Editorial
Saudi Authorities Detain Umrah Pilgrim for Raising Palestinian Flag at Grand Mosque
- calendar_month Sunday, 22 Feb 2026
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MAKKAH, Saudi Arabia – Saudi security forces have detained an Egyptian umrah pilgrim after he raised a Palestinian flag near the Kaaba at the Masjidil Haram in Makkah, according to reports and widely circulated social media footage on Sunday (July 27). Videos shared online show the man shouting “Wa Islamah!”—an Arabic expression conveying anguish when […]
Moroccan Government Launches Comprehensive Flood Relief Program
- calendar_month Sunday, 15 Feb 2026
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Rabat – The Moroccan government has rolled out a large-scale, targeted assistance program to support communities affected by recent flooding in the northern and western regions of the Kingdom. Triggered by unusually heavy rainfall over the past two months, the floods have caused extensive damage to homes, businesses, and agricultural land. In response, authorities have […]
Historic Flooding Batters Washington State, Officials Warn Recovery Could Take Months
- calendar_month Tuesday, 27 Jan 2026
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SEATTLE — Washington state is facing an extended recovery after days of relentless storms unleashed record rainfall, catastrophic flooding, and widespread infrastructure damage, Governor Bob Ferguson said Tuesday. With additional storms forecast, officials warned that the full scale of destruction may not be known for weeks. Multiple weather systems moving in from the Pacific Ocean […]