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Prof. Ishaq Akintola, Director of the Muslim Rights Concern, has reacted to a statement credited to Miyetti Allah Group.In his reaction to the unconfirmed statement on Saturday June 6, 2020, Prof Akintola alleged that the National…

Canadian Minister, Justin Trudeau, has joined the anti-racism rally staged on Friday June 5, 2020.Trudeau, who was sighted among the protesters wearing a black mask and surrounded by bodyguards, made a surprise appearance at the "No…

In commemoration of the 2020 World Environment Day Celebration in the face of the global coronavirus pandemic, one of the indigenes of Ogun State Waterside in Nigeria, Mr. Kabiru Abass, has advised his people to begin conservation of…

New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio has announced a Small Business Emergency Grant Program for small businesses besieged by looting and vandalism during the recent protests in Bronx.While announcing this on Friday June 5, 2020, Blasio said…

Minneapolis has announced plan to ban the use of chokeholds by police.The move followed the agreement between the negotiators for the city of Minneapolis and the state.It was also reported that police would have to report and intervene…

Twitter has disabled President Trump's campaign tribute video to Floyd on its platform, following a copyright complaint.The clip, which is a collation of photos and videos of protest marches and instances of violence, contained Trump's…

Australia's most populous state, New South Wale has lodged a legal application to stop a Black Lives Matter protest occurring in Sydney.This was disclosed on Friday June 5, 2020 by Premier Gladys Berejiklian.About 20,000 people have…

South Africa's governing party has announced the launching of a "Black Friday" campaign in response to the "heinous murder" of George Floyd and "institutionalised racism" in the United States.This was disclosed in a statement on Friday…

The New York police have assaulted and molested peaceful protesters in South Bronx.The incident which was reported last night was a violent assault by the NYPD on civilians they entrapped, harassed and molested."We have received…

The African Development Bank has cleared its President, Dr. Akinwunmi Adesina, for second term.This was disclosed in a statement by the Cote d’Ivoire’s Minister of Finance, Mrs. Niale Kaba.Adesina, who is seeking a fresh term of five…

US Navy veteran, Michael White, has regained freedom after spending about two years in Iran's prison.This was disclosed in a statement on Thursday June 4, 2020 by the Iranian foreign ministry and White's family.“For the past 683 days my…

The Government of National Accord forces in Libya have announced its full control of Tripoli.The forces, which fight for the Libya's internationally recognised government disclosed this in a statement on Thursday June 4, 2020.According…

The United States has been intensifying efforts to resolve the diplomatic dispute between Qatar and its neighbours by pressing Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to stop their ban on Qatari airlines using their airspace.President…

Islamabad has rejected India’s malicious allegations, which were aimed at misleading the international community. While disclosing this in a statement on Thursday June 4, 2020, Foreign Office Spokesperson, Aisha Farooqui, condemned the…

Somali government has commended the country’s independent media for their series of sensitisation programs on Covid-19.This was disclosed on Wednesday June 3, 2020, by the Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism of the regional…

The Bangladesh government has so far disbursed 21,173 tonnes of rice and TK 12.79 crore cash among the families in Rajshahi division.While disclosing this on Wednesday June 3, 2020, Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner, Humayun Kabir…

US President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have discussed India-China border tension and the global Covid-19 pandemic.This was disclosed in a statement released after the conversation on Tuesday June 2, 2020.…

The Presidentof Afghanistan, Ashraf Ghani, and the U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo have discussed the way forward to Afghan peace process.The discussion, which was held via videoconference on Tuesday June 2, 2020, centred on the joint…

Two people, including the Imam of a mosque have died in a bomb explosion inside a mosque in capital Kabul.While disclosing this on Wednesday June 3, 2020, the spokesperson for the Afghan Interior Ministry, Tariq Arian, confirmed that the…

United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, , has warned Israel against any move to annex parts of the occupied West BankWhile disclosing this on Monday June 1, 2020, Gargash stated that any unilateral move by Israel to…

The Iranian foreign ministry has warned US to stop the use of violence against protesters.The ministry stated that the citizens have the right to protest the killing of the Black man in Minneapolis.The Foreign Ministry spokesperson,…

A team of the Rapid Action Battalion has arrested a human trafficker ring leader who allegedly was involved in trafficking of some 26 Bangladeshi nationals killed in Libya on May 28.Kamal Hossain alias Haji Kamal (55) was arrested on…

Bangladesh government has distributed palliative packages to not less than 6.25 crore people in the country. This was disclosed on Monday June 1, 2020, as part of government’s continuous effort to minimize people’s hardship amid COVID-19…

As of Monday June 1, 2020, the number of COVID-19 cases in Bangladesh has hit nearly 50,000 after 2,381 people tested positive in the past 24 hours.This was disclosed by DGHS Additional Director General, Prof Nasima Sultana, during a…

The Gambians have announced plan to organize a peaceful protest against racism and police brutality suffered by black people in America.While disclosing this in a statement on his Facebook wall on Sunday May 31, 2020, a human rights…

Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem has been reopened after more than two months of closure due to the coronavirus pandemic.While disclosing this on Sunday May 31, 2020, the Jordan-run Islamic Waqf Department stated that the holy site was open to…

Israeli police have shot and killed an unarmed Palestinian near the Old City in occupied East Jerusalem.The incident, which was reported on Saturday May 30, 2020, has drawn the ire of both international and local human rights groups.The…

The Israeli forces have arrested Sheikh Ekrima Sabri, President of the Supreme Islamic Council and cleric of Al-Aqsa Mosque, after storming his house in occupied Jerusalem.According to the Palestinian Information Centre, the occupation…

Vietnam authorities have announced that the country has not recorded a single coronavirus-related death since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.Meanwhile, the country of 97 million people has just 328 confirmed cases of the…

The Economic Coordination Committee has approved the criteria for disbursement of Rs.200 billion in power sector received through Islamic Sukuk.This was disclosed in a statement released at the ECC meeting held in Islamabad with Prime…