Asia

Philippines Moves to Expand Halal, Muslim-Friendly Tourism Sector ————————————– The Philippines is stepping up efforts to develop its halal and Muslim-friendly tourism industry, highlighting its growing role in attracting visitors and boosting economic development. The Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA)…

Asian Stocks Slide, Oil Prices Surge as Middle East Conflict Intensifies ———————————— Asian stock markets experienced notable declines on Monday, with major benchmarks such as Japan’s Nikkei 225 and South Korea’s Kospi falling significantly as investors reacted to heightened geopolitical…

Nepal Arrests Former PM, Officials over Gen Z Protest Deaths ——————- Nepal police on Saturday arrested former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak at their homes in Bhaktapur in connection with the deaths of protesters…

WUC releases fresh data on China’s expanding repression of Uyghurs, global scale of abuse ———————————- The World Uyghur Congress (WUC) has outlined a series of international engagements aimed at drawing attention to alleged human rights violations against Uyghurs in East…

Kazakhstan Holds Constitutional Referendum Amid High Voter Turnout ———————————– Kazakhstan has entered a new phase of political reform following a nationwide constitutional referendum marked by high voter participation and international observation. The vote, held across more than 10,000 polling stations…

Debate Rekindled in Japan After Authorities Reject New Muslim Cemeteries ————————————– Debate has resurfaced in Japan after authorities rejected the establishment of new Muslim cemeteries, highlighting ongoing challenges faced by Muslim communities in a country where cremation is practiced in…

Halal Food Demand Rises in Japan During Ramadan ——————————– Demand for halal food is increasing across Japan as Muslims observe Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting from dawn to sunset, which this year began in late February and continues…

CAIR Urges U.S. to Demand China Stop Targeting Uyghurs Fasting in Ramadan ———————————– The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has called on the U.S. State Department to demand that China release Uyghur Muslims allegedly detained for observing the Ramadan and…

Suspected Arson Attacks Shake Muslim Community in Northern Japan ————————— Members of the Muslim community in northern Japan say they are living in fear after a series of suspected arson attacks damaged a mosque and several Pakistani-owned businesses in the…

Suspected Arson Attacks Shake Muslim Community in Northern Japan ————————— Members of the Muslim community in northern Japan say they are living in fear after a series of suspected arson attacks damaged a mosque and several Pakistani-owned businesses in the…