Asia

Military Deployed in Nepal to Quell Unrest After Prime Minister Resigns ——————————– Nepal’s military has been deployed and an indefinite curfew imposed in the capital of Kathmandu in a bid to quell widespread unrest, according to a report from Al…

Nepal’s Prime Minister Resigns Amid Deadly Protests —————————- Nepal’s Prime Minister, KP Sharma Oli, has resigned following widespread and deadly protests sparked by a government ban on social media apps, according to a report from The Guardian. The unrest, which…

Deadly Clashes Erupt in Nepal Over Social Media Ban and Corruption Protests …………….. At least 19 people were killed and dozens more injured in Nepal after nationwide demonstrations against political corruption and a government decision to block social media platforms…

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…