Asia

Tajik President Calls for Halt to New Mosque Construction Amid Ongoing Religious Restrictions ——————— Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon said the construction of new mosques should stop, urging society to focus instead on education, culture, and intellectual development. He made the…

Japan to monitor greenhouse gas emissions employing passenger flights for 1st time ——————————- Japan will start monitoring greenhouse gas emissions using spectrometers installed on commercial passenger flights, marking a global first as the country steps up efforts to reach net-zero…

Japan Successfully Launches RAISE-4 Technology Satellite ……… Japan has successfully launched the Rapid Innovative Technology Demonstration Satellite-4 (RAISE-4), the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said in a statement, Anadolu Agency reported. The satellite was launched on Sunday aboard an Electron…

Japan Breaks Rail Speed Record With World’s Fastest Train —————————————- Japan has once again reinforced its leadership in transport innovation after a train reached a speed of 603 kilometers per hour, setting a new world record. According to the Shia…

Kosovo Holds Quranic Education Program for Children —————————————– An education program for teaching Quranic letters to children was organized at the “Little Memorizers” Academy in Pristina, the capital of Kosovo. The pioneering educational initiative was aimed at instilling the love…

Muslims in Japan Demand Right to Dignified Burials Amid Growing Cemetery Controversy ……….. Muslim communities in Japan — estimated between 200,000 and 350,000 people — are pressing for the establishment of dedicated cemeteries that allow burials in accordance with Islamic…

Border Fighting Between Thailand and Cambodia Intensifies as Ceasefire Crumbles ……….. Deadly clashes have intensified along the disputed Thailand-Cambodia border, with both governments trading blame for renewed violence, The Guardian reported. Authorities in Cambodia say seven civilians were killed and…

Nepal: Amnesty Condemns Deadly Crackdown on Gen‑Z Protests, Calls for Justice ———————————- Amnesty International has issued a scathing condemnation of Nepal’s security forces following a violent crackdown on youth-led “Gen‑Z” protests, calling for independent investigations and accountability for unlawful killings,…

Death Toll Rises Across Southeast Asia as Floods Devastate Sumatra ……….. More than 900 people have been killed by destructive floods and landslides on Indonesia’s island of Sumatra, the country’s disaster management agency said Saturday, Arab News reported. The toll…

Hong Kong Muslims Face Mosque Shortages Amid Efforts to Improve Integration ——————————— Hong Kong’s Muslim community—rooted in centuries of migration from South Asia, Southeast Asia, and mainland China—continues to grow despite persistent challenges related to religious infrastructure, education, and social…