city after six months of war.
Iran’s president says Tehran has rejected direct negotiations with the United States in response to a letter from President Donald Trump over its rapidly advancing nuclear program.Â
