Who killed Iran’s nuclear mastermind … and why now?
Author YOSSI MEKELBERG December 05, 2020 Mourners sit next to the coffin of Iranian nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh, during the burial ceremony at the shrine of Imamzadeh Saleh, in Tehran, […]
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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.
Swiss drones to the rescue!
The Rega rescue drone should be operational in the Swiss Alps in 2021. © By Thomas Luethi Researchers and mountain rescuers in Switzerland are making huge progress in the field […]
Will leave my seat, but will not give NRO: PM Imran
Dawn.com 05 Dec 2020 Prime Minister Imran Khan on Saturday categorically stated that he will give up his office but will not give any NRO (National Reconciliation Ordinance) to the […]
Zarif urges Germany to end ‘despicable Covid Apartheid’ against Palestinians
December 5, 2020 – TEHRAN TIMES TEHRAN – Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif has urged Germany to end its “despicable” coronavirus apartheid against the Palestinian people instead of lecturing Iran […]
Footage shows Greek coast guard trying to sink migrant boats, falsifies pushback denials
BY DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL EU AFFAIRS DEC 04, 2020 Turkish coastguard shows illegal migrants being rescued after their boat sank in the Aegean sea, off the coast of southwestern Turkey, […]
Russia begins vaccinations with Sputnik V in Moscow
Source: BBC Russia is starting its Covid-19 vaccination programme, with clinics in the capital Moscow inoculating those most at risk from the virus. Its own vaccine Sputnik V, which was […]
What is driving Saudi Arabia’s apparent rapprochement with Turkey?
What is driving Saudi Arabia’s apparent rapprochement with Turkey? Ali Bakeer Saudi Arabia’s changing attitude towards Turkey is motivated by Biden’s election victory. [Getty] Date of publication: 4 December, 2020 […]
Pakistan – Bangladesh ties – how to progress?
THE Pakistan-Bangladesh relationship is weighed down by history. But if bilateral ties are to progress, both Islamabad and Dhaka must look forward instead of living in the painful past. Improvement […]
Gulf States, Saudis, Crave Israel’s Iron Dome, Arab Media Reveal
By David Israel – 18 Kislev 5781 – December 4, 2020 0 Photo Credit: Flash90 An Iron Dome missile defense system deployed near Ashdod, January 20, 2014. The Tactical Report […]
Book Release: “The Humanity of Muhammad: A Christian View”
By Dr. Craig Considine What makes an American Catholic of Irish and Italian descent one of the leading global voices in admiration of Prophet Muhammad? In this overview of Muhammad’s […]
Why is Kosovo cautious about joining the ‘mini-Schengen’?
BY DILEK KÜTÜK OP-ED DEC 04, 2020 Albania’s Prime Minister Edi Rama (L), Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic (C) and North Macedonia’s Prime Minister Zoran Zaev during a meeting in Novi […]
Greece’s sceptical church faces hard coronavirus reality
By AFP – Dec 04,2020 – JORDAN TIMES By John Hadaoulis In this file photo taken on July 24 the head of the Church of Greece Archbishop Ieronymos (centre) holds […]
‘What the Nazis did to the Jews’: Macron sparks fresh outrage with new anti-Muslim steps
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page Source: Dawn.com | Anadolu Agency French President Emmanuel Macron is facing renewed criticism in the […]
UNGA adopts Pakistan-led resolution on ‘promotion of interreligious, intercultural dialogue’
Naveed Siddiqui 03 Dec 2020 DAWN.COM The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution co-sponsored by Pakistan and the Philippines on the “promotion of interreligious and intercultural dialogue” by […]
Saudi Arabia, Qatar Near U.S.-Brokered Deal to End Lengthy Rift
By Fiona MacDonald and Matthew Martin 2. Dezember 2020 Tentative agreement would open air, land borders, sources say Reconciliation does not involve UAE, Bahrain and Egypt Saudi Arabia and Qatar […]
GHANA: ‘Let us preach peace’ — Maulvi
To Know more how you can benefit from the Muslim Times, go to our Homepage or About Us page Source: GNA and Business Ghana Maulvi Mohammed Quaye, Ahmadiyya, Zonal Missionary for the Bolgatanga Ahmmadiyya […]
The tough reality of Islamophobia in Cambridge
An Imam and a mosque trustee share their thoughts on the abuse received for wearing a hijab and practicing a faith many still misunderstand Source: Cambridge news By Debbie Luxon, […]
Campaigners find flaws in Switzerland’s new asylum system
Criticism has been mounting about the way Switzerland handles asylum requests under its new fast-track system. © Keystone / Christian Beutler Rushed procedures, untenable delays, health problems ignored: the criticism […]
Bangladesh’s support of Rohingya genocide suit a welcome move
Author DR. AZEEM IBRAHIM December 02, 2020 Short Url https://arab.news/2yhap Rohingya refugees at Balukhali camp in Cox’s Bazar, Bangladesh, April 8, 2019. (Reuters) The International Court of Justice genocide suit […]
Georgia’s unexpected role in future of Middle East
Author RAY HANANIA December 02, 2020 Short Url https://arab.news/6bun9 Employees of the Fulton County Board of Registration and Elections process ballots in Atlanta, Georgia, U.S., November 4, 2020. (Reuters) Although […]