Johnson orders inquiry into claims Tory minister was sacked for being Muslim

Boris Johnson has ordered a formal inquiry into allegations that the first and only Muslim woman to be a Tory MP was sacked as a minister almost two years ago because of her religion

India’s PM remains silent as Hindu leaders openly call for Muslim genocide

India’s Prime Minister is under fire from international human rights groups over his acceptance of open incitement to the genocide of Muslims.

Issue 393

Editorial: The ignominy of Boris Johnson

In true Johnson fashion, his 10 Downing Street exit is looking more chaotic by the minute, due largely to the very character flaws that led him to this crossroad, denial and deceit.

Guantánamo Bay legacy of failed “War on Terror”

The stain bought on by the Guantánamo Bay Naval Base ought to hang around the necks of the American Government like Vietnam and other inhumane transgressions committed.

Barcelona attacks more complex than mainstream version

Spain's Secret service behind the 2017 Barcelona terror attacks, says former senior officer in Spain’s National Police Corps

Blair’s knighthood must be degraded

Nearly 15 years after he left office, Blair’s support for the Iraq war has not been forgiven by many in Britain with nearly 1.5 million people demanding his knighthood be revoked.

In conversation with Sumayya Vally, architect of the Serpentine Pavilion 202

In conversation with Sumayya Vally, a TIME100 Next List honouree and designer of the 20th Serpentine Pavilion

A personal tribute to Archbishop Tutu

On December 26, 2021, Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu passed away in Cape Town, South Africa, at the ripe age of 90.

Muhammad Hashir Faruqi pioneer of Muslim journalism in the West

Mohammad Hashir Faruqi, Editor of the erstwhile Muslim news magazine Impact International, passed away on January 11, at his home in London

Former Mayor of Lambeth resigns as councillor following revelation of shocking Islamophobic tweets

Lambeth Council’s former mayor has resigned as a councillor following the resurfacing of a catalogue of racist and Islamophobic tweets.

Gang assault hijab-wearing woman using wooden plank

A Muslim woman was physically attacked and Islamophobically abused by Scottish teenagers at an underground station in Ibrox, Glasgow.

Man arrested after Qur’an damaged at Arizona University

A 38-year-old homeless man was arrested in Arizona on December 9 for damaging Islamic literature and a copy of the Qur’an at a university library.

Mosques vandalised with racist graffiti in France

Two mosques were damaged in two southeast French cities in what is viewed as the latest Islamophobic attacks tied to the Government’s clampdown on mosques under the contentious “anti-separatism” law.

A-list stars back Watson following criticism of her Palestinian solidarity

A number of leading figures from the world of film have issued a joint statement in support of Emma Watson and Palestinian solidarity.

Guantánamo ‘gulag of our times’, says former illegal detainee

A new website ‘Closing Guantánamo Together’ has been set up by a British-based advocacy organisation striving for a world free of injustice and oppression to mark the 20th anniversary of the notorious US internment camp dedicated to the survivors.

Record number of Muslims recognised in NY Honours

A record number of Muslims have been recognised in the New Year’s Honours. A total of 63 Muslims made the most ethnically diverse honours list

Spain’s secret service orchestrated 2017 terror attacks, says former police commissioner

A former senior officer in Spain’s National Police Corps has said the 2017 terror attacks in Barcelona and Cambrils were organised by the country’s secret service

Bosnia could be destabilised by hate incidents, says world’s largest security body

The world’s largest security-oriented intergovernmental body has warned that inflammatory rhetoric is leading to a surge in hate incidents in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Is democratic political system capable of timely climate action?

Populist authoritarian figures are gaining momentum around the world. According to many political science experts, democracy is in peril, and the climate could become collateral damage.

Will we ever reach herd immunity with Covid?

Herd immunity thresholds vary for different viruses with some viruses; you generally get infected once, such as chickenpox, so it is more common in younger age groups.

Legal Corner: Team leader who pulled down colleague’s hijab at work loses unfair dismissal claim

This case is a useful reminder of the importance of employees raising issues of harassment in the workplace, and not simply suffering in silence.

Book review: The story of feminism so far

A crystal-clear account of the entangled history of Western and Muslim feminisms.

Musings of a mum: New beginnings

How many times do we stop and think that is our life’s work or employment building peace within? If it isn’t, how do we change tracks to make work ‘work’ for us?

Indian tennis star Sania Mirza to retire end of year

Former Wimbledon doubles champion Sania Mirza, one of India’s most celebrated sports stars, announced on January 20 she will retire from tennis after 2022.

COP26 failed summit

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