Biden heralds a quiet revolution, but no return to yesteryear

Whatever the next four years hold, Biden’s presidency does not mark a return to yesteryear that many expect to happen. This is not Obama 2.0. Instead, Washington, D.C. is soon to get used to a new way of operating, one that allows the President a degree of flexibility that is unbeknown to the usual guise of Democratic administrations.

Sri Lanka sticks to forced Covid cremation policy, despite revised advice from its own expert panel

Forcible cremation of Muslim baby sparks outrage, the public health policy behind it, which is practised exclusively in Sri Lanka and is in conflict with WHO guidelines, is considered a smokescreen for persecuting Muslims.

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Repairing the ruinous era created by Trump

Donald Trump left the world stage in much the same way as when he appeared amid an apocalyptic vision of an ‘American carnage’,

Johnson cannot afford to fail over vaccine programme

Although Johnson is hampered by his previous missteps, mistrust and poor competence ratings in opinion polls about his previous initiatives, vaccines appear to be a possible best way out from the crippling effects of Covid 19 when his other policies have failed and backfired.

Israel’s allies must combat its rampant human right abuse

It should, therefore, not come as a surprise that Israel’s largest human rights NGO has labelled the state, an “apartheid regime”.

Ḥabshī rule of Bengal (1487-94)

How was it possible for there to be a period of African kings in Bengal without an African invasion or a sufficiently large African community in the country?

Israel rolls out Covid vaccine jab but excludes over 2 million Palestinians living under its occupation

Israel’s ‘Give a Shoulder’ vaccination campaign, excludes 2.5 million Palestinians living under its control. Illegal Jewish settlers living in the occupied West Bank are, however, eligible for vaccination.

Evictions and excavations: Israel accused of ‘Judaizing’ East Jerusalem

Palestine has called on the UN Security Council to “assume its responsibilities” to stop Israel’s excavations in the complex of Al-Aqsa Mosque. The demand was made on the same day UN special rapporteur said Israel’s evictions of Palestinians from East Jerusalem was a means to change the city’s demography.

Israel labelled ‘apartheid regime’ by its own human rights organisation

Israel’s largest human rights organisation has labelled Israel an “apartheid regime,” for the first time in an explosive report spelling out that the country cannot be a democracy while occupying Palestinian land.

Flurry of mosque closures, despite Government exemption

There has been a flurry of voluntary mosque closures in the UK to help curb spiralling Covid-19 infection rates, this, despite places of worship in England being exempt from mandatory shutdowns during the third lockdown and being Covid secure.

Record 55 Muslims listed in New Year’s Honours

A record number of Muslims have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours list. A total of fifty-six (four CBEs, 11 OBEs, 22 MBE, 19 BEM) Muslims made the most ethnically diverse honours list, with 14 % of recipients coming from BAME background.

Former MEPs head for the House of Lords

Two former Members of the European Parliament (MEPs), one Tory the other Labour, are among 17 peers appointed to the House of Lords, last month. The nominations of Wajid Khan and Dr Syed Kamall take the tally of Muslims in the House of Lords to 17.

Lockdown: Muslim charities and the fight against food poverty

The Muslim News looks back at the mammoth work done by a sample of Muslim charities during the start of the covid-19 pandemic.

Barnardo’s offers helpline for BAME families impacted by Covid-19

Helpline launches for Bame families

Pulwama, Balakot and the burning of coach S-6 of Sabarmati Express

Leaked chat between right-wing news channel owner and media body chief gives an unmistakable hint that Pulwama and Balakot incidents were contrived to aid Narendra Modi sweep the polls

Denounced: Trump pardons mercenary killers of Iraqi civilians

US President Donald Trump clemency of four security contractors, convicted of killing Iraqi civilians in 2007, has been denounced by the Government of Iraq and UN human rights experts.

Man who wants ‘all Muslims to die’ accused of planning terrorist acts in Aberdeen

A 28-year-old Scottish man who allegedly claimed “all Muslims must die” has gone on trial at the High Court in Glasgow on December 21, accused of planning terrorist acts in Aberdeen.

Islam’s a “political party” not a religion, says Archbishop of Greece

The Archbishop of Greece Ieronymos II has been slammed for branding Islam a political party and not a religion.

‘Non-white’ named BAME job applicants more likely to be rejected

Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) job applicants with “non-white” names are more likely to be rejected in Britain than their “white-named” counterparts, according to a comparative study published in December.

Former umpires sue ECB over alleged racial discrimination

Former umpires Ismail Dawood and John Holder announced on December 30 that they are to sue England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) for alleged racial discrimination.

Gun range bans Muslim woman from entry due to hijab

A Missouri gun range violated the civil rights of a Muslim woman by barring her entrance unless she removed her hijab, an advocacy group said.

In pursuit of a decent society

The hallmarks of a decent society are its diversity, tolerance and acceptance of those who are less privileged. In these strange times, decent people should raise their strong and organised voice in social media, mainstream media and public life.

Legal Corner: Brexit, what now for employers and employees?

As the clock struck 11 pm on December 31, 2020, the one-year Brexit transition period came to an end – but what implications does that have for employers and employees?

Musings of a mum: Survivor

It was all about putting one foot in front of the other. Covid-19 was exhausting but I live (thank God) to tell the tale.

Book review: Bringing the profound into the mundane

The Colour of God is not a chronological arc, but a series of life events arranged – I believe - according to impact.

Poets Corner: Coffee

Robert Saleh becomes first Muslim NFL manager

The New York Jets hired San Francisco 49ers defensive coordinator Robert Saleh to be their new head coach, making him the first Muslim to run an NFL sideline

Leaders discuss biodiversity protection at One Climate Summit

While world leaders’ willingness to stage grand events that discuss climate action and financial commitments offer hope to some, it is clear that business as usual will continue.

Covid vaccine: uptake high as older generation leads the way

Over 3 million people have now received their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine in the UK. Doctors are reporting that uptake has been high among those offered the first doses, despite concerns that apprehension about a new vaccine and misinformation may affect people’s decision to come forward.

Rugby trailblazer

Hijab-wearing, mother-of-three, rugby player Zainab Alemais smashing stereotypes

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The myth of Asian sexual grooming

The reason the Home Office was reluctant to publish its report on the sexual grooming, is because it shows that child abusers are most commonly White.

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