Islamic news today

Here are some of the latest Islamic news from around the world:

Top Stories

  1. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei says US is "lying" about Iran's nuclear program: In a speech, Khamenei accused the US of spreading false information about Iran's nuclear program, saying that Iran's nuclear activities are peaceful and for energy purposes only. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  2. Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi says country will not recognize Israel's sovereignty over Golan Heights: Sisi made the statement during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that Egypt will not recognize Israel's annexation of the Golan Heights, which is considered occupied territory by the international community. (Source: Reuters)
  3. Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan says country will not compromise on Kashmir issue: Khan made the statement during a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying that Pakistan will not compromise on the Kashmir issue and will continue to support the people of Kashmir in their struggle for self-determination. (Source: Dawn)

Regional News

  1. Saudi Arabia and Iran agree to resume diplomatic relations: After years of tensions, Saudi Arabia and Iran have agreed to resume diplomatic relations, with the two countries exchanging ambassadors and reopening their embassies. (Source: Al Arabiya)
  2. Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says country will not withdraw from Syria: Erdogan made the statement during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, saying that Turkey will not withdraw its troops from Syria and will continue to support the Syrian opposition. (Source: Hurriyet)
  3. Morocco's King Mohammed VI says country will not recognize Western Sahara independence: The King made the statement during a meeting with the Polisario Front, saying that Morocco will not recognize the independence of Western Sahara and will continue to claim sovereignty over the region. (Source: Morocco World News)

International News

  1. US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says Iran is "world's leading state sponsor of terrorism": Pompeo made the statement during a meeting with European foreign ministers, saying that Iran is the world's leading state sponsor of terrorism and that the US will continue to apply pressure on the country until it changes its behavior. (Source: CNN)
  2. UN Human Rights Council passes resolution condemning Israel's treatment of Palestinians: The resolution, which was passed with 33 votes in favor, condemned Israel's treatment of Palestinians and called for an end to the occupation. (Source: Haaretz)
  3. Malaysia's Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad says country will not recognize Israel's sovereignty over Jerusalem: Mohamad made the statement during a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, saying that Malaysia will not recognize Israel's sovereignty over Jerusalem and will continue to support the Palestinian cause. (Source: The Star)

Other News

  1. Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in US raid: The US military announced that al-Baghdadi, the leader of the Islamic State, was killed in a raid in Syria, bringing an end to the group's reign of terror. (Source: The New York Times)
  2. Egypt's Al-Azhar University says it will not recognize Israeli universities: The university, which is one of the most prestigious Islamic institutions in the world, said that it will not recognize Israeli universities and will continue to support the Palestinian cause. (Source: Al-Ahram)
  3. Indonesia's President Joko Widodo says country will not recognize Israel's sovereignty over Jerusalem: Widodo made the statement during a meeting with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, saying that Indonesia will not recognize Israel's sovereignty over Jerusalem and will continue to support the Palestinian cause. (Source: The Jakarta Post)