Coronation of King Charles III, inclusive of non-Christian faiths

The coronation included representatives from the Sunni and Shi’a Muslim communities as well as from the Jewish, Sikh, Hindu, Buddhist, Jain, Bahai and Zoroastrian communities, who were among the first in the procession to enter Westminster Abbey, which was reserved for Anglican clerics in the past. 

Comment: Karnataka elections: A victory of democracy over politics of hatred

The Indian National Congress (INC) secured a thumping victory against the hard-line Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in the polls held on May 10, bagging 136 out of 224 seats.

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Editorial: Bloom review falls foul of own recommendations

The Bloom Review, like ones that came before it, falls into the trap of negatively characterising Muslims while also advocating for their conditional inclusion,

Editorial: Sudanese crises another reminder of UK’s double standard laden Home Office

The Home Secretary, a vocal defender of “British values,” must explain why her office is glaringly at odds with it, where race and religion will determine if you enter these Isles in a rubber dingy or an airport.

Exclusive: Newly elected Muslim councillors

Full listing of the 293 (91 female, 202 male) newly elected Muslim councillors. The results presented are for county, district, metropolitan, and unitary local authorities; results for town and parish elections are not included. 

Exclusive: Over 290 Muslims elected in local elections

Over 290 Muslim councillors are estimated to have been elected in the English local elections held on May 4, according to data exclusively compiled by The Muslim News.

Comment: Changing Middle East: Is MBS an ‘Arab Deng Xiaoping’?

China's 'Reform and Opening Up' initiative, launched four decades ago by visionary leader Deng Xiaoping, is the closest analogy to Crown Prince Muhammed bin Salman's reform of Saudi Arabia.

Mixed reaction to review on how government should engage with faith communities

A comprehensive review of the government’s interactions with faith groups by the UK government’s faith adviser, Colin Bloom, has prompted mixed review from Britain’s largest Muslim umbrella group and academics.

Double standards in the wake of Sudan crisis

Britain's home secretary has been accused of double standards after she said the situation in Sudan was “very different” to Ukraine .

‘Reeking of Islamophobia’ Secret Service block Muslim mayor from White House

US Secret Service and White House officials are accused of “reeking of Islamophobia” after refusing to permit entry to the White House to a Muslim mayor of Prospect Park, New Jerse

Judge slammed for smearing kebab shops

A district judge has been chastised by kebab industry leaders and members of the Turkish community for implying kebab restaurants are unregulated and unsanitary, reports T-VINE.

Berlin lifts ban on teachers wearing hijab

Berlin can no longer ban Muslim teachers from wearing the hijab (headscarf), as confirmed by the Federal Constitutional Court on March 29.

Germany: attempted mosque arson

Police in Germany launched an investigation into an attempted arson attack that targeted a mosque in Dresden on May 10.

Muslim woman was verbally and physically abused at Berlin station

A hijab-wearing Muslim woman was verbally and physically abused at a Berlin metro station by a suspected far-right extremist on April 30.

Spain’s far-right mimic US counterparts to spread anti-Muslim misinformation and hate

Far-right movements in Spain are mimicking their US counterparts and using social media to spread anti-Muslim hate and misinformation, according to research by Rutgers University’s Network Contagion Research Institute (NCRI).

Muslim leaders join coronation of the King

Nine representatives of non-Christian faiths were invited to Westminster Abbey to join in the coronation,

Muslim parents offered support on sensitive child safety subjects

Muslim parents in the Midlands are being offered support on discussing sensitive child safety subjects with their children from a leading children’s charity

Muslim councillor makes mayoral history in Tameside

Councillor Tafheen Sharif made history as Tameside’s first Muslim and ethnic minority mayor when she was appointed to the civic post earlier this month.

Sir Mo Farah dedicates Bafta award to trafficked children

Sir Mohamed “Mo” Farah has won a Bafta TV award for his documentary, which revealed he had been illegally trafficked to the UK as a child.

Obituary: Neil Jameson: A friend and brother in championing the common good

Neil Jameson, the founder of the activist group Citizens UK, who used community organising to achieve social and political change, died at the age of 76.

Environment: Hottest years on the horizon

Global temperatures are projected to reach record highs in the next 5 years, missing the Paris Climate Agreement target of keeping temperature rises below 1.5°C compared with pre-industrial levels, the World Meteorological Organization announced

Health: Artificial sweeteners do not aid weight loss warns WHO

Artificial sweeteners won't help with weight loss and may raise the risk of diabetes, heart disease and death, says the World Health Organization

Book review: A book on humour that ain’t funny

Poets Corner: Rooted

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Sport brief: Third consecutive Premier League title a dream, say Man City’s Gündoğan

İlkay Gündoğan says winning a third straight Premier League title and his fifth crown overall ranks as one of the most memorable moments of his illustrious Manchester City career.

Letter: Remembering Mosie

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Letter: Islamophobia ingrained Tory govt

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Letter: Outstanding shortlist

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