Trump urges Muslim leaders to lead fight against radicalisation
Source: BBC US President Donald Trump has urged Muslim countries to take the lead in combating radicalisation in a major speech in Saudi Arabia. “Drive them out of this earth,” […]
Nearly a Quarter of GOP Millennials Have Defected from the Party of Trump, Study Says
Source: Time BY Charlotte Alter May 19, 2017 Nearly a quarter of young people who identified as Republicans in 2015 now lean towards Democrats, according to a new study. Overall, most […]
Ramadan 2017: All you need to know (from Dubai)
It’s Ramadan again and here’s our guide to everything you should know about this month Image Credit: Istock Published: May 17, 2017 Dona Cherian, Guides Writer The first day of Ramadan this year is likely to be on Saturday, May 27 as predicted by astronomers based in Kuwait and Bahrain […]
Turkey’s IHH opens Vietnam’s largest mosque
ANADOLU AGENCY CHAU DOC, Vietnam PublishedMay 19, 2017 AA Photo Turkey’s Humanitarian Relief Foundation (IHH) has opened Vietnam’s biggest mosque in Chau Doc city of Giang Province. The construction of […]
UN-mediated Syria peace talks conclude in failure
ANADOLU AGENCY GENEVA UN Special Envoy for Syria Staffan de Mistura (AFP Photo) The sixth round of Syria talks in Geneva Friday ended in failure as there was no progress on any issue for a political solution to the Syrian crisis. The latest round of talks was expected to focus […]
Analysis Saudi Proposal to Israel Could Be the Stuff of Trump’s Dream Deal in Mideast
Arab media’s silence following reports of Saudi Arabia and Gulf States’ plans for normalization with Israel suggests solid foundations. Its timing arises from the common interests of Arab leaders and Israel’s right wing Zvi Bar’el May 20, 2017 A view of the Middle East from the International Space Station Julian […]
Warmth and scale of Trump-Saudi embrace could spell trouble for Netanyahu
Full of flattery, the Saudis say they believe the visionary, strong, decisive US president can cut a peace deal, and they’re ready to help. But their formula is anathema to […]
German prosecutors charge two nationalists with planning attacks on refugees
Reuters International MAY 18, 2017 – BERLIN (Reuters) – Two German nationalists plotted a nail bomb and petrol bomb attack on Muslims and asylum seekers, German prosecutors said on Thursday when they charged the men with terrorism and being part of an organised cell. The pair, Daniel A., 41, and […]
As Trump visits, Gulf states seen quietly curbing opposition
Reuters International MAY 19, 2017 – A Saudi Arabia’s and United States’ flags are seen on Meccah Road as security check point are set up ahead of the visit of […]
Attackers Sentenced To 3 Years In Prison For Hate Crime Against Sikh Man
Source: Huffington Post “I hope that you will learn about me and my community and one day consider me your brother too,” the victim told his assailants in court. By […]
Aziz Ansari Tackles Religion In A Way Only A Child Of Immigrants Could
Source: Huffington Post In ‘Master Of None,’ Ansari captures how rejection of religion can be perceived as rejection of culture. By Carol Kuruvilla Religion is more than just a path […]
Federal Judge Tosses ‘Clock Kid’ Ahmed Mohamed’s Discrimination Lawsuit
Source: Huffington Post By Ryan Grenoble A federal judge in Texas has dismissed a discrimination lawsuit brought by Ahmed Mohamed, the 9th grader who was arrested in 2015 for bringing a […]
After Peddling Islamophobia, Trump To Give Speech On Islam While In Saudi Arabia
Source: Huffington Post By Antonia Blumberg President Donald Trump is scheduled to deliver a speech on radical Islam to Muslim leaders in Saudi Arabia later this month, the White House […]
2,100 Migrants Have Been Rescued in the Mediterranean Sea
Source: Time (ROME) — Some 2,100 migrants have been rescued at sea to be brought to safety in Italy, the Italian coast guard said Saturday. Among those rescued Friday and […]
U.S. and Saudi Arabia Impose Terror Sanctions on Hezbollah Leader Hashem Safieddine
Source: Time (WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration imposed its first terrorism sanctions jointly with Saudi Arabia on Friday as President Donald Trump travels to the kingdom on his first overseas […]
Melania and Ivanka Trump’s Outfits in Saudi Arabia Contradict President Trump’s Old Tweet
Source: Time BY Aric Jenkins The women who accompanied President Trump on his trip to Saudi Arabia appeared to insult the host country — according to one of Trump’s old tweets. […]
Trump in Saudi Arabia: First foreign trip starts as home troubles mount
Source: BBC The US has signed its largest ever arms deal with Saudi Arabia as US President Donald Trump’s first foreign trip begins in Riyadh. Mr Trump and his wife […]
Iran election: Hassan Rouhani says voters rejected extremism
Source: BBC Moderate Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has said his re-election shows voters reject extremism and want more links with the outside world. After avoiding a run-off with a 57% […]
Treating children with electroconvulsive therapy
Source: BBC By Chris Rogers and Marshall CorwinBBC News, New York Electroconvulsive therapy – in which a small electric current is passed through the brain causing a seizure – is […]
USA: Missing Indian-origin Cornell student found dead in New York
New York, May 20 A 20-year-old Indian-origin Cornell University student was found dead here after going missing this week. Aalaap Narasipura, a senior electrical engineering student at Cornell’s College of Engineering, was reported missing since Wednesday. (Follow The Tribune on Facebook; and Twitter @thetribunechd) Cornell University Police, working with the New York State Police, […]