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
Afghanistan: Conflicting reports emerge from Panjshir Valley
Palestine: Israeli troops kill 1 Palestinian, wound 15 during protests
Family barred by Indian police from attending Kashmiri leader Geelani funeral
Singapore allows hijab for Muslim nurses in public healthcare
863 people contracted Covid-19 during Tokyo Olympics, Paralympics
By Can Erozden ANKARA (AA): A total of 863 people involved in Tokyo 2020 Olympics and Paralympics were infected by Covid-19, the organizers said on Wednesday. According to Japan’s public broadcaster NHK, 547 of those who contracted the virus … Continued
Coronavirus not developed as ‘biological weapon’: US intelligence
By Jeyhun Aliyev ANKARA (AA): The coronavirus was not been developed as a “biological weapon,” according to a report by the US intelligence community (IC) on Friday. “The IC assesses that SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, probably emerged … Continued
UK cuts rules for self-isolation despite high level of Covid cases
By Hamed Chapman London, (The Muslim News): The British Government Monday proceeded with removing the requirement for self-isolation for the majority of the public claiming that the Covid-19 pandemic was under control despite little sign of any let up in … Continued
Bangladesh extends lockdown with worsening Covid pandemic situation
By SM Najmus Sakib DHAKA, Bangladesh (AA): Bangladesh on Tuesday extended the existing COVID-19 lockdown restrictions to be effective until Aug. 10 as the prevailing situation across the country continued worsening. The South Asian country has implemented a 14-day … Continued
UK: Muslims disproportionately hit by Covid infection by Eat Out to Help Out scheme
By Hamed Chapman London, (The Muslim News): The Government’s Eat Out to Help Out scheme, designed to kick start the hospitality industry during last year’s second wave lockdown, was responsible for a huge rise in deaths due to Covid-19 … Continued
Johnson announces vaccine certificates on ‘Freedom Day’
By Hamed Chapman London, (The Muslim News): Boris Johnson defiantly proceeded with removing most restrictions to contain the third wave of the Covid pandemic ripping across the UK which forced him to isolate to mar what was supposed to be … Continued
Starmer condemns Johnson’s plans to remove Covid restrictions as ‘reckless’
By Hamed Chapman London (The Muslim News): Labour Leader, Keir Starmer, has broken ranks with Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, over his controversial decision to lift almost all remaining Covid-19 restrictions for England from July 19, describing his plans as … Continued
Palestinian govt cancels expired COVID-19 vaccine deal with Israel
By Ahmed Asmar ANKARA (AA):- The Palestinian government canceled a deal on Friday to receive coronavirus vaccine doses from Israel because the doses appeared to have expired and did not meet the technical criteria of the Health Ministry. After … Continued
UK: Johnson’s complacency blamed for failure to remove lockdown
By Hamed Chapman London, (The Muslim News): Boris Johnson is being blamed for being responsible himself in causing the delay in removing the remaining legal Covid restrictions by failing to put India earlier on the travel red list and effectively … Continued
EU drugs regulator recommends Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for children 12-15
By Agnes Szucs BRUSSELS (AA): The European Medicine Agency (EMA) on Friday authorized the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine for use in children aged 12 and 15. “The EMA’s Committee for Human Medicine approved today the use of vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech, called … Continued
UK: Further easing of lockdown confirmed from May 17
By Hamed Chapman London, (The Muslim News): Lockdown restrictions will be further relaxed from May 17 in England in accordance with the roadmap he set out three months ago, Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has confirmed. The easing, the largest so … Continued
Jammu & Kashmir: Procuring oxygen made difficult for Kashmir charities
By Hilal Mir SRINAGAR, Jammu and Kashmir, India. (AA): The India-administered Kashmir government asked manufacturers on Thursday to stop supplying oxygen to charities and ordered medical staff at government health institutions to stop speaking to the media. The orders … Continued
COVID-19 threatens Africa’s food security
By Felix Tih ANKARA (AA): Besides the fatalities, the impact of COVID-19 on Africa’s food security has been severe, the head of the African Development Bank (AfDB) said on Thursday. Akinwumi Adesina was speaking at a two-day virtual dialogue … Continued
Pakistan records highest daily COVID-19 deaths
By Islamuddin Sajid ISLAMABAD (AA): Pakistan on Wednesday registered 201 deaths from the coronavirus, the highest single-day fatalities since the start of the pandemic last year, said the Health Ministry. The nationwide count raised to 17,530 with the fresh … Continued
Pakistan offers to help virus-ravaged India
By Aamir Latif KARACHI, Pakistan (AA): Pakistan on Saturday offered to help longtime rival India in its efforts to stem a catastrophic COVID-19 wave that has ravaged the world’s second-most populous country. “As a gesture of solidarity with the … Continued
UK: Covid-19 vaccine uptake tripled among ethnic minorities
By Hamed Chapman London, (The Muslim News): The uptake of coronavirus vaccines among all ethnic minority groups has tripled since February, outpacing the national average, according to the Medical Director of Primary Care for NHS England “Take-up among people … Continued
UK: Reminder of risks as lockdown further eased
By Hamed Chapman London, (The Muslim News): Prime Minister Boris Johnson confirmed Monday a further easing of lockdown restrictions while cautioning the public to remain wary of the continuing risks of the coronavirus pandemic. “I urge everyone to continue … Continued
Pfizer, BioNTech say vaccine protects for 6 months
By Beyza Binnur Donmez ANKARA (AA): The US drug maker Pfizer and its German partner BioNTech announced Thursday that their coronavirus vaccine is effective up to six months after the second dose. The pivotal Phase 3 study showed the … Continued
WTO head says COVID-19 poses greatest threat to trade outlook
By Peter Kenny GENEVA (AA): Prospects for a quick recovery in world trade have improved amid an expansion more rapid than expected in the second half of last year, with the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Wednesday estimating that … Continued
UK: Limited reopening of outdoor Covid restrictions in England
By Hamed Chapman and Ahmed J Versi London, (The Muslim News): Families and friends are able to reunite from Monday with groups of up to six people or from two households able to meet outside, including in private gardens … 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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