Asia

Kyrgyzstan has implemented a ban on the full-body niqab, which covers women’s bodies and faces, following a decree from President Sadyr Japarov in January, WION reported. The ban has now received support from the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan,…

Authorities have detained two teenagers under the Internal Security Act, one for planning to attack mosques and the other for wanting to join Daesh, Arab News reported. The 17-year-old male, who held far-right extremist views, intended to shoot mosques and…

Japan’s parliament, the Diet, has voted to make public high school education free for all students, reversing a previous decision that reinstated tuition fees in 2013 after their abolition in 2010, HRW reported. This new measure, included in the latest…

A curfew has been imposed in the Tinkune, Koteshwor, and Sinamangal areas of Kathmandu following violent clashes between pro-monarchy protesters and security forces, Jurist News reported. The decision, announced by the district administration office, restricts movement and gatherings in the…

Japan is intensifying its focus on artificial intelligence (AI) education in high schools, recognizing the need to equip students for the technology’s significant potential—both beneficial and harmful, Anadolu Agency reported. According to public broadcaster NHK, 48 senior high school textbooks…

In 2024, migrant deaths in Asia reached a record high, with at least 2,514 fatalities reported, a 59% increase from 2023, according to the UN International Organization for Migration (IOM). The surge is primarily linked to vulnerable populations, particularly the…

Dubai International Airport anticipates 3.6 million travelers during the Eid holiday from March 26 to April 7, coinciding with school spring break, Arab News reported. Departures are expected to rise by 19% compared to February’s average, with daily traffic averaging…

Türkiye’s Scientific and Technological Research Institution and China’s National Natural Science Foundation are set to collaborate on artificial intelligence (AI) applications in medicine and agriculture, Anadolu Agency reported. The partnership will focus on oncology studies, particularly cancer immunotherapy and magnetic…

Filipino Muslims are flocking to Padre Campa Street in Manila during Ramadan for halal meals that remind them of home, Arab News reported. This food hub, located in the University Belt, offers a variety of halal dishes, including traditional Mindanao…

Chinese authorities in Xinjiang are compelling Uyghurs to work during Ramadan to hinder their fasting and religious practices, RFA reported. Reports indicate that Uyghurs are engaged in forced labor, including agricultural and cleaning tasks, during this holy month. The Chinese…