Federal Politics ‘We don’t want the government restricting our freedom of dress’
With Swiss voters set to decide on a contentious “burka ban” on March 7, Anila Noor and Maria Khoshy explain why they – as Muslim feminists and refugees – oppose […]
Right-Wing Extremism The Hanau Protocols: Aftermath of a Deadly Racist Attack
Sedat Gürbüz’s mother Emiş and Ferhat Unvar’s brother Mirza: “Why isn’t my son’s grave also an honorary grave?” The Hanau Protocols Aftermath of a Deadly Racist Attack On Feb. 19, 2020, a right-wing extremist murdered nine young people in Hanau. Because the gunman shot himself, there will be no trial. […]
Saudi fashions ‘tell the world a story’
Those who watched the Saudi Cup horse race coverage would have noticed that many racegoers, including foreigners living in the Kingdom, donned eye-catching pieces from the Kingdom’s regions. (Supplied) Short […]
29 irregular migrants brutally beaten by Greek soldiers
The Pazarkule Border Crossing in Edirne, western Turkey. (DHA Photo) At least 29 irregular migrants trying to reach Europe were brutally beaten by Greek soldiers and pushed back to Turkey, […]
Why Bankers are Modern-Day Counterfeiters
AHMED DANYAL ARIF ECONOMICS 26th February 2021 Ahmed Daniyal Arif, UK – Editor, Economics Section In the Beginning was the Goldsmith The origin of banks dates back to antiquity. We […]
Resolution in the hands of Yemeni parties, says ex-U.S. Ambassador to Sanaa
By Mohammad Mazhari https://media.tehrantimes.com/d/t/2021/02/26/4/3704166.jpg February 27, 2021 TEHRAN – Urging regional powers to cooperate for a settlement of the conflict in Yemen, the former U.S. ambassador to Sanaa, says the […]
No reason for Pakistan and India to continue with hostilities: IAF pilot Abhinandan
Dawn.com | Naveed Siddiqui Published February 27, 2021 Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Abhinandan speaks in his video message. — DawnNewsTV/File https://www.bing.com/images/blob?bcid=S6RNo3XGA3ICGcgzJ0cae6mBiS0g…..4E Indian Air Force (IAF) Wing Commander Abhinandan — who was captured by Pakistan after his MiG 21 Bison aircraft was shot down by a Pakistan Air Force […]
Saving Pakistan
Ashraf Jehangir Qazi Published February 27, 2021 The writer is a former ambassador to the US, India and China and head of UN missions in Iraq and Sudan. WHEN I […]
Lobby rages over SNL joke about Israel’s vaccine racism
Ali Abunimah Lobby Watch 22 February 2021 On Sunday I appeared on Katie Halper’s YouTube show to talk about how Israel lobbyists are in an uproar over a joke on Saturday Night Live. The joke bitingly called attention to how Israel’s apartheid government is denying millions of Palestinians vaccines and […]
USA Ahmadi Muslim Scientists: Today is the “Race to the Vaccine,” Sat Feb 27th (2-4PM EST), 2021 USA Quran & Science
Epigraph: Every human life is precious and sacred and saving one is like the saving of the whole of humanity. (Al Quran 5:32/33) Today (Sat Feb 27th) is the 2021 USA Quran […]
Akbar Ali, a Pakistani Ahmadi-Muslim, died in jail
Akbar Ali, a Pakistani Ahmadi Muslim who was jailed last year under Pakistan’s anti-Ahmadi laws for the mere crime of reading the Quran just passed away in prison today. May his soul Rest In Peace and may God grant patience to his grieving family. A Muslim in Israel, India or […]
Illegal Pushbacks: Children Caught in “The Game” on the Croatian Border
Among the thousands of people trying to cross the border from Bosnia-Herzegovina into Croatia are numerous families. The children are forced to watch as their parents are beaten and humiliated. […]
UK government plans night-time Ramadan vaccine drive
Abida Bi receives a coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine from nurse Zenub Mahood, at Bradford Central Mosque in Bradford, Britain, February 25, 2021. (Reuters) Campaigner tells Arab News he welcomes “proactive” […]
US not aiming ‘to rupture relationship’ with Kingdom: Politico
King Salman and US President Joe Biden recently discussed strengthening partnership during phone call. (Reuters/File Photo) Short Url https://arab.news/j3c9j Saudis show wide support at home for MBS, describe CIA report […]
Saudi Arabia ‘completely rejects’ US report on Khashoggi murder
Arab News Saturday . February 27, 2021 HomeSaudi Arabia ‘completely rejects’ US report on Khashoggi murder Saudi Arabia ‘completely rejects’ US report on Khashoggi murder The Saudi foreign ministry said […]
‘Top Secret’ Saudi documents show Khashoggi assassins used company seized by Saudi crown prince.
Washington (CNN)The two private jets used by a Saudi Arabian assassination squad that killed and allegedly dismembered journalist Jamal Khashoggi were owned by a company that less than a year prior had been seized by the Kingdom’s powerful crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, according to recently filed court documents seen […]
PM Imran welcomes Sri Lankan govt’s decision allowing Muslims to bury Covid-19 victims
AFP Published February 26, 2021 Prime Minister Imran Khan is greeted by his Sri Lankan counterpart Mahinda Rajapaksa upon arrival in Colombo. — Photo courtesy: PMO/File Prime Minister Imran Khan […]
Berlin to host world’s first mosque-church-synagogue
By 5Pillars -3 days ago An artistic rendering of the House of One design in Berlin. Design by Kuehn Malvezzi, photo by Ulruich Schwarz, courtesy House of One The world’s […]
Malaysian man wins landmark challenge against Muslim gay sex ban
Source: CNN and Reuters A Malaysian man on Thursday won a landmark court challenge against an Islamic ban on sex “against the order of nature,” raising hopes for greater acceptance […]
Jihadi bride Shamima Begum, 21, CANNOT return to UK from Syria to fight for British citizenship: Supreme Court unanimously rules rights to fair appeal don’t trump public safety fears
Begum was 15 when she and two other east London schoolgirls travelled to Syria She joined so-called Islamic State group in February 2015 and emerged in 2019 Her British citizenship […]