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Extreme heat could make parts of Asia, Africa uninhabitable in decades, according to a report
October 11, 2022
Extreme heat could make parts of Asia, Africa uninhabitable in decades, according to a report
A report prepared by the United Nations and the Red Cross concluded on Monday October 10th that entire regions will become unfit for life in the coming decades due to increasing heat waves. This year’s heat wave poses threats to…
Philippines: Government agencies back bill seeking burial grounds for Muslims
October 11, 2022
Philippines: Government agencies back bill seeking burial grounds for Muslims
Several government agencies on Monday October 10th backed a bill that seeks to set up burial grounds for Muslims in public cemeteries. Many Muslim Filipinos go through a complicated and costly process in sending the remains of their departed loved…
Myanmar forces kill Arakanese teacher Shafiq Islam
October 10, 2022
Myanmar forces kill Arakanese teacher Shafiq Islam
The Myanmar military committed a horrific crime by killing the Arakanese teacher Shafiq Islam. The killing of Shafiq Islam by Myanmar intelligence caused a wave of sadness and anger among the citizens, who expressed their dissatisfaction with the excessive violence…
UN: Over one million displaced since Myanmar coup
October 9, 2022
UN: Over one million displaced since Myanmar coup
More than one million people have been displaced in Myanmar since the military coup last year, the United Nations children’s agency has said. The Southeast Asian nation has been in turmoil since the military ousted Aung San Suu Kyi’s government…
Human Rights Council not to discuss situation of Uyghurs in China despite reports of humanitarian crimes
October 8, 2022
Human Rights Council not to discuss situation of Uyghurs in China despite reports of humanitarian crimes
The United Nations Human Rights Council voted, Thursday October 6th, against holding a debate on alleged abuses by China in Xinjiang, a major setback for Western countries. The move came after former UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Michelle Bachelet…
At a time when Muslims are persecuted in India, UAE opens first Hindu temple
October 6, 2022
At a time when Muslims are persecuted in India, UAE opens first Hindu temple
On Tuesday October 4th, the Dubai government inaugurated a Hindu temple that houses 16 “Hindu deities”, with the aim of providing places of worship for all denominations; while Muslim minority in India is suffering from violations and acts of displacement…
The communist government of Tajikistan exploits its conflict with Kyrgyzstan to suppress the Shia in the country
October 5, 2022
The communist government of Tajikistan exploits its conflict with Kyrgyzstan to suppress the Shia in the country
The Foreign Policy said that the Tajik government is waging a brutal war against the Shias in the country, specifically in the autonomous region of Gorno-Badakhshan, while the people are trying to resist what is described as the authoritarian dictatorship…
The Ukrainian parliament honors the head of the country’s Muslim Council
October 5, 2022
The Ukrainian parliament honors the head of the country’s Muslim Council
The Ukrainian parliament honored the head of the country’s Muslim Council, Siran Arifov, “in recognition of the services he rendered to the Ukrainian people.” Arifov received a certificate of appreciation from Parliament Speaker Ruslan Stevanchuk in the presence of prominent…
International newspapers mourn demise of renowned Japanese athlete ‘Kanji Inoki’, loyal to Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them
October 4, 2022
International newspapers mourn demise of renowned Japanese athlete ‘Kanji Inoki’, loyal to Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them
Many newspapers, news agencies and international news websites mourned the Japanese sports star loyal to Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, “Kanji Inoki”, who passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at the age of 79. The international encyclopedia “Wikipedia” highlights…
Bangladesh: Protests erupt against Chinese oppression of Uyghur Muslims
October 2, 2022
Bangladesh: Protests erupt against Chinese oppression of Uyghur Muslims
As the Chinese government is celebrating its 73rd ‘National Day’, protests erupted in Bangladesh against the persecution of Uyghur Muslims by the Chinese government, debt trapping Dhaka through various projects and ill-treatment of Bangladeshi workers who are working on different…