Muslims in Southend and across the UK condemn murder of MP

Muslim leaders in Southend and across the United Kingdom have denounced the murder of veteran Conservative MP Sir David Amess on October 15.

Issue 390

World more disjointed after controversial AUKUS pact

There is little doubt that AUKUS pact is aimed at containing China, the question is how substantive it will prove to be. Most countries have conflicting interests, with Beijing being by far the major supplier of goods around the globe.

Prevent not preventing

The horrific murder of Sir David Amess only proves that Prevent it isn’t fit for purpose and should be scrapped.

It just isn’t cricket

England and Wales Cricket Board is accused of hypocrisy and double standards, following abrupt cancellation of the tour of Pakistan

In conversation with Iffat Tejani, founder of Evolve – the Cycling Network for Muslim Women

Iffat Tejani, British Cycling Breeze Champion and co-founder of Evolve Cycling Network talks to The Muslim News about her passion for cycling and training Muslim women to get on their bikes

Accreditation changes agreed after Bahraini barred from Tory conference

Greater Manchester Police have agreed to policy changes improving their accreditation process after settling a legal case involving a Bahraini activist who was denied entry to the 2019 Conservative Party Conference.

Community champions honoured as Bradford Council for Mosques marks 40th anniversary

Bradford’s Muslim community activists were honoured at an awards ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of Bradford Council for Mosques (CfM) on September 24

UK linked with US assassination of Iranian general

UK ministers are being urged to explain whether RAF Menwith Hill intelligence was involved in recent drone strike assassinations

Third vigil held for murdered teacher

A third vigil has been held for murdered primary school teacher Sabina Nessa earlier this month. About 200 people gathered in Eastbourne in East Sussex where her murder suspect was arrested.

Muslim-American coalition calls for boycott Hilton over planned hotel on Uyghur mosque

Over 40 Muslim-American civil rights NGOs announced their campaign calling for the boycott of Hilton Worldwide over plans to build a hotel on the site of a mosque destroyed by Chinese authorities in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.

Five arrested over killing of Rohingya leader

Five Rohingya men have been arrested over the killing of a prominent community leader in a refugee camp in Bangladesh, police announced on October 3, adding that they were probing links to a militant group.

CIA sought UK help ‘to kill or kidnap’ Assange

The CIA proposed kidnapping or assassinating Julian Assange, the WikiLeaks founder, while he was hiding in the Ecuadorian Embassy in London and asked British authorities for help

Halima makes fashion comeback with modest fashion giant Modanisa

Halima has been named the global ambassador for the Istanbul-based modest fashion giant, Modanisa, with whom she signed an exclusive two-year contract.

ICC drops probe into US war crimes in Afghanistan

ICC announced It will not investigate alleged US war crimes in Afghanistan but will, instead, pursue alleged crimes committed by the Taliban and the Islamic State Khorasan

International researchers launch damning report on ‘war on terror’

A coalition of seven international civil societies and research NGOs released a report to mark 20 years of the Global War on Terror.

Man accused of terror plot against Islamic centre

A 24-year-old man has gone on trial accused of preparing acts of terror, including planning an attack on an Islamic Centre in Fife the High Court in Edinburgh on October 8.

Britain First leaders to pay damages over Halal Food Authority terror funding claims

Britain First’s leader and former deputy leader settled a lawsuit for “substantial damages” on September 28 after they falsely claimed the Halal Food Authority (HFA) and two of its employees funded terrorism.

Newcastle’s first minority ethnic mayor faces Islamophobic attack

Newcastle’s first minority ethnic Lord Mayor has spoken out after being subjected to a “sickening” Islamophobic attack.

London’s first Muslim Mayor needs 24/7 protection from Islamophobes and racists

London’s first Muslim and minority ethnic Mayor admitted it is “tough” having round-the-clock protection, but that it is necessary because of the “colour of his skin and the god he worships”.

Police investigating ‘vile’ Islamophobic letters sent to councillors

West Yorkshire Police are investigating after a series of “vile” hate-filled letters were sent to four Labour councillors in Wakefield earlier this month.

French court confirms dissolution of anti-Islamophobia body

France’s top administrative court approved the Government’s dissolution of the Collective against Islamophobia in Franc an anti-Islamophobia group.

French counter-terror police arrest Nazi teen planning mosque attack

A teen extremist inspired by Adolf Hitler was detained by French counter-terrorism police, for planning to attack a high school and a mosque North West of the country.

Gunman gets life without parole for synagogue murder, mosque arson

The gunman who killed a worshipper inside a synagogue in California a month after setting a nearby mosque ablaze was sentenced to life in prison without parole on September 30.

Germany’s Cologne to allow adhan despite far-right opposition

Cologne authorities announced that the adhan will be recited on loudspeakers for weekly congregational Friday prayers despite far-right opposition

Over two-thirds of America’s Muslims face discrimination once in their life

Over two-thirds (67.5 per cent) of Muslim Americans have experienced Islamophobia at least once in their life, according to a study by the Othering & Belonging Institute and the University of California, Berkeley.

The future of UK financial services post-Brexit

It will take time before we know the full impact of Brexit on UK financial services. Early indications suggest that some business has been lost, but it hasn’t been as bad as expected by some in the industry.

Public urged to get flu jabs amid concerns of flu and Covid cases rising this winter

The public is being urged to get flu vaccines this winter to increase protection in the community as we face the first winter where flu and Covid-19 will circulate together.

Youth climate activists exasperated by lack of bold action ahead of COP26

There is a striking difference between climate conferences led by the youth versus those put on by world leaders—tone.

Legal corner: Teacher’s whistle blowing complaints not analysed sufficiently

The term ‘whistle-blower’ is often bandied about in a variety of situations, but what does it mean in an employment context and what protection is available?

Musings of a mum: Variety is the spice of life

Variety is the spice of life – or so says the flamboyant being in a work of fiction. I hate to admit it, but he (or she) might be correct, but not in the sense you may imagine it to be.

Dr Abdul Qadeer Khan: An authentic Pakistani people’s hero

Pakistan salutes Dr Khan,the Saviour of the Nation, for his invaluable contributions to the security and safety of Pakistan

Book review: Cultural clash

Border Crossings – My Journey as a Western Muslim by Mohammed Chowdhury. is a look into culture crash

Poets’ Corner: Rays of Divine Love

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Sport brief: Tennis star Jabeur becomes first Arab to crack the top 10

Tunisia’s Ons Jabeur became the first Arab player to crack the top 10 of the world rankings after reaching the Indian Wells semi-finals on October 14.

Human rights abuses in India

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Afghanistan and global power balance

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