On 6–7 November, the C5+1 Summit was held in Washington. In particular, on 7 November, Euronews reported: “Trump welcomed the leaders of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Turkmenistan to the White House in search of ways to diversify supplies to the United States of essential minerals needed for high-tech manufacturing.”

The recent flurry of activity marking a thaw in ties between Islamabad and Dhaka—including high-level military meetings and political visits—must be examined not as a sign of progress for the global Muslim community, but rather as an eye-wash designed to perpetuate the very divisions the Ummah is yearning to overcome.

The recent visit of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to Washington - marked by extravagant praise for President Donald Trump - once again revealed the painful reality that rulers in the Muslim world are dependent on U.S. protection rather than the support of their own people. Trump’s earlier comments echoed throughout the visit: “We protect Saudi Arabia...

Malaysian pop group Dolla removed the music video for their single “Question” after heavy criticism from religious figures and a warning from the religious affairs minister that the outfits may violate Islamic guidelines. Preacher Asma’ Harun condemned the “tight, sticky dresses,” calling the video immoral.