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Dozens of lawmakers from 26 countries are calling on the UN human rights commissioner for refugees to intervene on behalf of 48 Uyghur asylum seekers detained in Thailand for nearly a decade, the Independent reported yesterday. A New York Times…

Japan is launching an innovative automated cargo transport system, referred to as the “conveyor belt road,” connecting Tokyo and Osaka, VOA reported yesterday. This initiative aims to address a severe shortage of truck drivers exacerbated by recent labor laws limiting…

The International Service for Human Rights (ISHR) has urged for stronger action to hold China accountable for serious human rights violations in Xinjiang, Jurist News reported yesterday. The ISHR calls on the Chinese government to implement recommendations from the Office…

Nearly 130 people are dead or missing following severe flooding and landslides triggered by Tropical Storm Trami, News 40 WNKY reported. The storm, which moved away from the northwestern Philippines on Friday, has left at least 85 confirmed dead and…

Australia, the U.S., and 13 other nations criticized China during a UN session, accusing it of human rights violations in Xinjiang and Tibet. The UN previously reported that China’s arbitrary detention in Xinjiang may amount to crimes against humanity. Australia’s…

The Middle East-North Africa (MENA) region presents significant opportunities for Vietnamese businesses in the rapidly expanding Halal food market, Vietnam Plus revealed yesterday. A report from Coherent Market Insights projects the market will grow at 9.15% annually, increasing from $192.6…

On October 13, Islamic clergy from Hunan Province attended a training course in Beijing aimed at promoting the “Sinicization” of Islam and the Quran, Bitter Winter revealed yesterday. Organized by the Central United Front Work Department and the China Islamic…

Hong Kong’s government is working to attract more Muslim tourists by expanding halal dining options, targeting over 500 certified halal restaurants by the end of 2025, About Islam website revealed yesterday. This initiative, up from the current 142 certified establishments,…

China held its sixth World Media Summit in Urumqi, Xinjiang, from October 14-17, attracting over 500 participants from 208 media organizations, VOA reported yesterday. The event, co-hosted by Xinhua News Agency and the Xinjiang regional government, focused on “Artificial Intelligence…

On October 22, Vietnam will host its inaugural National Halal Conference in Hanoi, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Ministries of Science and Technology and Agriculture and Rural Development, VOV World reported yesterday. The event…