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India wants Kashmir attackers brought to justice

Image by X/@DrSJaishankar India\’s foreign minister S Jaishankar has told US secretary of state Marco Rubio that those behind last week\’s attack in Kashmir must be brought to justice. The comments came as the United States called for de-escalation of tensions between India and Pakistan. The US said Rubio spoke to leaders of both countries […]

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Yorkshire celebrated Imam Qari Asim’s 30 years of community service

Image by Asian Express Newspaper In an evening filled with warmth, reflection, and celebration, Leeds Civic Hall became the epicentre of gratitude as faith leaders, public officials, and community members gathered to honour a monumental figure in the city’s modern history. Hosted by Dr Hanif Malik OBE, Imam Qari Asim MBE was celebrated for three

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Britain calls for calm among Indian and Pakistani communities

Image by Eastern Eye British officials are urging calm among the country\’s large Indian and Pakistani communities following a deadly attack in Kashmir last week that has heightened tensions between the two nations. The attack in Pahalgam, a popular tourist destination in Indian-administered Kashmir, left at least 26 people dead and dozens injured when gunmen

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London Mayor still committed to bringing WrestleMania to London

Image by PA Media London Mayor Sadiq Khan remains committed to bringing WWE WrestleMania to London. With the 2026 event confirmed for New Orleans, Indianapolis is guaranteed a future WrestleMania and rumours that the show may also be held in Saudi Arabia in the next few years, some fans have accepted that the show may

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Creative Women Platform has announced its 2025 Flagship Forum

Image by Creative Women\’s Forum The internationally renowned Creative Women Platform is proud to announce its highly anticipated annual forum, taking place from 7th to the 9th May 2025 at two of London\’s most iconic venues: the House of Commons and Plaisterers\’ Hall. This year\’s theme, \”Gateway to a Sustainable Future,\” will shine a spotlight on the critical role women play in driving global

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Bangladesh Islamist groups demand abolition of Women’s Rights Commission

Image by Eastern Eye Bangladesh’s influential Islamist coalition has demanded the abolition of a government women’s commission, introduced as part of reforms to systems established under former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who was ousted by student-led mass protests in August 2024. Hefazat-e-Islam, a platform of religious seminaries, wants the cancellation of the Women’s Affairs Reforms

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Reward offered for anyone with knowledge of ‘tragic’ incident in Bradford

Image by Crimestoppers In a ‘tragic’ incident that occurred on 21 October 2024, Luqman Ishfaq, a 24-year-old man from Bradford, lost his life following a violent attack. The charity Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information that leads to the identification and conviction of those responsible for his murder. On that fateful evening, Luqman was parked

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Landmark race equality conference unites campaigners

Image by Creative Womens Forum Over 250 campaigners, activists, and community leaders gathered at the University of Bradford, for the Northern Race Equality Conference (NREC25), a major milestone in the collective fight for racial justice across the North of England. Hosted by the Race Equality Network (REN) in partnership with the Ella Baker School of

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