In recent years, Islam and Muslims have become targets of persecution and attacks. Under the pretext of fighting terrorism and protecting democracy, the enemies of Islam, politicians and ordinary people regularly attack Islam and Muslims, insulting their values. Islam and Muslims have become like a helpless child; everyone allows himself to offend as much as they want, while Muslim haters are sure that no one will reprimand or punish them…

January 2021 saw the decade anniversary of the Arab Spring. Whilst a number of long-term dictators were removed from power, we also witnessed the emergence of new governments in countries such as Tunisia and Egypt. In both nations the Muslim Brotherhood (MB) and Ennahdah won elections thus marking the beginning of a new era in the Middle East.

Thousands of Trump supporters answered his call last Wednesday to march on Congress, while senators inside tried to confirm the electoral counts that will end his presidency on the 20th of January. The bloody insurrection that followed left five people dead.

Sixth round of talks with farmers ends; Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar says consensus on 2 out of 4 issues. After the talks, Tomar requested the farmer leaders to send home the elderly, women and children. [The Indian Express, 31 Dec 2020]