US: Senate votes to override Obama veto on 9/11 bill on Saudi Arabia
Iraq: US to raise number of advisors to 8,000
Iraq: Daesh terror group loses more territory in Anbar
Afghanistan: 5 injured as Taliban hits NATO vehicle
Nigeria: 8 soldiers, 25 Boko Haram terrorists killed in Borno State
Syria: World Food Programme reaches 4 besieged towns
Iraq: Suicide bombing kills 8 in Baghdad
Palestine: 1,000 Palestinian minors detained by Israel
Thailand: 3 security officials killed by bomb in the south
Egypt: More than 165 dead in boat tragedy
European Court of Human RIghts rejects Dutch soldiers prosecution for Srebrenica genocide
Jordan: Brotherhood-linked bloc wins seats in assembly
Egypt: 29 undocumented refugees drown off Egypt coast
UN ready to resume aid delivery in Syria
Syria: US alleges Russia responsible for raid on aid convoy
Myanmar: Illegal mosques to be demolished in Rakhine
UK drones involved in ‘mistaken’ airstrike killing 60 Syrian troops
Nigeria: Six civilians die in ambush of Nigerian military escort
Ramadan messages from UK political leaders
Ramadan messages from political leaders: Rt Hon David Cameron, MP, Prime Minister It’s the holy month of Ramadan – a time when mosques open their doors, community centres welcome in their neighbours, and even churches and synagogues offer up … Continued
EU REFERENDUM: Leave the EU and join the world
Boris Johnson This referendum debate in many ways boils down to a very British feeling – that of fairness. I think it’s fair that we should know who the politicians are that make our laws, I think it’s fair … Continued
UK: PM David Cameron exclusive Q&A on EU Referendum
Next month the British public will go to the polls to make one of the biggest decisions in our lifetimes, they will decide whether the UK should leave or remain in the European Union (EU). Answering keys questions posed by … Continued
Turkey: UN’s Ban Ki-moon urges ‘fixing’ humanitarian gap
ISTANBUL (AA): United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon called on world leaders to fix the gap in humanitarian funding and share the burden of helping people in need across the globe. Speaking at the first-ever World Humanitarian Summit in Istanbul … Continued
Syria: Aleppo’s local council reaches out to London Mayor Khan
LONDON (AA) – Syria’s opposition-held local council of Aleppo reached out to the new mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, congratulating him on his recent election victory. In the open letter published by Syria Solidarity U.K. organization, a network of activists, … Continued
Nigeria asks UK for ‘stolen’ money post Cameron gaffe
LAGOS, Nigeria (AA) – Nigerian president shot back at British premier’s “fantastically corrupt nation” remark Wednesday, by calling on the U.K. to return all the money it “stole” from Nigeria. On Tuesday, Britain’s David Cameron was overheard describing Afghanistan and … Continued
UK: Afghanistan, Nigeria ‘world’s most corrupt’: Cameron
LONDON (AA): Britain’s David Cameron was overheard describing Afghanistan and Nigeria as “possibly the two most corrupt countries in the world.” The U.K. prime minister was picked up making the remarks by television microphones on Tuesday as he spoke to … Continued
UK’s long-awaited Iraq war probe to come out in July
LONDON (AA) – A long-awaited independent probe into Britain’s role in the 2003 Iraq war will finally be published in July this year, nearly seven years after it was commissioned. Retired Judge John Chilcot confirmed in a letter published online … Continued
UK: London mayor hopes to inspire Muslims with victory
By Michael Sercan Daventry LONDON (AA) – London’s first Muslim mayor on Saturday said he hoped his election victory would inspire other Muslims to enter politics, local media reported. Speaking the day after he was confirmed as mayor, Sadiq … Continued
UK: Cameron U-turn on taking in more Syrian children
LONDON (AA) – Britain will take in unaccompanied Syrian children already in Europe, Prime Minister David Cameron announced Wednesday. This is a climb down by the PM as he had previously rejected this idea On televised remarks to parliament, Cameron … Continued
UK: Muslim preacher slams Cameron’s ‘racist’ views
By Busra Akin Dincer LONDON (AA) – A London-based Muslim preacher has demanded a formal apology from the British premier for labeling him a Daesh supporter in the parliament in the run-up to the mayoral elections. In an exclusive … Continued
Welcome speech by Ahmed J Versi, Editor and Publisher of The Muslim News at the Fourteenth ‘The Muslim News Awards for Excellence’
Welcome speech by Ahmed J Versi, Editor of The Muslim News: Wednesday 20 April 2016 Rt Hon Greg Clark, distinguished guests. Assalamu ‘alaykum (peace be with you). Thank you all for braving London’s rush-hour traffic to attend this, … Continued
The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2016 Winners, presenters, sponsors and categories
The Muslim News Awards is proud to announce the winners of The Muslim News Awards for Excellence 2016: [Photos live stream: https://www.facebook.com/themuslimnews/?fref=ts Tweets: #inspiringmuslims Tweet: @themuslimnews] Alhambra Award for Excellence in the Arts Winner: Swadeka Ahsun, International Artist … Continued
UK passes budget without disability cuts
[Photo: Chancellor Osborne. Photograph Creative Commons] LONDON (AA) – Welfare proposals that led to the resignation of a leading member of British Prime Minister David Cameron’s Cabinet were scrapped Tuesday, allowing the government’s annual budget to pass through parliament, … Continued
UK: Thousands join refugee solidarity marches
LONDON (AA): Thousands of people across the U.K. have attended a series of anti-racism marches to declare their support for refugees settling in the country. The marches in London, Glasgow and Cardiff, organized by the Stand Up to Racism group, … Continued
UK: Cameron appoints ally to replace departed minister
LONDON (AA): A close ally of U.K. Prime Minister David Cameron was announced to replace a senior minister who resigned claiming government policy was disproportionately affecting poorer people. Stephen Crabb became the new work and pensions secretary Saturday after Iain … Continued
UK: Blow to Cameron as senior minister quits
LONDON (AA) – A senior British minister dramatically resigned on Friday night after describing government welfare cuts as “a compromise too far”. Iain Duncan Smith [IDS], the Work and Pensions Secretary, said he was unable to continue in his role … Continued
UK: Seize opportunity and leave the EU, London mayor urges
LONDON (AA) – Britain should not miss its “golden opportunity” to leave the regulatory and legislative burdens imposed by the European Union, London Mayor Boris Johnson said on Sunday. Johnson, the most senior U.K. politician to support an exit from … Continued
UK: Thousands join anti-nuclear rally
LONDON (AA) – Thousands have gathered in central London at a rally against the renewal of the U.K.’s Trident nuclear weapons system. SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn also attended the protest organized by the Campaign for … Continued
UK: British PM seeks support in EU referendum
LONDON (AA) – British Prime Minister David Cameron has defended his EU deal and once again urged people to support staying in the bloc during a session at the House of Commons in London. In his speech Monday, Labour leader … 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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