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.
The nationalist Russian media outlet Regnum.ru (its editor is banned from entering the Baltic countries and the Ukraine) published an article, titled “Eurasia’s Battle Against The Global Island: Does The […]
Culture & Entertainment 03 September 2018 Muslim Public Affairs Committee A Dominant Islamophobic NarrativeWe hear the same story told again and again in the media and from certain politicians, […]
The Local news@thelocal.ch @thelocalswitzer 3 September 2018 Syrian rebel fighters from the recently-formed “National Liberation Front” in Idlib province where the Swiss-made grenades were discovered. Photo: AFP New images appear […]
Experts say formula offers Israel escape from responsibilities By Mohammad Ghazal – Sep 04,2018 – JORDAN TIMES Palestinians react to a sound of grenade fired by Israeli forces as their machineries […]
By Godfred A. Polkuu, GNA Bolgatanga, Sept. 3, GNA – The Youth wing of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community – Ghana, in collaboration with the Upper East Regional Health Directorate has […]
By Devendra Shintre, swissinfo.ch blogger THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 The main building of my university ETHZ in Zurich. (Devendra Shintre) From aerospace engineering to […]
Voices Muslim women are more visible than ever, and they’re showing the world that beauty comes in many forms Iqra Choudhry The Independent Voices https://players.brightcove.net/624246174001/BJXA5Px6f_default/index.html?videoId=5830207718001&customParams=videoID%253D5830207718001%2526articleId%253D8520741%2526gs_channels%253DNONE%2526playertype%253Dautoplay%2526topictags%253Dhijab%2Cmissengland%2Csaraiftekhar%3Bpermutive%3A7496%252C7668%252C3446%252C3448%252C3449%252C3516%252C3483%252C3507%252C3917%252C3529%252C4670%252C3461%252C3508%252C3509%252C3510%252C3660%3B&customTargeting=%2F71347885%2F_main_independent%2Fin_voices%2Fin_voices_article&playsinline=true Iftekhar is changing the perceptions […]
On 28th August I traveled from Zurich to Mataram, Lombok, to go and comfort my traumatised family and help them in getting our earth-quake damaged house repaired. I wanted […]
Shehla Raza blames social media team for the post after receiving flak Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) leader and former deputy speaker of the Sindh Assembly Syeda Shehla Raza drew ire […]
The Local news.france@thelocal.com @thelocalfrance 31 August 2018 The European Commission will recommend EU member states stay permanently on “summer time”. Photo: AFP The President of the EU Commission has announced […]
The Local news@thelocal.ch @thelocalswitzer 23 May 2018 Small and medium-sized enterprises are finding it hardest to attract talent. Photo: Depositphotos A new study reveals what vacancies Swiss firms are finding […]
By Coconuts Bali Aug. 31, 2018 Indonesian engineers ride in military aircraft over to Lombok, where they will begin rebuilding earthquake resistant homes. Photo: PUPR/Twitter Indonesia’s Ministry of Public […]
ANADOLU AGENCY RAMALLAH, Palestine Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas speaking during an official visit by Bosnian President Izetbegovic (AA Photo) Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday said Palestine still believes […]
PTI/Islamabad Filed on September 3, 2018 (Reuters) Pakistan’s current account deficit stands at $18 billion. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has roped in some renowned foreign economists in the […]
Reuters International THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 3, 2018 FILE PHOTO: Iraqi Shi’ite cleric Moqtada al-Sadr, who’s bloc came first, looks at Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, who’s […]
THIS CONTENT WAS PUBLISHED ON SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 At least 250 cases of sexual harassment within the Catholic Church in Switzerland have been reported since 2010, according to […]
August 30, 2018, Muslim Ahmadiyya adherents hold summit in northern Israel “We have one world, we should share it in a spirit of brotherhood” August 30, 2018, READ MORE: […]
APS-2018 Updated: Sep 2, 2018, Experts and intellectuals from different fields expressed their views on the emergent need to establish peace in the world during a peace symposium organised by […]
Shehryar Warraich September 2, 2018 Was the recent clash between Ahmadis and Sunnis in Ghaseet Pura a family dispute, or a direct outcome of religious intolerance in the country? TNS […]
OP-ED Ahmadis and Naya-Naya land Democracy rocks. But only for those sufficiently privileged to be able to vote for self-serving change. Cheque please Miranda Husain@humeiwei SEPTEMBER 2, 2018 It’s not […]