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

Damsels and Dragons – Millie Bobby Brown’s Netflix Adventure challenges fairy tale norms

In Netflix’s latest fantasy flick, “Damsel,” Millie Bobby Brown takes on the role of Elodie, a princess facing unexpected perils in the pursuit of her own destiny. The film, directed by Juan

March 9, 2024

Entertainment

International Women’s Day – March 8: history and traditions of the holiday

International Women’s Day March 8 is a holiday that was born out of mass protests for women’s rights and has undergone many changes over time. In some countries, it has become an

March 5, 2024

News

Trump’s first defeat – Haley wins in Washington

Washington, USA – In a stunning twist of events, former US President and leading contender for the Republican presidential nomination, Donald Trump, experienced a setback in the party primaries on Sunday. Nikki

March 4, 2024

Government and Politics·News

The ‘doomsday glacier’ is melting at record speed

Towering ice cliffs, mighty crevasses, and an almost infinite force of nature. The Thwaites Glacier in West Antarctica is the largest glacier in the world and is the size of the US

March 1, 2024

Climate·News

Axios: Washington demands written guarantees from Israel regarding the use of American weapons

The administration of US President Joe Biden gave Israel until mid-March to sign a letter, which Washington submitted on Tuesday, containing assurances that Israel will adhere to international law while using US

February 29, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Local accusations and international concern… What is happening in Al-Jazirah State in central Sudan?

As communications services continue to be completely cut off from Al-Jazirah State in central Sudan, complaints have escalated about violations committed against civilians, a severe shortage of basic and necessary materials, and

February 26, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

New American sanctions on 93 entities in 7 countries including India

The administration of US President Joe Biden has imposed new trade restrictions on 93 entities from Russia, China, Turkey, the UAE, Kyrgyzstan, India and South Korea due to support for the Russian

February 24, 2024

News

Again… Risk of another shutdown in the US due to Biden’s Ukraine aid

As the US edges closer to a potential government shutdown in early March, the discord within Congress, particularly over aid to Ukraine, has escalated into what House Financial Services Committee Chairman Patrick

February 23, 2024

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

US: Minnesota community mourns the loss of two officers and a firefighter in tragic shooting

Minnesota, USA – In the quiet hours of early Sunday morning in Burnsville, Minnesota, a domestic call turned tragic when two police officers and a firefighter were fatally shot, sending shockwaves through

February 19, 2024

News

Farmers’ protests in India and Europe highlight widespread agricultural demands

In a striking display of global agricultural unrest, farmers in India and across Europe have taken to the streets, voicing their demands for better policies and support from their respective governments. The

February 9, 2024

Government and Politics·News

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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

Damsels and Dragons – Millie Bobby Brown’s Netflix Adventure challenges fairy tale norms

International Women’s Day – March 8: history and traditions of the holiday

Trump’s first defeat – Haley wins in Washington

The ‘doomsday glacier’ is melting at record speed

Axios: Washington demands written guarantees from Israel regarding the use of American weapons

Local accusations and international concern… What is happening in Al-Jazirah State in central Sudan?

New American sanctions on 93 entities in 7 countries including India

Again… Risk of another shutdown in the US due to Biden’s Ukraine aid

US: Minnesota community mourns the loss of two officers and a firefighter in tragic shooting

Farmers’ protests in India and Europe highlight widespread agricultural demands

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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