Asia

Japan resumes power transmission from world’s largest nuclear plant reactor ——————————————- Japan’s Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) began power generation and transmission on a trial basis Monday from a reactor at the world’s largest nuclear power plant as it prepared…

Islamic Education in Philippines Gains Official Recognition as Partner in Peacebuilding and Stability ————————————– Islamic education in southern Philippines is gaining a prominent institutional role, evolving from a localized religious activity into a recognized partner in promoting social stability and…

Malaysian Prime Minister Warns of Rising Racism, Islamophobia in West ———————————– Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has warned of growing racial and religious divisions worldwide, cautioning against the spread of extremism and hate speech and urging efforts to preserve national…

Typhoon Penha claims 12 lives, displaces thousands in Philippines ———————————- Typhoon Penha killed at least 12 people in the Philippines this week due to flooding and rain-induced incidents, displacing thousands, Anadolu Agency reported citing the Office of Civil Defense (OCD),…

Reports Reveal Mechanisms of China’s Tightened Surveillance on Muslim Minorities ——————————- Recent media reports have disclosed new details about policies adopted by Chinese authorities to tighten control over Muslim minorities through an extensive system of administrative and technological surveillance. The…

Oman’s University of Nizwa Completes Six Handwritten Sections of the Holy Quran —————————————– The University of Nizwa in Oman has announced the completion of six sections of a project to handwrite the Holy Quran, as part of an academic and…

Five Ancient Underground Mosques in Mangystau Move Closer to UNESCO Recognition ———————————- Five ancient underground mosques in Kazakhstan’s Mangystau Region have been added to UNESCO’s Tentative List of World Heritage sites, marking a significant step toward international recognition of the…

Uzbekistan Takes top spot in Asia for UNESCO-Listed Islamic Cities ———————————- Uzbekistan has been officially recognized as the Asian country with the greatest number of Islamic historic cities included on the UNESCO World Heritage List, The Caspian Post reported. The…

Chinese App Highlights Rising Isolation Among Solo Dwellers Amid Falling Marriage Rates —————————————- A new Chinese app, originally named Are You Dead?, has gone viral as a tool for people living alone to ensure their safety, highlighting growing social isolation…

Malaysia praised for progress in health care, criticized over criminal punishments for children ———————————– The UN Committee on the Rights of the Child on Friday praised Malaysia’s positive developments in maternal and infant health care, while questioning the employment of…