What will Palestine be like in 2048? Writers turn to sci-fi for the answer
Science fiction books A new anthology collects 12 authors’ visions of life in the region in 2048 – providing a liberating change for some Alison Flood Thu 25 Jul 2019 […]
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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.
In Boris Johnson’s reshuffle Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon retains his position
Foreign and Commonwealth Office Minister of State – Rt Hon Christopher Pincher MP Minister of State – Rt Hon Dr Andrew Murrison MP (jointly with the Department for International Development) […]
Mahershala Ali Just Taught US Politicians A Lesson In Style
The True Detective star arrived in Washington DC to stand against religious persecution By Murray Clark 17/07/2019 Shannon Finney Politicians aren’t there to dress well. They’re there to take dirty […]
Trump’s comments about killing millions of Afghans expose the immorality of western foreign policy
The ‘enemy’ is always an abstract concept and so who really cares if millions of civilians get slaughtered in the process of war? Nabila Ramdani @NabilaRamdani The Independent Voices Apocalyptic-grade […]
Introducing another website of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community: WikiAhmadiyya
source: http://www.wikiahmadiyya.org/home Ahadith Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Administrative System Demographics Love for all Hatred for none Arabic Tajweed Beliefs Apostasy in Islam Aqeedah Blasphemy in Islam Caliphate God Halal Imam […]
The Way I See It Drone attacks, Pakistan and its love-hate relationship with the US: In conversation with Noam Chomsky
By Imran Jan Published: February 5, 2019 “Professor Noam Chomsky doesn’t do documentary interviews anymore.” The office assistant told me in her soft tone, pronouncing the alphabet R […]
In the face of fear and loathing, British Muslims must play hide and seek with their identity to succeed
July 25, 2019 Author Sham Qayyum Lecturer in Law, University of Hertfordshire Islamophobia is a form of racism that is not well understood. Instead it is often ignored and […]
Istanbul waterside mansion home to UK PM’s great-grandfather on sale for $96M
DAILY SABAH ISTANBUL Published 24.07.2019 An Istanbul waterside mansion in which the grandfather of newly-elected British Prime Minister Boris Johnson once lived has been put on sale for 550 million […]
Moral ethics in trouble with migrant politics
VALERIA GIANOTTA Published 26.07.2019 01:05 In Italy, the case of Carola Rackete, the captain of the nongovernmental organization (NGO) Sea-Watch 3 ship that forced the naval blockade on the […]
Ignoring atrocities
Jul 25,2019 – JORDAN TIMES The US on Wednesday once again blocked an attempt by the UN Security Council to issue a mere statement expressing concern about the recent Israeli […]
Satellite images show Myanmar’s ‘minimal preparations’ for Rohingya return: think-tank
Jul 24, 2019 – swissinfo.ch YANGON (Reuters) – Myanmar has made “minimal” preparations for the return of hundreds of thousands of Rohingya Muslim refugees sheltering in neighbouring Bangladesh, according to […]
Aisha Sultan: Going back to where you came from
By Aisha Sultan | July 25, 2019 A few years ago I went back to visit the country from where my parents had immigrated to America. It’s in […]
‘Ottoman grandson’ Boris Johnson has his work cut out for him
OZAN CEYHUN @ozanceyhun Published 24.07.2019 Boris Johnson became the new prime minister by receiving 92,153 votes in an election where members of his party participated via mail. His rival, Foreign […]
Birthright does not apply to Palestinians in Jerusalem
Jul 24,2019 – JORDAN TIMES – Daoud Kuttab Life has been difficult as a stateless person in Jerusalem for Mustafa Kharouf. He had the unfortunate case of being born to […]
At talks with Abbas, His Majesty reaffirms solidarity with Palestinians
King expresses Jordan’s rejection of Palestinian homes demolition By JT – Jul 24,2019 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah, in talks on Wednesday with Palestinian President Mahmoud […]
Donald Trump won hearts and minds in Pakistan this week – and we know he needs our help
The US president needs Pakistani help with brokering a deal in Afghanistan and allowing hundreds of US troops to go home. This isn’t the first time America has reached out, […]
Hidden talents: Swiss start-up incubator bets on migrants and refugees
By Dominique Soguel-dit-Picard Jul 24, 2019 – 10:00 Refugees and migrants can be people in dire need – a potential burden to host states and communities. That widespread perception […]
Iran’s president hints at quid pro quo for seized UK ship
By NASSER KARIMI and AYA BATRAWY, Associated Press TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — President Hassan Rouhani suggested on Wednesday that Iran might release a U.K.-flagged ship if Britain takes similar […]
Boris Johnson can use his affinity with Trump to calm the crisis over Iran
Suzanne Maloney As the standoff in the Gulf continues, the new prime minister must work with the US on a constructive approach to Tehran @MaloneySuzanne Wed 24 Jul 2019 Boris […]
Afghanistan wants Trump to explain claim he could end 18-year war in 10 days
ASSOCIATED PRESS 24.07.2019 The Afghan government asked for clarification on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said he could win the 18-year war in 10 days but that “Afghanistan would be […]