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.
UN human rights commissioner condemns Chinese genocidal acts towards Uyghurs
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights has called out China for its sickening treatment of the Uyghur population in Xinjiang.
Biden mulls future of US troops in Afghanistan prior to May deadline
The 46th president faces a May 2021 cut-off point to decide on the future of American intervention in a vastly unpopular war in the landlocked nation nestled within Central and South Asia.
UN demands Israel halt demolition of Bedouin village in Jordan Valley
“We reiterate our call on Israel to halt demolitions and confiscations... We further call on Israel to allow full, sustained and unimpeded humanitarian access to the community in Humsa Al-Baqaia.”
Saudi-US diplomatic reset looms after intelligence report holds MBS accountable for Khashoggi assassination
The United States released a hotly anticipated bombshell report on its intelligence community’s assessment of the disappearance and killing of the renowned Saudi author and journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Jamal Khashoggi: US intelligence report expected to hold MBS responsible for murder of outspoken journalist
“Once we have further evidence, it will be really impossible for the rest of the world to ignore whatever information will be provided...”
Germany: Syrian ex-intelligence colonel culpable as accomplice to crimes against humanity
In what is being described as a rare and “historic” victory, 44-year-old Eyad al-Gharib has finally been handed a jail term.