US looking for way out of annexation dilemma
Jun 30,2020 -JORDAN TIMES – OSAMA AL SHARIF The White House is in a bind over sanctioning annexation of parts of the West Bank as suggested by President Donald Trump’s […]
Who killed the two-state formula?
Home » Opinion » Hasan Abu Nimah » Jun 30,2020 – The international consensus that the two-state solution is the only viable option for Palestinians and Israelis remains intact despite undeniable realities to the […]
Netanyahu hides cards on eve of Israel ‘annexations’ date
By AFP – Jun 30,2020 – JORDAN TIMES A general view shows the Jordan Valley village of Fasayil (foreground) with the Israeli settlement of Tomer (background), in the occupied West […]
To delay justice is injustice: Rohingya crisis and Bangladesh’s burden
BY MERYEM ILAYDA ATLAS COLUMNS JUN 30, 2020 History states that the Rohingya represent a distinct ethnic community that has evolved over the centuries in the Rakhine state of Myanmar […]
EU bans Pakistan national airline flights over pilot exam cheats
PIA will not be able to fly into the EU for at least six months because of doubts over validity of pilot licences Associated Press Tue 30 Jun 2020 So […]
Syrians are suffering and need help – here are the three ways politicians can change that
NGOs are treating the humanitarian symptoms of a political crisis. The latest conference is a chance for big decisions to be made, writes Othman Moqbel 1 day ago A Syrian man rides […]
Alberta’s new lieutenant-governor first Muslim in history appointed to role
Source: CBC News · Salma Lakhani of Edmonton has been named as the new lieutenant-governor of Alberta, making her the first Muslim in Canadian history to be appointed to the […]
One Verse That Can Catapult Our Understanding of the Quran in Our Global Age
Epigraph: We did not send you Muhammad, but as mercy for the whole mankind. (Al Quran 21:107/108) Written and collected by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times […]
From pandering to Putin to abusing allies and ignoring his own advisers, Trump’s phone calls alarm US officials
Source: CNN In hundreds of highly classified phone calls with foreign heads of state, President Donald Trump was so consistently unprepared for discussion of serious issues, so often outplayed in […]
Four ways Jews and Arabs live apart in Israeli society
The two communities have separate societies, attending different schools, living in different cities and espousing different political ideals By BEN SALES 13 April 2016 A Jewish-Israeli raising the Israeli flag near […]
As a Muslim doctor, here’s why it’s a blessing in disguise that the Hajj pilgrimage has been cancelled
Voices After almost a decade participating in camps for 50,000 to 60,000 pilgrims during the busiest times, it pains me to say this year’s downscaling is the right decision […]
Why did Iran issue an arrest warrant for Donald Trump? Perhaps to shine a light on American hypocrisy
The US often uses international agencies like Interpol to its advantage while flouting rules when it’s convenient Negar MortazaviWashington DC @NegarMortazavi 10 hours ago Reuters Iranian judiciary has issued an arrest […]
How to deal with the unexpected
By Younas Chaudhary 1. Have an open mind: Life throws unexpected things at us all the time. Despite being prudent and diligent, at some point in our lives, we will be […]
CNN Documentary: John The Baptist–Finding Jesus Faith, Fact, Forgery
We have saved the above video in the Muslim Times as well for the posterity: Suggested reading and viewing by Zia H Shah MD, Chief Editor of the Muslim Times John […]
Exorcism: The Muslim Times (TMT) Preserving information for the Posterity
Suggested reading: Saving the Muslims From Exorcisms and Jinns From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Exorcism (from Greek ἐξορκισμός, exorkismos – binding by oath) is the religious practice of evicting demons or […]
The Most Popular International and Turkish Drama Now on Netflix: Resurrection Ertugrul
Diriliş: Ertuğrul (Urdu: Ertugrul Ghazi)[1](transl. ”Resurrection: Ertuğrul”) is a Turkish historical fiction[2] and adventure television series created by Mehmet Bozdağ, starring Engin Altan Düzyatan in the title role. It was filmed in Riva, a village in the Beykoz district of Istanbul, Turkey, and premiered […]
Swedish Covid Expert Says the World Still Doesn’t Understand
Source: Bloomberg By Love Liman and Niclas Rolander After three months of non-stop controversy, Sweden’s top epidemiologist is about to go on vacation. Anders Tegnell is unlikely to stray far from home, after […]
France’s support for Libya’s Haftar is finally coming home to roost
Source: Independent By Borzou Daragahi,who is International Correspondent for The Independent. He has been covering the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and Europe since 2002 As foreign interference in […]
Israel cancels ‘God TV’s Evangelical Christian channel
Source: Jerusalem Post The Council for Cable and Satellite Broadcasting threatened to suspend Shelanu TV’s license, pending a review by the council. BY JEREMY SHARON The license of Shelanu TV, […]
Veiled racism: How the law change on Covid-19 face coverings makes Muslim women feel
From 15 June face coverings became mandatory on public transport in England, but for years Muslim women have faced scrutiny. Tahmina Begum speaks to niqabis about what they hope will change in a post-Covid world […]