Politics
The masjid: place of worship or centre of influence?
From preserving Islamic identity to strengthening civic influence, the evolving role of the masjid in contemporary Britain.
Morocco & Israel to “upgrade ties into full ambassadorial-level diplomatic relations” within two months
Israeli Foreign Minister Yair Lapid has visited another Arab state that has ‘normalised’ diplomatic relations with the Zionist state and occupier of the Palestinian territories: Morocco.
Taliban continues breakneck advances while Afghan army falters
In this fierce and bloody contest, the civilian population are experiencing Taliban takeovers of numerous provinces, cities, towns, and districts, whilst the Afghan National Army struggles to counter the surprisingly resurgent armed…
14th August Massacre: Remembering #Rabaa
Ahmed Hammuda recounts one of the bloodiest massacres of unarmed protesters in recent world history, whose perpetrators are still at large.
Turkey Riots: Dozens arrested over attacks on Syrian refugees
Embittered Turkish citizens and Syrian refugees feel strain as reported racially aggravated incident flares tensions.
PA crushes opposition journalists after June death of activist Nizar Banat
The Palestinian Authority is evidently struggling to contain the fallout from the death of Banat, who died in police custody after a brutal arrest in which he was beaten in his house…
IPCC climate report sets alarm bells ringing as global wildfires wreak havoc
A new climate change report published by the UN's Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has been described as a “code red for humanity” by the UN Secretary-General.