US commandos seize sanctioned tanker far from the Strait of Hormuz

The M/T Tifani interdiction in the Bay of Bengal shows Washington’s Iran blockade now stretches deep into the Indo-Pacific.

By E. Redwood

2026-04-21

A helicopter-borne boarding of the M/T Tifani shows Washington’s Iran blockade now reaches the Bay of Bengal....

Podcast of the Week: True Talk on Iran, Lebanon, and the Hormuz blockade

Samar Jarrah and Ahmed Bedier blend sharp news, sarcasm, and Tampa community love in under an hour.

By E. Redwood

2026-04-22

How Muslim Clockmakers Shaped Mechanical Watches

From prayer schedules to present-day collectors, the Ummah’s pursuit of precise time still ticks.

By E. Redwood

2026-04-20

EU corrals 60 countries for Gaza-West Bank security forum

Brussels pushes for relevance as Palestinian PM Mohamed Mustafa asks for unified control in Gaza and Spain demands the EU punish Israel.

By E. Redwood

2026-04-20

Our Top 9 Fundraising Campaigns to Look Out for This Ramadan

We researched our favorite top 9 LaunchGood campaigns this Ramadan so you don't have to.

By The Fajr Times

2025-03-10

Gaza Aid Blocked at Beginning of Ramadan

A short update on negotiations for phase 2 ceasefire.

By S. Spiegel

2025-03-02

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Words From The Past To Refocus The Present

A reflection of Gaza and the undocumented through the lens of past civil rights leaders.

By Rahma Jama-Grupp

2025-02-21

The Definitive Guide to Eating Spicy Food this Ramadan

A convert's reflection on past spicy Iftars and his journey to becoming a pepper head.

By S. Spiegel

2025-02-20

New Retaliation Against South Africa

On February 7, 2025, just three days after meeting with Netanyahu, Trump signed an executive order to withhold foreign aid from South Africa in response to its 2023 claims of genocide.

By S. Spiegel

2025-02-11

Trump to Bring Back Plastic Straws

Amid all the Trump chaos and crises, one thing everyone can celebrate, the end of the paper straw nuisance thanks to a new executive order.

By S. Spiegel

2025-02-09

Will This Be the Last Ramadan with Rooh Afza for American Muslims?

Ramadan is only 25 days away folks! As we all prepare for the upcoming holy month, some are worried about bans involving a culturally loved drink.

By S. Spiegel

2025-02-03

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