Asia

At least 7 killed in gunmen assault on church in Jordan ——————————– At least seven people have been killed, and 34 others wounded, in an attack in Jordan’s Karak governorate where gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church.…

Malaysia: Man Arrested Over Alleged Desecration, Vandalism of Mosque in Tumpat ———————————— Malaysian police have arrested a 38-year-old man suspected of desecrating and vandalizing a mosque in Tumpat, Kelantan, after prayer carpets were found contaminated with foul-smelling muddy water mixed…

India: 17 Killed, 25 Injured in Stampede at Hindu Religious Festival ————————— At least 17 people were killed and 25 others injured in a stampede during the Durga Puja festival in West Bengal, eastern India, amid heavy crowds and torrential…

Singapore Adopts Neighbourliness Charter to Strengthen Interfaith Harmony ———————————- Singapore’s Islamic Religious Council (MUIS), together with representatives of nine other religious traditions, has affirmed a shared Charter on Neighbourliness aimed at strengthening mutual respect, trust and peaceful coexistence among the…

Indonesia Honors Italy-Based World Halal Authority with 2026 Innovation Excellence Award ——————————— The World Halal Authority (WHA), headquartered in Milan, Italy, has received the “Excellence in Innovation for European Halal Certification and Export Assurance” award at the Indonesia Halal Awards…

UN Launches Emergency Aid Operation After Fresh Floods in Nepal ——————————– The United Nations has launched an emergency response after flash floods struck Nepal’s central Gorkha district, sweeping away homes and bridges. Authorities report at least five people missing and…

London Hosts Second Halal Forum to Explore Global Trade, Investment and Technology ———————————————– London hosted the second London Halal Forum on October 10–11, bringing together business leaders, investors, policymakers and experts to explore investment opportunities and strengthen international cooperation across…

Malaysia Offers Grants of Up to RM5,000 to Help Small Businesses Obtain Halal Certification ————————————- Malaysia has announced financial assistance of up to 5,000 Malaysian ringgit (RM) for microenterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) seeking halal certification for the…

Malaysia Closes Schools as Indonesian Wildfire Haze Pushes Air Pollution to Unhealthy Levels ————————————- Malaysia closed schools in Kuala Lumpur and several states on Friday, October 9, as smoke from Indonesian forest fires spread across Southeast Asia, pushing air pollution…

Malaysia Hosts Exhibition Highlighting Islamic Calligraphy and Quran Manuscripts —————————————– An exhibition dedicated to Islamic calligraphy, titled FAWATIH, was held in Malaysia on October 6, 2026, as part of events marking the 66th edition of the International Quran Recitation and…