Russia and Turkey have one goal over Libya – undermining Europe’s influence
While the US and Arab states might be at the table too, Moscow and Ankara will want the EU to have as little as possible to do with any resolution […]
Catholic bishops call on West to recognize Palestine
Source: Arab News By Daoud Kuttab The plea by 34 bishops of the Holy Land Coordination, followed their five-day visit to the region this week AMMAN: A group of Catholic […]
Slow genocide of minorities in Pakistan: Farahnaz Ispahani
Elizabeth Roche Farhanaz Ispahani blames Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq for creating a militant group to target Shias, Ahmadis, Hindus and Christians From 23% in 1947, Pakistan’s minorities today constitute a mere 3-4% […]
‘Modi is afraid’: women take lead in India’s citizenship protests
Housewives, grandmothers and students in Delhi at centre of resistance to new citizenship laws Hannah Ellis-Petersen in Delhi and Shaikh Azizur Rahman in Kolkata Tue 21 Jan 2020 With […]
Western leaders have disregarded Libya for years – these peace talks are too little, too late
Today’s summit in Berlin seems like a step forward, but it might not be enough to stop the unfolding humanitarian disaster Borzou Daragahi @borzou After all but ignoring the […]
Turkey’s Hegemonic Bet: Neo-Ottomanism with Pan-Islamist Face
Finding itself at a crossroads, increasingly isolated by its Western allies and no longer the dominant Muslim voice it once was, Turkey is now flexing its pan-Islamist muscles. But the MENA wants other alternatives. By Tamba François Koundouno – Jan 7, 2020 Rabat – At a pan-Islamism and anti-Islamophobia-themed […]
BREAKING NEWS: USA to change the election system. Holding the coming presidential elections on ONE DAY?
Editor”s Note: Yes, the headline above is wishful thinking only. But please consider: Which country is more advanced: Indonesia or the United States of America Looking at the way the […]
Malaysia’s Mahathir Mulls Risks, Rewards of Postponed Power Transfer
January 18, 2020 Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad appears unlikely to surrender his leadership as promised to government coalition partner Anwar Ibrahim. Mahathir was returned to office in elections in […]
Why defeating Netanyahu is not just desirable, but essential
Source: Arab News By Yossi Mekelberg, who is professor of international relations at Regent’s University London, where he is head of the International Relations and Social Sciences Program. He is […]
An ongoing debate: Shops closing for prayer in Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia recently announced allowing commercial activities to function for 24 hours. But the custom of shops closing during prayer times, five times a day, remains a key issue among […]
What stands in Russia’s way of adopting policies against EastMed project?
Editor’s Note: View from Turkey MEHMET ÇAĞATAY GÜLER Published 18.01.2020 On Jan. 2, 2020, an agreement was signed between Israel, Greece and the Greek Cypriot administration over the […]
There are dark geopolitical motives behind the Cyprus rape case
The alleged attack fell foul of one of the most important stand-offs in the east Mediterranean, involving power politics conducted far above any middle rank Cypriot judge Denis MacShane @DenisMacShane […]
The US and Iran’s perpetual almost-war is unsustainable – and will end badly
Neither side wants war – but they’re going to get one unless they end this dangerous stalemate Patrick Cockburn @indyworld Today Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei gave his first Friday […]
Mesut Ozil opens up on his philanthropic activities after remarks on China
Arsenal midfielder Mesut Ozil has opened up about his philanthropic activities on social media. He previously made a remark supporting Uighur Muslims of China. Written By Minaam Ansari | […]
UAE court rejects claim that polygamy damages marriage
A woman filed for divorce after her husband married a second wife A UAE woman who successfully filed for divorce after her husband married a second wife has had […]
Islamabad bar asks members to declare faith in Finality of Prophethood
SOURCE: PAKISTAN TODAY The Islamabad Bar Association (IBA) has directed its members to submit affidavits declaring their faith on the finality of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) by the end of the […]
Exclusive: Pakistani PM Imran Khan says escalation of Iran conflict would be ‘disastrous’
In an exclusive interview with DW Editor-in-Chief Ines Pohl, Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan talks about the Iran crisis and the international community’s “lukewarm” response to the Kashmir dispute. […]
Ahmadiyyas fear losing mosque as threat continues
Our Correspondent . Brahmanbaria | Published: 00:23, Jan 17,2020 The Brahmanbaria chapter of Ahmadiyya Muslim Jamaat Bangladesh on Thursday alleged that they continued to face threats from sectarian people. In […]
Government must allay fears of Ahmadiyyas, ensure security
Saturday, January 18, 2020 NEW AGE OPINION THE fears for attacks that the Ahmadiyyas in Brahmanbaria expressed, alleging that they continue to be threatened by groups of religious bigots, suggest […]
Opinion: The UAE’s philanthropy boom
By Maram Ahmed // 09 April 2019 The United Arab Emirates is an emerging philanthropic power. For over a decade now, the number of philanthropic organizations has been booming in […]