Prince Rahim Is Named the Next Aga Khan, Succeeding His Father
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Prince Rahim Is Named the Next Aga Khan, Succeeding His Father

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines Prince Rahim al-Hussaini, a son of the Aga Khan IV, was named as his successor on Wednesday, inheriting the role of the spiritual leader of millions of Ismaili Muslims around the world. The late Aga Khan, 88 — a billionaire who was known…

Man Sentenced to 44 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Qaeda Ties
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Man Sentenced to 44 Years in Prison After Pleading Guilty to Qaeda Ties

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines A man who pleaded guilty to federal terrorism charges nine years ago after being accused of plotting a suicide bombing at Heathrow Airport in London in support of Al Qaeda’s Yemeni affiliate was sentenced on Tuesday to 44 years in prison. Prosecutors said…

The Aga Khan IV, Wealthy Leader of the Ismaili Muslims, Dies at 88
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The Aga Khan IV, Wealthy Leader of the Ismaili Muslims, Dies at 88

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines The Aga Khan IV, who as the leader of the world’s Ismaili Muslims fused entrepreneurship and philanthropy in becoming one of the world’s wealthiest hereditary rulers, died on Tuesday in Lisbon. He was 88. His death was confirmed by his Aga Khan Development…

Opinion | Don’t Underestimate the Enduring Power of ISIS
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Opinion | Don’t Underestimate the Enduring Power of ISIS

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines For 20 years, I’ve been studying Western recruits to domestic and transnational terrorist organizations. I’ve interviewed jihadis, white-nationalist terrorists and eco-terrorists to understand their motivations and to prevent future violence. In my view, the appeal of some of the most crucial elements that…

Syria’s New Rebel Government Orders Changes to School Curriculum, Worrying Some Syrians
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Syria’s New Rebel Government Orders Changes to School Curriculum, Worrying Some Syrians

#news #newstoday #topnews #newsupdates #trendingnews #topstories #headlines References to the ousted President Bashar al-Assad and his father, who ruled Syria before him, have been removed, as have images of pre-Islamic gods. The definition of a martyr has been changed, and it now means someone who has died for God, not…