The man was shot dead early Saturday at the edge of the Aqsa Mosque compound, known to Jews as the Temple Mount. The circumstances of the killing were disputed and risked raising tensions during Ramadan.
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2 Killed in Knife Attack at Ismaili Center in Lisbon, Portugal
The police shot and wounded the assailant at the Ismaili Center in Portugal’s capital. His motive was not immediately clear.
Lebanon Backtracks on Delaying Daylight Saving Time After Outrage
Two government leaders delayed the time change so Muslims would not have to break their daytime fast an hour later during Ramadan. But after a firestorm ensued, they backtracked.
Scotland’s National Party Picks Humza Yousaf to Succeed Sturgeon
Humza Yousaf is on course to become the first Muslim to lead a democratic western European nation, and when that happens, he will confront several daunting obstacles.
How the Saudi-Iran Pact Could Transform the Middle East
Both countries as well as the broader region have much to gain from the reset in relations — if the agreement truly holds.
What to Know About the Iran-Saudi Deal
The regional rivals have agreed to re-establish diplomatic ties in an agreement brokered by China that could reverberate across the Middle East and beyond.
Shinta Ratri, Fighter for Transgender Rights in Indonesia, Dies at 60
The Islamic boarding school she helped found offers a haven for transgender women in a country where discrimination can be acute.
Their Hair Long and Flowing or in Ponytails, Women in Iran Flaunt Their Locks
Defiant resistance to Iran’s mandatory hijab law has exploded across the country after nationwide protests that erupted last year.
Nigerian Election 2023: What to Know
With the ruling party candidate, Bola Tinubu, in the lead, major opposition parties called for a new election, alleging vote-rigging.
Mukarram Jah, Heir to an Opulent Throne He Abandoned, Dies at 89
He descended from famed Islamic royalty in India and Turkey, but later fled to Australia and became a sheep farmer.