Category: Global News and Affairs
Rise of Birth Defects and Cancer in Najaf
Najaf: The US military's use of depleted uranium in Iraq has led to a sharp increase in leukemia and birth defects in the city of Najaf, and panicked [...]
Lecture Delivered by Teesta -Constitutional Prnciples versus Majoritarianism
Teesta Setalvad, Human Rights activist and campaigner for justice for victims of anti-Muslim violence delivered the Henry Volken Memorial Lecture at t [...]
Making a Difference – Zakat Funds Touch Lives
This Ramadan, Zakat funds have been focused on meeting the needs of secular education and medical needs of poor Muslims.
By J. S. Ifthekhar
As op [...]
Ants have Answer to Human Traffic
Crowd safety is emerging as an important issue worldwide following numerous incidents in which crowd panic has resulted in injuries and death.
Melbo [...]
Israel to Open Muslim Prayer Rooms in Largest Hospitals
Jerusalem: Israel's six largest hospitals will open Muslim prayer rooms within the next 18 months, the Health Ministry informed the High Court of Jus [...]
World’s Largest Painting to Promote Green Environment
Jeddah: Ten Saudi artists will be among 365 others from around the world who will be part of an attempt at creating the world's largest painting in M [...]
Most and Least Racially Tolerant Countries
A recent study based on World Values Survey places India and Jordan in the most racially intolerant countries. According to Max Fisher, who based hi [...]
Egyptian Cleric sentenced for Burning Bible
Cairo: A hardline Muslim cleric received an 11-year suspended sentence for tearing up and burning a Bible. Cairo's Nasr City court sentenced Ahmed A [...]
Ancient road found in Jerusalem
Jerusalem: An ancient highway dating back to the Roman Empire has been discovered in Jerusalem. The Israeli Antiquities Authority (IAA) said the road, [...]
Guardian Approval a must for Saudi Women to Drive in Kuwait
Jeddah: Brig. Saleh Al-Najim, the head of a Kuwaiti delegation to Jeddah, has said that the traffic system in Kuwait does not grant licenses to Saudi [...]