Marvel’s teen girl superhero defies Muslim stereotypes
Ms. Marvel, a young shape-shifting crusader for today’s diverse American society, is the first Muslim superhero to have her own dedicated series.
Modest designs hit NYC runways
Models in head-covering hijabs and toe-touching abayas walked the runway at one of the fashion world’s most elite events — New York Fashion Week.
Why thousands of North Koreans are visiting the US
The US issued more than 10,000 visas to North Koreans over the past 20 years, 18 of them this year from March to June, according to a VOA analysis.
Knocked off its pedestal?
Indonesian protesters say a statue of a Chinese god doesn’t represent Indonesian culture and they want it demolished.
Indonesian refuge
A South Jakarta, Indonesia, neighborhood has become home for an enclave of East African refugees and asylum-seekers.
This store bills itself as the largest Muslim fashion center on the US East Coast
Thriving Philadelphia enterprise offers one-stop shopping for all things Islamic.
Muslims fast while running a charity 5K
Runners took off on a recent summer night while the sun was still shining, even though they hadn’t had a drop to drink or eat since before dawn.
Indonesia’s form of Islam could be a bad fit for Islamic State
IS seems interested in the world’s most populous Muslim country, but most Indonesians want to ban the group.
Muslim leader calls for strong secular values in Indonesia
Appeal counters a growing movement to transform Indonesia into a nation ruled by Islamic law.
Religion colors Jakarta governor race
The battle is on between moderates who favor a pluralistic society and conservatives eager for Islam to dominate society in Indonesia’s huge capital city.