Asia

Nepal Border Town Sees Flared Tension Following Mosque Vandalism; India Seals Border ———————– Communal tensions have erupted in parts of Nepal along the Indian border, prompting authorities to enforce a high-security alert, Clarion India reported. Protests broke out in Birgunj,…

Muslim Communities Face Burial Barriers in Europe and Rising Islamophobia in Australia ——————————- Muslim communities in different parts of the world are facing growing challenges to their religious rights and personal safety, highlighting persistent issues of marginalization and Islamophobia in…

China Taxes Contraceptives, Eases Childcare Levies to Address Population Decline …………. China has begun imposing a 13% value-added tax on contraceptives while exempting childcare and related services, as part of efforts to address a prolonged population decline, Fox News reported.…

Vietnam Expands Trade Outreach to Global Halal Market ——————————— Vietnam is intensifying efforts to expand exports to the global Halal market as part of a broader strategy to diversify trade destinations amid growing uncertainty in traditional export markets. Authorities in…

Malaysia Plans Tighter Rules on Children’s Social Media Use ………. Malaysia’s government announced plans to introduce stricter regulations governing the use of social media by children and teenagers under the age of 16, aiming to strengthen online safety without imposing…

Halal-Friendly Korean Cuisine Gains Popularity Among Muslim Tourists in Seoul ——————————— Seoul’s culinary scene is increasingly adapting to the growing presence of Muslim tourists, who are seeking halal-friendly options in traditional Korean cuisine, according to The Chosun Daily. On the…

SRW Welcomes Malaysian Court Rulings on Enforced Disappearance Cases —————————- The Shia Rights Watch (SRW) organization has welcomed landmark rulings by Malaysia’s High Court holding state authorities responsible for the enforced disappearances of social activist Amri Cheh Mat and Christian…

Two Arrested in Malaysia for Mocking Hijab and Muslims ————————- Malaysian police have arrested two individuals in Subang Jaya following the circulation of a video showing a man wearing a head covering resembling the hijab and engaging in behavior deemed…

Uyghur Monitor Calls for Accountability as CECC Confirms Ongoing Crimes Against Uyghurs in New Report —————————– Justice For All’s Save Uyghur campaign has called for increased accountability following the release of a new report by the U.S. Congressional-Executive Commission on…

Malaysia’s ex-Premier receives 15-year imprisonment for abuse of power, money laundering —————————— A Malaysian court on Friday sentenced former Prime Minister Najib Razak to 15 years in prison and imposed a fine of 11.3 billion Malaysian ringgits (about $2.7 billion)…