Amidst a simmering public mood and a spreading wave of racism, a Turkish nationalist youth entered a mosque and drank alcohol inside, challenging the feelings of millions of Turkish Muslims.

In his interview with Al-Estiklal, Francois Burgat, a prominent French political scientist and Arabist, pointed out a prevalent double standard among Westerners regarding Islam.

In an unprecedented and noteworthy turn of events, Sweden and Denmark have unveiled intentions to revise their legislation to thwart the act of burning sacred texts.

Tensions between Iraq and Sweden have intensified after protestors stormed the Swedish embassy in Baghdad, leading to the expulsion of the Swedish Ambassador and severing of relations between the two countries.