Discover the wildlife of Antarctica
Source: Aljazeera BY Tarek Bazley Parts of Antarctica are heating up faster than anywhere else on the planet. Scientists want to know how this will impact the region, its abundant wildlife […]
India: Zakir Naik granted Saudi citizenship to avoid prosecution, arrest by Interpol
Indian Islamic preacher, Dr Zakir Naik, who is wanted by authorities in Delhi for alleged terrorist offences, has been granted citizenship by Saudi Arabia. Arab sources reported that King Salman had intervened to grant Naik Saudi citizenship to protect him from arrest by the International Police Organisation, Interpol. Last month, […]
China crippled CIA by killing US sources, says New York Times
Source: BBC Up to 20 CIA informants were killed or imprisoned by the Chinese government between 2010 and 2012, the New York Times reports, damaging US information-gathering in the country […]
UK’s first proton beam machine arrives at Newport clinic
Source: BBC A key component of the UK’s first high-energy proton beam machine has been delivered to its new home in Newport. Proton Partners International (PPI) received the part that […]
Mount Everest’s famous Hillary Step destroyed, mountaineers confirm
Source: BBC A famous feature of Mount Everest has collapsed, potentially making the world’s highest peak even more dangerous to climbers. Mountaineers said the Hillary Step may have fallen victim […]
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 […]