Belgium expels Danish right-wing activists over plot to burn Koran
Source: BBC Belgium has expelled five Danish far-right activists and banned them for a year over their plans to burn a Koran in a mainly-Muslim area of Brussels. Secretary of […]
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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.
Rage against the Raj: Revisiting Jihad in British India
20th March 20201 Ahmadiyya ARC That it moves on is seen to be both the worst and the best quality of time; the best when we want it to pass […]
The government has released a report on racism in the UK – here’s what it found
By Sarah Wilson for MSN The Joint Committee on Human Rights (JCHR) has published findings on a report into ‘Black People, Racism and Human Rights’ in the UK. The report […]
Austria’s new law on ‘political Islam’ opens door for crackdown on Muslims
ELIS GJEVORI 19 HOURS AGO After a hijab and face veil ban, Austria’s right wing government is set to introduce draconian measures against expressions of “political Islam.” Austria’s right-wing Chancellor […]
Turkmenistan leader unveils giant gold dog statue
Turkmenistan’s president has bestowed his favourite dog breed with the highest honour – a giant golden statue. Gurbanguly Berdymukhamedov unveiled the 19ft (6m) statue of the Alabay dog in the […]
Jokowi wants ASEAN travel corridor by 2021
Ardila Syakriah Jakarta Jakarta / Fri, November 13 2020 / President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has called on ASEAN countries to swiftly implement a so-called travel corridor as part of the region’s efforts to restore an economy battered badly by the COVID-19 outbreak. At the 37th ASEAN Summit hosted by Vietnam […]
Last call?: Indonesia resumes deliberation of alcohol ban
The Jakarta Post Jakarta / Fri, November 13, 2020 / The House of Representatives resumed its deliberation of a controversial alcohol prohibition bill on Tuesday, after the bill had spent […]
Fears grow for British man detained in Pakistan-administered Kashmir
Tanveer Ahmed Rafique pictured removing the Pakistani flag, which led to his arrest There are growing concerns for the wellbeing of a British man facing up to three years in […]
Beethoven 250: The ultimate song of health after illness
By Andrea Valentino 20th July 2020 In 1825, while recuperating from a near-death experience, Beethoven composed one of the most profound pieces of music in Western history. Andrea Valentino explores […]
Turkey offended by Pompeo’s plan to discuss religious issues
Epigraph: “Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your […]
Trump replaces Pentagon policy chief with Islamophobic Anthony Tata
BY DAILY SABAH WITH WIRES ISTANBUL NOV 12, 2020 The Pentagon in Washington is seen in the photograph, March 27, 2008. (AP Photo) U.S. President Donald Trump has replaced Pentagon […]
Shrouded in mystery — the history of Jeddah’s non-Muslim cemetery
The graveyard is located close to one of the city’s busiest streets, yet most people passing by are unaware that behind the high walls lie the final resting places of […]
Austria, Not France, Is the Model for Europe’s Crackdown on Islamists
Source: Foreign Policy As tragic as it was, the terrorist attack in Vienna on Nov. 2 was not a major surprise for Europe’s counterterrorism experts. The events in Vienna and, […]
Interesting times still coming? Trump must out the Deep State
TRUMP By Steve Brown – Whether the US 2020 election was truly stolen or not we will likely never know. The president himself doesn’t know since he failed to purge […]
Shots are fired at Saudi Arabia embassy in The Hague
Nobody was injured and detectives were investigating the incident on Thursday Dutch officers were alerted at around 6am to shots being fired at the building Several bullet casings were scattered […]
Austria seeks to criminalise ‘political Islam’ as it unveils broad new anti-terror measures
Proposals include life sentences for those convicted of terror offences and criminalising political activity that encourages ‘extremism’ Austrian Chancellor Sebastian Kurz says measures target both terror suspects and ideology that […]
Biden not getting intelligence reports because Trump officials wont recognize him as president-elect
Biden transition officials confirmed the president-elect is not receiving the President’s Daily Brief, the intel report that goes to senior U.S. officials. Donald Trump and Joe Biden. By Ken Dilanian […]
HRCP demands state improve its human rights record
From the Newspaper 10 Nov 2020 LAHORE: The general body of the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan (HRCP) has called on the state to improve its human rights record, particularly protect freedom of expression and ensure that charges of sedition and terrorism and the practice of enforced disappearances are not […]
Swiss airlines considers mandatory coronavirus testing for flights
The Local news@thelocal.ch @thelocalswitzer 11 November 2020 Swiss airlines considers mandatory coronavirus testing for flights A closed Swiss airlines check-in desk. Fabrice COFFRINI / AFP Swiss airlines is investigating the […]
Khawajat cemetery: the historic burial place in Jeddah attacked during Armistice Day memorial
Khawajat cemetery: the historic burial place in Jeddah attacked during Armistice Day memorial An entrance to Jeddah’s non-Muslim cemetery. (AFP) Short Url https://arab.news/2bjfm The cemetery has 300 or so graves […]