News from the Islamic world and beyond- How serious are the sectarian tensions facing Syria?Alawite protesters confront government supporters in coastal cities.
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- Pro-Palestine activists target UK Labour offices over hunger strikersActivists accuse the government of refusing to engage with the detainees’ demands.
- ‘We’ll knock the hell out of them’: Trump threatens IranDonald Trump threatened Iran and said “we’ll knock the hell out of them” if Tehran rebuilds its military forces.
- Trump says US would back strikes against Iran’s missile programmeSpeaking alongside Netanyahu, Trump threatens to 'knock' down Iran's attempts to rebuild its nuclear capabilities.
- Six alleged ISIL fighters killed in overnight raid in northwestern TurkiyeAt least six suspected ISIL fighters and three Turkish police officers were killed after a shootout in Turkiye.
- South Africa edge Zimbabwe 3-2 to book AFCON 2025 knockout placeMeanwhile, a second-string Egypt side maintains their unbeaten record in a goalless draw with Angola.
- How serious are the sectarian tensions facing Syria?