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Police in Nigeria’s Niger State are investigating a mass abduction reported at a mosque; authorities have not released numbers or suspects, and details remain unclear as security forces search for those abducted.
Palestinian officials say Israeli settlers attacked the village of Al-Tuwani in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to the Al-Taqwa mosque, two houses, and a dairy factory run by women from Masafer Yatta, with Hebrew graffiti sprayed on walls. Villagers and volunteers extinguished the flames before they spread, Israeli police and army arrived to assess the damage and open an investigation, as UN figures warn of escalating settler violence in the area.
BBC Scotland released CCTV footage showing a topless man driving erratically, then attacking a Black man and a delivery rider with two large knives in a series of anti-Muslim attacks across Edinburgh. Five people were injured, two had attended prayers at Broomhouse Mosque earlier that evening, and counter-terrorism police joined the inquiry. The suspect was detained about five minutes after arriving on Leith Walk; authorities condemned the hate and urged unity in Scotland.
Three people were killed in a mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, including security guard Amin Abdullah who sacrificed himself to shield students and staff as the center’s elementary school evacuated. The attack is being investigated as a hate crime amid a rise in anti-Muslim sentiment following the Gaza conflict. The ICSD has long prioritized openness and interfaith outreach, and authorities and community leaders called for stronger protection and funding for mosques. Vigils drew hundreds and a fundraiser has surpassed $3 million as the community supports victims and begins to rebuild, with the center resuming prayers and focusing on helping children move forward after the tragedy.
CBS News analysis shows multiple viewers watched the San Diego Islamic Center attack live via a Signal livestream, with a Discord user recording and sharing the feed; one viewer urged others to alert police, though it’s unclear if anyone did. The two teen gunmen died by suicide after killing a third victim, and some watchers appeared to be overseas. Discord preserved related data for investigators, while authorities and experts note how online platforms enable such violence.
Five people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont, including three victims and two suspects found in a nearby vehicle; a center security guard was among the deceased. Police are treating the incident as a hate crime. Investigators say a note and missing weapons and a camouflaged companion, reported by a suspect’s mother, helped spur inquiries. The FBI is seeking public tips, and officials have pledged increased protection for houses of worship while the investigation continues.
A suicide bomber struck a Shiite mosque in Islamabad during Friday prayers, killing at least 31 people and injuring around 170 as emergency responders and hospitals rushed to treat victims; authorities launched an investigation and no group has claimed responsibility yet.
A suicide bombing at a Shiite mosque in Pakistan’s capital Islamabad during Friday prayers left at least 31 people dead and about 169 injured. Authorities say the attack is the deadliest in Pakistan since the 2023 Peshawar bombing, and police indicate early investigations point to Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) with no responsibility claim yet.
Dozens of civilians, including women and children, were killed when a missile hit a mosque during prayer in El Fasher, Sudan, amid an intensified siege by paramilitary forces in Darfur, marking one of the deadliest attacks in months.
A shooting outside a mosque in Örebro, Sweden, resulted in one death and one injury, with police suspecting gang violence involvement amid ongoing tensions between rival gangs in the area.
Tensions are high in Sambhal, India, after violent clashes over a court-ordered survey of the Shahi Jama Masjid, a 16th-century mosque, resulted in four deaths and numerous injuries. The survey was initiated following claims that the mosque was built on a destroyed temple site. The violence erupted as protesters, alleging police firing, clashed with authorities, who denied using lethal force. The incident is part of broader disputes in India over historical mosque sites, with Muslim groups challenging claims by Hindu groups in court. Authorities have suspended internet services and closed schools in response to the unrest.
A shooting at the Imam Bargah Ali bin Abu Talib mosque in Muscat, Oman, left six people dead, including two Pakistanis, and wounded 28 others. The Royal Oman Police killed three gunmen involved in the attack. The motive remains unclear, and the U.S. Embassy in Oman has issued a warning for Americans to avoid the area.
Four people were killed and several wounded by gunfire near a mosque in Oman, a rare security breach in the stable Middle Eastern country. Omani police are investigating the incident, and the US embassy has urged vigilance among its citizens.
Four people were killed and several others injured in a shooting near a mosque in Muscat, Oman. Police have responded and launched an investigation, with reports suggesting at least one gunman used an assault rifle. Such incidents are rare in the country.
At least 22 people were killed in a strike on a makeshift mosque in a displacement camp in west Gaza City during noon prayers, with many suffering severe injuries requiring amputations. The Israel Defense Forces have not commented on the incident, which occurred without prior warning.