Iran makes maximalist demands as Vienna nuclear talks open
AP , Tuesday 30 Nov 2021 Iran struck a maximalist tone Tuesday after just one day of restarted talks in Vienna over its tattered nuclear deal, suggesting everything discussed in previous […]
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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.
Pentagon orders new probe into Syria airstrike investigated by NYT
AFP , Tuesday 30 Nov 2021 The Pentagon launched a fresh probe Monday into a 2019 airstrike that killed civilians in Syria, two weeks after a New York Times investigation claimed […]
The Islamic Marriage System
As you go further into the study of Islam, you will discover another beautiful facet of this religion, and that is that it provides complete guidance for all aspects of […]
UAE decriminalises premarital sexual relations
UAE decriminalises premarital sexual relations among 40 legal changes in reform push Source: Reuters The United Arab Emirates on Saturday said a new criminal code would come into force in […]
Saudi Fund for Development signs two agreements with Pakistan worth $4.2 billion
Short Url https://arab.news/c9bnn ARAB NEWSNovember 29, 2021 RIYADH: The Saudi Fund for Development on Monday signed two agreements worth $4.2 billion with Pakistan. The deals aim to support the Pakistani […]
Region at risk due to divisive water policies
Home DR. MOHAMMED AL-SULAMI November 29, 2021 Short Url https://arab.news/nfbrx Turkey’s official opening of the Ilisu Dam on the Tigris River in the first week of November, as part of […]
The majority of Central Americans who want to migrate internationally are driven by economic factors, report says
POLITICS PUBLISHED TUE, NOV 23 2021 Annika Kim Constantino@ANNIKAKIMC The majority of Central Americans who want to migrate internationally are motivated by economic factors, a new Migration Policy Institute report […]
The West African returnees using film to flip script on migration
This year’s IOM Global Migration Film Festival highlights the work of returnees exploring the complexities of migration. By Portia CrowePublished On 26 Nov 2021 Dakar, Senegal – The last thing Aïssata Ndiaye remembers […]
Europe must take responsibility in migration crisis: Parliament head
BY DAILY SABAH ANKARA NOV 28, 2021 – 1:13 PM GMT+3Braving the cold, exhausted migrants await disembarkation operations from the Alan Kurdi ship at the port of Olbia, Italy. (Getty Images) […]
Pandemic to cost global tourism $2.0 trillion in 2021: UN
A flight crew walk through the terminal at Sydney Airport, Monday, Nov. 29, 2021. (AP) Short Url https://arab.news/6fdnr AFPNovember 29, 2021 A total of 46 destinations — 21 percent of […]
The ineffectiveness of economic sanctions
YOUNG VOICES FEB 28 2021 SAARANSH MISHRA Getty ECONOMIC SANCTIONS UN SANCTIONS The recent coup orchestrated by the Tatmadaw (military) in Myanmar has attracted deep concerns and condemnation from all around the world, with countries calling it a “serious blow to democracy”. In the aftermath, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing is in […]
Voters again endorse Swiss government s pandemic policy
A clear majority has backed the government’s coronavirus policy after voting on the issue for the second time this year.This content was published on November 28, 2021 – 18:06November 28, […]
Saudis wage huge bombing campaign
International November 28, 2021 – Tehran Times TEHRAN – Yemeni officials say the “Saudi-American” coalition has carried out wide-scale attacks in a number of provinces in Yemen, the Kingdom southern […]
The US has to stop pretending the last four years didn’t happen to revive the Iran nuclear deal
Building up any kind of trust or goodwill is the only way that a deal can be restored, writes Borzou Daragahi 9 hours ago comments How much easier it would be for […]
Cryptocurrency Is Unlawful For Muslims, Indonesia’s Top Religious Council Says
Lisa Kim Forbes Staff Business Nov 11, 2021, TOPLINE The Indonesian Ulema Council, a top body of Islamic scholars, said Thursday cryptocurrency as a means of payment and a commodity […]
Polish Muslims bring aid to desperate migrants stuck on the border
The tiny village of Bohoniki has been at the forefront of the crisis on the Poland-Belarus frontier – and has buried its victims Paul Peachey | Malgosia KrakowskaBohoniki, PolandNov 28, 2021 Muslims […]
The UK migrant dilemma – its all about Brexit
By Mark EastonHome editor Published5 days agoShare Brexit The almost daily sight of migrants jumping out of an inflatable onto a beach below Kent’s iconic white cliffs is now, we […]
Ahmadi women should raise their voices against repressive hijab laws: Lajna members of Sweden meet Hazrat Khalifatul Masih
26th November 2021 On 21 November 2021, Ahmadi women from Lajna Imaillah Sweden were blessed with a virtual meeting with Hazrat Khalifatul Masih Vaa in which they had the opportunity to […]
New Details Shed Light on Lukashenkos Human Trafficking Network
Insiders reveal fresh details about Belarusian dictator Alexander Lukashenko’s inhumane smuggling system, comprised of a network of front companies that spreads to Syria, Turkey and Iraq, secret money transfers and […]
How tragedy of Ethiopia comes down to leaders over institutions
DR. JOHN C. November 26, 2021 Short Url https://arab.news/8kght In terms of political risk, the specific character of the American president matters far less than the elemental fact that the […]