Surrealism alive and well in Cyprus
By Christos PanayiotidesJanuary 1, 2022 Throughout the life of the Republic, the main concern of most opposition members of the House has been to undermine the effectiveness of the government Our […]
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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 Muslims gave more to charity than other Americans in 2020
November 5, 2021 Shariq SiddiquiAssistant Professor & Director of the Muslim Philanthropy Initiative, IUPUI Rafeel WasifIncoming Assistant Professor of Nonprofit Management, Portland State University Shariq Siddiqui receives funding from Islamic […]
Indian-Origin Philanthropist Named South African Of The Year
Besides the Middle East, Eastern Europe and many countries in Africa, ‘Gift Of The Givers’ teams have also assisted during natural disasters in India and Pakistan. All IndiaPress Trust of […]
Archbishop Desmond Tutu (1931-2021) on Apartheid, War, Palestine, Guantánamo, Climate Crisis & More
Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the South African anti-apartheid icon, has died at the age of 90. In 1984 Desmond Tutu won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work fighting to end […]
Will Iran be able to normalize ties with the West in 2022?
Even though both Iran and the US seem interested in reviving the nuclear deal, deep distrust and decades-long animosity mean both sides are unlikely to normalize their relationship in the […]
Pakistan: How a tribal woman is defying patriarchal norms
Women aren’t allowed to participate in politics in Pakistan’s northwestern tribal region, but Duniya Bibi overcame many challenges to win a local council seat, setting an example for other women […]
Govt signals action for Turkey’s Alevi community amid obstacles
BY NURBANU KIZIL ISTANBUL DEC 31, 2021 – 8:49 AM GMT+3Alevis attend a prayer in a cemevi in Istanbul, Turkey, April 3, 2008. (Reuters File Photo) The ruling AK Party government […]
Be Kind to Others. Tolerate
An article in response to anti Ahmadiyya Muslim Community activities in Indonesia. source https://www.kompasiana.com/muhammadzabar55/61cc632c4b660d2e17566662/toleransi Be Kind to Others: Tolerate M. Zabarqon Number : 3120060 Role is a human need. Because, without a role, humans cannot carry out life activities. Role is a dynamic aspect of position or status. When performing […]
The Perils of Being Ahmadi in Pakistan
9: The Perils of Being Ahmadi in Pakistan Knox Thames The Ahmadiyya community in Pakistan is innovative, entrepreneurial, and peaceful. So why are they marginalized, routinely exposed to violence and arrest, and cut out of Pakistani society? Drawing from his time in the Obama and Trump administration State Department, Knox […]
We are living in an age of disorder and discontent
SIR JOHN JENKINS December 31, 2021 Short Url https://arab.news/zcdsh In his remarkable book, “Global Crisis: War, Climate Change and Catastrophe in the Seventeenth Century,” the British historian Geoffrey Parker explores […]
Gulf’s Jewish communities are building for future generations
EBRAHIM D. NONOO January 01, 2022 Short Url https://arab.news/9edeb Jews have been living in Gulf Cooperation Council countries for more than a century. My own family moved to Bahrain from […]
Global action offers a cure for Israel’s apartheid variant
CHRIS DOYLE December 31, 2021 Short Url https://arab.news/45a8f What to make of 2021 for Palestinians and Israelis? At many levels, huge changes have altered the political environment, yet where it […]
Report: ‘Ruthlessly efficient’ secret US military cell in Syria thumbed its nose at rules, inflicted many civilian casualties
BY CHAD GARLAND• STARS AND STRIPES • DECEMBER 13, 2021 A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon flies over Syria in 2017. A top-secret U.S. military strike cell in Syria launched thousands of bombs […]
The world in 2022: another year of living dangerously
The climate, pandemic and tensions between states means the year ahead is likely to be as tumultuous as the last 12 months Simon Tisdall Wed 29 Dec 2021 On the […]
‘Something has broken’: Why 2022 is filled with potential perils
From Taiwan to Libya to the US, global hotspots could proliferate in 2022, writes Borzou Daragahi 59 minutes ago… If it seems like the world is becoming more dangerous, that’s because it is. […]
How a boy from Bengal sold to King Louis XV of France became a leader in the French Revolution
MILDRED EUROPA TAYLOR | Head of Content FULL BIOCLOSE December 06, 2021 at 01:00 pm | HISTORY FULL BIO Mildred Europa Taylor is a writer and content creator. She loves writing about […]
Americans seeking to renounce their citizenship are stuck with it for now
As many as 30,000 citizens living abroad have been unable to secure a ‘loss of nationality’ interview during the pandemic Ed Pilkington in New York@edpilkington Fri 31 Dec 2021 In recent […]
The Arab presence in France and Switzerland in the 10th Century
Journal Information Arabica includes studies, documents and notes on the language, literature, history and civilization of the Arab world, with emphasis on multidisciplinary studies and contemporary problems concerning Arab societies. […]
10 Most Long-Lived Empires In History
In simple words, an empire is a political entity that exerts control or dominance over other political entities and peoples. The world has had empires almost since the beginning of human history. Several empires have achieved global status, with territory spanning more than one continent. History has also shown that […]
International pressure sees Indonesia allow more than 100 Rohingya refugees to land
Posted 1h ago Help keep family & friends informed by sharing this articleabc.net.au/news/indonesia-allows-100-rohingya-refugees-to-land/100733328COPY LINKSHARE Indonesia’s navy has rescued more than 100 Rohingya asylum seekers who had been adrift on a sinking […]