Asia

Chengdu’s Historic Mosque Stands as a Hub for Muslims in China ——————————————- The historic Chengdu Mosque in Sichuan Province, one of the oldest and largest in China, continues to serve as both a religious center and cultural landmark, an article…

Nepal Protests Leave 51 Dead After Prime Minister’s Ouster ………… Nepalese authorities confirmed on Friday that the death toll from violent protests earlier this week has risen to 51, with more than 1,300 people injured. The unrest erupted in Kathmandu…

Japan’s Centenarian Count Nears Record High of 100,000 ——————————— The number of centenarians in Japan has reached a new record of 99,763, marking the 55th consecutive year of increase, according to the Anadolu Agency. The data, provided by the Ministry…

In a growing crackdown on the Shia Muslim minority in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, authorities have arrested and detained multiple Shia men linked to a Telegram group created to discuss their faith. The most prominent case involves 35-year-old Anvar Aliyev, who faces…

“Who is Hussein?” Marks Literacy Day by Supporting 370 Students in Tanzania …………… The UK-based charity Who is Hussein? marked International Literacy Day with an initiative in Dar es Salaam that enabled 370 students to continue their education. The organisation…

Military Deployed in Nepal to Quell Unrest After Prime Minister Resigns ——————————– Nepal’s military has been deployed and an indefinite curfew imposed in the capital of Kathmandu in a bid to quell widespread unrest, according to a report from Al…

Nepal’s Prime Minister Resigns Amid Deadly Protests —————————- Nepal’s Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli, has resigned following widespread and deadly protests sparked by a government ban on social media apps, according to a report from The Guardian. The unrest, which…

Deadly Clashes Erupt in Nepal Over Social Media Ban and Corruption Protests …………….. At least 19 people were killed and dozens more injured in Nepal after nationwide demonstrations against political corruption and a government decision to block social media platforms…

Internet access in Asia, Mideast disrupted after undersea cables cut in Red Sea ———————————- Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea have disrupted Internet access across parts of Asia and the Middle East, Arab News reported. The disruption began early…

Uzbekistan Allows Prisoners to Shorten Sentences Through Reading …………… Uzbekistan has introduced a new amendment to its criminal code allowing prisoners to reduce their sentences by reading state-approved books that promote moral and spiritual values. Under the law, inmates can…