Saad Hariri’s resignation as Prime Minister of Lebanon is not all it seems
He certainly did not anticipate what happened to him. Indeed, Hariri had scheduled meetings in Beirut on the following Monday – with the IMF, the World Bank and a series […]
Indonesia’s bid to root out Islamists throws spotlight on universities
Source: Reuters By Ed Davies, Agustinus Beo Da Costa NUSA DUA, Indonesia, (Reuters) – When students at Indonesia’s prestigious Institute of Agricultural Studies swore an oath to support a caliphate in the […]
Indonesian court recognizes native religions in landmark ruling
Source: Reuters By Tom Allard, Jessica Damiana 4 MIN READ JAKARTA (Reuters) – Indonesia’s Constitutional Court on Tuesday affirmed the rights of devotees of faiths outside the country’s officially recognized religions, […]
Saudi ‘freezes bank accounts’ of Mohammed bin Nayef
Mohammed bin Nayef was Saudi Arabia’s crown prince before his removal in June [File: Reuters] Mohammed bin Nayef, Saudi Arabia’s ex-crown prince who was removed as next in line to […]
Chinese, US companies ink more than US$250 billion in deals
US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping meet business leaders at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People. PHOTO: REUTERS Chong Koh Ping China Correspondent BEIJING – Chinese and […]
Arba’een Trekking: A window to spiritual delight
Society November 6, 2017 TEHRAN — “I have severe backache and too much walking is strictly prohibited for me, however, I attend Arba’een Trekking since I do love Imam Hussein […]
What if Allama Iqbal had remained an Ahmadi?
By Kashif Chaudhry Published: November 13, 2015 Zafarullah Khan would have been our Iqbal today and Iqbal our Zafarullah Khan. Sir Chaudhry Muhammad Zafarullah Khan was one of the leading founding fathers of Pakistan. You know, the Pakistan Resolution that our national struggle was based on? He drafted it. He […]
After WhatsApp threat, Indonesia steps up Internet obscenity purge
Reuters International This content was published on November 7, 2017 FILE PHOTO: A man poses with a smartphone in front of displayed Whatsapp logo in this illustration September 14, 2017. […]
Syrian army starts assault on last Daesh stronghold
By Reuters – Nov 09,2017 – JORDAN TIMES A member of the Syrian civil defence, known as the white helmets, reacts at the site of an air raid on the rebel-held besieged town of Harasta, in the Eastern Ghouta region on the outskirts of Damascus, on Wednesday (AFP photo) BEIRUT/BAGHDAD […]
Shifting sands: What is changing in Saudi Arabia?
William Maclean (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has ordered a crackdown on corruption, the latest in a wave of frenetic changes in the kingdom over the […]
You can’t fool all the people all the time, Supreme Court tells Nawaz
BY Staff Report Detailed verdict Says Nawaz Sharif was given fair chance to defend allegations but he failed; however, accountability court can examine ‘undisputable’ evidence afresh Says Maryam Nawaz is […]
Top Indonesia court overturns discriminatory religious law
By niniek karmini, associated press JAKARTA, Indonesia — Nov 7, 2017 Indonesia’s top court has overturned a law that denied recognition and legal rights to followers of indigenous faiths in a surprise advance for religious freedom in the world’s most populous Muslim nation. The Constitutional Court, in a unanimous ruling […]
Iran vying for leadership of Shi’ites in Iraq
Reuters International This content was published on November 7, 2017 2:52 PMNov 7, 2017 – 14:52 Shi’ite worshippers place copies of the Koran on their heads during Ramadan at the […]
US picks Salman to struggle against Iran
İLNUR ÇEVIK @ilnurcevik Unhappy with the Baghdad administration’s cooperation with Iran, the U.S. seems to be taking sides with Saudi Arabia Lebanese Prime Minister Saad Hariri unexpectedly announced his resignation on Saturday. So what? But where did he announce his decision to quit and what did he say as […]
New Arab fire erupts in Lebanon
Nov 07,2017 – JORDAN TIMES – Hasan Abu Nimah Just as hopes were rising that some of the fires raging in many parts of the Arab region were slowly beginning to die down, a new one suddenly erupted where least expected. After years of uncertainty, political stagnation and institutional deadlock, […]
Why Israel shelved the ‘Greater Jerusalem law’
Nov 07,2017 – JORDAN TIMES – RAMZY BAROUD The postponing of an Israeli Knesset bill that would have annexed major illegal Jewish settlements in the West Bank to the Jerusalem municipality is the result of behind-the-scenes US and, possibly, European pressure. But the story of the so-called Greater Jerusalem law […]
Saudi Arabia royal purge: Why it matters so much to the world beyond its borders
From the UK and US to Yemen, Qatar, Turkey and Lebanon – the fallout from the Crown Prince’s ‘corruption’ sweep could be felt across many nations Kim Sengupta Diplomatic Editor […]
True Meaning of ‘Allahu Akbar’ by Princess Ameerah Al’Taweel of Saudi Arabia
The phrase “Allahu Akbar” is commonly used by Muslims to remind themselves of God’s vastness and power. It literally means “God is greater” or “God is the greatest.” Throughout their day and in prayer especially, Muslims use this term to remind themselves that God is greater than the beauty and […]
Japan: Bait-ul-Ahad, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Mosque invites all to commemorate its 2nd Anniversary
By Anees Ahmad Nadeem, Ahmadiyya Muslim Association Japan Bait-ul-Ahad – The Japan Mosque opens its doors to public to commemorate its 2nd Anniversary “Trips to the Mosque easing Japanese people`s fears of Islam”, Imam Anees Ahmad Nadeem The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community Japan is inviting fellow Japanese to come and visit […]
Over 1,400 Rohingya children sole providers for families in refugee camps
FRENCH PRESS AGENCY – AFP COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh This picture taken November 4, 2017 shows ten-year-old Rohingya refugee Tahera Begum collecting water from a hand-pump at the Balukhali refugee camp in Bangladesh’s Ukhia district (AFP Photo) Tahera Begum walks a mile alone at dawn to collect firewood for her […]