Asia

UAE Joins Global Push to Restrict Children’s Access to Social Media ————————————————– The United Arab Emirates has introduced new rules setting 15 as the minimum age for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to impose such a restriction…

World Uyghur Congress Condemns Thailand’s Death Sentences in Erawan Shrine Bombing Case ———————————– The World Uyghur Congress has condemned a Thai court’s decision to sentence two Uyghur men to death over the 2015 Erawan Shrine bombing, saying the case was…

Thai Court Sentences Two Uyghur Men to Death Over 2015 Bangkok Shrine Bombing —————————— A Thai court has sentenced two ethnic Uyghur men to death over the 2015 bombing of Bangkok’s Erawan Shrine, one of the deadliest attacks in Thailand’s…

Explosion in Southern China Leaves 7 Killed, 17 Injured ————————————– At least seven people were killed and 17 others injured in an explosion in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, local authorities said on Thursday. Reuters reported that all injured victims…

600-Year-Old Mosque Reopens in Thailand, Reviving a Historic Symbol of Islamic Heritage in Southeast Asia —————————————– The historic Kudi Chua Mosque in Thailand’s Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya province has officially reopened following the completion of a two-year structural restoration project.…

Malaysia Leads Global Islamic Economy Rankings in 2026 ———————————– Malaysia has ranked first in the latest State of the Global Islamic Economy Report 2025–2026, strengthening its position as a global leader in the Islamic economy. According to the report by…

Powerful Earthquake Kills at Least 35 in Southern Philippines ————————————- A powerful magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 35 people and causing widespread damage across parts of Mindanao. The offshore quake hit near Sarangani province…

Japan Mosque Imams Council Issues Clarifying Statement Condemning New Wave of Islamophobia ————————————- The Council of Mosque Imams in Japan has issued an official statement expressing deep concern over the sharp rise in negative rhetoric and attempts to portray Muslims…

Intolerance Toward Muslims Rises in Japan as Community Nearly Doubles ————————————- Discrimination and hostility toward Muslims in Japan are rising as the country’s Muslim population grows, according to observers and community members cited by Kyodo News. Muslims in Japan, including…

Malaysia Bans Social Media Use for Children Under 16 to Protect Online Safety ————————– Malaysia has officially introduced a regulation prohibiting individuals under the age of 16 from creating or using social media accounts on major digital platforms. The measure,…