Malaysia’s first Islamic-compliant airline, Rayani Air, has been barred from flying for breaching regulations. The Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) said it was revoking the airline’s certification because of concerns over its safety audit and administration. Rayani Air launched last December offering only halal food, no alcohol and crew wearing modest clothing. It has two Boeing 737-400 planes in its ...
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How Warcraft stormed the box office in China
First it was on your computer, then a cinema near you and now World Of Warcraft (WoW) is taking over China. Warcraft: The Beginning, the film of the hit computer game, opened in China last week, taking $156m (£109m) in five days and topping box offices. Comparatively, Star Wars: The Force Awakens took $125.4m during its entire box office run ...
Read More »More Hillary Clinton emails to be published, says Wikileaks
13 June, 2016 Founder of Wikileaks, Julian Assange said his organisation is preparing to publish more emails Democratic Party’s presumptive presidential nominee Hillary Clinton sent and received while she was the secretary of state. Assange’s comments were made during an interview on British commercial network, ITV on Sunday, the Guardian reported. “We have upcoming leaks in relation to Hillary Clinton ...
Read More »Three day immigrant festival starting on 19 June
Ansar Ahmed Ullah As part of Refugee Week a three day festival titled The Immigrants of Spitalfields Festival will start on 19 June to celebrate the lives, heritage and contribution made by people from different faiths and cultural backgrounds who have made Spitalfields their home. Spitalfields, situated just outside the city walls, was the first port of call for many ...
Read More »50 killed in Florida gay nightclub shooting, worst in US history
A gunman armed with an assault rifle killed 50 people at a packed gay nightclub in Orlando, Florida on Sunday in the worst mass shooting in US history which authorities described as a possible act of terrorism. Police killed the shooter, who was identified as Omar S Mateen, a 29-year-old Florida resident and US citizen. A top US congressman said Mateen may ...
Read More »Euro 2016: England and Russia given disqualification warning
Uefa has threatened to disqualify England and Russia from Euro 2016 if there is any further violence by fans. It has begun disciplinary proceedings against Russia – but not England – after “totally unacceptable” scenes at Saturday’s England-Russia game. Footage appeared to show Russia fans rush at England supporters after the Euro 2016 1-1 draw in Marseille. Charges against Russia ...
Read More »UAE Exchange Launches Win Gold Bars Promotion 2016 in United Kingdom
With an aim to bring excitement and luck to their transacting customers this festival season, UAE Exchange, the leading global remittance, foreign exchange and payment solutions brand, today unveiled its new promotion ‘Win Gold Bars’ across its branches in London, United Kingdom. The promotion will witness a total of 19 winners, with one winner each week winning a 10 gm ...
Read More »THE SEEDS OF PEACE START TO GROW IN ZIMBABWE
Harare, Zimbabwe – On the 4th of June 2016 the International Peace Youth Group alongside numerous youth groups and educational institutions hosted the 3rd Annual Commemoration of the Declaration of World Peace at the Harare Gardens. Showing their commitment for peace, youth from the Female Student Network, Global Youth Foundation, and Centre for Peace and United Theological College all came ...
Read More »Iftar Mahfil at Brick Lane Mosque
By Ansar Ahmed Ullah : A Iftar gathering organised by the Brick Lane Mosque was held at the mosque conference hall on 3rd Ramadan 1437 Hijri, 8 June. Prior to the breaking of fast mosque Chairman Sajjad Miah hosted a brief discussion on the importance of fasting. Guests who were at the event & addressed the gathering were Bangladesh’s Acting ...
Read More »Tower Hamlets Council signs up to Ethical Care Charter
Better services for home care clients Better conditions for home care workers Tower Hamlets Council has today (10th June) promised to deliver improved homecare for residents and more support for the borough’s home care workers. Mayor John Biggs has signed the UNISON Ethical Care Charter at a ceremony at the Town Hall with Dave Prentis, General Secretary of UNISON. The charter ...
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