Systematically looted? The complex paths of non-Western art
History The Museum Rietberg in Zurich is facing up to its history and putting on an exhibition about its collection of non-Western art. Curator Esther Tisa explains where the exhibited […]
How to access information in censored countries
Inside SWI China, Russia, Iran and other countries with dictatorships and strict regimes are increasingly blocking access to the free internet and are using the web to collect data. This […]
How a UN court ruling might help Israel-Palestine (or not)
As violence flares once again in the Middle East, the United Nations General Assembly has asked the International Court of Justice (ICJ) for an “advisory opinion” on the legality of […]
U.K. cleric disciplined by the Church of England on charges of antisemitism brought by the Board of Deputies of British Jews
Although unable to find evidence of antisemitism, a Church of England tribunal banned Rev. Dr. Stephen Sizer, a noted critic of Christian Zionism, from clergy activities for 12 years. BY JEFF […]
In latest visit Blinken offers nothing to Palestinians
The Biden administration is concerned about Israel’s far-right government only as much as it impedes U.S. foreign policy. When it comes to the Palestinians, the U.S. simply doesn’t care. BY MITCHELL […]
Pakistan blocks Wikipedia for ‘blasphemous content’
By Maria Zaccaro BBC News Wikipedia has been blocked in Pakistan for hosting “blasphemous content”. The move was announced on Saturday after the free online encyclopaedia was given a 48-hour […]
Muslims in Johor can attend open houses, but can’t take part in rituals of other faiths
By MOHD FARHAAN SHAH JOHOR BARU: Muslims in Johor are allowed to attend celebrations held by people of other faiths but they should not take part in their religious rituals, says […]
Science in the Service of the Scriptures
Source: Muslim Sunrise 2015 winter volume Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times Are science and religion at odds with each other? Cary […]
Half of Benin Kingdom exhibits in Swiss museums probably looted
Culture Dozens of artefacts displayed in Swiss museums are suspected of being looted art from the former African Kingdom of Benin, an investigation has concluded.This content was published on February […]
Why Russia sees satanic powers at work in Ukraine
Foreign affairs The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created a massive rift within Christian Orthodox communities. In an interview, theologian Stefan Kube, editor of a Swiss journal on religion, explains […]
Pressure and Fences, EU Wants To Seal Itself Off from Refugees
More refugees are arriving in Germany than at any time in recent years, and districts and cities are overwhelmed. But the system for redistributing migrants among EU states is unlikely […]
Substitute meals for religion not against secularism: French court
BY ANADOLU AGENCY ANKARA FEB 02, 2023 DAILY SABAH School children on a field trip to picnic at the Luxembourg Palace and Gardens, a popular and historic park in the Montparnasse […]
Türkiye ready to support Serbia-Kosovo dialogue process: Erdoğan
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AA ISTANBUL FEB 03, 2023 President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and Kosovar Prime Minister Albin Kurti shake hands at the Vahdettin Mansion in Istanbul, Türkiye, Feb. 3, 2023. […]
GCC’s Iran nuclear talks proposal should be taken seriously
DR. ABDEL AZIZ ALUWAISHEG February 02, 2023 International Atomic Energy Agency Director-General Rafael Grossi last week warned that “every limit that existed in the JCPOA (nuclear deal) has been violated […]
On the path to a changing Middle East for Jews
JASON D. GREENBLATT February 03, 2023 American antisemites have a new role model from whom they can learn religious tolerance, courtesy and decency. It is the UAE, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, […]
Pakistan mosque blast that killed 100 was ‘revenge against police’
By AFP – Feb 01,2023 – JORDAN TIMES Security personnel and rescue workers search for victims amid the debris of a damaged mosque a day after a blast inside the police headquarters […]
Don’t blame others for your own failures: Taliban to Pak on Peshawar blast
Source: ANI – Edited By: Hemant Waje February 03, 2023 The Taliban on Wednesday slammed the Pakistan government for blaming Afghanistan for the Peshawar mosque blast. IMAGE: The Peshawar mosque, site of […]
In Congo, a Pope and a Nation Revitalize Each Other
Francis has been slowed by age. But his enthusiastic welcome in Africa has proved a shot in the arm and provided a reminder of the papacy’s global reach. By Jason Horowitz Feb. 2, 2023 KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo — Pope Francis put down his prepared remarks and instructed the stadium […]
‘Another Ahmadiyya worship place vandalised’
The Newspaper’s Staff Reporter Published February 3, 2023 KARACHI: A second worship place of Ahmadiyya community in the city was allegedly vandalised on Thursday, according to police and a spokesman for the community. In an alleged attack similar to that carried out in the Martin Quarters area on Jan 18, some 10-12 […]
What is behind the rising violent attacks in Pakistan?
Pakistan Taliban has denied involvement in the Peshawar mosque blast, but officials say it has intensified attacks since November. Published On 2 Feb 20232 Feb 2023 Pakistan has been reeling […]