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Wan Taufiq

Wan

Taufiq is a senior journalist and news editor at The New Arab, having joined the team in 2016 after several years in the NGO sector.

 

He holds degrees in history and international development, with a focus on the medieval Islamic world and contemporary development challenges.

 

Areas of focus: UK politics, Global Islamic affairs, Muslims in the West, Southeast Asia, World Development.

 

Twitter: Taufiq_wan

Instagram: Taufiq.wan

 

As Andy Burnham's Labour enjoys a poll boost, Britain's right-wing press has revived claims about ministers' "Muslim links", reopening an old political playbook

28 July, 2026

The update came over the weekend as the Pentagon added a new category for casualties in "Overseas Operations" — the day after the ceasefire broke down.

27 July, 2026

The UK is witnessing a 'steady rise' in attacks on mosques, with the worship houses facing serious obstacles to obtaining government security funding.

23 July, 2026

The New Arab takes a look at the nuclear deal struck by Riyadh and Washington, its implications for the region, and the Saudi-Washington relationship.

23 July, 2026

Malaysia's PM has said his country is 'free to voice opinions' and will continue its to bar Israelis, after US lawmakers called for pressure over the matter.

22 July, 2026

Ms. Rachel has been targeted by another round of attacks by pro-Israel activists after speaking against funding the Israeli military.

22 July, 2026

Malaysian authorities have ordered the closure of the Network School following public furore over claims that Israelis were being hosted at the tech community.

21 July, 2026

The US State Department is offering grants of up to $250,000 to counter perceptions of 'U.S.-mediated engagements as arbitrary, destabilizing, or disengaged'.

15 July, 2026

The Home Office indicated no further funding was being planned to ensure Muslim community safety, amid warnings of 'emergency levels' of anti-Muslim violence.

15 July, 2026

Diplomats and rights groups have accused the EU of stalling on taking action against Illegal Israeli settlements, with proposals deemed 'insufficient'.

13 July, 2026