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

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Ivory Coast calls for global peace at annual convention – Jalsa Salana

Côte d’Ivoire: The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast) recently held its 37th annual convention in Abidjan from December 21 to 24, 2023. This convention, known as “JALSA SALANA”, focused

December 27, 2023

News·Religion

1981 RAF fylingdales UFO incident remains an intriguing mystery

In a remarkable incident that has continued to intrigue experts and enthusiasts alike, RAF Fylingdales, a missile warning base in North Yorkshire, encountered what many have speculated to be an unidentified flying

December 22, 2023

Astronomy·Education·News·Technology

Supreme court’s pivotal role in 2024 elections: navigating the complexities of Trump’s legal battles and US democracy

As the 2024 US presidential elections approach, the Supreme Court appears poised to play a critical role, reminiscent of its decisive influence in the 2000 Bush v. Gore case. This time, the

December 21, 2023

Government and Politics·News

Putin dismisses Biden’s claims of Russian plans to attack NATO as ‘Complete Rubbish’

Russian President Vladimir Putin has vehemently dismissed US President Joe Biden’s allegations regarding Russia’s plans to attack NATO. Putin labeled these claims as “complete rubbish,” further intensifying the ongoing geopolitical tensions. During

December 17, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·Government and Politics·News

Tesla’s Autopilot Recall: A troubling sign of overreliance on technology

Tesla has been compelled to recall over 2 million vehicles, marking the largest recall of its kind for the electric car giant. This decision, prompted by the US National Highway Traffic Safety

December 14, 2023

Auto & Transport·News

Lloyd Austin: Israel “can only win in urban warfare by protecting civilians” in Gaza

Speaking at the Reagan National Defense Forum in California, US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said he “learned a thing or two about urban warfare” while fighting in Iraq and leading the campaign

December 3, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Ukraine and the Baltic countries announced a boycott of the OSCE meeting because of the decision on Lavrov’s participation in it

Ukraine said on Tuesday that the country’s Foreign Minister intends to boycott an OSCE meeting in North Macedonia this week because Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov will take part in it for

November 28, 2023

News

More than 10 thousand deaths of civilians in Ukraine have been confirmed

The United Nations Human Rights Office has reported a grim milestone in Ukraine, with over 10,000 civilian deaths since the Russian invasion began in February 2022. This figure, however, is believed to

November 22, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Israel releases video footage of the tunnel, saying it was dug by Hamas terrorists under Al-Shifa Hospital

Israel released a video on Sunday, November 19, showcasing a tunnel beneath Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza, attributing its construction to Hamas militants. Hamas acknowledges the existence of secret tunnels and bunkers within

November 21, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·News

The US will not back down from challenges from Putin and Hamas

In his column, Biden again compares Russian President Vladimir Putin’s actions in Ukraine to Hamas’ attacks on Israel. “Both Putin and Hamas are fighting to wipe a neighboring democracy off the map.

November 19, 2023

Conflicts, Military and War·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

Ahmadiyya Muslim Community in Ivory Coast calls for global peace at annual convention – Jalsa Salana

1981 RAF fylingdales UFO incident remains an intriguing mystery

Supreme court’s pivotal role in 2024 elections: navigating the complexities of Trump’s legal battles and US democracy

Putin dismisses Biden’s claims of Russian plans to attack NATO as ‘Complete Rubbish’

Tesla’s Autopilot Recall: A troubling sign of overreliance on technology

Lloyd Austin: Israel “can only win in urban warfare by protecting civilians” in Gaza

Ukraine and the Baltic countries announced a boycott of the OSCE meeting because of the decision on Lavrov’s participation in it

More than 10 thousand deaths of civilians in Ukraine have been confirmed

Israel releases video footage of the tunnel, saying it was dug by Hamas terrorists under Al-Shifa Hospital

The US will not back down from challenges from Putin and Hamas

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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