Religious Affairs and Culture Minister riles Muslim expat group by saying Islam a religion of minority associate citizens, but local Muslim groups claim he was misquoted
New listening post gives Tokyo ability to monitor all kinds of activity in East China Sea, where Japan and China embroiled in a protracted dispute
Israeli authorities on Sunday formally halt all cement deliveries into war-battered Gaza Strip, Palestinian official says
US Secretary of State along with his counterparts from G7 will visit the iconic park dedicated to the victims of the world's first nuclear attack
'Iran's oil and gas condensate exports are now at more than 2 million barrels per day' after rising by 250,000 bpd since March 1
Approximately 1,500 people have been freed by Iraqi security forces
Leader of Ansarul-Muslimeen, a group as deadly as Boko Haram, Al-Barnawi is a top Al-Qaeda operative trained in the Maghreb
As many as 78 flights by the country's largest carrier Cebu Pacific were cancelled, affecting nearly 14,000 passengers
'We pray our Azerbaijani brothers will prevail in these clashes with the least casualties,' President Erdogan says
A new plan is likely to alter current 'Dublin rules', which place a huge burden on the main migrant entry points like Greece as they say refugees must claim asylum from the first country they arrive in
Foreign Ministry calls for Armenia to 'stick to ceasefire'
Muslims cannot be pushed to choose between being either Muslim or American, Erdogan says
Turkmen MPs say Turkmen community has qualified candidates that government should consider for new cabinet
Turkish president says failure of international group to solve Karabakh issue behind recent Azerbaijan, Armenia fighting
Ongoing regional instability turns Algeria into temporary home for tens of thousands of refugees from Syria, Libya a Mali
Thousands of refugees and migrants are resisting calls to leave Piraeus for special camps elsewhere in Greece



Turkish Islamism vs Kurdish Islamism?
Akif Emre
In wake of current event in Turkey, the question is if we witness a struggle between Turkish Islamism and a Kurdish one

Mumtaz Qadri and Bangladesh Islam Ban: What We Need To Understand
Mohammad Hossain - Bangladesh
Bangladesh’s High Court rejected a petition brought by secular activists challenging Islam’s status as the country’s official religion, so what does it entail

Turkish far-right and intra-party oppositions
Sami Orcun Ersay - Istanbul
The eliminations of intra-party oppositions in the MHP will either pave the way for further damage within the party or it can be the beginnings of a fresh new leadership

Bangsamoro Autonomy and Political Obstacles
Mohamad Radytio - Indonesia
After years of fighting, MILF and the Philippine government under President Benigno S. Aquino III give sign of peace being possible

Obama style Islamophobia
Leaving military strategy aside at this point, it is important to analyze the liberal Obama's military strategy against the strategy based on the Islamophobic approach of the neo-cons.

What Afghan CEO Abullah Abdullah said in India
Sheikh Manzoor Ahmed – India
Abdullah Abdullah believes that Pakistan has an important role to play in Taliban affairs and can use its influence for the success of the recently resumed peace talks

Their Republic and Our Freedom
Tavseef Mairaj-Hamburg
India's republic day is for Kashmiris yet another chapter of the continuing humiliation and intimidation.

Indonesia’s Widodo dwindling on economy and poll promises
Mohamad Radytio- Indonesia
A President must be prepared to handle criticism as he is under constant scrutiny and the promises made during elections must be kept.

Triangle of Hate: Hitler, ISIS, Trump and the Like
Rafaat Ludin - USA
The common factor between Hitler, ISIS and Trump is the use of flattery to impose their own self-righteous views of self-grandeur on the masses. But will the media take the lead to expose the bigots for who they are and put an end to the divisive hate that has spread?

On Unjust Trial of top Opposition Leader Nizami in Bangladesh
Mohammad Hossain - Bangladesh
Serious imbalances need to be addressed to ensure a fair balance in judicial trials in Bangladesh.

Modi visit to Pakistan: Whiff of fresh air for Kashmiris
Sheikh Manzoor Ahmed - India
Indian premier's short visit is expected to help in bringing the two hostile neighbours together in future and will help further to chalk out peaceful and stable course for the Indian Sub-continent

Djibouti: 16 years of failure
Ali Farah - Turkey
For the last 16 years the state is utilised as an instrument to enrich and nourish the elite of the country
Israel cuts cement supply to Gaza
Israeli authorities on Sunday formally halt all cement deliveries into war-battered Gaza Strip, Palestinian official says
Iraq forces free prisoners from underground ISIL jail
Approximately 1,500 people have been freed by Iraqi security forces
Claim of top Nigerian militant’s arrest doubted by some
Leader of Ansarul-Muslimeen, a group as deadly as Boko Haram, Al-Barnawi is a top Al-Qaeda operative trained in the Maghreb
EU set for new row over asylum rules overhaul
A new plan is likely to alter current 'Dublin rules', which place a huge burden on the main migrant entry points like Greece as they say refugees must claim asylum from the first country they arrive in
Turkmen demand representation in new Iraqi cabinet
Turkmen MPs say Turkmen community has qualified candidates that government should consider for new cabinet
Algeria struggles to cope with refugee influx
Ongoing regional instability turns Algeria into temporary home for tens of thousands of refugees from Syria, Libya a Mali
Turkey to back Azerbaijan 'to the end'
'We pray our Azerbaijani brothers will prevail in these clashes with the least casualties,' President Erdogan says
Turkey condemns Armenian attacks on Karabakh
Foreign Ministry calls for Armenia to 'stick to ceasefire'
Turkish president slams anti-Muslim rhetoric in US
Muslims cannot be pushed to choose between being either Muslim or American, Erdogan says
Turkey's Erdogan criticizes Minsk Group over Karabakh clashes
Turkish president says failure of international group to solve Karabakh issue behind recent Azerbaijan, Armenia fighting
The absence of Muslim characters in children's books will take a new turn with publishing house Simon & Schuster to include a
A new Barbie doll for mini Hijab fashion has taken social media off spectacularly with pictures of the doll with full-length dresses, veils and flowing...
The show comprises the pieces of an idea that represents the desire of every individual living and working in a city
Strategic rivalry in the form of sectarianism
Lets draw our attention to an error. The sectarian conflict at the local level in Syria to a can be perceived as turning into a conflict that can...
Turkish president slams anti-Muslim rhetoric in US
'Saddening' scenes as refugees gather at Greek port
New Myanmar minister scolded over 'anti-Muslim' comment
Turkey condemns Armenian attacks on Karabakh
Algeria struggles to cope with refugee influx
Turkey's Erdogan criticizes Minsk Group over Karabakh clashes
Ethiopian PM praises neighbors' 'win-win' stance on dam
Iraq forces free prisoners from underground ISIL jail
Turkey to back Azerbaijan 'to the end'
Turkmen demand representation in new Iraqi cabinet
Anti-Muslim grafitti cleaned up perfectly
Dutch anti-Islam MP in court on hate speech charges
King's College student in xenophobic attack
Polish magazine's anti-Islam cover sparks outrage
Iran oil exports surpass 2 million barrels per day
Saudi will only freeze oil output if Iran joins in
Palmyra mass grave uncovers ISIL tortured women, children
US: ISIL leader Baghdadi will 'taste justice'
US commander: Bosnia joining NATO would bring stability
Tensions escalate in Bosnia's 'most divided' city
Slovenia praises Turkey-EU deal
Western Balkans foreign ministers gather in Albania
Claim of top Nigerian militant’s arrest doubted by some
Algeria struggles to cope with refugee influx
Sth Africa's Jacob Zuma under pressure to resign
Ethiopian PM praises neighbors' 'win-win' stance on dam
New Myanmar minister scolded over 'anti-Muslim' comment
Japan moves garrison to remote island
Kerry to visit Hiroshima nuclear memorial
Power outage cripples Manila airport, thousands stranded
Research shows Muslim nations disdain ISIL
Elderly Kenyan man sells spices for 15 years to make Hajj
Photo essay of Eid ul Fitr around the world
OPEC, non-OPEC producers to meet on April 17 in Qatar
Instagram goes down worldwide
UN sees need for space travel rules within 5 years
Mars mission begins blast off from Kazakhstan
NASA astronaut to return to Earth after year in space
World obese population hits 641 million
Sea levels set to 'rise far more rapidly than expected'
UN warns climate changing at 'unprecedented' rate
Alzheimer's 'lost' memories may be recoverable
What is going on in Kashmir: The interview with Muzammil A. Thakur
Media Voices of Africa with Shafiq Morton
Lebanese rubbish crisis not all as it seems.....