US: Biden ends travel ban on Muslim countries
US embassy to remain in Jerusalem: Blinken
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Mali to maintain support for French troops amid threats
Pakistan: Police fired over Hindu temple attack
WHO committee rules against Covid-19 vaccine passports
UN urges US to drop Houthi terrorist designation
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US alleges al-Qaeda’s new ‘home base’ is Iran
Yemen remains ‘worst humanitarian crisis’: UN office
Hamas slams UAE for importing illegal Israeli settlement goods
India: Halal certificate no longer mandatory for meat exports
UK: Exclusive: Khan urges PM to close places of worship as many mosques voluntarily close
Indonesia: Muslim body declares Chinese vaccine halal
Cameroon: 18 dead, 4 injured in terror attacks
Niger: Over 10,000 people flee violence in Niger
‘Pakistan setting up interfaith harmony bodies to confront sectarianism’
US: Leaders of US allies voice shock, concern over attack on US Capitol
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
UK finally exits EU
LONDON (AA): A new era in the UK-EU relationship has started on New Year’s Eve with an 11-month-long transition period that followed Brexit coming to an end. With the transition period ending, freedom of movement between the UK and the … 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: Man jailed for Central London Mosque stabbing
LONDON (AA): A man who stabbed and injured the muezzin, a person who performs call to prayer, in a London mosque last February has been jailed for more than 11 years in prison on Monday. “Daniel Horton, 30, of no … Continued
UK, EU to continue trade talks until Sunday
By Ahmet Gurhan Kartal LONDON (AA): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen have agreed to continue negotiations on a post-Brexit trade deal until Sunday, according to a statement from Downing Street. Johnson 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
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
Exclusive: London Mayor wins EHCR approval for statutory inquiry into Covid-19 disparities
By Hamed Chapman London, [The Muslim News]: The Mayor of London has succeeded in convincing the Equalities watchdog to undertake a statutory investigation on the issue of Covid-19 disparities. In a wide-ranging interview with The Muslim News Editor, Ahmed J … Continued
UK: Johnson unilaterally imposes lockdown on Manchester
By Karim El-Bar LONDON (AA): British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced in a Tuesday press conference that he would unilaterally move Greater Manchester into the highest level of novel coronavirus restrictions after failing to reach an agreement with local … Continued
UK: Tougher Covid-19 restrictions to be imposed in London
By Karim El-Bar LONDON (AA): Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, on Thursday announced that the British capital will move from Tier 1 to Tier 2 coronavirus restrictions, to be effective from Saturday, and warned that the virus was “spreading … Continued
UK: Manchester leads north England revolt against lockdowns
By Karim El-Bar LONDON (AA): The mayor of Greater Manchester is leading a revolt in northern England against local lockdown measures the national government in London wants to impose, saying the north of England would not be a “sacrificial … Continued
UK: PM announces 3-tier local lockdown system
By Karim El-Bar LONDON (AA):– British Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced in parliament on Monday a new three-tier lockdown system in England to “simplify and standardize” local coronavirus restrictions. Steve Powis, the medical director of England’s National Health Service said … Continued
Scotland hits pubs & restaurants with more virus restrictions
By Karim El-Bar LONDON (AA): The Scottish government on Wednesday banned pubs and restaurants from serving alcoholic beverages indoors as part of measures to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus. Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced the measures … Continued
UK: PM Johnson says Coronavirus trigger for social & economic change
By Karim El-Bar LONDON (AA): In a speech at the virtual Conservative Party conference on Tuesday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK was and would continue to be “the greatest place on Earth” and that it was … Continued
UK: London Mayor latest to boycott Saudi Arabia summit
By Abdul-Jabbar Abu Ras ISTANBUL (AA): The Mayor of London will not participate in the Urban 20 summit being hosted by Saudi Arabia, British media reported on Wednesday. Sadiq Khan has joined the mayors of Paris and two US … Continued
UK: World Halal Authority opens London office
By Hamed Chapman London, (The Muslim News): The most internationally accredited halal certification body has formally launched operations in Europe by opening an office in London. The World Halal Authority said that expanding its services to the UK is one … Continued
Wales: Major changes needed to address BAME health inequalities, says Drakeford
By Hamed Chapman London, (The Muslim News): The Welsh Government has admitted that there is still a “long way to go” to address entrenched inequalities experienced by Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) people, highlighted by the disproportionate impact … Continued
UK: Chancellor unveils Winter Economy Plan
By Karim El-Bar LONDON (AA): British Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced a range of economic measures on Thursday to deal with the continuing fallout from the coronavirus pandemic. He cancelled his scheduled Autumn Budget, and announced a Winter Economy Plan instead. … 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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