Mars recalls chocolates over salmonella fear
Source: BBC News Chocolate maker Mars is recalling some bars of Galaxy, Maltesers Teasers and bags of Minstrels due to the “potential presence of salmonella”. Mars said the products, for […]
How the First Woman to Run the Boston Marathon Is Still Running Marathons at 70
Source: Time By Katie Reilly When Kathrine Switzer crossed the finish line of the Boston Marathon in 1967, it was remarkable because she was a woman — the first to run […]
Is Trump closer to obstruction of justice?
Source: BBC By Joel Gunter BBC News, Washington Image copyrightREUTERSImage captionMan in the spotlight – Comey takes the oath James Comey may not have added much new detail in testimony […]
Muslim university the first to host a church in Pakistan
Catholic employees and students will soon be able to worship on campus. ucanews.com reporter, Faisalabad Pakistanhttps://international.la-croix.com/news/muslim-university-the-first-to-host-a-church-in-pakistan/5319#sthash.0cqjYYWg.dpuf In a corner of the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), a large banner at the entrance of a Christian area is emblazoned with the photos of a Catholic bishop and a picture of St. […]
Erdogan sides with Doha, approves deployment of Turkish troops to Qatar
Source: Dawn Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has approved legislation for increased military cooperation with Qatar, including a deal for the deployment of Turkish troops there. The move is a sign of support for the Gulf state in its dispute with its regional neighbours. The legislation, which also foresees cooperation in […]
Is Indonesian Islam too big to fail?
Source: Jakarta Post The above question is addressed to those who still believe in the strength of Indonesian Islam post-Jakarta gubernatorial election and the verdict of two years’ imprisonment handed down to Basuki “Ahok” Tjahaja Purnama, the outgoing Jakarta governor. Indonesian Islam refers to Islam that is progressive, moderate and […]
12 British Pakistanis win seats in UK general elections
THE EXPRESS TRIBUNE > WORLD 12 British-Pakistanis win seats in UK general elections SHARE TWEET 12 British-Pakistanis win seats in UK general elections By News Desk Published: June 9, 2017 1022SHARES SHARE TWEET EMAIL Naz Shah with Jeremy Corbyn. SCREEN GRAB As many as 30 candidates of Pakistani origin contested in the June 8 elections in […]
Outrage following attack on Ahmadiyya Mosque
Source: Connacht Tribune Politicians and Christian leaders in Galway have expressed outrage at the attack on a mosque in the city on Monday. Windows at the Ballybane place of worship for Galway’s Ahmadiyya Muslim community were smashed while people were at prayer. The greater Galway community immediately rallied around in […]
Why Ramadan is a Big “WooW” for Japanese
There are some solid reasons why Japan and the Japanese are very different from the rest of the world, or at least the world we are aware of so far. Japan was isolated, literally, for hundreds of years. No one knew what was happening on the islands, nor did the […]
For the ladies, Ramadan in Riyadh is like never before
TRADITIONALLY the fasting month of Ramadan is an occasion for family gatherings, cooking delicious food, testing different restaurants and, of course, a renewed zeal for worship. However, this Ramadan Saudi women in Riyadh are witnessing a host of new activities. These include family entertainment events, fashion shows, makeup workshops, beauty […]
The joy of breaking fast at the Holy Mosques
Saudi Gazette report RAMADAN is a month of immense blessings and the community iftars at mosques and other public places is one of these blessings. For believers around the world, the month of fasting simply doesn’t mean abstinence from food and drink from dawn to dust, but it is a […]
U.S. Mission to UN condemns Algeria’s treatment of Ahmadis
Rabwah Times: At the 27th session of the United Nation’s Universal Periodic Review held in Geneva, Switzerland, the United States mission to Geneva expressed its concerns over the arrest of minority Ahmadiyya Muslims in Algeria. The U.S. representative at the session, Sheila Leonard said: We are concerned by recent arrests of […]
UK vote shows discontent over May’s Brexit strategy, says Merkel’s deputy
German Foreign Minister Sigmar Gabriel said Friday that the UK vote reflected popular discontent over Prime Minister Theresa May’s hard Brexit strategy, which he said should be reconsidered. Read more….https://www.thelocal.de/20170609/uk-elections-germans-praise-young-brits-for-voting-for-europe-amid-brexit-talks-warninghttps://www.thelocal.de/20170609/uk-elections-germans-praise-young-brits-for-voting-for-europe-amid-brexit-talks-warning
General Election latest: Theresa May strikes deal with DUP
Theresa May will ask the Queen for permission to form a minority Government when she visits Buckingham Palace at 12.30pm, Downing Street has said. Read more…http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/09/general-election-results-theresa-may-talks-dup-coalition/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/09/general-election-results-theresa-may-talks-dup-coalition/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/09/general-election-results-theresa-may-talks-dup-coalition/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/06/09/general-election-results-theresa-may-talks-dup-coalition/
Has Zakir Naik been given KSA Citizenship?
Source: AT Naik’s whereabouts are unknown, as he keeps shifting his base. He is said to be currently living in Saudi Arabia, which, according to reports, has not only honored him for his service to Islam but has given him citizenship. Muslims in India are divided over Naik. Some feel the federal […]
Islamism enticing many of Pakistan’s best and brightest
Source: Asia Times By Syed Afreen Why are increasing numbers of educated young Pakistanis falling for the message of hate peddled by extremists online and among their social circle? The […]
No-one likes Trump, I don’t care
Source: Asia Times: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is another matter. According to senior Chinese officials, Saudi royal family members are funding every radical madrassa in Asia, including those in Xinjiang Province. When Chinese diplomats have complained to the Saudi government, it has denied knowledge of the funding, while turning […]
ISIS Says It Killed Two Chinese Hostages in Pakistan
Source: The Daily Beast The so-called Islamic State said Thursday that it killed two Chinese teachers kidnapped last month in southwestern Pakistan. The two were working as language teachers in Quetta when armed men disguised in police uniforms abducted them on May 24. The ISIS-friendly Amaq news agency said members […]
As of mid-day Thursday, it had been more than 30 hours since Trump last tweeted.
Source: USA Today In his written statement defending Trump, Kasowitz said the president “never pressured Mr. Comey” into dropping the Russia investigation, and never sought a loyalty oath from the FBI director. The attorney did say that “the Office of the President is entitled to expect loyalty from those who are serving […]
Indonesian Ahmadis up in arms over mosque closure
Decision by West Java authorities seen as another example of persecution minority Muslim group Authorities seal a mosque belonging to Ahmadiyya Muslims in Parakansalak in West Java in this July 26, 2016 file photo. Sect members have spoken out against the closure of another mosque in nearby Sawangan during Ramadan. (Photo courtesy of […]