Italy’s Salvini hits out after UN migrant criticism
By AFP – Sep 10,2018 -JORDAN TIMES A boat carrying 157 migrants is stranded in the Strait of Gibraltar before being rescued by the Spanish Guardia Civil and the Salvamento […]
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Rafiq A. Tschannen
Rafiq A. Tschannen is a Swiss national. He converted to Islam and joined the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community at the age of 16 after reading the German translation of the Holy Qur'an. He worked in 15 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Caribbean, first as Finance Director in the private industry and later as Chief Executive Officer of NGOs and International Governmental Organizations. He is now devoting his time to The Muslim Times as Editor for Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Palestine and Switzerland and as Associate Chief Editor.
US ups pressure on Palestinians, closing Washington mission
By AFP – Sep 11,2018 – JORDAN TIMES In this file photo taken on September 13, 1993, US president Bill Clinton (centre) stands between PLO leader Yasser Arafat (right) and […]
After warnings of mass murder and catastrophe in Idlib, I prowled the front lines for two days. I didn’t find what I’d expected
The only massed forces I came across were vast herds of sheep and, close to Aleppo, a string of camels. War might be coming, but not yet Robert Fisk Kansafet, […]
Imam Hossein’s sacrifice, a true example of righteousness
By Faranak Bakhtiari September 9, 2018 TEHRAN — Imam Hossein (AS), a name that has inspired billions of Muslims all over the world is bound to never fade or get […]
International boycott movement puts pressure on Israeli music scene
ASSOCIATED PRESS JERUSALEM Lana Del Rey performing at Coachella. (Reuters Photo) Israel’s Meteor Festival was meant to bring together indie groups from around the world in what organizers billed […]
President reaffirms Pakistan’s desire to improve ties with China, Saudi Arabia
Web Desk On Sep 9, 2018 ISLAMABAD: Newly-elected President Dr Arif Alvi on Sunday reiterated the resolve to work with China to take the bilateral relationship to new heights during […]
Imran Khan’s Predicament
US aid cut has hit Pakistan badly. Can the new Prime Minister rescue Pakistan? Pathikrit Payne 2018-09-09 In a major diplomatic statement after becoming the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Imran Khan […]
Islamic Peace Conference ends
Karlsruhe, dpa. After three days with prayers and debates the organisers of the large Islamic Peace Conference show themselves satisfied with its performance. “It was a success in every aspect” […]
No accountability for Shehla Raza’s tweet against Ahmadis as NGOs come to her protection
Aurat Foundation, HRCP and PILER hold press conference in favour of PPP leader Screenshot from an assembly session shows PPP leader Shehla Raza. BY CUTACUT EDITORIAL TEAM SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 […]
Pakistan: Obeying the Constitution
OP-ED Disagreeing with constitutional provisions is not illegal or unconstitutional. This is why there is a process for Constitutional Amendment Yasser Latif Hamdani@theRealYLH SEPTEMBER 10, 2018 This past week has […]
Erratic Erdogan must rediscover his golden touch
AFSHIN MOLAVI September 09, 2018 In the early days of the Arab uprisings, when hope still mingled with smoke on the streets of Cairo, a prominent Egyptian investor, Ahmed Heikal, […]
Attempts to blackmail, starve and dispossess Palestinians will backfire
BARIA ALAMUDDIN September 09, 2018 Every US administration has had significant fallings-out with Palestinian leaders. This happens whenever Palestinians refuse to give Israel everything it demands as the price for […]
Deradicalisation and courage to face realities
Sep 09,2018 – JORDAN TIMES – Amer Al Sabaileh Fundamentally, radicalisation is a sweeping change to an individual, usually adopting politically radical views and sometimes making these changes by force. […]
The world cannot stand idly by while Israel’s blockade on Gaza continues to disrupt countless innocent lives
Voices https://players.brightcove.net/624246174001/BJXA5Px6f_default/index.html?videoId=5811871017001&customParams=videoID%253D5811871017001%2526articleId%253D8525796%2526gs_channels%253Desi_safe%2Cshadow9hu7_safe_from_nestle_blacklist%2Csafe_from_harvey_weinstein%2Cshadow9hu7_safe_from_asda%2Cshadow9hu7_safe_from_essence_blacklist%2Csafe_from_emirates_blacklist%2Csafe_from_emirates_crew_incident%2Csafe_from_facebook_blacklist%2Csafe_from_fas_blacklist%2Cgv_arms%2526playertype%253Dautoplay%2526topictags%253Disrael%2Cpalestine%2Cgazablockade&customTargeting=%2F71347885%2F_main_independent%2Fin_voices%2Fin_voices_article&playsinline=true In Gaza, young people’s lives are not their own. At any point they could be taken by lethal force, and every day is defined by restrictions of their […]
Two health scares at U.S. airports tied to Mecca pilgrims – U.S. officials
Source: Swiss Info By Julie Steenhuysen CHICAGO (Reuters) – Two major health scares at U.S. airports involving inbound flights are related to pilgrims returning from the Hajj, the Muslim pilgrimage […]
HRCP condemns govt’s decision to withdraw Dr Atif Mian’s nomination from EAC
PUNJAB Staff Report SEPTEMBER 9, 2018 The Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has expressed serious concern over the government’s decision to withdraw its nomination of Dr Atif Mian from […]
PEACE POLICY: Syrian civil society meets in Geneva to discuss peace
By Kathrin Ammann THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 5, 2018 A Syrian girl walks past a hospital in Jarablus, northern Syria, in May. The three red […]
Massive boom hopes to corral Pacific Ocean’s plastic trash
Previous 1 / 2 2 / 2 9 million tons of plastic waste enter the ocean annually and that a solution must include a multi-pronged approach, including stopping plastic […]
Stranger than fiction: 15-year-old girl is youngest English-language Saudi author
AMEERA ABID September 08, 20182 Young author said she had her share of naysayers and detractors who told her she was not old enough to succeed Althekair recently appeared at […]
Why we should all worry about Google’s anonymous algorithms
CORNELIA MEYER September 08, 2018 There was a sense of déjà vu when Facebook’s chief operating officer Sheryl Sandberg and Twitter chief executive Jack Dorsey testified before the US Senate […]