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How higher gold prices are affecting zakat calculations this Ramadan
Zakat is an obligatory charity in Islam, intended to purify wealth and promote economic equality.
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Ramadan in Iraq’s Mosul: Living traditions between past and present
Mosul revives Ramadan traditions, markets and storytelling as worship, games and charity return after years of war.
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Ramadan in Iraq’s Mosul: Living traditions between past and present
Mosul revives Ramadan traditions, markets and storytelling as worship, games and charity return after years of war.
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UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson talks up US State Department visit
Robinson is notorious in the UK where he has been accused of promoting hatred against Muslims and migrants.
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UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson talks up US State Department visit
Robinson is notorious in the UK where he has been accused of promoting hatred against Muslims and migrants.
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Hong Kong appeals court overturns Jimmy Lai’s fraud conviction
Surprise ruling comes weeks after the media mogul was convicted and jailed for 20 years on national security charges.
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US-Iran talks live: Nuclear talks kick off in Geneva amid tensions
Third round of indirect negotiations takes place amid a massive US military build-up in the Middle East.
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North Korea’s Kim Jong Un warns South Korea, says US should end hostility
Kim emphasised that Pyongyang intends to cement its position on the global stage through its nuclear capabilities.
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US to allow Venezuelan oil sales to Cuba as alarm grows in the Caribbean
US eases oil embargo on Cuba as Caribbean neighbours warn worsening humanitarian crisis could destabilise region.
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Trump says lawmakers Ilhan Omar, Rashida Tlaib should be removed from US
US President Donald Trump lashed out at two congresswomen after their protests during his State of the Union address.
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Six seats, big goals: What’s next for Bangladesh’s student-led NCP party?
From leading historic uprising to being junior partner in opposition alliance - the nascent party looks for a foothold.
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Former US F-35 fighter pilot arrested for training Chinese air force
US Justice Department accuses former Air Force officer Gerald Brown of training Chinese military pilots.
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Iran, US set to hold talks as Trump threatens force, imposes sanctions
Iran's top diplomat arrives in Geneva as US announces new sanctions on vessels linked to Tehran's oil trade.
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Brazil’s Supreme Court imposes steep sentences for Marielle Franco murder
The shooting of Franco, an activist, raised questions about political violence and corruption in Brazil's government.
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Death toll in Brazilian floods rises to 46 as rescuers continue search
Emergency workers continue to search for missing residents of towns reeling from recent floods.
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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,463
These are the key developments from day 1,463 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
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US judge rules Trump policy of ‘third country’ deportations unlawful
US judge says that rapid deportation of migrants to countries other than their own violates due process.
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Questions for Marcos Jr 40 years after Philippines ‘People Power’ revolt
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr urged to dismantle system of political dynasties said to breed culture of corruption.
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Will Mexico’s Jalisco cartel’s violent biz model survive El Mencho’s death?
El Mencho consolidated Mexico’s most powerful criminal organisations in part due to a unique franchise-based structure.
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Will Mexico’s Jalisco cartel’s violent biz model survive El Mencho’s death?
El Mencho consolidated Mexico’s most powerful criminal organisations in part due to a unique franchise-based structure.
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