Israeli forces kill 3 Palestinians in West Bank
Turkey: 7 killed, 46 injured in high-speed train crash
France: Shooting near Christmas market leaves 3 dead, 13 wounded
Palestine: Jewish settlers storm Jerusalem’s Aqsa Mosque compound
Jammu & Kashmir: 3 militants, including teenager, killed in Kashmir
Palestine: Jerusalem Palestinian family forced to demolish house
Weekly Report on Israeli Human Rights violations in Occupied Palestinian Territory (29 Nov – 5 Dec)
Iran: Suicide bombing kills 2 in southeastern Iran
US Muslim Republican official faces ouster for religion
Palestine: Mentally ill Palestinian killed by Israeli forces
Nigeria: Muslims sue Nigerian premier varsity over hijab
Palestine: 811 Israeli violations against journos in 2018
Two US police departments cancel training with Israel
US drops nearly 6000 bombs in Afghanistan in 2018
Syria: US-led coalition strikes kill dozens in eastern Syria
Canada: Hate crimes jump dramatically
Afghanistan: 10 dead, 29 wounded in bomb, gunfire attack in Kabul
Nigeria: 39 soldiers killed in Boko Haram attacks
Palestine: Israel to seize Palestinian land in Jordan Valley region
Taiwan: Muslims treated as equals in Taiwan, says Imam
By Mehmet Ozturk TAIPEI, Taiwan (AA): The Imam of Taipei’s Grand Mosque has claimed that Muslims are treated as equals in the small self-ruled island nation, although he says they lack the numbers to get financial support. In an … Continued
China: Death toll from collapsed buildings rises to 22
By Mahmut Atanur BEIJING (AA) – The death toll from the collapse of four residential buildings in an industrial district of the eastern Chinese province of Zhejiang has risen to 22. State news agency Xinhua reported that rescuers pulled … Continued
Australian politician targets Muslims on parl’t return
By Jill Fraser MELBOURNE, (AA): A divisive right-wing politician has made her first speech to Australia’s parliament in 20 years, but whereas in 1998 Asians were the subject of her venom, Wednesday she targeted Muslims. The 62-year-old — who … Continued
Kyrgyzstan: Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan attacked with car bomb
By Nezir Aliyev BISHKEK, (AA): A suicide car bomber crashed into the gates of the Chinese embassy in Kyrgyzstan capital Bishkek on Tuesday, killing the bomber and wounding three people. The vehicle exploded after travelling around 50 meters into … Continued
Philippines: Muslim rebels tasked to combine for peace
By Hader Glang ZAMBOANGA CITY, (AA): The new Philippines president’s peace guru has said he expects rival Muslim rebel factions to come together to craft a new law to implement a two-year-old agreement to end four decades of fighting … Continued
Japan: At least 19 killed in knife attack near Tokyo
By Todd Crowell TOKYO (AA): Police are investigating a knife attack at a facility for the disabled that killed 19 and seriously injured many others west of Tokyo, in the largest case of mass murder in Japan’s modern history. … Continued
Philippines: 33 breakaway rebels killed in Muslim south
By Roy Ramos ZAMBOANGA CITY, (AA): The Philippines’ military announced Sunday that 33 members of breakaway rebel group were killed in four days of fighting in a troubled majority Muslim southern province. Col. Lito Sobejana, 601st Brigade commander, said … Continued
Philippines: Muslims voice backing for Duterte peace policy
By Hader Glang ZAMBOANGA CITY, (AA): Muslim human rights groups and peace advocates have reiterated their support Thursday for President Rodrigo Duterte’s peace policy, while warning of security forces’ past rights violations in the Muslim south. The leader of … Continued
China: 237 dead in weeks-long flooding
By Mahmut Atanur BEIJING (AA): Weeks of heavy rainfall and flooding have left more than 230 people dead in China while 93 others remain missing, state media reported Friday. At least 237 fatalities were recorded after more than 1,508 … Continued
Philippines: Muslim ex-rebels agree on common roadmap
By Roy Ramos ZAMBOANGA CITY (AA): Leaders of two former Muslim rebel groups agreed Wednesday to promote a common roadmap for peace in the conflict-ridden southern Philippines ahead of the inauguration of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte. The chairman of the … Continued
Philippines’ Muslim south prepares for Ramadan
By Hader Glang & Roy Ramos ZAMBOANGA CITY, (AA): Islamic authorities in the southern Philippines are preparing to observe the moon Sunday to determine when Muslims should start fasting for the holy month of Ramadan. A religious authority for … Continued
Philippines: Filipino Muslims stress need for autonomy law on south
By Hader Glang ZAMBOANGA CITY, (AA): Leaders in the Philippines’ Muslim south have objected to suggestions by an ally of President-elect Rodrigo Duterte that a stalled autonomy bill for the region may be overridden by plans to introduce a … Continued
Philippines peace process may center on federalism plan
By Hader Glang ZAMBOANGA CITY, (AA): A stalled bill on the Philippines’ Muslim south may be overridden by President-elect Rodrigo Duterte’s plans to grant regions autonomy through federalism, his pick for House Speaker said Thursday. Pantaleon Alvarez, the incoming … Continued
Japan quakes leave 28 dead, nearly 2,000 injured
By Todd Crowell TOKYO (AA) – At least 19 people were confirmed dead Saturday after a second strong earthquake rocked southwestern Japan, where nine others were killed in an earlier temblor. This brings to total number of people killed … Continued
Japan: Strong quake leaves 9 dead, 800 injured
TOKYO (AA) – At least nine victims were confirmed dead and more than 800 others injured Friday following a strong earthquake in southwestern Japan that collapsed houses and resulted in the evacuation of around 44,000 people. Kyodo news agency reported … Continued
Philippines: 10 Indonesians abducted from boat in south
By Hader Glang & Roy Ramos ZAMBOANGA CITY, (AA): A militant group has demanded a ransom of around $1 million for the release of 10 Indonesians whose vessel was hijacked off the southern Philippines, officials said Tuesday. Indonesia’s National … Continued
Australia: 50,000 protest against offshore detention
By Jill Fraser MELBOURNE (AA): Coordinated rallies in 16 cities and towns across Australia on Sunday attracted tens of thousands of people demanding that the government “stop the war on refugees”. Protesters, including church groups, community organizations, students, families … Continued
Philippines: Gunman fires on extremism conference
By Roy Ramos ZAMBOANGA, (AA) – Two Saudi men are reported to have been injured when a gunman opened fire on a symposium on extremism in a university in the Philippines south late Tuesday. Among the injured were reported … Continued
Philippines: Congress fails in sealing peace with Muslims
By Hader Glang ZAMBOANGA CITY, (AA): The government’s chief adviser to a peace process with the country’s one-time largest Moro rebel group admitted Sunday that there is huge disappointment over Congress’ failure to pass the proposed Bangsamoro Basic Law … Continued
Philippines: More than 20 dead in clashes in S Philippines
By Hader Glang ZAMBOANGA CITY, (AA): Around 20 suspected “terrorists” and three Philippine troops have been killed in clashes in the country’s troubled Muslim south, according to the military Tuesday. An Armed Forces spokesperson said the number of fatalities among … 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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