French Woman Attacked In Hijab-Related Assault As An Intentional Act Of Islamophobia
New Age Islam News Bureau
04 May 2025
• French Woman Attacked In Hijab-Related Assault As An Intentional Act Of Islamophobia
• Michelle Obama: If She And Former President Barack Obama Were Splitting, The World Wouldn’t Be Guessing
• Framing New Stories: Meet 5 Female Arab Journalists on World Press Freedom Day
• Her Highness Sayyida Miyan Receives The 2025 Arab Woman Of The Year Award
• Record Number Of Female Boxers At The Saudi Arabian Women’s Open Tournament
• Life In The Fast Lane: Middle East’s First All-Women Supercar Club Smashes Petrolhead Stereotypes
Compiled by New Age Islam News Bureau
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French Woman Attacked In Hijab-Related Assault As An Intentional Act Of Islamophobia
Osama Ali
April 30th, 2025
Catherine Bourgade, lawer of the parents, arrives at the Assizes Court for the trial of Myriam Jaouen, a former employee of a Lyon micro-nursery centre of the "People and Baby" group accused of killing a infant by making it swallow a caustic chemical drain cleaning product, at the courhouse of Lyon, central-eastern France, on April 1, 2025. Myriam Jaouen, 30, is on trial on a charge of murder of a minor over the death of 11-month old Lisa at the nursery centre in June 2022. After initial denials, Jaouen admitted in police custody that she had poisoned the little girl because she was "fed up with her crying". (Photo by OLIVIER CHASSIGNOLE / AFP)
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ALBAWABA - An individual who is 26 years old and lives in Poissy, France, was subjected to physical assault and has now filed a formal complaint with the authorities. The police and local officials are calling the incident as an intentional act of Islamophobia. The event took place the day after a big march against racism and Islamophobia that took place in Paris.
According to the Council of Islamic Institutions in Yvelines, the mother was out for a walk with her child, who was one year old at the time, when an unknown assailant spilled liquid on them and then took off her headscarf while cursing at her. When the event took place, the lady was reportedly on her way back from a grocery store in the vicinity at around 4:30 p.m., as stated in her complaint.
According to the French newspaper Le Parisien, the police have begun an investigation into the matter. The prefect of Yvelines, Frédéric Rose, referred to the assault as a "brutal and unacceptable act" and confirmed that the police are actively seeking for and apprehending the person who committed the assault. Additionally, the prefect had a conversation with Bruno Retailleau, the minister of the interior, who has been criticized for his delay in reacting to recent anti-Muslim crimes, including as the attack that resulted in the death of five people at a Gard mosque.
In the immediate aftermath of the public outrage that was created by the murder of AboubakarCissé, a worshiper who was killed in a mosque in La Grand-Combe, the event took place. "The French public is now witnessing how dangerous this environment has become," the Council of Islamic Institutions stated in a statement, expressing concern over the steadily increasing atmosphere of hatred.
Poissy Mayor Sandra Dos Santos, who expressed her outrage and unity in response to the tragedy, referred to it as "a direct assault on our shared values and humanity." It was repeated by her that discrimination and racism are not tolerated in the community.
Legislators also took action; Member of Parliament Karl Olive demanded that the local judiciary take immediate action and provided help to the Muslims in the area. Aurélien Rousseau, a member of parliament, emphasized that the state must provide protection to all individuals, regardless of their religious beliefs.
There has been a discernible rise in the number of occurrences that are anti-Muslim in France. There were 79 incidents of Islamophobia that were recorded between January and March of 2025, which is a 72% increase when compared to the same time period in 2024. The increase was ascribed by the Ministry of Interior to enhanced surveillance and increased collaboration with anti-discrimination groups, which encouraged a greater number of victims to come forward.
Source: Www.Albawaba.com
https://www.albawaba.com/news/french-woman-attacked-hijab-related-1604154
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Michelle Obama: If She And Former President Barack Obama Were Splitting, The World Wouldn’t Be Guessing
May 4, 2025
Former First Lady of the US, Michelle Obama, has finally spoken out about persistent rumours surrounding her marriage, and she’s not holding back.
Appearing on the May 1 episode of The Diary of a CEO podcast with Steven Bartlett, Michelle made it clear that if she and former President Barack Obama were splitting, the world wouldn’t be guessing.
“If I were having problems with my husband, everybody would know about it,” she said firmly. “My brother would know it. I’d be problem solving in public. I’m not a martyr.”
Craig Robinson, her brother and co-host of the In Michelle Obama (IMO) podcast, chimed in with humor: “I’d be doing a podcast with Barack Obama.”
The rumors aren’t new. Whispers of a marital rift first surged after Michelle skipped Donald Trump’s second inauguration—fueling theories that her absence signaled deeper trouble at home.
“People couldn’t believe that I was saying no for any other reason. They had to assume that my marriage was falling apart,” Michelle explained. “I’m here really trying to own my life… It took everything in my power to not do the thing that was ‘right’ but to do the thing that was right for me.”
“I think I just told myself, ‘I think I’ve done enough of that,’ and if I haven’t, then I never will. It’ll never be enough. So let me start now.”
“When I met Barack Obama, he showed up in my life as the opposite of a box checker… He did nothing by the book. He was brilliant and interesting.”
The Obamas, married since 1992, are parents to Malia, 26, and Sasha, 23. Since leaving the White House, Michelle has embraced a candid tone—both in her bestselling books and her podcast—taking control of her narrative, one rumor at a time.
Source: Timesofindia.Com
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Framing New Stories: Meet 5 Female Arab Journalists on World Press Freedom Day
By Hafsa Lodi
May 3, 2025
Four decades ago, Colombian journalist Guillermo Cana Isaza was assassinated right outside the offices of his newspaper. The tragedy provoked protest and outrage, and inspired the United Nations to establish World Press Freedom Day to raise awareness about the challenges impacting journalists across the world. The occasion holds immense relevance for female journalists in the Middle East. In spite of obstacles, ranging from societal pressures to stay out of the limelight to racism and prejudice against Arab – and veiled – voices, more women from this region are joining the media landscape to help inform, engage and activate their audiences. From war correspondents to news producers, these women are dedicated to the craft of journalism, both on the field and in the newsroom.
“For me, journalism has always been about accountability; bearing witness to the often heartbreaking stories unfolding in front of us and using our platform to speak truth to power"
Libyan CNN correspondent Nada Bashir believes upholding the truth and calling out injustices are key motivators of her profession. Emmy Award-winning BBC correspondent Nawal Al-Maghafi hails from Yemen, and is also committed to giving a platform to voices that are often ignored. “Since becoming a parent, I’ve grown even more passionate about creating a world where truth, fairness, and transparency prevail,” she explains.
In Saudi Arabia meanwhile, Weam Al Dakheel became the first female anchor for the main evening broadcast on Channel One News in 2018, and has since had multiple public speaking roles. This year, she took part in a Netflix football documentary series about the Saudi League. “Journalism fuels my curiosity and gives me a front-row seat to real stories, voices and moments that shape our lives,” shares Al Dakheel. “I have always had a natural interest in stories, and feel driven to uncover the 'why' behind what is happening in the world.”
Oftentimes, fellow females in the field serve as role models for the new generation of Arab journalists. “I was deeply inspired by Shireen Abu Akleh,” says Lina Abu Akleh, whose aunt was killed while covering a raid in Palestine. “Her courage and dedication showed me the importance of journalism in speaking truth to power and shining a light where others may not look.” Turbulence in the Arab world has made the importance of truth-telling evermore pressing, proving that only through first-hand reports from trusted, authentic voices on the ground, can narratives change on a wider scale. Young women have been pivotal to this movement, even catapulting 23-year-old PlestiaAlaqad to a global platform. Street art all the way in London features the young journalist’s face plastered across a public wall, and last month, Pan Macmillan released her book, The Eyes of Gaza.
“Journalism has the power to change the world. Growing up in Gaza, I saw firsthand how stories were being told about us, but rarely by us,” says Alaqad, who now lives in Dubai. “I wanted to change that by documenting what’s happening to my homeland and sharing it with the world through my own eyes.”
Source: www.voguearabia.com
https://www.voguearabia.com/article/world-press-freedom-day
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Record number of female boxers at the Saudi Arabian Women’s Open Tournament
04-05-2025
The Saudi Arabian Women’s Open Tournament saw the participation of record number of female boxers in their capital city in Riyadh.
The Saudi Arabian female boxers made their international debut at the 2023 Arab Sports Games and they competed in all levels of boxing in the recent two years.
The total number of 121 girls competed in the 2024 edition of the Saudi Arabian Women’s Open Tournament which was increased up to 137 in the new 2025 event.
The number of the boxers were the 36 schoolgirls, 22 junior, 20 youth and 59 elite in the Saudi Arabian Women’s Open Tournament which was a great success for the promising boxing country.
Ten schoolgirls claimed their titles in the national event in Riyadh where Sara Mahdi (37kg) and YassmineGataa (40kg) won the smaller weight categories. The heavier weight categories were more crowded in the national event, especially the +70kg where Karma El Gamal bagged the title against Jana Hasan.
WareefAlshehri’s opponent, RimasAlanzi abandoned the junior pinweight (46kg) final in Riyadh where Zoe French had a tight 3:2 split decision success over Jana Muhanna. NaelahLaskar (66kg), Hana Mosoud (80kg) and Maria Alzanbarakji (+80kg) all won their final bouts earlier than the last gong.
A new talent, AlanoodAlghamdi won all of her contests by RSC in the first round at the youth minimumweight (48kg) and she made the best performance in her age group. Lara Hassan (54kg) and NoufAlbeshi (70kg) had more difficult jobs against their rivals in the youth finals.
YaraAlamri defeated a more experienced boxer from Vietnam in the quarter-finals of the last ASBC Asian Elite Boxing Championships and she earned a historic bronze medal there. The 20-year-old talent landed used her excellent technical skills to beat IchrafZaghdoudi at the women’s elite light flyweight (50kg).
RagadAlnaimi is the next top boxer in the women’s elite national team who competed at the light welterweight (63kg) in the Open Tournament. Following her national title earlier this year, the experienced boxer was slightly better than Sanaa Hida in a great final bout.
Source: www.Asbcnews.org
http://www.asbcnews.org/record-number-of-female-boxers-at-the-saudi-arabian-womens-open-tournament/
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Life in the fast lane: Middle East’s first all-women supercar club smashes petrolhead stereotypes
ByMALAK HARB
May 4, 2025
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- They socialized, shared stories and laughed together. Some are engineers, some are entrepreneurs, others are housewives. But these women all share a common passion: their love of supercars.
The event was organized by the region’s first ever all-female supercar owners club, the Arabian Gazelles, and saw 30 women living in the UAE and abroad take part in a four-day tour of the country.
Arabian Gazelles was created eight years ago by HananMazouziSobati as a way to give women a seat at the table in the automotive scene
“It’s really a product of sheer frustration … because women were overlooked in this automotive scene, and I thought someone has to do something about it and to bring in more women and to drive the change,” MazouziSobati said as she drove her Lamborghini on the road to Fujairah.
Her passion for cars goes back as far as she can remember. While kids her age were watching cartoons, she says she was watching Formula 1. And the passion for supercars has now become the driving force for something even bigger: changing people’s mentalities and perception over women and supercars.
MazouziSobati saw how it was mainly men who were invited to car experiences and automotive events. When she set up Arabian Gazelles she says she was the only woman at these events, and even then, she went instead of her husband who was the one getting the invites, despite him not being a supercar enthusiast.
“We want people to stop thinking there’s always a man because they see a woman in a supercar; either a husband, a partner, a sugar daddy,” she said.
“We do not need permission to drive, or to choose what kind of cars to drive. We do not need permission to have this passion,” she said. “We do not wait for a seat at the table, if the seat is not available, we create the table and we all sit.”
Source: Abcnews.Go.Com
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