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Tragic Loss: First Openly Gay Muslim Imam Killed in South Africa

In a tragic incident that has sent shockwaves through communities worldwide, Muhsin Hendricks, the first openly gay Muslim imam, was fatally shot in South Africa. The incident occurred on Saturday in the city of Gqeberha, where Hendricks was ambushed by two men in a pick-up truck. The attackers, whose faces were covered, fired multiple shots through the side window of Hendricks' car. Hendricks was renowned for his advocacy for LGBTQ+ inclusion within Islam. He founded a mosque in Cape Town that welcomed gay Muslims and worked tirelessly through his Al-Ghurbaab Foundation to support and mentor individuals struggling to reconcile their faith with their sexual orientation. His efforts made him a prominent figure internationally, and he was a speaker at the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association’s conference in South Africa last year. The motive for the killing has not been established, but many believe it was an assassination due to Hendricks' progres...

U.S. B-2 Stealth Bombers Strike Houthi Bunkers in Yemen

 

In a significant military operation, U.S. long-range B-2 stealth bombers launched airstrikes targeting underground bunkers used by Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The strikes, which took place early Thursday morning, aimed to destroy five hardened underground weapons storage sites in Houthi-controlled areas of Sanaa and Saada.

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stated that the operation was also intended as an indirect warning to Iran, the main supporter of the Houthi rebels. This escalation comes amid heightened tensions in the region, with the Houthis recently attacking vessels in the Red Sea.

The deployment of B-2 bombers, known for their stealth capabilities and long-range precision, marks a notable escalation in the U.S. military’s involvement in Yemen. The strikes are part of broader efforts to curb the influence of Iran-backed groups in the Middle East.


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