By Sharafat Al-Basra Beloved ‘GG’ is considering his return to parliament George Galloway is said to be preparing for a parliamentary comeback in the highly contested Gorton byelection. The former Labour MP and current Respect Party politician says that he is “considering standing” with signs that he has been…
By Rashid bin Abdul Karim Al-Saud Why is the global arms trade booming right now? Last month the UAE Emirate of Abu Dhabi held the International Defence Exhibition and Conference (IDEX), the Middle East’s largest arms fair. The four-day event was a roaring success, playing host to 1’235 exhibitors…
By Aisha Butt Trump has signed a second Muslim Ban executive order, this time excluding Iraq Donald Trump has signed a revised travel ban that will halt entry to the US for people from six Muslim nations, the originally proposed 9 were signed as 7 before being reversed as illegal…
By Aisha Butt Claims that Blair may become a White House advisor to Trump supported by secret meetings Tony Blair’s spokesman has refused to be drawn in on claims that the former prime minister is actively seeking to become US President Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy. The refusal to confirm…
By Anita Zhxin Sultan Qaboos makes rare public appearance with Iranian President Rouhani Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his country sought good relations with its Gulf Arab neighbours as he began a one-day trip to Oman and Kuwait on Wednesday, his first since taking power in 2013. Omani…
By Sayeed Yahya The Foreign minister of Saudi Arabia has visited Baghdad for progression and peace talks Saudi Foreign Minister Adel Al-Jubeir made a rare visit to the Iraqi capital, Baghdad on Saturday in a new attempt to heal the kingdom’s troubled relations with Iraq. Improving relations between Riyadh…
By Tim Derbyshire The government has come under fire for proposing dramatic new prison sentences for journalists and whistleblowers The UK government’s legal advisers have been accused of launching a “full-frontal attack” on whistleblowers and journalists over proposals to radically increase prison sentences for revealing state secrets and prosecute…
By Haifa bint Anu Al-Hersek Apple is considering legal action against Donald Trump According to Apple CEO Tim Cook, Apple is considering legal action against Donald Trump’s travel ban. The iPhone and MAC maker has already said it opposes the ban on people from Muslim countries travelling to the USA,…
By Habil Al-Basra Theresa May’s buddying up to Trump is putting UK society at risk. According to MP Theresa May’s less than feeble attempt of a response but not reprimand to Donald Trump’s migrant and refugee order risks making Muslim communities feel even further disenfranchised and disillusioned, a leading…
