Israeli Court Reject Netanyahu’s Request Not to Attend Trial
Tel Aviv, MINA – An Israeli court on Wednesday reject Benjamin Netanyahu’s request to be excused from attending the start of his impending corruption trial on Sunday this week. The…
International
Turkey: Annexation of West Bank is a Crime
Ankara, MINA – Turkey today called on the international community to condemn Israel’s plan to annex the West Bank. Presidential spokesman Ibrahim Kalin said the occupation and annexation are crimes, calling…
China’s Ambassador to Israel Found Dead at Home
Tel Aviv, MINA – China’s Ambassador to Israel, Du Wei, was found dead in his apartment in a suburb of Tel Aviv, Israeli media reported. According to WAFA, Du, 58,…
Global Coronavirus Cases Surpass 3.5 Million
New York, MINA – The number of registered coronavirus cases around the globe surpassed 3.5 million on Monday, according to the US-based Johns Hopkins University. With 1.15 million cases, the US…
UK MP: Fasting to Better Understand Islam
London, MINA – A British Member of Parliament decided to join the fasting during the first week of the holy month of Ramadan. Paul Bristow, Conservative MP for Peterborough in…
World Leaders Join Global Collaboration Against Pandemic
Geneva, MINA – The World Health Organization (WHO) on Friday launched a global collaboration against COVID-19 with leaders from France, Germany and the EU among others. “Today, WHO is proud to…
Pakistan to Allow Ramadan Prayers Despite Virus Threat
Islamabad, MINA – Pakistan on Saturday said it would conditionally allow congregational prayers, including Taraweeh and Friday prayers, in mosques during the holy month of Ramadan, which begins next week. The…
British Muslim Nurse Dies after Contracting Coronavirus
London, MINA – Areema Nasreen, a 36-year-old British Muslim nurse, died on Friday after falling ill from coronavirus. She is the latest in a string of deaths in Britain’s National Health…
Coronavirus Cases Surpass 600.000
New York, MINA – The number of confirmed coronavirus cases across the globe climbed to over 600,000 on Saturday, according to figures compiled by U.S.-based Johns Hopkins University. The disease is…
EU Urges for Sustainable Cease-Fire in Idlib, Syria
Brussels, MINA – European Union (EU) urged for a sustainable cease-fire in Idlib, northwestern Syria, European Council president said on Thursday. “In my call with Russia’s President (Vladimir) Putin, I…
Egypt’s Mohamed Salah is First Ambassador for UN Refugee Schools Programme
Geneva, MINA – Egyptian and Liverpool football star Mohamed Salah has been named as the first ambassador for the United Nations (UN) Instant Network Schools programme, which aims to connect…
UN Urges More Support for Turkey on Syrian Refugees
Geneva, MINA – The United Nations (UN) on Friday urged the international community to step up support for Turkey in managing and hosting Syrian refugees. Babar Baloch, a spokesman for…
Indonesian Muslim Congress Results Declaration of Bangka Belitung
Pangkalpinang, MINA – VII Indonesian Muslims Congress (KUII) 2020 held on February 26-29, 2020 in Pangkalpinang, Bangka Belitung, resulted in DECLARATION OF BANGKA BELITUNG, which was read at the closing…
Iran’s Deputy Health Minister Tests Positive for Coronavirus
Teheran, MINA- Iran’s Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi has tested positive for coronavirus, Iranian state media has reported. Harirchi has been at the forefront of the country’s response to the…
Russia Expands Restrictions Over Coronavirus Outbreak
Moscow, MINA – Russia limits visa delivery for Iranian nationals, because of the coronavirus outbreak, country’s Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova announced on Wednesday. According to Anadolu Agency, starting from Feb….