UNITED NATIONS | 18 January 2024 (IDN) — The Israeli-Hamas war has ignited a new Middle Eastern regional conflict involving the United States and the Houthis in Yemen, a militant group described as proxies for Iran. The Iranians have long been accused of funding and arming not only the Houthis, but also Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon. The …

Analysis by Stephanie Busari, Nadeen Ebrahim and Abbas Al Lawati, CNN South Africa’s Minister of Justice and Correctional Services Ronald Lamola (center) and Palestinian Assistant Minister of Multilateral Affairs Ammar Hijazi (right) address the media outside the International Court of Justice in The Hague, Netherlands on January 11. Patrick Post/AP Editor’s Note: A version of this story appears in CNN’s Meanwhile in the Middle …

We are delighted to announce a fruitful collaboration between UNHCR and Muslim Aid Sri Lanka! On the 17th of January 2024, we joined hands to make a significant contribution to healthcare at Base Hospital Nagoda, Kalutara. Medical Supplies Worth 2.3 Million Donated! In a heartfelt gesture, we handed over essential medical supplies valued at 2.3 million to enhance healthcare services. …

COLOMBO – A mural display and recital of l songs  took place at the compound of the Palestine embassy in Colombo on Thursday, Jan.18. In addition to the mural display, various performances were conducted  by Samathai Feminists Collective and Third Eye Friends to stress  “Children are not for war”. The Palestine ambassador Dr Zuhair M H Zaid was also present …

Jummah Schedule Lecture Date: Fri, 19 Jan 2024 No. Title Lecturer Masjid Name Area 1 – Ash Sheikh Ajmal Mulaffer (Rahmani) Azhariya Jumuah Masjid Akurana 2 – Ash Sheikh Anseer (Jamali) Badriyyeen Jumuah Masjid – 7th Mile Post Akuruna 3 – Ash Sheikh Imthiyas (Fahmi) Masjidul Hairath Jumuah Masjid – Kudugala Akuruna 4 – Ash Sheikh Fayaz Ahamed (Furqani) Alawathugoda Jumuah …

Although plans are initially underway for transporting pilgrims, Saudia has plans to use the aircraft for a number of destinations in the kingdom. Saudia plans to purchase 100 eVTOL aircraft for the air taxi service [Getty] Pilgrims visiting Mecca will soon be able to travel from Jeddah to the Muslim holy city by air taxi, Saudia, formally Saudi Arabian Airlines, has revealed. The Saudi …