The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, known as the R.S.S., has survived bans and vilification to emerge as the force reshaping India’s secular republic into a Hindu nation.
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Did Pope Leo Pray in Istanbul’s Blue Mosque? Not Visibly, at Least.
Leo XIV is being closely watched on an inaugural trip to Turkey and Lebanon to spread a message of peace and outreach.
Israeli Settlers Burn West Bank Mosque Amid Rise in Violent Attacks
Since the 2023 attack on Israel by Hamas, growing settler violence and Israeli attacks on Palestinian militants have thrown the West Bank into turmoil and displaced tens of thousands.
Scars in the Blue Mosque Reveal Afghanistan’s Rifts
The namesake of Mazar-i-Sharif suffered countless cracks in a 6.3-magnitude quake, but, like Afghanistan, it has endured for centuries.
Scars in the Blue Mosque Reveal Afghanistan’s Rifts
The namesake of Mazar-i-Sharif suffered countless cracks in a 6.3-magnitude quake, but, like Afghanistan, it has endured for centuries.
Another Deadly Earthquake, and a Cascade of Problems for Afghanistan
A 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, a northern city known for its magnificent Blue Mosque, which suffered damage.
Neo-Nazi Case in UK Highlights Threat From Extreme-Right Wing Terrorism
Three men in northern England were sentenced last week for preparing acts of terrorism. Their case highlights a growing threat from right-wing extremism, experts said.
Fire at Peacehaven Mosque Is Being Treated as Hate Crime, UK Police Say
The attack came at a time of heightened anxiety after a deadly terrorist attack at a synagogue in Manchester.
Dozens Killed in Missile Strike on Sudan Mosque: ‘Harrowing Beyond Description’
A doctor who spoke with The Times last week was among those killed when a missile hit a mosque on Friday as paramilitaries stepped up their brutal siege of the city of El Fasher.
France Suspects Foreign Meddling After Pigs’ Heads Found Near Mosques
The heads were left by two foreigners, according to prosecutors, who said the motive was to “cause unrest,” but they did not identify a group or nation behind the act.