Asia

Thailand has set an ambitious goal to become one of the top five halal exporters in the world and has taken a significant step by forming its first National Halal Industry Committee. Currently, Thailand ranks eleventh globally in halal exports,…

A new report by Amnesty International reveals that Tajikistan’s authorities systematically discriminate against the Pamiri minority, violating their rights through cultural suppression, political exclusion, and violent repression, as reported by Jurist News on September 11. The Pamiris, an ethnic group…

The Philippines has been identified as the deadliest country in Asia for environmental defenders, Arab News reported yesterday citing the latest Global Witness report. According to the source, in 2023, 17 environmentalists were killed in the country, contributing to a…

Muhammad Naquib Ajmal Mohd Jamal Nasir, a 26-year-old with autism, has achieved an extraordinary milestone by memorizing the entire Quran, The Islamic Information website reported yesterday. Graduating with a Bachelor’s degree in Quranic Studies and Sunnah from Universiti Islam Pahang…

Super Typhoon Yagi, Asia’s most powerful storm of the year, has caused widespread destruction in northern Vietnam, resulting in at least 59 fatalities, Al Jazeera reported. The storm made landfall on Saturday, leading to the collapse of the Phong Chau…

Super Typhoon Yagi, the strongest storm to hit Hainan Island in a decade, made landfall in Wenchang city with wind speeds of 223 km/h (138 mph). Around 400,000 people were evacuated before the storm, with transportation services halted and schools…

The Chinese government’s systematic campaign against the Uyghur population has intensified over the past decade, with state-run boarding schools in Xinjiang (East Turkistan) serving as tools of cultural genocide. According to an article published by Bitter Winter on September 5,…

Kyrgyzstan is hosting a national Holy Quran memorization contest for girls, with 270 contestants participating in the preliminary rounds. The competition spans seven provinces and two cities, in which participants compete in four categories: memorizing the entire Quran, 20 Juzes,…

Authorities in the Philippines’ southern Muslim region expressed optimism following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s commitment to implement signed peace agreements, Arab News reported yesterday. This pledge comes as the Bangsamoro region, which has faced decades of conflict, approaches the conclusion…

Uzbekistan’s media has reported that the country’s Supreme Court has penalized several individuals in various cities for having long beards. In October of last year, the Uzbek government enacted the “Administrative Responsibility Law,” which prohibits face coverings in public spaces…