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New York, May 29: The Islamic State terrorist organisation has issued an ominous threat against the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan to be held here next month and New York officials said on Wednesday that they are heightening security. New York Governor Kathy Hochul said that she has “directed the New York State Police to engage in elevated security measures, including an increased law enforcement presence, advanced surveillance, and thorough screening processes”. Rishabh Pant Dons Indian Cricket Team Jersey for the First Time After Car Accident, Says ‘Thank You, God’ Bruce Blakeman, the head of Nassau County, bordering New…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has called on the Islamic world to take action against Israel in response to the latest deadly strike in the Gaza Strip. Erdogan, 70, told lawmakers from his AKP party today that Israel represented a threat to ‘all of humanity.’He said: ‘I have some words to say to the Islamic world: what are you waiting for to take a common decision?’ Erdogan, who leads a Muslim-majority country of 85 million people, told lawmakers from his AKP party.’Israel is not just a threat to Gaza but to all of humanity,’ he said.’No state is safe as long as…
The hostage was identified as Russian-Israeli Sasha Trupanov, who spoke in Hebrew in the clip released by the Palestinian Islamic Jihad group.The Israeli government has been criticised for failing to secure a hostage deal with Hamas, triggering protests [Getty/file photo] The Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) released a video on Tuesday reportedly showing an Israeli hostage alive and held in the Gaza Strip. The captive, identified by Israeli media as Sasha Trupanov, 28, can be seen speaking in Hebrew in the 30-second clip. The Hostages and Missing Families Forum campaign group identified him as Alexander (Sasha) Trupanov and called on the Israeli authorities…
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) — The Global Forum on Islamic Economics and Finance (GFIEF) concluded its two-day conference on Wednesday, affirming the government’s commitment to reforming Islamic finance and the economy to foster inclusive growth. Ministry of Finance (MoF) Secretary-General of Treasury Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican expressed Malaysia’s strong commitment to reforming Islamic finance leadership under the MADANI Economy Framework. “I believe that when we talk about reform, it doesn’t necessarily mean starting from scratch, but to see how can we really learn from what has already been done,” he said during today’s closing session of the forum titled ‘GFIEF…
(Last Updated On: )Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that it is necessary to build relations with the Islamic Emirate due to their control over Afghanistan. Putin told journalists on Tuesday, during a state visit to Tashkent, relations need to be built “accordingly”. “These people (IEA) control the country and its territory and are the current rulers of Afghanistan,” he said. Without elaborating on issues, he did however say that “everyone is aware of” current problems in the country. “How to establish relations with the Taliban (IEA) is another question, but we must somehow [maintain] relations with them,” he added. Referring…
A federal law enforcement source on Tuesday said officials are aware of a vague threat by someone purportedly linked to the Islamic State group against the men’s cricket T20 World Cup set to begin this weekend in Nassau County and other venues, but that it lacked specificity.Nassau police and county officials on Wednesday will address security measures for the East Meadow event at a news conference at police headquarters in Mineola. Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder and County Executive Bruce Blakeman will discuss preparations and “general security,” they said.Neither Nassau police nor Blakeman’s office would comment Tuesday night on any specific…
Islamic Relief is expanding our emergency response to help those affected by an enormous cyclone that has laid waste to the Bangladeshi coastline over the past few days. More than 3.7 million people across 19 districts have been affected, with more than 35,000 homes destroyed and a further 115,000 suffering damage. The districts of Bagerhat, Satkhira, Khulna, and Patuakhali have been most heavily affected. Thousands of people remain trapped in waterlogged coastal areas as the strong winds and heavy rainfall continues. A devastating impact After making landfall close to the Bangladesh-India border on Sunday 26 May, Cyclone Remal has battered…
DHAKA: The World Bank approved on Wednesday $700 million to help address the protracted humanitarian crisis facing Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh as international aid drops. Bangladesh hosts more than 1.2 million Rohingya Muslims who over decades escaped death and persecution in neighboring Myanmar, especially during a military crackdown in 2017. Most of them live in Cox’s Bazar district, a coastal region in eastern Bangladesh, which with their arrival became the world’s largest refugee settlement. Humanitarian conditions in the camps have been deteriorating over the years and Bangladeshi authorities have warned they were reaching crisis levels as global aid for the…
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) – Kabul: Following Russia’s recent positions regarding the development of relations with the government of the Islamic Emirate, Vladimir Putin also said on Tuesday in a speech in Tashkent, Uzbekistan: relations with the Islamic Emirate because they lead and control Afghanistan. It is necessary to do Putin said: “We must follow reality and build relations based on it.”The President of Russia, who arrived in Uzbekistan on a three-day visit, said in response to reporters’ questions about Russia’s relationship with the Islamic Emirate: “This relationship must be established somehow, they are the ones who control a country…
For the first time in history, we are witnessing a massacre live. Since October 7th, Israeli occupation forces have been carrying out an unprecedented genocide. While Zionist circles claim that the events began on October 7th with attacks by Palestinians, this narrative does not resonate with the global populace. Historical records clearly show that for over 75 years, Israel has been killing Palestinians, seizing their homes and lands. In this brutality, no distinction is made between infants, children, women, or men. Soldiers kill at will, and settlers, protected by occupation forces, displace people from their homes.People around the globe are…
By Stephen KalinBAWIZA, Iraq (Reuters) – Islamic State is using wooden replicas of tanks and Humvees in a bid to subvert an air campaign by the U.S.-led military coalition supporting Iraqi forces in the Mosul operations, even using bearded mannequins to simulate jihadist fighters.The Iraqi army captured a handful of the mockups last week at a training site it retook from the group north of Mosul, Islamic State’s last major stronghold in the country, which government forces have almost surrounded but only breached so far from one direction.When seen close up, the models resemble toys but from a long distance…
Summer is nearly here and as many prepare for a seasonal break at home or abroad there’s never a better time to turn one’s attention to physical media.For this month, our writers have picked some of their favourite releases of the month, which include the Denis Villeneuve Dune films on 4K, a book by Cartier about the history of Islamic art and design and an album by British pop-rock band Genesis that celebrates the 25th anniversary of its release.Ziad Rahbani – Amrak Seedna & Abtal Wa Harameyah (May 3)Ziad Rahbani’s album Amrak Seedna & Abtal Wa Harameyah has never been…
KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) — The time has come to inject a new sense of “islah” or reform through Islamic finance, paving the way for the next stage of growth and development, said the Malaysia International Islamic Finance Centre (MIFC) Leadership Council (MLC) chairman Tan Sri Azman Mokhtar. He said the term “islah” means to reform, improve and restore matters to be in a state of “fitrah” or a natural, authentic and good position. “We need to do this together as a call of action and part of Islamic finance by co-creating the next wave towards a more inclusive and sustainable world,” he…
KHIVA – Here in Khiva, meticulous preparations are underway as the ancient city readies itself to host the 12th session of the Islamic Conference of Tourism Ministers (ICTM) from May 31 to June 2. According to organizers, the event, themed “Development of the Tourism Industry in a Sustainable and Resilient Way,” is set to not only highlight Khiva but also serve as the inauguration of its year-long celebration as the tourism capital of the Islamic world. The overall atmosphere of the city is highly associated with excitement and pride. Many streets are adorned with festive decorations to welcome guests that include…
Nov. 11 (UPI) — Leaders of several Islamic and Arab nations meeting at a summit in Saudi Arabia Saturday condemned Israel’s continued military operation in Gaza, calling for an immediate end to hostilities in the Palestinian enclave.Representatives convened for the Joint Arab Islamic Extraordinary Summit in the capital of Riyadh, with the leaders of Iran, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt, Iraq, Pakistan, the United Arab Emirates and Qatar among those in in attendance..Syrian President Bashar al-Assad also marked his country’s return to the fold after a suspension from the Arab League.Palestinian National Authority President Mahmoud Abbas denounced what he called…
Washington, May 28 – U.S. President Joe Biden cannot see the “apocalyptic” footage of Palestinian children burned alive in Israel’s attack on a tented camp in Rafah and still send weapons to Tel Aviv, says the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR). The U.S. Muslim rights group issued the warning on Monday, after Israel’s overnight airstrike killed dozens of people inside their tents in a designated humanitarian area in the Gaza Strip’s southern city. If Biden sends even one more missile to Israel “after seeing the apocalyptic footage of headless Palestinian children and others burned alive using U.S. bombs in…
Gulf Islamic Investment team up with Logipoint to facilitate the stellar growth of the Saudi economy Gulf Islamic Investments (GII) and Logipoint, a subsidiary of SISCO, have signed an agreement in Jeddah to create a joint venture for a logistics platform providing Grade A warehousing solutions across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in a deal worth over SAR 1 billion (approx. $300 million). LogiPoint is a leading industrial and logistics real estate developer of Saudi Arabia, which invests, manages and operates bonded and non-bonded logistics parks and zones. The GII-Logipoint joint venture will create new logistic infrastructure in key Saudi…
KUANTAN, May 28 (Bernama) — The setting up of any Islamic educational institution needs to follow procedures set by religious authorities, Pahang Regent, Tengku Hassanal Ibrahim Alam Shah Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah said. The Regent said that each institution needs to be on the true path of knowledge to allow relevant parties to channel assistance or any facilities. “Now various efforts have been undertaken by many parties to uphold Islam and to show their love to their religion. Alhamdulillah, the Pahang state government isn’t left behind, especially in the education sector. “In efforts to uphold Islam as the federal…
In an unpleasant turn of events, lawyers from Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) attacked Khawar Maneka, the ex-husband of former first lady Bushra Bibi, on Wednesday at a district and sessions court in Islamabad. Maneka was present for a hearing regarding the un-Islamic nikah case. During the hearing of appeals filed by Bushra Bibi and her husband, PTI founder Imran Khan, against their conviction in the iddat case, Judge Shahrukh Arjumand retreated to his chamber without announcing the verdict. Following this, PTI lawyers began throwing bottles in the courtroom, prompting Maneka’s lawyers to escort him out. During the escort, a PTI lawyer…
Promoting Tropical Modernism and Islamic Middle Eastern influences in architecture preserves Qatar’s cultural heritage amidst global trends. As a local Qatari marketing strategist, I believe it is essential to protect our culture through design, art, and self-expression, especially in the growing tourism industry. Tropical Modernism architecture, which blends modern design with tropical elements, exemplifies a fusion of tradition and creativity. This style resonates with our origins and underscores the importance of preserving our unique identity in today’s globalised world. During a recent visit to the Independence Exhibition at the renowned Victoria and Albert Museum in London, I was struck by…
Pakistani, Saudi investors to set up $5 million edible oil refinery in Kingdom — Pakistan trade official KARACHI: Pakistani and Saudi investors are establishing a $5 million edible oil refinery in Saudi Arabia through a joint venture (JV), a senior Pakistani trade official said on Tuesday, following recent business-to-business interactions between the two countries. The development comes weeks after a 50-member, high-level delegation, led by the Kingdom’s Assistant Minister of Investment Ibrahim Al-Mubarak, arrived in Pakistan to explore investment opportunities in the South Asian country. Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have been working closely in recent weeks to increase bilateral trade…
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) — Malaysia plans to implement government-to-government (G2G) facilitation leveraging on Islamic trade finance for economic cooperation among the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this initiative will help turbo-charge the growth of the Islamic economy. “Considering that the global size of the Islamic trade finance today represents only less than five per cent of the approximate total trade finance activities by OIC member countries, I call on OIC leaders to ‘up the ante’ and facilitate cross-border access to beef up innovation, trade and investments,” he said when launching the Global Forum on…
KUALA LUMPUR, May 28 (Bernama) — The Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (IKIM) has launched a series of infographics on Hifz Al-Mal (Islamic Family Wealth Management) aimed at disseminating information and serving as a guide to the public. Its director-general Assoc Prof Datuk Dr Mohamed Azam Mohamed Adil said the idea to create the series arose after the institute successfully conducted several courses on Islamic family wealth management methods for the public since 2019. According to him, the IKIM Publishing Committee agreed to enhance and refine the informative and engaging notes used in the courses to be compiled and improved into the first infographic guidebook on wealth…
Israeli hostage Alexander (Sasha) Trufanov as seen in a propaganda video released by Palestinian Islamic Jihad. Photo: Screenshot The Palestinian Islamic Jihad terrorist group on Tuesday released a short propaganda video featuring Israeli hostage Alexander (Sasha) Trufanov, 28, who was kidnapped by Palestinian terrorists during Hamas’ Oct. 7 massacre across southern Israel. The 30-second undated video shows Trufanov, an Amazon employee, identifying himself and saying that he will soon discuss what has happened to him and other hostages in Gaza. Similar videos have been released by terrorists groups in Gaza. Israel has lambasted them as psychological warfare. Trufanov’s mother said…
KHIVA – Here in Khiva, meticulous preparations are underway as the ancient city readies itself to host the 12th session of the Islamic Conference of Tourism Ministers (ICTM) from May 31 to June 2. According to organizers, the event, themed “Development of the Tourism Industry in a Sustainable and Resilient Way,” is set to not only highlight Khiva but also serve as the inauguration of its year-long celebration as the tourism capital of the Islamic world. The overall atmosphere of the city is highly associated with excitement and pride. Many streets are adorned with festive decorations to welcome guests that include…