EU Condemns Escalating Forced Evictions of Palestinians in East Al-Quds

The office of the European Union (EU) representative has denounced Israel’s persistence in forcibly displacing Palestinians from their homes in east Al-Quds.

European Gas Prices Jump 36% in Spring Amid Middle East Conflict and Hormuz Closure

The average gas price in Europe increased by more than one-third this spring compared with the same period last year, reaching about $582 per 1,000 cubic meters amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. This is according to data from the London-based ICE exchange on futures contracts and TASS calculations. In addition, gas prices in Europe in May were 39% higher than the average quotations recorded in May 2025

The World's Wealthy Reduce Their Reliance on the Dollar

Swiss bank UBS has warned that the world's wealthiest individuals are reducing their reliance on the dollar due to geopolitical tensions and rising U.S. debt. According to a survey by the bank, two-thirds of wealth management firms expect confidence in the dollar as a global reserve currency to decline over the next 12 months.

The War Against Iran Has Cast a Heavier Shadow of Inflation Over Europe's Economy

The European Central Bank has warned that the consequences of the war against Iran could increase consumer inflation expectations in the eurozone.

Unions Stage Nationwide General Strike in Italy, Protest Israel's Genocide in Gaza, Aggression on Lebanon

Unions in Italy have staged demonstrations and a nationwide general strike, urging officials to meet their demands, including an end to Israel’s ongoing genocide in the besieged Gaza Strip and its aggression against Lebanon.

The Strong Rise of Muslim Candidates in the Italian Elections

The Islamic community in Italy, leveraging the notable presence of Muslim candidates in local elections, has increased strategic pressure on left-wing parties to legalize mosques and places of worship in various cities across the country.

Muslims in Vigevano Have Challenged Italy's Right-Wing Current

The presence of two Muslim candidates on the electoral list of the right-wing Lega party in the city of Vigevano has become a controversial issue in Italian politics.

The AhlulBayt Society of Scotland Visited Primary Schools to Speak to Students About Islam

Members of the AhlulBayt Society of Scotland, as part of interfaith dialogue programs, visited two schools to speak about Islam and answer students' questions.

German Industry Sheds 341,000 Jobs Since 2019 as Employment Decline Deepens

German industrial sector eliminated over 341,000 jobs in the past seven years as employment losses continue, according to a report released on Monday.

Intensified Pressure on Muslims in France / When Religious Devotion Itself Is Viewed with Suspicion

A prominent scholar of religion and politics relations believes that recent French government policies have become a form of permanent suspicion towards Muslims and Islamic institutions in the country.

Sweden Officially Halts Use of the Term "Islamophobia"

The Swedish government has announced its decision to stop using the term "Islamophobia" in its official discourse.

Paper / Eurasia Amid Iran War: Economy, Security and Rivalry of Corridors

While the US-Israeli war on Iran has drawn the whole world attention to the Persian Gulf as the heart of the tension, this war has its impacts going beyond the borders of conflict, fundamental impacts that can seriously alter regional orders in mid terms.

Head of Russian Church in Tehran:

The Admirable Courage of the Iranian People Should Be a Model for Freedom Seekers

"Adjacent to the Orthodox Church in Tehran, we have a nursing home that the aggressors also bombed. I witnessed firsthand that under bombardment, those responsible for caring for the elderly did not flee and continued to fulfill their roles."

France Cancels Annual Muslim Gathering

The mayor of Nantes, criticizing the cancellation of the Muslims of Western France gathering, announced that thousands of Muslim citizens have been deprived of attending a meeting they had long awaited.

Islamophobia 2025 in Europe; Veiled Women the Primary Target, Security Surveillance the Main Tool!

Six times more referrals to security programs than others; this is the shocking statistic of Muslim life in the UK. A new report indicates the "normalization of discrimination" in Europe, a situation where Muslims, comprising 6 percent of the population, find themselves under police surveillance their entire lives.

France Bans Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir From Entry Over Abuse of Detained Gaza Flotilla Activists

France has banned Israeli minister Itamar Ben-Gvir from entering its territory following international outrage over his treatment of activists detained during the occupying regime’s raid on the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla.

UK academics warn of war damage to Iran’s cultural heritage

A group of prominent British academics, museum curators, and fellows of the British Academy has expressed deep concern over reported damage to Iran’s UNESCO-registered world heritage sites amid war with the US and Israeli regime.

Irish Foreign Minister Calls for EU-Wide Ban on Trade With Illegal Israeli Settlements

The Irish foreign minister has called for an EU-wide ban on trade with illegal Israeli settlements as the occupying regime pushes ahead with a Palestinian land grab and the expansion of settlements across the occupied West Bank. 

Gaza flotilla activists recount abuse after release from Israeli custody

Activists detained by Israeli forces after attempting to deliver aid to Tel Aviv-blockaded Gaza aboard a flotilla have recounted being subjected to physical and sexual abuse while in custody, according to organizers of the mission.

German president denounces US-Israeli aggression against Iran

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier has taken a strong and principled stance against the illegal US and Israeli aggression against Iran, terming the conflict as a “truly avoidable, unnecessary war.”

Irish President Condemns Sister’s Abduction After Israeli Forces Seize Sumud Flotilla

The Irish president, Catherine Martina Ann Connolly, has denounced her sister’s abduction from the Gaza-bound Sumud Flotilla by the Israeli regime’s armed forces.

Spanish Ambassador Visits “Art & War” exhibition in Tehran, Highlights Peace‑Seeking Role of Art on Intl Museum Day

Concurrent with the International Museum Day, May 18, the Spanish Ambassador to Iran visited the Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art (TMoCA) to view the second part of the “Art & War,” showcasing 11 works by four Spanish modernist painters from its treasured collection

Narratives about Israel’s genocide in Gaza are changing - Spanish actor

A well-known Spanish actor said on the sidelines of the Cannes Film Festival that narratives surrounding the war in Gaza and the genocide of Palestinians are changing.

A Translation of Quran into Ukrainian by Shia Muslims

Ukraine is one of the Eastern European countries where Islam has the largest following after Christianity.

Lavrov: Iran Has Full Right to Enrich Uranium for Peaceful Purposes

Russia’s Foreign Minister emphasized that Iran has the full right to enrich uranium for peaceful purposes.

Sana’a Parliament Thanks Spain for Condemning Qur’an Desecration and Defending Islamic Sanctities

Yahiya Al-Ra’i, Speaker of the House of Representatives in Sanaa, sent on Tuesday a message of thanks and appreciation to the Speaker of the Spanish Congress of Deputies, Francina Armengol, and the Speaker of the Senate, Pedro Rollán Ojeda.

Turkey Condemns Israeli Interception of Gaza‑Bound Sumud Flotilla as ‘New Act of Piracy’

Turkey has strongly denounced an Israeli attack on the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla in international waters, describing it as “a new act of piracy.”

Italy Holds Nationwide Strike Against Military Spending and Israel’s War on Gaza

People in Italy have staged a nationwide general strike to condemn the country’s increased military spending and Israel’s genocidal war on the Gaza Strip.