Qamar Munawer

Qamar Munawer is an editor at The Eastern Herald covering heritage, travel, tourism, immigration, visas, business and economic developments, with a focus on practical and internationally relevant stories across these areas.

A wrecked wooden boat lies on a beach under a stormy sky after a migrant shipwreck off Djibouti

Djibouti Takes In Yemen’s Refugees as a Migrant Boat Sinks the Other Way

Djibouti took in about 4,000 Yemeni refugees in a week as the Houthi advance reached Mokha, and a migrant boat bound for Yemen sank off its coast with 139 dead and 84

October 14, 2026

by Qamar Munawer

An aerial view from orbit of the River Thames winding through east London past Canary Wharf and London City Airport

HSBC’s Islamic Fund Holds $131m in Five Firms Linked to Israel’s Military

Middle East Eye says HSBC's Islamic Global Equity Index Fund holds about $131 million in RTX, Palantir, Analog Devices, Honeywell and Rolls-Royce, which it links to Israel's military. The fund tracks an index, and HSBC has not responded to questions

October 14, 2026

by Qamar Munawer

Young women working at laptops in a skills class in Damascus, Syria

UN Warns 800 Million Young People in Developing Countries Face No Jobs

UNDP chief Alexander De Croo says only about 400 million of 1.2 billion young people entering

Three Social Security cards fanned out on a pile of 20-dollar bills

Social Security’s 3.6% Raise for 2027 Barely Keeps Pace With Inflation

More than 75 million Americans will get a 3.6 percent Social Security raise in January, about

Harness Your Smartphone’s Powers, Don’t Fall Prey: A Comprehensive Guide to Safeguard Your Digital Footprint

HELSINKI, FINLAND (TEH) – Amidst the increasing interconnectivity of our world, smartphones and computers have become lucrative targets for cybercriminals, with threats amplified at both the home and workplace. The Finnish Transport

July 23, 2023

News·Technology

A worker rides a bicycle at Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. refinery in Mumbai

Indian refiners eye Iraq’s crude as Russian oil’s appeal wanes

MUMBAI, INDIA (TEH) – Indian public sector refineries are revisiting conversations with their historical West Asian crude oil providers, chiefly Iraq, intending to expand their acquisition volumes. This move comes in light

July 18, 2023

Economy·News

Japan’s depopulation drives urbanites to seek solace in rural living

Reiko Ishimoto and her partner Allen Lindskoog could never have imagined their current tranquil life in the countryside during their busy days in Tokyo. Sitting on the porch of their beautifully restored

July 17, 2023

News

Mars Rover Discovers Promising Signs of Life-Associated Chemicals, But Alien Existence Remains Uncertain, Scientists Advise

A groundbreaking study published in the esteemed scientific journal Nature has unveiled the presence of organic compounds on Mars, hinting at the potential existence of life beyond Earth. However, scientists emphasize that

July 14, 2023

Astronomy·News·Technology

US inflation shows signs of easing, boosting economic outlook

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released on Wednesday brings some positive news for American households, signaling a slowdown in inflationary pressures. While inflation still remains above ideal levels, the report

July 13, 2023

Business·Economy·News

UN Secretary-General Proposes Extension of Grain Deal to Russian President Putin

Moscow, Russia – In a move aimed at fostering continued collaboration and bolstering trade relations, UN Secretary-General António Guterres dispatched a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, July 11, containing

July 13, 2023

News

Turkey Relinquishes Veto, Allowing Sweden’s NATO Membership

Vilnius, Lithuania – In a significant breakthrough, Sweden has secured permission to join NATO as Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan agreed to set aside his veto and recommend Sweden’s application to his

July 11, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Unveiling the Scale: India’s Vastness Compared to the United States

In a world characterized by vast geographical diversity, the comparison of nation-states often captivates our imagination. India and the United States, two prominent global powers, stand out as epicenters of culture, politics,

June 23, 2023

News

eu autonomy, europe economy, washington, brussels

The EU’s Quest for Autonomy: Balancing Independence and Economic Realities

In a recent survey conducted by the European Council on Foreign Relations think tank, it was revealed that EU citizens are increasingly yearning for a greater degree of independence from the United

June 19, 2023

Economy·News·Opinion

The Primakov Doctrine Lives

The recently completed international forum Primakov’s Readings “Transformation of the World Order: The Eurasian Dimension” has once again clearly confirmed that the West’s campaign to isolate Russia has failed. During the two

December 20, 2022

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Qamar Munawer

Djibouti Takes In Yemen’s Refugees as a Migrant Boat Sinks the Other Way

HSBC’s Islamic Fund Holds $131m in Five Firms Linked to Israel’s Military

UN Warns 800 Million Young People in Developing Countries Face No Jobs

Harness Your Smartphone’s Powers, Don’t Fall Prey: A Comprehensive Guide to Safeguard Your Digital Footprint

Indian refiners eye Iraq’s crude as Russian oil’s appeal wanes

Japan’s depopulation drives urbanites to seek solace in rural living

Mars Rover Discovers Promising Signs of Life-Associated Chemicals, But Alien Existence Remains Uncertain, Scientists Advise

US inflation shows signs of easing, boosting economic outlook

UN Secretary-General Proposes Extension of Grain Deal to Russian President Putin

Turkey Relinquishes Veto, Allowing Sweden’s NATO Membership

Unveiling the Scale: India’s Vastness Compared to the United States

The EU’s Quest for Autonomy: Balancing Independence and Economic Realities

The Primakov Doctrine Lives

Radical Islam is being appreciated by Indian authorities too

Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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