Asia

Internet access in Asia, Mideast disrupted after undersea cables cut in Red Sea ———————————- Undersea cable cuts in the Red Sea have disrupted Internet access across parts of Asia and the Middle East, Arab News reported. The disruption began early…

Uzbekistan Allows Prisoners to Shorten Sentences Through Reading …………… Uzbekistan has introduced a new amendment to its criminal code allowing prisoners to reduce their sentences by reading state-approved books that promote moral and spiritual values. Under the law, inmates can…

Monsoon Shifts Accelerating Glacier Loss in Asia’s ‘Third Pole,’ New Study Finds ………… A recent study by researchers at the University of Utah and Virginia Tech reveals that rapid glacier melt across the highlands of Asia—often referred to as the…

Malaysia to Host Record-Breaking 21st Malaysia International Halal Showcase (Mihas) in 2025 ———————————– The 21st Malaysia International Halal Showcase (Mihas) in 2025 is set to be the largest edition to date, with more than 2,300 booths confirmed from 45 countries,…

Amnesty International decries lack of accountability for China treatment of Uyghurs ——————————— Amnesty International has condemned the lack of accountability for the Chinese government’s treatment of Uyghur Muslims, Jurist News reported. This condemnation comes nearly three years after a UN…

Singapore Cracks Down on Drug-Laced Vapes with Harsher Penalties ——————————————- Singapore is escalating its fight against vaping with new, tougher penalties, including caning and longer prison sentences, starting September 1, BBC reported. The move is a direct response to a…

“Open Mosque Day” in Tokyo Builds Bridges Between Muslims and Japanese Society —————————————– The Islamic Center of Japan has announced that the fifth edition of Open Mosque Day will take place on September 27 at Tokyo Camii Mosque. According to…

Islamic Center in Japan Hosts Fifth “Open Mosque Day” in Tokyo …………… The Islamic Center in Japan, in collaboration with Tokyo Mosque, organized the fifth edition of the “Open Mosque Day” event on Saturday. This initiative aims to introduce Japanese…

Typhoon Kajiki Leaves Trail of Destruction in Vietnam, Kills Three ………….. Typhoon Kajiki claimed at least three lives and injured 10 others in Vietnam, according to government officials, as reported by Reuters. The storm struck the country’s north central coast…

Oman Hosts Inaugural International Diving Festival ——————————— The first-ever Musandam International Diving Festival is underway in Oman’s northernmost governorate, bringing together diving professionals, enthusiasts, and various institutions, Anadolu Agency reported. The four-day event aims to promote sustainable tourism and marine…