Islam and Human Rights
by Sir Muhammad Zafrulla Khan, (ra) This concisely written text presents the teachings of Islam and their distinct superiority over various Articles that make up the Declaration of Human Rights adopted by […]
‘Alarming’: Palestinians accuse ICC prosecutor of bias after Israel visit
While the ICC offers an alternative to Israeli courts, no arrest warrants have been issued against Israeli officials and commanders. By Mat Nashed and Zena Al Tahhan Published On 9 Dec 2023 Occupied […]
An American license to kill
FAISAL J. ABBAS December 10, 2023 In Arabic, we have a famous saying that translates as “when the excuse is uglier than the sin.” This is exactly what can be said about the US justification on Friday for being the only country on the UN Security Council to oppose an […]
For Netanyahu, ‘human shields’ must endure suffering as Israel persistently pursues Hamas
Dec 07,2023 – JORDAN TIMES / Michael Jansen The Biden administration has waited too long to rein in Israel over its deadly and devastating war on Gaza. After Hamas’s sudden attack on southern Israel on October 7, President Joe Biden promptly declared that Israel has the right to defend itself […]
Jeremy Corbyn: ‘Look at Gaza — Our Political Class Only Pays Lip Service to Human Rights’
ByJeremy Corbyn Today marks 75 years of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. But, as Gaza shows, it is being buried under the rubble along with the human beings whose […]
It’s Time to Scrap the Abraham Accords
IDEAS BY SARAH LEAH WHITSON DECEMBER 4, 2023 7:00 AM EST Sarah Leah Whitson is the Executive Director of the nonprofit Democracy for the Arab World Now (DAWN), and was formerly […]
EU must accept there won’t be a united Cyprus, Turkish Cypriot leader says
Brussels is wasting its breath with repeated calls for a federal settlement, Ersin Tatar tells POLITICO. BY NEKTARIA STAMOULI DECEMBER 8, 2023 NICOSIA — The EU is missing the point with […]
‘Clash of civilizations’ looms over EU elections
Far-right parties are cashing in on decades of campaigning against Islam and migration, as they move to the center ground. In the lead up to the Dutch election, Wilders did […]
Life in Karakalpakstan: The ‘stan within a stan’
(Image credit: Simon Urwin) By Simon Urwin 1st December 2023 Little known and rarely visited, Karakalpakstan is the largest province in Uzbekistan, but much of it is occupied by barren and […]
Bangladesh. Pro-BNP media going all-out to cover ‘trail of blood’
SOMOY FULL NEWS POLITICS 19:25:0, 9 December, 2023 The BNP is using its official magazine and verified social media handles to attack media outlets, spread terror and create a counter […]
How close is Pakistan to being a modern Muslim state?
Religious standing Dr Muhammad Abrar Zahoor Special Report December 10, 2023 With regard to political dispensations, Pakistan’s history can be divided into two kinds of periods: one, with civilian governments […]
Pakistan Denies Voting Rights to Religious Community
Repeal Discriminatory Laws Against Ahmadis Patricia Gossman Associate Asia Director As Pakistan prepares for nationwide parliamentary elections in February 2024, one religious group remains largely disenfranchised. Discriminatory provisions in Pakistan’s electoral law […]
Surge in hatred against Muslims ‘could lead to UK Christchurch’
Story by Thomas Harding The British government urgently needs to appoint an adviser on growing hate crimes against Muslims, similar to the anti-Semitic watchdog appointed three years ago, a leading […]
Communication skills in crisis: How to counter fake news?
BY KLAUS JURGENS DEC 07, 2023 – DAILY SABAH Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks at the Stratcom Summit 2023 in Istanbul, Türkiye, Nov. 24, 2022. (AA Photo) RECOMMENDED During the […]
Makkah Route serves 618,000 pilgrims in 5 years
ARAB NEWS December 09, 2023 Riyadh: Growing numbers of Hajj pilgrims are benefiting from Saudi Arabia’s Makkah Route initiative, which streamlines travel and entry processes for visitors from partner countries. […]
Israel’s latest weapon against Palestinians — humiliation — will backfire
DAOUD KUTTAB December 09, 2023 A video has gone viral showing an Israeli soldier in full protective gear standing in a small bookstore and gift shop somewhere in Gaza. Looking […]
An American license to kill
FAISAL J. ABBAS December 10, 2023 In Arabic, we have a famous saying that translates as “when the excuse is uglier than the sin.” This is exactly what can be […]
A new dawn for Gaza: Steering unity amidst shifting sands
Dec 09,2023 – JORDAN TIMES / Shehab Al Makahleh In the tumultuous landscape of the Middle East, a bold proposal has emerged, seeking to integrate Gaza into a unified entity […]
Rishi Sunak pays Rwanda extra £100m for asylum deal which hasn’t even got off the ground
The big spend on the cross-Channel small boats busting plan comes as the project has been snarled up in the courts for months. By RICHARD ASHMORE 10:10, Fri, Dec 8, 2023 […]
In France the secularism laws apply to Muslims only
Macron ignites secularism row over Hanukkah ritual at presidential palace Story by Henry Samuel Emmanuel Macron said the event had been carried out in the spirit of the Republic Emmanuel […]