Lebanon: Death toll increases, 135 killed, 5,000 injured in massive explosion
Lebanon: 100 killed, 4,000 injured in the Beirut explosions
Lebanon: Massive explosions in Beirut kills dozens, injures hundreds
Phase 3 vaccine trials ‘no silver bullet’ for virus:WHO
Cameroon: 18 civilians killed in Boko Haram attack
Pakistan: Teen suicides trigger debate on online gaming
UK: PM puts brakes on eased England lockdown
Afghanistan: Car bombing kills 9 people, injures dozens
Eid al-Adha messages from political leaders – 2020
Palestine: Over 900 Jewish settlers storm Al-Aqsa complex
India: Somber Eid for Muslims during pandemic
Palestine: West Bank mosque torched in racist ‘price tag’ attack
Covid-19 infections, death toll rises in Arab countries
Bangladesh: Floods death toll up as conditions worsen
Kenya: Jamia Mosque remains closed due to 100 person limit
Iran seeks int’l probe on US fighter jets interception of civilian airline
Turkey: Hagia Sophia Mosque sees 1st prayers in 86 years
China: Xinjiang, home to Uyghur Muslims, sees Covid-19 infection rise
Palestine: Israel demolishes Coronavirus quarantine center in Hebron
Belgium: Death of Algerian in police custody triggers outrage
US federal judge blocks anti-Israel state law
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): A federal judge in Kansas on Tuesday temporarily blocked that state’s law requiring contractors to certify they do not support boycotts of Israel. District Judge Daniel Crabtree agreed to issue the preliminary injunction until … Continued
Canada marks anniversary of Quebec mosque murders
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Canada (AA): Four days of events began Friday in various cities in Canada to mark the first anniversary of the tragic shootings at a Quebec City mosque. The Jan. 29, 2017 shootings during evening prayers … Continued
US increases cargo screening for 5 Muslim countries
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): The U.S. reportedly began to implement tougher cargo screening measures for inbound flights from five Muslim-majority flights Monday amid terrorism concerns. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Administrator David Pekoske issued the emergency order for the … Continued
Canada: Toronto Muslim schoolgirl attacked, hijab cut with scissors
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Canada (AA): Toronto police are hunting for a suspect after an 11-year-old Muslim girl was attacked Friday on her way to school by a male who tried twice to cut off her hijab with scissors. … Continued
US: Study finds Trump Muslim ban shifted public opinion
By Barry Eitel SAN FRANCISCO (AA): A new study announced Friday found that an executive order signed by President Donald Trump barring travelers from several Muslim-majority countries caused a rare and significant shift in public opinion. According to a … Continued
Saudi conveys US plan to PLO of Palestinian ‘Deal of Century’, based on Arab-Israeli alliance against Iran
By Qais Abu Samra RAMALLAH, Palestine (AA): The Palestinian leadership has been informed of a U.S.-proposed “Deal of the Century” — ostensibly aimed at resolving the decades-long Israel-Palestine conflict — via the crown prince of Saudi Arabia, a Palestinian … Continued
US: New York Muslim police officers harassed with hate messages
By Safvan Allahverdi WASHINGTON (AA): New York Police Department (NYPD) officials are investigating who is responsible leaving hate messages on the lockers of two Muslim officers, the department’s Muslim Officers Society told Anadolu Agency on Tuesday. “It is under … Continued
Canadian Muslim group wants day of remembrance
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Canada (AA): In a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau released Friday, the National Council of Canadian Muslims (NCCM) has asked that Jan. 29 be designated an official day of remembrance for six Muslims slain … Continued
US: Mosque leaders help man who defaced their building
By Safvan Allahverdi WASHINGTON (AA): A mosque in Fort Smith, Arkansas chose the path of mercy when it paid the fines of a young man who helped vandalize their building last year, helping him avoid jail time. “We wanted … Continued
US: NY attack suspect’s family ‘outraged’ by police actions
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): The family of the 27-year-old suspect in a New York bombing said late Monday they are “outraged” by the police response following the attack. “We are heartbroken by the violence that was targeted at … Continued
US President Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as capital of Israel condemned
(AA): The US formally recognised Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, President Donald Trump announced Wednesday brushing aside broad-based international opposition. Under Geneva Convention, Jerusalem is considered as an occupied territory and so it is illegal to consider it as capital of … Continued
Canadian Muslim youth killed for doing ‘right thing’ by trying to defend an old man
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Ontario (AA): Canadian authorities arrested one man Monday in the shooting death of a 19-year-old Muslim who police are hailing as a hero. Police are now searching for another man who is believed to have … Continued
US plan to move embassy to occupied Jerusalem ‘danger’ to peace
By Qays Abu Samra, Mahmut Geldi and Afra Aksoy RAMALLAH/GAZA CITY, Palestine (AA): Palestinian President Mahmud Abbas on Sunday warned against U.S. plans to relocate its embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem, saying that such a move would … Continued
Canadian judge strikes down ban on face coverings
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Canada (AA): A Canadian judge granted a temporary stay, Friday, to a law that banned face coverings on those who provided or received public services in the province of Quebec. Justice Babak Barin ruled that … Continued
Canadian students offering hijab kits to victims of Islamophobic attacks
By Barry Ellsworth TRENTON, Canada (AA): A Canadian university has launched a program to provide replacement hijab kits to women who are attacked and have their head coverings ripped off, the groups told Anadolu Agency on Tuesday. The program … Continued
‘1 of every 5’ US-led airstrikes in Iraq kills civilian
By Mustafa Deveci (AA): One of every five airstrikes in Iraq by the U.S.-led anti-Daesh coalition has resulted in a civilian death, according to the New York Times Thursday. The American daily said the civilian casualties by coalition strikes … Continued
US: Five dead at California school shooting
By Safvan Allahverdi WASHINGTON (AA): At least five people were killed and several wounded Tuesday during a shooting spree in Northern California, according to authorities. At least two students were shot and wounded at Rancho Tehama Elementary School, one … Continued
US: 26 killed, 20 injured, in church shooting
WASHINGTON (AA): At least 26 people were killed Sunday when a gunman opened fire inside a church during Sunday service, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said at a news conference. The gunman dressed in all black “with tactical type gear and … Continued
US: New York terror attack suspect charged, may face death penalty
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): The suspect accused of killing eight people and injuring a dozen others in New York City is facing two federal charges related to the attack, and could face the death penalty, prosecutors announced Wednesday. … Continued
US: 8 dead in New York ‘cowardly act of terror’
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): Eight victims were killed Tuesday after a motorist drove onto a pedestrian and cycling path near the West Side Highway in New York City in an “act of terror”, according to officials. Six of … Continued
Over 120 people attended a landmark conference on the media reporting of Islam and Muslims. It was held jointly by The Muslim News and Society of Editors in London on September 15.
The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2015 was held on March in London to acknowledge British Muslim and non-Muslim contributions to the society.
The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2015 was held on March in London to acknowledge British Muslim and non-Muslim contributions to the society.
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