China and the Reconstruction of Syria
China is in a strong position to shape Syria’s post-war future. So far, it hasn’t done so. By Guy Burton July 28, 2018 The past […]
Imran Khan must help end the persecution of Pakistan’s Ahmadi Muslims
Source: Washington Post By Qasim Rashid, who is an attorney and the national spokesman for the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community USA. He is a Truman National Security Fellow. On July 25, […]
Pakistan’s Elections Won’t Dilute the Military’s Influence
(ABDUL MAJEED/AFP/Getty Images) Stratfor’s geopolitical guidance provides insight on what we’re watching out for in the week ahead. The defining feature of Pakistani politics is the fraught relationship between the […]
Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 Plan Is Too Big to Fail — Or Succeed
(GIUSEPPE CACACE/AFP/Getty Images) Since 2016, Saudi Arabia has been urgent in pursuing its aggressive economic reform efforts, but since oil prices have risen, these efforts have shifted and slowed. Riyadh […]
The Longest Full ‘Blood Moon’ Of The Century Is Happening This Month
Source: Huffington Post Blood moons have inspired both awe and fear throughout the centuries. By Carol Kuruvilla AUMPHOTOGRAPHY VIA GETTY IMAGES A blood moon eclipse over a mountain in Thailand […]
Progressive American Jewish Groups Troubled By Israel’s Divisive Nation-State Law
Source: Huffington Post The Reform and Conservative movements, which together represent about half of Jewish Americans, have voiced objections to the law. By Carol Kuruvilla Progressive American Jewish organizations are […]
Demystifying the Miraj – 5 facts that debunk it being a physical occurrence
By Sajid Zahid By Nauman Hadi In the 5th year of his call the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Sa) was taken on a journey to the heavens by the angel Gabriel in which […]
The House of Wisdom: Baghdad’s Intellectual Powerhouse
By: Cem Nizamoglu The heyday of Baghdad was 1,200 years ago when it was the thriving capital of the Muslim world. It was home to the House of Wisdom, […]
Islam on Lands of Ancient Maya: Closer Look at Muslim Community in Mexico
Source: Sputnik International Few would be surprised at seeing a girl wearing a hijab in Mexico’s San Cristóbal, as for more than 20 years there have been Muslim communities living […]
Palestinian Israeli lawmaker quits Knesset over ‘racist’ nation-state law
FRENCH PRESS AGENCY – AFP JERUSALEM AFP Photo A Palestinian Israeli lawmaker resigned on Saturday and branded the parliament “racist” after it passed a new law which declares Israel the […]
Sultan meets Sherlock Holmes: Abdülhamid II’s passion for mystery
AYŞE BETÜL KAYAHAN ISTANBUL Published July 27, 2018 The silhouette of Arthur Conan Doyle’s fictional character Sherlock Holmes. Ottoman Sultan Abdülhamid II was known for many things but he is […]
German politician blames head of football in Özil case
DAILY SABAH WITH AGENCIES ISTANBUL Published July 27, 2018 Germany’s former midfielder Mesut Özil reacts at the end of the Russia 2018 World Cup Group F football match between South […]
Ted Talk: Fake Videos of Real People and How to Spot Them
By Supasorn Suwajanakorn, who works on ways to reconstruct, preserve and reanimate anyone — just from their existing photos and videos. Do you think you’re good at spotting fake videos, […]
Egypt Court Sentences 75 To Death Over 2013 Sit-In
Source: Huffington Post The 2013 sit-in supported former President Mohammed Morsi who was militarily ousted following mass protests. CAIRO (AP) — An Egyptian court sentenced 75 people to death on […]
Imran Khan faces tough pitch on India-Pakistan ties
Imran Khan gestures as he delivers a speech during a political campaign rally in Islamabad. Photo: WAKIL KOHSAR / AFP Pallab Bhattacharya In his very first media interaction after the […]
Pakistan: Is Imran Khan up to the prime minister’s job?
Former cricketing superstar is poised to become Pakistan’s next prime minister, despite allegations of election fraud. Inside Story28 Jul 2018 https://players.brightcove.net/665003303001/SJg0bzqkZ_default/index.html?videoId=5815071845001 He says it is a new Pakistan. Imran […]
Imran Khan declared successful after rejected votes recount in NA-131
LAHORE: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf Chairman Imran Khan has been declared wining candidate from NA-131 after recounting of 2,835 rejected votes. Imran Khan emerged as the winner again by 602 votes whose […]
Turkey, U.S. relations can be saved, presidential spokesman says
Reuters International This content was published on July 28, 2018 FILE PHOTO – U.S. President Donald Trump speaks withh Turkey’s President Tayyip Erdogan ahead of the opening ceremony of the […]
Powerful quake hits Indonesia’s Lombok, 12 killed, houses damaged
Reuters International This content was published on July 29, 2018 Damage is seen following an earthquake in Lombok, Indonesia, July 29, 2018 in this picture obtained from social media. Lalu […]