UK: Covid-19 could push 1m more Brits into poverty
UK: Thousands protest in London for Black Lives Matter
Afghanistan: Blast rocks in mosque in diplomatic enclave in Kabul, 2 killed
Mosque arson attack in Greek Cyprus condemned
US: George Floyd protests continue in for sixth day
Palestine: Israeli soldiers shot dead mentally disabled Palestinian
Somalia: Bomb blast kills 10, wounds over 13 civilians
Palestine: Israeli soldiers kill Palestinian near Ramallah
Malaysia: Ex-Malaysıan premier Mahathir expelled from party
Palestine reopens mosque, church after 3-month Corona closure
Bangladesh: Rohingya Muslims mark joyless Eid in camps
Nigeria: Scores attend mass Eid prayers despite warning
Bangladesh: Cyclone death toll rises to 26
Pakistan: 97 killed in plane crash, 2 survive
Israeli human rights violations in Palestine 14 to 20 May
Super cyclone to sweep over Bangladesh, India
Germany: Pig’s-head vandalism of mosque condemned
US hate crimes targeting Muslims up 70 percent
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): Hate crimes targeting Muslims in the U.S. rose 67 percent last year, the FBI said in an annual report released Monday. The uptick is part of an overall 7 percent hike in hate crimes … Continued
US: Trump outlines US health care plan to replace Obamacare
By Ovunc Kutlu and Gulbin Yildirim NEW YORK (AA): President-elect Donald Trump is adamant about repealing the country’s health care law and replacing it with a new system, according to a statement on his website late Thursday. “A Trump … Continued
US: Trump wins US election but loses popular votes
By Esra Kaymak Avci WASHINGTON (AA) – Though he received 210,000 less votes than Hillary Clinton, Donald Trump became the president-elect by winning more than 270 electoral delegates, a must to become the president. Americans took to the streets … Continued
US: ‘Power elite’ to influence next US presidential Cabinet
By Barry Eitel SAN FRANCISCO, (AA): WikiLeaks has released 50,000 emails relating to Hillary Clinton which gives insight into the inner workings of her campaign. But one in particular appears to show the influence corporations have on Cabinet appointments. … Continued
US Muslims register to vote in record numbers
By Esra Kaymak Avci WASHINGTON (AA): The largest U.S. umbrella group of mainstream Muslim American organizations said Wednesday it has achieved its goal to register 1 million Muslims to vote in the upcoming presidential election. “Reports from various cities … Continued
US sentences mosque arsonist to 5 years
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): The U.S. on Tuesday sentenced a 32-year-old Missouri man to five years in prison for setting an area mosque ablaze, and attempting to do the same to a nearby women’s reproductive health clinic. Jedediah … Continued
US: 3 charged with bomb plot on Muslims, mosque
NEW YORK (AA): Three members of an anti-Muslim militia on Friday faced charges of conspiring to detonate explosives at an apartment complex where members of a local Somali community reside in the state of Kansas. “These charges are based on … Continued
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
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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