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As Sanctions Ease, Syria Weighs What Comes Next
The dramatic fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime has unlocked not just political change, but a complex web of economic possibilities — and risks — that could reshape the lives of millions of Syrians still reeling from war.
Hajj Begins With Sweeping New Changes
Saudi Arabia has announced drastic changes for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage that begins today, including new rules prohibiting children from accompanying pilgrims, and prioritizing pilgrims traveling for the first time.
The Search for Food in Gaza
Once vibrant with produce and daily bustle, markets have been hollowed out by months of siege, bombardment, and economic collapse.
How Muslim Voices Can be Amplified Through Collaborative Journalism
The idea of liberation goes beyond personal freedoms or the ability to move through the world unchallenged. It speaks to a larger, shared responsibility to amplify truth, challenge falsehoods, and foster understanding across the divisions that too frequently separate us.
Mahmoud Khalil’s Case Brings Family Separation into Focus
Mahmoud Khalil remained confined as his wife gave birth to their son. The separation wasn't due to logistical impossibility but a denied request for temporary release, highlighting what some experts describe as a pattern of using family separation as leverage against specific communities.
What a Fascism Expert Sees in Mahmoud Khalil’s Fight for Justice
To explore the broader implications of Khalil's detention, I spoke with Alberto Toscano, author of "Late Fascism" and columnist for In These Times, about what Khalil's case signifies for the state of democracy and civil liberties today.
The Road to Damascus: The Case for Normalization with the New Syrian Government
The United States’ continued designation of Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) as a terrorist organization is one inspired by a track record of insularity.
What the New Houthi Terrorist Designation Means for Yemen
Critics argue the terrorist designation—which carries penalties for doing business with the faction—could exacerbate an already dire situation where millions of civilians rely on aid to survive.
The Politics and Propaganda of Hostage Swaps
In the theater of conflict, the release of hostages becomes a telling performance on the world stage. When Palestinian prisoners are released, the act is swift. The hundreds of oft-unnamed men, women and children embrace their loved ones in a flurry of tattered grey prison garb. No stage is needed for the cast members of Israel’s rolling prison system.
Designer Rachel Scott Is Redefining Luxury
Rachel Scott wants to change our understanding of luxury. Scott, who founded the fashion brand Diotima in 2021 and has a studio in New York City’s Chinatown, draws her inspiration from Jamaica, where she grew up.
Welcome to Halalabama - The Food Section
When I spoke to the founder of one of Alabama’s most renowned halal food trucks, he apologized for not being able to give our conversation his full attention: he was in the middle of making strawberry barbecue sauce to pair with lamb ribs. Ashurah Ali Mustaqeem carefully curates his rolling menu—including curried oxtails, Caribbean jerk chicken, and agave-glazed fried chicken and waffles—so every item registers as boundary-pushing and deeply rooted in the cultural fusion of Alabama’s South.
The Path Back to a Free Syria Is Rooted in Faith
The journey back to Syria is laden with emotional, logistical, and economic obstacles. Much like the Prophet Muhammad’s own migration, in Islam, reclamation is a continuous effort that requires global support.
Last North Gaza Hospital for Premature Babies at Risk
“It's not a game when they throw leaflets or when they announce that there are evacuation orders,” Mahmoud Shalabi, Deputy Director of Programmes at Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP) told TIME from Gaza City. Shalabi and his family have been internally displaced for more than seventy days.
Lessons from the Gaza Polio Vaccine Campaign So Far
Despite the restrictions and security concerns medical workers have experienced with the first round, the organizations involved are cautiously optimistic about the future of the campaign and the second round.
Gaza’s Doctors Face a New Battle: The War on Polio
Polio has resurfaced in Gaza for the first time in 25 years, thriving in the same conditions in which people are dying. In Gaza, the medical safety of thousands of children depends on the safe delivery of vaccines to the region. The history of polio shows us the disease is well-equipped to distress Gaza past the point of return.
The Infants Among the War Dead: Baby Twins Killed in Gaza
In Gaza, where the death count has reached more than 40,000 people, the Health Ministry calculates that women and children account for more than half of the dead. Images of Gaza's youngest victims summon the strongest response.
The Solemn History Behind Nakba Day
Every year on May 15, Palestinian people across the world observe what is known as Nakba Day, the solemn anniversary of the day in 1948 when the Arab-Israeli War began, precipitating a wave of displacement and expulsion among the Palestinian population.
Why Ramadan Is a Time of Activism for Many Muslims
As the holiest month of the year for Muslims, Ramadan—which begins on the evening of March 10 in 2024—is a time of spirituality, self-discipline, and compassion. For many who observe, that focus on compassion also translates into an increased focus on social justice and activism.
The Eco-Conscious Journey of Black Muslim Americans
The Black Muslim American community shares crucial advice on environmental advocacy while showing resilience as they navigate systemic obstacles. Spirituality within the Black Muslim community is a repetitive theme in both understanding and coming to terms with the climate’s trajectory.