US sets a dangerous precedent for states to assassinate enemies

The assassination of Iranian Major General Qasem Soleimani by the United States marks the most dangerous escalation between Washington and Tehran since the 1979 hostage crisis.

Tory Govt still thinking of establishing a working definition of Islamophobia

The entire Tory Government is indifferent towards Islamophobia and the Muslims forced to endure it.

Johnson turns back on EU’s Iran’s Nuclear Deal in favour of ‘Trump deal’

PM switched from Britain signing a joint statement with France and Germany expressing “commitment” to the Iran nuclear deal and determination “to preserve it” to calling for it to be scrapped, (all on the same day).

Johnson backs Trump after US assassinates Iranian General

Boris Johnson, endorsed the killing of General Qassem Soleimani,and within days reversed British policy to support President Donald Trump’s attempt to sabotage the international Iranian nuclear agreement, the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).

13 year old and TV chef among 28 Muslim named in the New Year’s Honours

Twenty-eight members of the Muslim community have been named in the New Year’s honours,

Harrow Central Mosque donates £11k to hospital

Members of Harrow’s Muslim community showed their appreciation for the work of Northwick Park Hospital by generously donating £11,000.

UK Govt’s £1K fee to register children citizens unlawful

A Government decision to charge £1,012 to register children as UK citizens was “unlawful”, the High Court ruled last month.

Outrage at police guideline that claims concern for ‘oppressed Muslims’ is a sign of extremism

The UK’s Counter-Terrorism Police were forced to recall a document that said believing Muslims were oppressed was a sign of extremism following an uproar from civil rights and Muslim groups.

5,000 members of anti-Muslim group join Tories

5,000 members of an anti-Muslim group have joined the Conservative Party after being drawn in by Boris Johnson’s “firm stance against radical Islam,” announced the far-right group’s spokeswoman.

Islamophobic slogans daubed near mosque

Islamophobic messages were painted on a building near a mosque in south London on New Year’s Day. The graffiti was found on a building near to the North Brixton Islamic Cultural Centre on Brixton Road at about 11 am.

Trump condemned for fake Islamophobic image

Donald Trump retweets fake image of Speaker of the House, Nancy Pelosi in hijab standing in front of Iranian flag

Iranian-Americans harassed by US border officials

Iranian-Americans have reported being “harassed” by US border officials amid reports Homeland Security has issued an order to the Border Patrols

Is Bollywood re-considering its slavish aping of Modi’s Hindutva agenda?

The bullying tactics of BJP and fear of the popular backlash against performers has been effective in keeping Bollywood fully tuned to the Hindutva agenda

Analysis: Sultan Qaboos, loss of senior statesman and interlocutor

The death on January 10 of Sultan Qaboos bin Said bin Taimur of Oman has robbed the Middle East of its senior statesman and, arguably, its most seasoned diplomat

Instagram censors pro Iran posts

Iran has called for legal action against Instagram after the social media platform removed posts that offered support for assassinated General Qassem Soleimani.

Amnesty brings legal action against Israeli spyware company

Amnesty International has asked the Tel Aviv District Court to order Israel to revoke the export license of NSO Group, whose software Pegasus is alleged to have been used by governments to spy on journalists and dissidents.

International Criminal Court to probe alleged war crimes in Palestinian territories

Palestinian leaders have welcomed the International Criminal Court (ICC) announcement that an investigation into alleged war crimes in the Palestinian territories will be launched

UN condemns Myanmar’s abuse of Rohingya

The UN approved a resolution condemning human rights abuses against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar on December 27.

Rugby star latest Muslim athlete to condemn China’s treatment of Uyghurs

New Zealand Rugby superstar Sonny Bill Williams has become the latest sports star to criticise China for its treatment of the Muslim Uyghur population.

Khashoggi verdict ‘anything but justice’ rules UN special rapporteur

A United Nations special rapporteur condemned the Saudi verdict on the killing of the journalist Jamal Khashoggi as “anything but justice.”

Demonstrations against divisive citizenship laws in India held in many countries

Massive protests have been taking place inside and outside India for more than a month against India’s new citizenship laws.

Obituary: Raficq Abdulla (1940-2019), a true humanist

The late Raficq Abdulla was a South African-born lawyer, writer, public speaker and broadcaster who read Jurisprudence at Oxford.

Obituary: Yousuf Deedat (1953-2020), outspoken activist

Yousuf Deedat, the son of Muslim scholar Ahmed Deedat passed away on January 17.

Obituary: Bashir Maan (1929-2019), pioneer of Scottish Muslims

Bashir Ahmed Maan, an author, a politician, a campaigner, a businessman and one of the most influential Muslim leaders, died last month at the age of 93.

Legal Corner: Samira Ahmed wins equal pay case against the BBC

Samira Ahmed was unequally paid by the BBC, according to a unanimous judgement of sex discrimination

Book Review: The many-eyed gargoyle

All people are ordinary, it is their choices that make them extraordinary. Edward Snowden epitomises the power of one principled choice

Musings of a mum: The politics of a coconut

Culture is a hybrid entity, never stagnant, always moving, always moulding, picking up things along the way and dropping some along the way too.

A closer look at Australia’s wildfires

The record-breaking wildfires in Australia may be garnering worldwide attention, but it is unclear whether major changes to forest management and policy will be made in the future.

WHO considers announcing international emergency over ‘Wuhan’ virus outbreak

The World Health Organization is considering declaring a global public health emergency over an outbreak of a mysterious SARS-like coronavirus which started in Wuhan, China.

Arsenal’s Shkodran Mustafi’s to hold Galatasaray transfer talks

The agent of Arsenal defender Shkodran Mustafi is set to fly to Turkey to hold talks with Galatasaray

Collaboration in palliative care much needed

Conservative Party not bigoted

Proud of achievement