MoD confirms fighter jets used precision missiles to take-out Islamic State jihadis in Iraq

Two RAF Typhoons bomb ISIS jihadis in Iraq: MoD confirms fighter jets used precision missiles to take-out heavily-armed militants dug-in near Mosul Iraqi forces called for support after finding group of terrorists dug-in near Mosul RAF Typhoons swept in and used Paveway IV precision guided bombs to strike The Ministry of Defence says a ‘number … Read more

Teaching union donated to Islamic charity that published name and ‘endangered’ their own member

The union representing the teacher who showed a caricature of the Prophet Muhammad had donated money to the charity that went on to oust him.  The National Education Union’s (NEU) Kirklees branch, in West Yorkshire, which represents the Batley Grammar School teacher, had donated £3,000 to the charity Purpose of Life who went on to publish the … Read more

Teaching union donated to Islamic charity that published name and ‘endangered’ their own member

The union representing the teacher who showed a caricature of the Prophet Muhammad had donated money to the charity that went on to oust him.  The National Education Union’s (NEU) Kirklees branch, in West Yorkshire, which represents the Batley Grammar School teacher, had donated £3,000 to the charity Purpose of Life who went on to publish the … Read more

Two suicide bombers with allegiances to Islamic State blow themselves up outside Indonesian church

Two suicide bombers believed to be members of a militant network with Islamic State allegiances have blown themselves up outside a church packed with Palm Sunday Mass parishioners in Indonesia. At least 20 church parishioners and security guards were injured in the blast outside the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in Makassar on the island … Read more

Two suicide bombers with allegiances to Islamic State blow themselves up outside Indonesian church

Two suicide bombers believed to be members of a militant network with Islamic State allegiances have blown themselves up outside a church packed with Palm Sunday Mass parishioners in Indonesia. At least 20 church parishioners and security guards were injured in the blast outside the Sacred Heart of Jesus Cathedral in Makassar on the island … Read more

Army to form new 1,000-strong elite unit that will support the SAS against Islamic State

The Army is to form a new elite unit which could be thrust into battle against Islamic State and Russian proxy groups in Africa as early as next year. The 1,000-strong force, to be called the Ranger Regiment, will be sent to conflict zones to train and fight alongside the troops of countries such as … Read more

Army to form new 1,000-strong elite unit that will support the SAS against Islamic State

The Army is to form a new elite unit which could be thrust into battle against Islamic State and Russian proxy groups in Africa as early as next year. The 1,000-strong force, to be called the Ranger Regiment, will be sent to conflict zones to train and fight alongside the troops of countries such as … Read more

Chemicals in medieval containers hint at Islamic Sicily WINE trade

It was unlikely that the residents of Islamic Sicily drank alcohol, but that didn’t stop them being involved in a possible thriving wine trade, according to a new study. Chemical residues of grapes found in medieval containers from Sardinia and Pisa led researchers from the University of York to speculate on how they were used. … Read more

Chemical residues of grapes in medieval containers hint at a thriving WINE trade in Islamic Sicily

It was unlikely that the residents of Islamic Sicily drank alcohol, but that didn’t stop them being involved in a possible thriving wine trade, according to a new study. Chemical residues of grapes found in medieval containers from Sardinia and Pisa led researchers from the University of York to speculate on how they were used. … Read more

Hundreds of mourners attend funeral of leading Islamic scholar

Hundreds including President Erdogan have gathered in Istanbul without social distancing for the funeral of a prominent Islamic scholar, without social distancing. Muhammed Emin Sarac died at his home on Friday after a battle with Covid-19. The distinguished hadith scholar was a preacher at Istanbul’s Fatih Mosque where Sunday’s funeral was held. Turkish President Recep Tayyip … Read more