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Four Killed, 17 Missing After Building Collapse in Philippines ——————————- At least four people have died and 17 others remain missing after a nine-storey building under construction collapsed in Angeles City, north of the Philippine capital Manila. Authorities said rescue…

China Unveils General-Purpose Household Humanoid Robot in Wuhan ——————————— China has unveiled a general-purpose household robot designed for domestic environments, marking a new step in the country’s efforts to bring humanoid robotics from laboratories and industrial settings into everyday life.…

Singaporean Sentenced for Sending Threatening Letters with Pork to Mosques ——————————- A 62-year-old Singaporean, Tan Kong Hui, has been sentenced to 15 months in prison for sending threatening letters to multiple mosques, each accompanied by slices of pork, authorities confirmed.…

Legal Proceedings Opened in Malaysia for Quran Desecration Case ——————————- A court in Kuantan has initiated legal proceedings against a former student accused of desecrating the Quran and insulting Islamic beliefs on social media. The case, which has garnered significant…

ASEAN Summit in Philippines: Agreement to Address Impact of Middle East Military Tensions on Regional Energy Crisis and Fuel Security ———————————————- Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) concluded their summit in the Philippines by agreeing on a…

First Halal Products Exhibition in Northern Philippines to Strengthen Muslim Community Ties ————————————- The first-ever Halal products exhibition is set to take place in Baguio, located in the northern Philippines, marking a significant step in enhancing the economic and social…

Rising Anti‑Muslim Tensions in Japan as Nationalist Opposition Grows Against New Mosque in Fujisawa —————————————— Plans to build a new mosque in Fujisawa, a city southwest of Tokyo, have sparked growing controversy and highlighted rising tensions over religion and cultural…

Japan sees rise of Islamophobia ———————————————————— Despite constitutional guarantees of religious freedom, Japan is witnessing a troubling rise in Islamophobia. According to Al Jazeera, hostile rhetoric targeting Muslims is becoming more widespread, particularly on the platform X. This trend is…

Deadly Floods in Kulob, Tajikistan Kill Three, Cause Widespread Damage ——————————— Heavy rainfall triggered severe flooding and mudflows in Kulob City in southern Tajikistan on May 1, resulting in at least three deaths and injuries to others as rising waters inundated…

Hong Kong Lawmaker Advocates for Halal Industry Expansion to Attract Muslim-Friendly Tourism ———————————– Lawmaker Vincent Cheng Wing-shun is leading efforts to diversify Hong Kong’s Halal product market, aiming to boost the city’s appeal as a Muslim-friendly destination. Following a fact-finding…