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Qu’ran burning incidents trigger strong protests in Muslim-majority countries

The burning of a Qu’ran outside the Iraqi embassy in Copenhagen by a group known as “Danish Patriots” on Monday (24) has sparked severe...

Fear of racism drove BAME people away from formal services during pandemic: Study

BLACK and minority ethnic (BAME) groups relied more on social networks and community support than formal services during the Covid-19 pandemic due to a...

Sri Lanka on high alert as activists observe anniversary of anti-Tamil riots

SRI LANKA tightened security last Sunday (23) as activists lit oil lamps in Colombo commemorating the hundreds killed in 1983 anti-Tamil riots that fuelled...

Pakistan Election Commission issues non-bailable warrant for Imran Khan

Pakistan’s election commission issued a non-bailable arrest warrant for former prime minister Imran Khan, Geo news reported on Monday (24), the latest in a...

George Alagiah tribute: ‘We’ve lost one of our own, a true gentleman, a true legend’

EARLIER this year, George called me. “Barnie, I need a favour,” he began, “I’m involved with a migration charity, and we’re telling the story of...

BBC journalist George Alagiah dies at 67

THE BBC’s Sri Lanka-born journalist and presenter George Alagiah died on Monday (24), aged 67, the broadcaster announced. His career with the corporation spanned more...

Senior Conservatives urge Sunak to consider spring election

Senior Conservatives are advising Rishi Sunak, to consider calling for a spring election next year. Campaign strategists within the party believe that this plan...
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