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Thousands Demand Return of Monarchy in Nepal

Thousands Demand Return of Monarchy in Nepal

Thousands gathered in Kathmandu on Sunday to welcome former King Gyanendra Shah, demanding the reinstatement of the monarchy and the return of Hinduism as the state religion, VOA reported. An estimated 10,000 supporters blocked the entrance to Tribhuvan International Airport,…
UAE Food Bank Launches Ramadan Initiative to Combat 60% Food Waste in Dubai

UAE Food Bank Launches Ramadan Initiative to Combat 60% Food Waste in Dubai

In 2024, the UAE faces a significant food waste challenge, with an estimated 3.27 million tons discarded annually, Arab News reported. In Dubai, 38% of prepared food is wasted daily, increasing to 60% during Ramadan. To combat this, the UAE…
Annual Women’s Gathering at Residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi

Annual Women’s Gathering at Residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi

The honourable residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi will host its annual women’s gathering in commemoration of the passing of Lady Khadijah al-Kubra (peace be upon her). This event will take place on Wednesday, the 11th of Ramadan, corresponding to March…
Heat Wave Forces School Closures in Manila

Heat Wave Forces School Closures in Manila

A severe heat wave has prompted the closure of schools in nearly half of the Philippine capital, Manila, affecting over 2.8 million students, Arab News reported. Local officials announced the decision as soaring temperatures marked the start of the torrid…
Thailand Deports Uyghur Asylum Seekers Amid Rights Concerns

Thailand Deports Uyghur Asylum Seekers Amid Rights Concerns

On Thursday, Thailand deported approximately 40 Uyghur asylum seekers back to China, sparking outrage among human rights organizations, New York Times reported. Activists and foreign governments had previously warned that the deportees, part of a persecuted Muslim minority, could face…
Thaksin Shinawatra Seeks Forgiveness From Muslims Over 2004 Tak Bai Massacre

Thaksin Shinawatra Seeks Forgiveness From Muslims Over 2004 Tak Bai Massacre

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has publicly sought forgiveness from Muslims for the 2004 Tak Bai massacre, where 78 protesters suffocated in army trucks during a crackdown, Anadolu Agency reported. Speaking at a school in Narathiwat province, Thaksin acknowledged…
Amnesty International Calls for Stronger Digital Rights in Taiwan at RightsCon2025

Amnesty International Calls for Stronger Digital Rights in Taiwan at RightsCon2025

Amnesty International Taiwan, alongside six partner organizations, is set to present a joint statement to President Lai Ching-Te on February 25, emphasizing the need for robust human rights protections in the digital age. This statement will be delivered during RightsCon2025,…
Prominent Uyghur Historian Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison

Prominent Uyghur Historian Sentenced to 17 Years in Prison

Ghojaniyaz Yollugh Tekin, a prominent Uyghur historian and expert on Uyghur place names, is serving a 17-year prison sentence in Hotan, Xinjiang, after being detained in 2017, RFA reported. His sentencing came in late 2018, following his research and writings…
Vietnamese Firms Utilize Blockchain for Halal Market Expansion

Vietnamese Firms Utilize Blockchain for Halal Market Expansion

Vietnamese companies are increasingly employing blockchain technology to penetrate the halal market, ensuring compliance with Muslim dietary laws, Tuoitre News reported. This innovative approach allows for secure storage of halal certification data, creating transparent and immutable records throughout the supply…
Philippines, Indonesia to Offer Scholarships for Filipino Muslims

Philippines, Indonesia to Offer Scholarships for Filipino Muslims

The Philippine and Indonesian governments are set to sign an agreement providing scholarships for Filipino Muslims at an Islamic boarding school in Indonesia, GMA News Online reported. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos (NCMF) announced that the Madrasah scholarship will…
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