More than 350 rabbis, alongside additional signatories including Jewish creatives and activists, have signed an ad in The New York Times condemning Donald Trump’s proposal for the effective ethnic cleansing of Palestinians from Gaza. The ad, which was signed by…
The leaders of seven Arab countries have held talks in Saudi Arabia in an attempt to hash out a plan for the future of Gaza. The gathering on Sun Feb 21st in Riyadh was meant to respond to a plan…
Thailand has deported at least 40 Uighurs to China’s Xinjiang region despite strong objections from activists and human rights groups, who warned that the deportees were at risk of torture, ill-treatment and “irreparable harm” if returned. Thailand’s Defence Minister Phumtham…
On behalf of the Muslims at large and particularly, Muslims of the Americas, I share the happiness with all those who follow, love and adore Jesus son of Mary on his birthday, the day Allah changed the course of events…
A dramatic spat between the US and Ukrainian leaders raises concerns about continued US aid for Ukraine’s war effort Uncertain and wary, Ukrainians have voiced their concerns over the possibility of the United States withdrawing its support for the war-torn…
Outlawed Kurdish group calls on Ankara to release jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan, who has been held in near-total isolation since 1999. The Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has declared it will implement a ceasefire with Turkey, heeding a call from its…
Russia’s energy investment into African countries such as Algeria, Congo, and Tanzania, has caught the attention of its contemporaries as Equatorial Guinea hopes to get in the mix. As Moscow continues to reiterate its commitment to deepening economic ties in…
In September 2023, Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali formed the AES to strengthen their collaborative security measures and promote socioeconomic progress for their people. In May 2024, the nations endorsed a preliminary agreement outlining the establishment of a confederation. ECOWAS…
Additionally, Rodríguez called on the Spanish government to investigate the funds used by former opposition leader Juan Guaidó and his father to acquire three nightclubs and 200 taxis in Madrid. The president of Venezuela’s National Assembly, Jorge Rodríguez, denounced a…
Brazil will not pursue a common BRICS currency during its presidency of the bloc this year, focusing instead on facilitating trade in local currencies despite warnings from US President Donald Trump about challenging “mighty” dollar dominance. The BRICS bloc is…
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio accused the governments of Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Cuba on Tuesday of being “enemies of humanity”. “These three regimes that exist in Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Cuba are enemies of humanity and have created a migration…
Israel and Hamas have reached a ceasefire agreement after 15 months of devastating war that has left Gaza – home to 2.3 million Palestinians – in ruins. The agreement, spread over three months, will see a surge in humanitarian aid,…
The newly elected government in Indian-administered Kashmir passed a resolution asking India to restore the disputed region’s special autonomous status in the Indian Constitution that was scrapped in 2019. More than 50 members of the 90-member legislative assembly, including some…
By Editorial Staff Writer Suppose one were completely dependent on mainstream Western news media for their understanding of the current state of affairs in the Middle East. In that case, one might believe that October 7, 2023, was the catalyst…
Chinese hackers have breached dozens of telecommunications companies around the world. The breach, christened Salt Typhoon by Microsoft cybersecurity researchers, has afforded the cybercriminals unprecedented access not only to information on who has been texting or calling whom and when,…
The US president-elect’s policy on the conflict may prove decisive, but appeasing both sides will be a challenge. A new year in Ukraine began in much the same way as the old one finished: with deadly Russian drone attacks across…
Ethnic cleansing, crimes against humanity and genocide of Muslim ethnic minorities of China has escalated ino a system of horror with far reaching effects. Uyghurs and other Turkic majority Muslims are being dehumanized and degraded through cruel tactics of inhumane,…
During late November the Māori people of New Zealand and their supporters, approximately 42,000, protested against the right-wing government’s abrogation of the 1840 treaty of Waitangi to include Māori representation. According to activists such an act would invalidate many civil…
Leaders of the west African regional grouping Ecowas approved the long-awaited withdrawal of Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso from the bloc in December. The three countries have been granted a six-month grace period from January 29, when their exit becomes…
“Slavery-like” working conditions have been uncovered at the Chinese EV maker’s factory site in Brazil, casting a spotlight on the standards maintained by Chinese companies outsourcing workers at foreign locations. The thermometer read over 30 degrees Celsius (around 90 Fahrenheit)…
With US President-elect Donald Trump repeatedly threatening to take control of the Panama Canal, and the Panamanian government insisting that its sovereignty [over] the waterway is “non-negotiable,” the eye s of the world once again turn to the strategic naval…
Dominating news headlines across the U.S. and the world have been numerous examples of the fury of nature, such as Hurricanes Helene and Milton, and more recently the floods in Spain. Hurricane Helene, a generational storm, slammed into the…
For centuries America has been the shining example of democracy the world over. The governments of most countries are influenced by American politics. America has prided itself on being the world leader of democracy and often exerts its influence in…
In the heart of East Africa, Rwanda has launched a critical trial of a vaccine against the Marburg virus, a highly contagious and deadly disease that has killed 12 people in the country since it was declared an outbreak on…
A call by Emmanuel Macron for a halt in arms supplies to Israel for use in Gaza has been met with an angry rebuttal from the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. The French president’s comments were directed mainly at the…
(Lahore, Pakistan, April 14, 2024) – Scholars, honored guests and devotees of Hazrat El Sheikh Syed Mubarik Ali Shah Gillani (ra) gathered from all corners of the globe on Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Lahore, Pakistan to honor and commemorate…
With outrage often voiced against human rights violations, rampant Islamophobia and genocide against Muslims, where are the voices of such sentiments raised for the Muslim Uyghur struggle in China? What could be the cause of low media coverage from Muslim…
Pegasus spy software gained attention a few years ago after its use by governments around the world looking to tap into the mobile phones of whistleblowers and outspoken personalities.
UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has tapped the Deputy Prime Minister of the Netherlands and senior diplomat, Sigrid Kaag, to perform the role of Senior Humanitarian and Reconstruction Coordinator for Gaza. The position was created by the Security Council Resolution…
Canada’s Minister of Immigration Marc Miller announced temporary immigration measures on December 21 to support family members of Canadians and permanent residents who live in Gaza and the West Bank. “We are introducing special measures to support temporary residence for…