Jammu & Kashmir: 4 militants, Indian soldier killed in gunfights
Bangladeshi police arrest Hindu teen for post against Islam’s holiest site
Nigeria: Gunmen kill at least 43 in Sokoto State
Hamas hails efforts to revoke Israel’s African Union observer status
Netherlands: Dutch municipalities secretly probing mosques
Afghanistan: 47 killed during Friday prayers in Fatimiya mosque bombing in Kandahar
Norway: 5 killed in bow-&-arrow attack – act of terror: police
Niger: Mosque attack in western Niger leaves 10 dead
Iraq: For 1st time, women secure 97 parliament seats
India: Sikhs & Hindus help build mosque serves a ‘lesson of love’
Palestine: Israel demolishes Muslim graves near Al-Aqsa mosque
Nigeria: Gunmen kill imam, 10 others in Sokoto
Afghanistan: Mosque blast during Friday prayers kills 55, injures 143 Hazara Muslims
France: Under construction mosque in Strasbourg receives threat letter
Pakistan: 20 dead after magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes Balochistan
Palestine: Israel plans to build 10,000 settlement units in East Jerusalem
Canadian judge jails man who branded Muslim businessman ‘baby killer’
Afghanistan: 8 people killed, 20 injured in Kabul mosque explosion
‘South African Muslims helped Gandhi fight against injustice’
Belgian Muslims turn to Strasbourg Court after halal slaughter ban
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
UK marks anniversary of 1st Covid-19 national lockdown
By Karim El-Bar LONDON (AA): The UK on Tuesday marked the anniversary of the start of the country’s first national lockdown by observing a minute’s silence to remember those who died of COVID-19. Alongside ordinary Brits, MPs and peers … Continued
WHO: Vaccine gap grows between rich and poor
By Peter Kenny GENEVA (AA): The gap between vaccines administered in rich countries and those dispensed through the COVAX program is growing and becoming “more grotesque” every day, the World Health Organization chief said Monday, describing this as “self-defeating.” … Continued
EU drug regulator investigating AstraZeneca vaccine
By Gozde Bayar ANKARA (AA): The European Medicines Agency (EMA) on Monday said it was continuing an investigation into possible side effects of the novel coronavirus vaccine developed by AstraZeneca and Oxford University. With several European countries having recently … Continued
UK arrivals not abiding by Covid-19 quarantine rules
By Muhammad Mussa LONDON (AA): Up to 99% of people entering the UK are not following government rules by checking into designated quarantine hotels, an official said Wednesday. Speaking to the Home Affairs Committee, Border Force Director-General Paul Lincoln said … Continued
Iraq: More than 300 children contract COVID-19 strain
Ali Jawad BAGHDAD (AA): Iraq’s health minister said Wednesday that hundreds of children have contracted a new variant of the coronavirus. “More than 300 children under the age of 14 years have been infected with the new strain since … Continued
Palestine: Israeli bars entry of COVID-19 vaccines to Gaza Strip
By Salam Abu Sharar RAMALLAH (AA): Israel has barred the entry of 2,000 doses of a coronavirus vaccine sent by the Health Ministry to the Gaza Strip, Palestinian Health Minister Mai Alkaila confirmed Monday. Alkaila said the ministry holds … Continued
Pfizer BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine effective against UK, SA strains
(AA & The Muslim News): The Pfizer-BioNTech coronavirus vaccine is effective against the South African and British variants of the virus, the companies announced Monday, They cited a study published in the journal Natural Medicine that said the vaccine elicits … Continued
Bangladesh sees 9-month lowest daily Covid-19 deaths
By SM Najmus Sakib DHAKA, Bangladesh (AA): Bangladesh on Friday registered seven COVID-19 deaths, the lowest daily fatalities in the pandemic since May 6, with signs of a down trend in overall infections amid the cold weather. The South Asian … Continued
UK: Govt must work with communities in vaccine roll-out, says Starmer
By Hamed Chapman London, (The Muslim News): Labour Leader, Sir Keir Starmer, has called on the Government to work “side-by-side with communities” to ensure an equal roll-out of the vaccine. “Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Communities have suffered enormously during … Continued
World faces ‘catastrophic moral failure’ over Covid-19 vaccines
By Peter Kenny GENEVA (AA): At least 49 higher-income countries have administered over 39 million jabs against COVID-19, but the World Health Organization chief warned Monday the planet is on the “brink of a catastrophic moral failure” in getting vaccines … Continued
WHO committee rules against Covid-19 vaccine passports
By Peter Kenny GENEVA (AA) – The key emergency committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) said Friday that a lack of data on vaccine safety is a barrier to ensuring a quick and equitable global supply of vaccines and … Continued
UK: Exclusive: Khan urges PM to close places of worship as many mosques voluntarily close
By Nadine Osman London, (The Muslim News): Places of worship in London should shut immediately due to the risks of Covid-19 infection, the Mayor of London has said. Sadiq Khan’s demand was made following the closing of most major mosques … Continued
Indonesia: Muslim body declares Chinese vaccine halal
By Nicky Aulia Widadio JAKARTA, Indonesia (AA): Indonesia’s top Muslim body on Friday declared China’s Sinovac vaccine for COVID-19 halal, or permissible under Islam. In a news conference, Asrorun Niam, the secretary of fatwa (Islamic decree) commission of Indonesian Ulema … Continued
UK authorizes Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine
LONDON (AA) – Britain’s drug regulator, Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA), on Wednesday approved the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for use in the UK, according to an official statement, making it the first nation to do so. Starting today … Continued
Founder of Covid-19 BioNTech vaccine says vaccine will be effective against new mutant virus
MAINZ, GERMANY, (AA): (DECEMBER 21, 2020) Anadolu Agency interviewed founder of German biotechnology company, BioNTech, Ugur Sahin, on whether their vaccine will be effective against the new variant of Covid-19 first found in Kent, England, on 21 December. He said … Continued
UK to roll out Pfizer/BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine next week
By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal LONDON (AA): The UK has become the first country to allow the use of the Pfizer/BioNtech coronavirus vaccine on the public after the country’s regulator clinically approved the jab on Wednesday. The vaccine, which provides 95% … Continued
UK: Covid-19 tier restriction system for regions in England announced
London, The Muslim News: Health Secretary, Matt Hancock has announced the Covid-19 tier restriction system for each local authority in England in the House of Commons which will apply from 2 December when the national lockdown ends. Majority of England … Continued
Palestinian lady invents smart machine to beat COVID-19
By Salam Abu Sharar GAZA CITY, Palestine (AA): Soon after the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak, managing the entry of people to the workplaces appeared a big challenge. Many offices had to post special staff at their gates to ensure sterilization, … Continued
UK: Muslim leaders join calls to permit public worship during lockdown
By Hamed Chapman and Ahmed J Versi London, (The Muslim News): Muslim leaders have joined other national faith leaders in calling on the Government to permit public worship during the second national lockdown in England imposed to combat the Covid … 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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