Space dazzles with James Webb telescope
The James Webb Telescope has been launched and boasted its first pictures this week. It’s replacing the Hubble Telescope which…
Category: International
Exploiting hajj pilgrims for Saudi Israeli normalisation
Going on hajj is an uncertain and difficult process for Palestinians. They face Israeli imposed travel restrictions, while they must…
Srebrenica – Search for victims overshadows the pain
It’s been a long walk to closure for the families of the Srebrenica massacre victims. July 12th marked 27 years…
Sri Lanka in flux as president hides
The Sri Lankan presidential compound has been taken over by angry protesters who have been crushed by the country’s economic…
Hajj: an individual journey experienced in jama’ah
Pilgrims have reached the pinnacle of the Hajj – climbing Mount Arafat, the Mountain of Mercy and immersing themselves in…
Hajj is an intensification of humanity’s daily tests
The trials of hajj reflect the tests of faith endured by Prophet Ibrahim (AS) and his family. Sheikh Ismail Keraan,…
Hajj is being commercialised
It’s becoming more difficult for people to perform the holy pilgrimage the Hajj as prices escalate. Academic Na’eem Jeenah says…
A Muslim Ummah represented body should plan the Hajj
The Ummah should be taking ownership of the organisation of the Hajj instead of allowing themselves to believe that that…
Hajj: Recommitment to faith and humanity
The pinnacle of Hajj is the Day of Arafat. Muslims gather at this mountain plain, where they pray and reassert…
Trilateral unit confiscates large stash of drugs from Mozambique
An estimated R12 million worth of drugs has been seized on the N12 in Springs, Gauteng. The Trilateral Planning Cell…
Faithful gather in Mina ahead of Hajj climax
Hajj pilgrims are converging in the tent city of Mina as they begin their spiritual journey of a lifetime. At…
SA-USA conduct military drills with “humanitarian” element
South Africa and the US are conducting a nearly month-long military exercise in and around Richards Bay in KwaZulu-Natal. According…
Hajj – The ultimate awakening
The Hajj – the annual pilgrimage for Muslims prescribed to be performed at least once in ones lifetime if one…
Hezbollah drones recon gas field sending message to Israel
The Lebanese resistance has displayed its readiness to defend the Arab country’s natural resources. Hezbollah carried out a reconnaissance mission…
Bullet used to kill Shireen Abu Akleh sent to US for analysis
The bullet that was used to kill Palestinian veteran journalist Shireen Abu Akleh during an Israeli raid in the occupied…
BRICS expansion on the cards as more countries want to join
Iran and Argentina want in on the emerging economies bloc BRICS. Tehran has revealed that it’s applied to become a…
Halal certifiers must act against oppressive regimes
Muslims are divided over the halal integrity of natural tartaric acid. However, there is concern that halal certifying bodies are…
Russian sanctions will cost the EU
The European Union has been warned that it will lose its sanction war on Russia. A top aid of the…
Russia bolsters oil ties with BRICS countries
Russia is circumventing the Western sanctions by strengthening its ties with emerging economies. Russia’s President Vladimir Putin says they are…
Progress in Gupta extradition process to SA
There’s more movement on the Gupta extradition process to South Africa. The National Prosecuting Authority says that expert prosecutors are…