Eid Celebrations starts with the greatest ‘Chand Raat’ in Australia on Sunday

Rosehill Gardens will host thousands of Islamic & non-Islamic people of multicultural Australia, coverage goes live to Coburg Town Hall in Melbourne Pakistani, Indian, Bangladeshi, Turkish, Arabic, Chinese, Fijian and indigenous cultural... Read more »

Australia will witness the grand ‘Chand Raat’ (Eid Eve) in Sydney & Melbourne on Sunday 27th July

‘This is the largest Eid Celebrations,  from Sydney to Melbourne, ever held in Australia at the top venues’ Syed Atiq ul Hassan, Director CREF 2014. Sydney (CREF Media Release, 20 July 2014):... Read more »

Ramadan Festival finishes with success at Blacktown, driving momentum for grand event ‘Chand Raat 2014’

Sydney (CREF 2014 Report); Ramadan Festival consisting of 3 events finished with great success at Blacktown today. The visitors started to arrive at Bowman Hall as the event opened at midday. Islamic... Read more »

No respite in Gaza as casualties rise

At least 55 civilian Palestinians, including children, have been killed since Israel began its Gaza ground invasion. Beit Lahiya, Gaza Strip – The Kamal Adwan hospital in northern Gaza buzzes with activity, as... Read more »

Microsoft to cut 18,000 jobs worldwide

US firm to lay off thousands of staff, including nearly half of Nokia employees who joined in April after acquisition. Microsoft has announced the biggest layoffs in its 39-year history, outlining plans... Read more »

Deaths reported in Boko Haram raid in Nigeria

Suspected fighters target Damboa in country’s north, “killing many” in early morning attack, witnesses say. Suspected Boko Haram fighters have killed many villagers and set homes ablaze in a northeastern Nigerian town, witnesses... Read more »

Thousands gathered in CBD Sydney protesting against Israeli atrocities in Gaza

Sydney (Tribune Report by Syed Atiq ul Hassan, 13 July 2014); thousands of Australians mostly from Islamic Arab community gathered near Sydney Town Hall protested against the brutal killing of civilians of... Read more »

Children light up Ramadan Festival at Campsie

ANAA memorable performances at Orion Function Centre, Campsie Sydney (CREF 2014 Report); It was an event not to be missed and will remain in the hearts of all those present as the... Read more »

Argentina beats Netherlands to reach World Cup final

SAO PAULO: Lionel Messi’s Argentina beat Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout in Sao Paulo on Wednesday to reach the World Cup final for the first time since 1990. Argentina goalkeeper Sergio... Read more »

US begins to destroy Syria’s chemical weapons

US vessel Cape Ray, located in the Mediterranean, starts 60-day process of neutralising materials including mustard gas. The US container ship Cape Ray has started to neutralise chemical materials that were once part of... Read more »

‘We need a truce’: Gaza under bombardment

Palestinians in the Gaza Strip express anger and despair as the death toll from Israel’s military campaign rises. Gaza City – As Israel continues to bombard the Gaza Strip with air strikes, many... Read more »

PM did not damage China relations: Cormann

PRIME Minister Tony Abbott did not damage relations with China by praising the skill and honour of Japanese World War II troops, one of his senior ministers says. MR Abbott expressed admiration... Read more »

Lloyds to axe another 500 Jobs

BANKING giant Lloyds is to axe another 500 jobs under “organisational changes” in its finance and retail sections. THE bank, part-owned by the taxpayer, said the cuts were part of 15,000 previously... Read more »

‘Lyari Film Festival’ opens for submissions

KARACHI: This time around, instead of guns there will be movies for the people of Karachi’s Lyari Town as the Nosach Film Academy in collaboration with the Women Development Foundation Pakistan (WDFP)... Read more »

Bangladesh wins sea border dispute with India

UN tribunal awards Bangladesh nearly four-fifths of area sprawling over 25,000 sq km in Bay of Bengal. A UN tribunal has awarded Bangladesh nearly four-fifths of an area sprawling over 25,000 sq km in... Read more »

Apple loses China patent case

BEIJING: A Beijing court has ruled against Apple Inc by upholding the validity of a patent held by a Chinese company, clearing the way for the Chinese company to continue its own... Read more »

Obama calls for calm in disputed Afghan vote

US urges candidates to allow probe on fraud claims, while avoiding ‘extra-constitutional’ steps to undermine government. US President Barack Obama has spoken with Afghan presidential contender Abdullah Abdullah and rival Ashraf Ghani to... Read more »

Jokowi’s victory claim disputed in Indonesia

Jakarta Governor Joko “Jokowi” Widodo says he has won but camp of ex-general Prabowo Subianto refuse to concede. Ex-general Prabowo Subianto has refused to accept a victory claim from his rival, Jakarta... Read more »

Israel steps up deadly Gaza offensive

At least 16 dead and dozen others wounded in air strikes on Gaza Strip amid reports of possible ground offensive. Israel’s intense bombardment of the Gaza Strip has killed at least 16... Read more »

Etiquette gets reboot for digital age

WASHINGTON: The digital age has created a host of new etiquette dilemmas. What should you do when your boss sends a Facebook friend request? Is it OK to take and share smartphone... Read more »

World Cup’s battle of the beauties as Brazil takes on Germany

VICTORIA’S Secret alum Alessandra Ambrosio and Gisele Bündchen will square off against former colleague Heidi Klum in a battle of the beauties as Brazil prepares to take on Germany in the World... Read more »

SF preview: Brazil v Germany

German coach believes Neymar’s absence could make Brazil stronger as the two sides prepare to meet in the semi-final. Brazil will grind to a halt when the hosts, missing injured talisman Neymar and... Read more »

Why Australia is choosing old enemy Japan over China

AUSTRALIA and Japan have become partners in a “special relationship” that will see both countries join with the US in a powerful military alliance aimed at curbing China’s influence in the region.... Read more »

Sudan-Egypt ties tested amid diplomatic push

Despite Egyptian president’s visit to Khartoum, the two neighbours appear far from resolving their long-standing issues. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi’s efforts to reach out to the neighbouring regime in Sudan are... Read more »