Philippines: Official flag of Bangsamoro in Mindanao adopted
UN says Myanmar uses sexual violence as weapon of war
Jammu & Kashmir: Blockade in Kashmir a ‘collective punishment’, says UN
Bangladesh: Fearful, Rohingya Muslim refugees reject repatriation
Palestine: Fires still engulfing Al-Aqsa Mosque
US Muslims fundraise $125,000 for detained migrants
Yemen: UAE-backed separatists withdraw from Aden
Palestine: Israeli forces kill 3 Palestinians near Gaza fence
Afghanistan: 63 killed in suicide bombing at Shia Muslim wedding party
Pakistan: Blast at mosque after Friday prayers killed kills 4 in Quetta
Palestine: Palestinian killed by Israeli police in Jerusalem
Kashmir in lockdown a military prison, children detained, activists report
Subdued Eid in Jammu and Kashmir amid clampdown by India
Palestine: 1,700 Jewish settlers storm the Al-Aqsa mosque during Eid al Adha prayers
Norway: Police launches terror probe on mosque attack
Palestine: Israeli forces attack Palestinian worshipers in Al-Aqsa
Weekly Report: Israeli Human Rights violations in Occupied Palestinian Territory (1– 7 Aug)
Jammu & Kashmir: One killed, hundreds injured in brutal clampdown by India
Germany’s Muslims call for an Islamophobia commissioner
Yemen: 335 Yemeni children killed, 600 injured in past year in attacks
US: Anger greets US Navy’s Ottoman tweet
WASHINGTON (AA) – There has been upset after the U.S. Navy tweeted an historical image depicting American sailors killing troops under the Ottoman flag. The navy tweeted the celebratory message to mark its 241st anniversary Thursday. A caption on the … Continued
US: Majority of refugess into America are Muslims
WASHINGTON (AA): Muslim refugees constitute nearly half of all refugees admitted to the U.S. in 2016, a new study revealed Wednesday. “A total of 38,901 Muslim refugees entered the U.S. in fiscal year 2016, making up almost half (46%) of … Continued
Somalia demands explanation from US for airstrike killing 22
By Mohamed Adam MOGADISHU, (AA): The Somali government on Friday demanded an explanation from the United States on an airstrike, which Somalia said had killed 22 people. The attack allegedly struck the Galmudug administration army facility in the village … Continued
US: Senate votes to override Obama veto on 9/11 bill on Saudi Arabia
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): The Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly voted in favor of overriding President Barack Obama’s veto of legislation that would allow the victims of terror attacks to sue foreign governments. The measure received support well beyond … Continued
US: New York bombing suspect arrested after shootout
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): The suspected bomber of a New York City neighborhood has been taken into custody following a shootout with police, authorities confirmed Monday. Ahmad Khan Rahami, 28, a natural American citizen from Afghanistan, now faces … Continued
US: Authorities investigating NYC blast as act of terror
NEW YORK (AA): A bomb explosion that injured 29 people in New York City is being investigated as an act of terrorism, authorities said Sunday. Senior counter-terrorism officials reportedly told a news conference call the investigation is proceeding under the … Continued
US: New US military aid deal for Israel at least $3.8bn annually
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): The U.S. and Israel have concluded an agreement to increase Washington’s military aid to Tel Aviv, the State Department announced Tuesday. The new Memorandum of Understanding “constitutes the single largest pledge of bilateral military … Continued
US: Florida mosque set ablaze on 9/11 anniversary
NEW YORK (AA): A Florida place of worship frequented by the alleged perpetrator of the worst mass shooting in U.S. history was set ablaze on the anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, officials said Monday. Major David Thompson from St. Lucie … Continued
US: Obama nominates first Muslim for federal judge post
NEW YORK (AA): President Barack Obama has appointed the country’s first Muslim-American federal judge. Abid Riaz Qureshi was nominated late Tuesday to serve on the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. “I am confident he will serve the … Continued
Turkey: US had ‘no foreknowledge of Turkey coup bid’
By Satuk Bugra Kutlugun and Diyar Guldogan ANKARA (AA): U.S. Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday pledged to do everything to help bring those behind the July 15 coup attempt to justice. Speaking during a day-long visit to the … Continued
US receives Turkey’s request for extradition of Gulen
By Esra Kaymak Avci WASHINGTON (AA): U.S. State Department announced Tuesday it has received a formal request from Ankara for the extradition of Fetullah Gulen, sought in Turkey on charges of leading a bloody coup attempt last month. “We … Continued
US: ‘All Muslims are terrorists should be killed’ leaflets to Iraqis
NEW YORK (AA): Police are investigating as a hate crime notes urging violence against Muslims discovered Wednesday at an apartment complex in the state of Maine. An Iraqi man went to Westbrook police late Wednesday after finding a piece of … Continued
US: Police searching for gunman who killed imam, companion
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): Police are searching Sunday for the man who fatally shot an Imam and his companion in the head while they walked home from afternoon prayers in New York. The suspect approached Imam Maulama Akonjee, … Continued
US grilled for inaction over Israeli illegal settlement
By Esra Kaymak Avci WASHINGTON (AA): The State Department was grilled by reporters Wednesday for not going beyond condemning and taking proper action against Israel’s illegal settlement activities in Israeli-occupied East Jerusalem. A reporter asked the State Department spokesman … Continued
Brazil Muslims support open probe into terror suspects
By Senabri Silvestre SANTO DOMINGO, Dom. Rep. (AA) Brazil’s Muslim community on Friday voiced support for an open investigation into suspected terrorists who officials say were planning attacks at the upcoming Olympic games. Sheikh Jihad Hassan Hammadeh who heads … Continued
US: Obama urges Americans to not isolate Muslim neighbours
By Esra Kaymak Avci WASHINGTON (AA) – President Barack Obama on Thursday encouraged citizens to not discriminate against their fellow Muslim Americans and make them feel as if they are “second-class citizens. “Let’s be clear: Muslim Americans are as … Continued
US on edge after police killings
NEW YORK (AA) – The U.S. is reeling Friday from a week of violence that started with fatal police-involved shootings of black men and ended in a coordinated attack on police in Dallas that killed five officers. “We are … Continued
US: Tensions rising after black man killed by police
NEW YORK (AA) – The governor of Louisiana said Wednesday that he has “very serious concerns” about the fatal shooting of a black man by police in Baton Rouge that has set off civil rights protests in the city. John … Continued
US: Muslim shot, stabbed outside Houston mosque
By Esra Kaymak Avci WASHINGTON (AA): Police in the southern state of Texas have launched an investigation after a doctor was stabbed and shot near a mosque as he walked to morning prayers, local media said. The ABC13 Eyewitness … Continued
Israel PM thanks US’ Biden for ‘encouraging’ Turkey talks
WASHINGTON (AA) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday thanked U.S. Vice President Joe Biden for “encouraging” normalization talks with Turkey, according to the White House. During a telephone call that Netanyahu initiated, Biden congratulated the Israeli leader on … 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.
MOST READ
