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Hijab cosplay takes off as Muslim women embrace fan culture
Costumed roleplay has long been part of the fan culture linked to anime and comics
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No touching: Canadian Governor-General breaks protocol with hand on Queen Elizabeth
David Johnston took Elizabeth by the elbow as she descended red-carpeted stairs outside London's Canada House
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Saudi lets Qataris go on hajj, despite diplomatic row
Qatari pilgrims must use airlines which have agreement with Saudi authorities, says hajj ministry
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Saudi prince 'arrested over leaked abuse videos'
Watch the video here!
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Beware of toys spying on your children: FBI warns parents
Exposure of data could lead to opportunities of possible child identity fraud
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8.3b tonnes of plastic causing 'near permanent contamination of natural environment'
Seven billion tonnes of plastic waste generated in 2015 but only 9% recycled
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India gets new president from bottom of Hindu caste system
Kovind won the largely ceremonial position with more than 65 per cent of the vote by members of India's parliament
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Kremlin calls idea Trump and Putin had undisclosed G20 meeting absurd
Bilateral meeting had been officially agreed through diplomatic canals, says Kremlin spokesperson
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Woman damages $200,000 worth of art while taking selfie
Displays were arranged in rows, hence causing a domino affect resulting in entire row being knocked over
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German judge bans Muslim woman from wearing headscarf in court
The judge claimed that 'religiously-motivated' attire is prohibited in court
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Thai court charges disgraced 'jet-set monk' with rape
Monk made headlines in 2013 when footage emerged of him on a private jet wearing sunglasses and wielding designer bags
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Iraq's Kurds, seeking independence, call vote hoping to ease row
About 5 million Kurds live in majority Arab Iraq, which has a population of more than 30 million
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India says it has international backing in border dispute with China
China has said Indian troops should 'unconditionally' withdraw to Indian side before talks can start on the dispute
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1 in 8 people who voted for Trump want to change their vote
88 per cent said they would vote for Trump again
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Kuwait expels Iranian diplomats over 'terror' cell: officials
Parts of Tehran's representation in Kuwait had been shut
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Audi pulls 'sexist' China ad after public outcry
The lack of consideration caused the public to view the advertisement as disrespectful to women
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What Trump can still do to salvage 2017, and win in 2020
Historically, the two first years of a presidency has been the most fertile time for major reform
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Bus crash kills 28 in northern India: police
India has some of the world's highest traffic fatalities with more than 150,000 deaths annually
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32-year-old Indian musician plays guitar as doctors operate on his brain
He was suffering from Dystonia, a condition that occurs due to abnormal and involuntary flexion of muscles
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Riots, strikes as India rape accused killed in custody
India has a gruesome record on rape, nearly 40,000 rape cases are reported every year
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New study says nine lifestyle changes can cut dementia risk
Factors which damage the brain notably include hearing loss, obesity and smoking, according to study
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Saudi king’s son plotted to oust rival cousin: report
Mohammed bin Nayef, the former crown prince, was reportedly held in a room in a royal palace in Makkah
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US Senator McCain diagnosed with aggressive brain cancer
McCain's absence this week has complicated efforts by Trump to repeal Obama's Affordable Care Act
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US top court rejects Trump bid to include grandparents in travel ban
Earlier, US Supreme Court said the bans could take effect
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What makes a dog man's best friend? It's in the genes
Researchers studied 18 domesticated dogs and 10 captive gray wolves
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Saudi police release Snapchat 'model in miniskirt' without charge
Footage had been uploaded without her knowledge, says ministry of information
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Water thrown on two Muslim women in UK 'fake acid attack'
The two were in a hijab when they were attacked outside Bashir Ahmed Mosque in Southampton
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Husband's sex change prompts Singapore to annul marriage
Couple were married as man and woman in October 2015 before the husband had a sex change surgery to become a female
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Britain's William and Kate meet Merkel during pre-Brexit charm tour
The visit is part of a four-day tour of Poland and Germany that has taken in World War Two memorials
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Thousands evacuated central California, wildfires burn across US West
Photographs and videos posted on social media showed empty downtown streets in Mariposa and ash falling from the sky
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Muslim Turkish woman born and brought up in Switzerland fails citizenship test
The arbitrary nature of the official process has rarely been so visibly on display
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French military chief quits after Macron row
"I am the boss," Macron told the army top brass at their annual summer party
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2017 could be the worst year for American-Muslims: report
Number of anti-Muslim hate crimes rose 91 per cent in first half 2017 compared to same period in 2016
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Saudi airline says US laptop ban lifted
Saudi Arabian Airlines was the last carrier to have its ban lifted
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Bag containing a pig’s head left outside Islamic school in Australia
The backpack embossed with a swastika on it was left at the front gate of the school building
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Vietnam to rescue 1,000 bears in bid to end bile trade
These animals are still captured and caged in illicit facilities where they face painful measures
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Girl electrocuted in bathtub with her phone on charging
The 14-year-old had carefully put the device on a towel to keep it dry but fate struck her, taking her life
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North Korea conducts public executions for theft, watching South Korea media: report
North Korea rejects charges of human rights abuses, saying its citizens enjoy protection under the constitution
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Israeli-Christian man accused of killing teen daughter for dating Muslim
Henriette told family member she was ready to convert to Islam before she was killed
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New US sanctions violate nuclear accord, says Rouhani
Iran's parliament agreed on Tuesday to discuss measures as retaliation for the new US sanctions
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Muslim attacked by robber in mosque calms him down, makes him breakfast
Attacker told police he was now on better terms with victim and described Yassine as “good guy”
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China 'aggressive' in border row, says India diplomat
Bhutan and India claim the disputed area is Bhutanese
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Philippines puts big casinos on money-laundering watch
President Rodrigo Duterte signed a law this week adding the gaming sector to monitored institutions
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A Muslim woman has just been crowned Miss World Australia 2017
Voloder will go on to compete in the 2017 Miss World finals in China at the end of the year
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20 Yemeni civilians killed in air strike: UN, witnesses
Residents said the attack was carried out by a warplane from the Saudi-led coalition fighting Shia rebels
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An Indian love story between Muslim, Hindu ends in murder
Naseem was shot dead by Pinki's family two years after their marriage
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Indonesia bans local branch of Hizb ut-Tahrir
The group conducted activities that were against state ideology, according to government
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Palestinian worshippers hurt in clash with Israeli police in Jerusalem
Palestinian Red Crescent ambulance service said at least 14 people had been injured
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Trump, Putin had previously undisclosed visit at G20 dinner
Two leaders held a formal two-hour bilateral meeting on July 7
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World's first child hand transplant a 'success'
He is improving as he undergoes therapy to increase his hand function, and special support to help with his surgery

















































