Saudi Arabia to Investigate Alleged Secret Shipment of Kaaba’s Kiswa to Jeffrey Epstein

Saudi Arabia is reportedly preparing to take action against individuals accused of secretly facilitating the shipment of sacred Kiswa cloth to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in 2017, following the emergence of newly released emails linked to the so-called Epstein files. According to the correspondence, Epstein allegedly arranged for three pieces of the Kiswa —…

Turkey Declares Thursday, February 19 as First Day of Ramadan Following Astronomical Assessment

Turkey has officially announced that Thursday, February 19, will mark the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan, following astronomical calculations that determined the crescent moon would not be visible on the expected observation date. The announcement was made by the Presidency of Religious Affairs, the country’s highest religious body responsible for determining Islamic calendar…

Taliban’s New Penal Code Sparks Global Outrage Over Clause Allowing “Disciplinary” Violence Against Wives

The Taliban has once again drawn sharp international condemnation following reports that its newly introduced penal code includes a provision permitting husbands to use physical force against their wives for what is described as “disobedience” — provided the violence does not result in fractures, serious injuries, or visible bruising. According to details emerging from the…