NEWS FROM THE UK
Government says it will ban sex education for under nines
The government has announced that it intends to ban sex education for children under nine years old, as well as place further restrictions how the subject is taught in schools.
In guidance for schools issued today the government...
Muslim parents in dispute with Jewish school over pro-Israel politics
Muslim parents at Birmingham's King David Primary School have expressed dismay at the school's "Zionist ethos" ahead of the Jewish school's planned celebrations of Israel's birthday.
On Tuesday May 14, the Muslim-majority Birmingham school plans...
Muslims boycott PureGym over CEO pro-Israel comments
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Muslims have started to boycott PureGym following pro-Israel comments made by the company’s CEO Humphrey Cobbold on BBC Question Time last night.
In response to a question about whether the UK should continue to arm...
Green Party councillor apologises amid victory speech outrage
A Muslim Green Party councillor has apologised for the 'upset caused' after his viral pro-Palestine victory speech and chants of Allahu Akbar sparked huge right-wing backlash.
On May 3, Mothin Ali, 42, was filmed celebrating...
NEWS FROM AROUND THE WORLD
India completely withdraws soldiers from Maldives
India has completely withdrawn its soldiers deployed in the Maldives, an official from the Muslim-majority island nation has confirmed.
“The last batch of Indian soldiers stationed in the Maldives have been repatriated,” Maldives Presidential Office Chief...
Palestinians celebrate as Hamas accepts proposed ceasefire for Gaza
Thousands of Palestinians celebrated in various areas in the Gaza Strip on Monday evening, shortly after Hamas accepted a proposed ceasefire with Israel.
Video clips shared on social media platforms showed thousands staging marches in...
Türkiye suspends all trade operations with Israel
Türkiye has suspended all export and import operations with Israel due to its "aggression against Palestine in violation of international law and human rights," the Turkish Trade Ministry has announced.
The suspension comes nearly seven months after...
Colombia severs ties with Israel over its ‘genocidal war’
Colombian President Gustavo Petro has announced that his country will sever diplomatic relations with Israel due to its "genocidal" war in the besieged Gaza Strip.
He made the announcement yesterday to a crowd of boisterous supporters, prompting...