The story of a divisive Islamic ruler from ancient times, produced by a broadcaster in the Sunni kingdom ... covering the Gulf states. He is based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

They comprise only 3% of the country's population, which is predominantly Sunni Muslim, but their fierce independence ...

The United States has a significant stake in helping ... could arise along any of the major fault lines in Iraq: Shia-Sunni, Arab-Kurd, or intra-Shia. Further, either of these contingencies ...

A little-known Islamic sect is looking to establish its own state in Albania, equivalent to an Islamic Vatican City. There are over two billion Muslims in the world today, making ...

According to the government, the Amendment Bill seeks to improve the administration and management of Waqf properties in India ...

Iran could build a nuclear bomb in just seven days—and Israel may prefer war over peace. Trita Parsi founder of the National ...

Saudi Arabia views Iran’s military rise as a threat to itself and Sunni nations. It is believed that this is why the Saudi royal family has asked the United States to rein in Iran’s nuclear ...

"Rebuilding a Shia mosque in the heartland of ... a Sons of Iraq security checkpoint. The group is a Sunni militia allied with the United States. Max Becherer / Polaris Images Welder Hussein ...

“We are Shia,” the men roared in unison ... At the same time, others in Iraq and elsewhere, including many in the United States, fear that a Shiite-dominated government might impose an ...

Simone Ledeen, a US-based Middle East affairs expert, claims that Erdogan has openly supported Sunni jihadist groups ... Ledeen asserts that the United States must clarify its stance on Turkey ...

home to Kurds of different identities — majorly Sunni Muslims, few Shia Kurds, and some Alevi tribes (not to be confused with Alawites of Syria) — is rich with history. The Ottoman rule at its ...