Mosul’s ruined Old City up for sale, but few buyers
By AFP – Jan 29,2021 – JORDAN TIMES An Iraqi man walks inside a heavily damaged house in the Old City of Mosul on Tuesday (AFP photo) MOSUL, Iraq — […]
Yemenis seek justice for ‘unlawful’ US drone strike killings
By AFP – Jan 29,2021 – JORDAN TIMES Opposers of Yemen’s Huthi rebels take part in a rally in support of the United States and the outgoing Trump administration’s decision […]
King of Jordan delivers special address at WEF Davos Agenda
His Majesty calls for efficient, equitable distribution of COVID vaccines By JT – Jan 28,2021 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday participated in the World […]
Interview with Oxford Internet Institute Head Can We Develop Herd Immunity to Internet Propaganda?
Internet propaganda is becoming an industrialized commodity, warns Phil Howard, the director of the Oxford Internet Institute and author of many books on disinformation. In an interview, he calls for […]
The Aga Khan selects Her Excellency Shaikha Mai as an award member at its 15th session
Aga Khan Award The Aga Khan selects Her Excellency Shaikha Mai as an award member at its 15th session January 19, 2021 The Aga Khan Award for Architecture announced the […]
Rays of Wisdom for the Modern World Part 3
Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad – Khalifatul Masih V(aba) KHILAFAT 25th January 2021 His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) is a beaming beacon of Divine guidance and support. His Holiness […]
Singaporean youth arrested for planning mass Muslim slaughter
BY DAILY SABAH WITH DPA ISTANBUL ASIA PACIFIC JAN 27, 2021 Muslims studying the Quran in Masjid Jamae, one of the earliest mosques in Singapore located in Chinatown, Feb. 25, […]
Female footballers from remote Chitral bring their game to Pakistani capital
Source: Arab News Chitral Women’s Sports Club founder Karishma Ali has organized a week-long training camp for female athletes in Islamabad Club, founded two years ago with 60 girls, now […]
Kabul to rebuild birthplace of famous poet Rumi
This photograph taken on June 19, 2016, shows the ruins of the house of Muslim mystic and poet Rumi in Balkh, northern Afghanistan. (AFP/File) Short Url https://arab.news/jyzq $7m mosque project […]
Israel no role model for COVID-19 vaccination rollout
Author RAY HANANIA January 27, 2021 A man receives a vaccination at Rabin Square in Tel Aviv, Israel, on New Year’s Eve. (Reuters) Short Url https://arab.news/z7zjh Israel is being celebrated […]
Political analysts welcome US move to restore ties with Palestinians, UNRWA
By Bahaa Al Deen Al Nawas – Jan 27,2021 – JORDAN TIMES AMMAN — Political analysts have welcomed US President Joe Biden’s administration’s announcement regarding restoring ties with Palestinian leaders […]
Coronavirus travel advice
Considering travel during the pandemic? Take precautions to protect yourself from COVID-19. Wide-spread vaccination holds promise for ending the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, but it won’t happen overnight. In […]
What is Islam’s view on obedience to the law of the land?
In Islam obedience to the law of the land is a religious duty. The Qur’an commands Muslims to remain faithful to not only Allah and the Prophet Muhammad(sa), but also the authority they live under: O ye who believe! obey Allah, and obey His Messenger and those who are in […]
Islam’s Response to the Global Economic Crisis
by Dr. Iftikhar Ahmad Ayyaz, Khuddam Event Bradford, UK. 13th February 2010 It is a great privilege and honour for me to be given this opportunity to address this meeting […]
Islamic Finance Elevated Dimension In Banking
The New Nation By Taifur Rahman : Emergence of Islamic Banking system is an elevated dimension in the banking industry for the unique and welfare oriented approach. Currently, there are over 300 Islamic financial institutions (IFI) which are specially centered in the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Europe and the […]
Thai King ‘makes his consort his second queen as her birthday gift’
Thai king ‘makes his consort his second queen as her birthday gift’ in historic move – despite her ‘leaked naked selfies’ and previously jailing her for ‘disrespecting’ current queen King […]
Israel military chief orders plans to attack Iran
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS TEL AVIV MID-EAST JAN 26, 2021 A Patriot missile launcher is seen during the “Blue Flag” multinational air defense exercise at the Ovda air force base, north […]
Renewed support from Washington boosts hopes for a two-state solution
Source: Arab News President Joe Biden also intends to restore US assistance programs for Palestinians that were halted by Donald Trump UN envoy urges international community not to squander opportunities […]
In locked-down Lebanon, many fear poverty more than virus
By AFP – Jan 26,2021 – JORDAN TIMES Lebanese anti-government protesters clash with security forces following a demonstration against dire economic conditions, in the northern city of Tripoli, on Monday […]
Russia says Biden must lift sanctions to save Iran nuclear deal
By AFP – Jan 26,2021 – JORDAN TIMES This undated photo shows Bushehr nuclear power plant in southern Iran (AFP file photo) MOSCOW — Russia said on Tuesday it was […]