Ramadan in Guyana
Al Jazeera, Ramadan in Guyana “The continent’s only English-speaking nation is home to a small but influential Muslim population.” Documentary. This is on my ‘to view’ list.
Iran Protesters’ Voices
BBC News, Iran protests: Victims shot in eyes hold on to hopes, 5 Apr 2023 “The New York Times has established that 500 people with similar injuries sought treatment...
Al-Aqsa Mosque
There have been dramatic scenes in al-Aqsa. Coverage and opinion are provided below, including on the media coverage. Further details are anticipated. The inclusion here is to show the...
Ramadan Apps 2023
Take a look at some classic and new apps for Ramadan (and beyond). This is for information purposes only. Some of these are commercial sites, but the inclusion here...
Phone Histories
Sky News, The Matrix phone to the iPhone – and that unforgettable ringtone: 50 moments in 50 years since first mobile call, 4 April 2023 “From The Matrix phone...
Uighur Bookshop & eBooks
Frankie Vetch, Coda, In Istanbul, the last Uyghur bookshops struggle to survive, 29 March 2023 “One Uyghur software developer, Memeteli Niyaz, has built a website that has around 3,000...
Tate Update
Reuters, Internet personality Andrew Tate moved to house arrest after court ruling, 1 Apr 2023 Also see:
Indonesian Buddhists support Ramadan
Arab News, Indonesian Buddhists step out to support Muslims in Ramadan fast “As millions of people in Muslim-majority Indonesia are observing the fasting month of Ramadan, members of the Buddhist...
Weapons to wasabi
AFP/Arab News, Weapons to wasabi: Russian jihadist runs Syria sushi outlet, 30 March 2023, “A Russian jihadist has traded his weapons for wasabi by opening a small sushi restaurant...