UK: Muslim women led rally for Sabina Nessa
Palestine: Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa to celebrate Sukkot
India: 5 arrested for vandalizing Muslim leader’s house
Pfizer, BioNTech post positive vaccine results in children age 5-11
Afghanistan: Women stage ‘silent protest’ in support of girls’ education
Bangladesh appeals to UN to resolve maritime demarcation row with India
Afghanistan’s neighbours call for conclusion of ‘national reconciliation’
Germany arrests 4 for alleged terror attack plot on synagogue
Australia to acquire nuclear submarine fleet after forming defense pact with US, UK
Somalia: Suicide attack by al-Shabaab kills 11 in Mogadishu
UN rights chief deplores Israel’s use of force against Palestinian civilians
Afghanistan: Laying out rules, Taliban say women free to study at any level
African Muslims assess effect of 9/11 two decades after attack
Islamophobia in Canada ‘systemic’ since 9/11 attacks in US
863 people contracted Covid-19 during Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics
Turkey rescues 97 asylum seekers in Aegean Sea
Afghanistan: Taliban jirga discusses security, economic situation
Pakistan welcomes Taliban’s desire to join China-Pakistan Economic Corridor
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia call for inclusive govt for peace in Afghanistan
Russian security forces arrest more than 50 people in Crimea
UK: Ethnic groups say UK police biased against them
LONDON (AA): In Britain, police and the justice system are biased against two-thirds of the minority ethnic population, a new poll has suggested. The poll by campaign group Hope Not Hate came after months of Black Lives Matter protests across … Continued
BLM: American Muslims urge reform to end police brutality
By Beyza Binnur Donmez (AA): Dozens of American Muslim organizations joined Monday to the demands for changing policing practices in the US, after death of George Floyd under police custody last month. “The victimization of unarmed Black Muslims has … Continued
US: Anger in Atlanta over fatal shooting of black man
By Servet Gunerigok WASHINGTON (AA): As nationwide protests slowed in the death of George Floyd, anger again erupted Saturday in the US over the fatal shooting of another black man. Atlanta police officer has been sacked following the fatal shooting, … Continued
UK: Statue of slave trader Robert Milligan pulled down
LONDON (AA): A statue of 18th Century British slave owner and trader Robert Milligan was removed from outside the Museum of London Docklands Tuesday afternoon shortly after a statement from its owners. The move came as the reaction to statues … Continued
UK: Protesters topple slave trader statue in Bristol
Black Lives Matter protest in London June 6, London (Credit: Socialist Appeal/Flickr) By Karim El-Bar LONDON (AA): Tens of thousands of people took part in Black Lives Matter protests across the UK on Sunday, tearing down the statue of a … Continued
UK: Thousands protest in London for Black Lives Matter
By Karim El-Bar LONDON (AA): Thousands of people took to the streets of London Wednesday to march in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement and protest the killing of George Floyd, an unarmed black man who died … Continued
WHO slams French scientists for Africa coronavirus vaccine testing notion
By Peter Kenny & Ahmed J Versi GENEVA (AA)/ LONDON (The Muslim News): The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) condemned on Monday in the “strongest possible terms” two French scientists who suggested Africa be used as a … Continued
UK: Muslim woman stopping antisemitic act praised as hero
By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal LONDON (AA): A Muslim woman has been praised as a hero after her intervention with a man who hurled racial abuse on a Jewish family on a London underground train. Asma Shuweikh tried to stop … Continued
US House condemns Trump’s racist tweets about lawmakers
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): The U.S. House of Representatives voted late Tuesday to condemn racist remarks by President Donald Trump on Twitter about freshmen lawmakers, with four Republicans breaking ranks with him by backing the resolution. The 240-187 … Continued
Germany: Rival protests held over killing of German citizen
BERLIN (AA) – Far-right and anti-fascist groups clashed in eastern German city of Chemnitz Saturday over alleged killing of a man by migrants. More than 4,500 far-right protestors attended the anti-immigration rally organized by the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party … Continued
British Olympian Mo Farah ‘racially abused’ at German airport
By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal LONDON (AA): British Olympic gold medalist and the U.K.’s most successful-ever distance runner Sir Mo Farah has complained of “racial harassment” at German Munich airport. A video uploaded by the four-time British Olympic gold medallist … Continued
Greece: Muslim leader condemns racist remarks by ex-Foreign Minister
By Mehmet Hatipoglu KOMOTINI, Greece (AA): A Muslim Turk representative in Greece on Wednesday condemned racist remarks by former Greek Foreign Minister Theodoros Pangalos. Pangalos, who was foreign minister from 1996-99, said “the only good Turk is a dead … Continued
US: Thousands reject hate rally in Charlottesville
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): In a mass rejection of the hate rally that took place in Charlottesville, Virginia last weekend thousands of candle-holding demonstrators flocked to the city’s University of Virginia Wednesday night. The campus was enveloped last … Continued
US: Suspect who drove car into crowd charged with murder at hate march
By Michael Hernandez WASHINGTON (AA): One suspect was charged late Saturday with second-degree murder and other charges after a woman was killed at a counter protest march to a white nationalist rally in the state of Virginia. Authorities identified … Continued
South Africa: Thousands join march against racism
By Hassan Isilow PRETORIA, (AA): Thousands of South Africans marched in the capital Pretoria Friday calling for an end to racism that continues to spark controversy in the country following decades of apartheid. The ruling African National Congress (ANC) … Continued
UK policy chief Letwin apologises over racism row
LONDON (AA): Prime Minister David Cameron’s policy chief apologized Wednesday for “offensive” remarks he made about Britain’s black community in a document written in the wake of rioting in 1985. Oliver Letwin, who leads Cameron’s policy unit, blamed “bad moral … Continued
Palestine: Israeli settlers burn car & write racist graffiti
IMEMC News: Israeli soldiers kidnapped, Sunday, five Palestinians, including two children, in occupied East Jerusalem, while a number of fanatic Israeli settlers burnt a car, and wrote racist graffiti. The Wadi Hilweh Information Center in Silwan (Silwanic) said the … Continued
Germany: Xenophobic attack against pro-refugee politician
BERLIN (AA): A prominent pro-refugee politician has been stabbed in western German city of Cologne on Saturday, in what officials said was a xenophobic attack. Henriette Reker, an independent candidate running for Sunday’s mayoral elections in Cologne, was attacked during … Continued
Germany: Council of Europe warns Germany over rise of racism
BERLIN (AA): The Council of Europe’s commissioner for human rights has praised Germany’s efforts in helping thousands of refugees but also warned authorities about the rise of racism and intolerance in the country. “Germany has made remarkable efforts to protect … 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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