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Assam CM Blames Meghalaya University, Founded by a Muslim, For ‘Flood Jihad’ In Guwahati

New Age Islam News Bureau

11 August 2024

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (File photo: PTI)

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• Assam CM Blames Meghalaya University, Founded by a Muslim, For ‘Flood Jihad’ In Guwahati

• Sheikh Hasina Hints At US Role In Ouster From Bangladesh: “I Resigned To Avoid Witnessing Further Violence”

• Interfaith Umbrella Group Chides Terengganu Mufti, Says Constitution Doesn’t Provide For Preaching Islam In Non-Muslim Places Of Worship

• The Role Of Islamic State Affiliated Groups On Foiled Attacks In Vienna

• Islamic Centre Hamburg Took Direct Orders From Tehran, Aided Hezbollah Before Close - Report

 

India

• Hindu Right Wing , Hindu Raksha Dal, Attacks Shanty-Dweller Muslims In UP Calling Them Bangladeshi Infiltrators, 2 Held

• Muslim Community Protests Over Uddhav Sena MPs’ Absence During Waqf Bill Debate

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South Asia

• Bangladesh Chief Justice Resigns After Fresh Protests Hit Country

• Congress calls for protection of religious minorities in Bangladesh

• Protecting Afghanistan's UNESCO Heritage Minaret Of Jam Following Floods Threat

• Afghanistan begins new Polio Vaccination campaign

• Bangladesh Hindus Protest Against Violence, Muhammad Yunus Responds

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Southeast Asia

• Malaysia strongly condemns Israel’s inhumane attack on Gaza’s al-Tabin school

• In interest of nation’s children, PM Anwar committed to ensuring school environments are well-maintained

• Prisons Dept working with Science Ministry to counter drone smuggling after delivery to Tapah Prison

• For some in Ipoh, Muslim-friendly Chinese restaurants trend decades in the making

• ‘Always the nation’s gem’: PM Anwar consoles Azizulhasni after keirin disqualification led to early Paris 2024 exit

• King visits Johor royal mausoleum to mark Hari Hol

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North America

• US President’s Terse Warning To Iran About Possible Israel Attack: 'Don't'

• US election: Did Trump freeze for over 21-second at Montana rally? Speech video sparks debate

• US elections: New poll shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin

• 'I don't want to die': Fourth-grader’s chilling 911 call from Uvalde school during mass shooting

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Mideast

• Islamic States Must Take Joint Stance Against Zionist Regime

• Trump campaign says its internal messages hacked by Iran

• Iran condemns ‘barbaric’ Israeli strike on Gaza school

• Amid Iran Attack Fear, Biden’s Shameless Israel Move? U.S. Drops Abuse Charges On Notorious IDF Unit

• Jordan Informs Iran, Israel It “Will Shoot Down Any Target” In Its Airspace

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Europe

• Examples Of Anti-Muslim And Anti-Immigrant Rhetoric In Right-Wing Press That Led To Reprimand

• Horror moment yob spits and racially abuses Muslim bus driver in broad daylight

• ‘NI is my home too,’ says founder of Newtownards mosque previously targeted by ‘KKK’ as latest attack caught on CCTV

• Meet the men promising to protect English mosques facing threats

• TikTok Jihad: Online Radicalization Threat Looms Over Europe

• Mosque Petrol Bombed In Night Of Violence As Cars Torched And Racial Slurs Yelled

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Pakistan

• LoP in the Pakistan NA Asks Institutions To Operate Within Constitutional Limits

• May 9 Blown Out Of Proportion, Says Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Aain

• UN panel hails accolade for Pakistan’s human rights body

• Stakeholders reaffirm resolve to make Pakistan polio-free

• Islamabad High Court struggling to cope with backlog

• Punjab’s climate change policy ready for cabinet approval

• Gold Medallist Olympian Arshad Nadeem Lands In Lahore To Rousing Welcome

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Arab World

• Arab League, Muslim Council Of Elders Strongly Condemn Gaza School Massacre

• Cultural event in Jahana district commemorating arrival of Imam Hadi to Yemen

• Edtech platform sharpens Saudi children’s language portfolio

• Saudi sports minister meets chairman of LA28 Olympics to discuss participation

• SDAIA concludes training programs for datathon winners in US, UK

• Saudi Artist Breathing New Life Into Metal Waste With Innovative Sculptures

• Zionist settlers renew storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

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Africa

• Protesters Take To The Streets Of Lagos To Honour Those Killed In Recent Unrest

• UNICEF says Sudan's future depends on a ceasefire

• Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali returns to Rabat to a warm welcome

• Algerian boxer ImaneKhelif wins gold to cap an Olympics amid scrutiny

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Assam CM Blames Meghalaya University, Founded by a Muslim, For ‘Flood Jihad’ In Guwahati

By: Shobhit Gupta

August 11, 2024

Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma. (File photo: PTI)

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Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has accused a private university, located in the outskirts of Guwahati in neighbouring state of Meghalaya, of waging “flood jihad” by demolishing hills on its campus to build new structures.

Sarma placed the blame on the University of Science and Technology Meghalaya (USTM) and claimed that the construction has led to large-scale waterlogging in Guwahati.

USTM is located in 9th Mile area in Ri-Bhoi district of Meghalaya on the outskirts of Guwahati.  This is the district where the hills of Meghalaya descend into Guwahati in Jorabat.

While addressing a press conference on Friday, Sarma claimed the university is demolishing all the hills on its campus to construct new buildings to start a medical college and that is “one of the reasons” for waterlogging in Guwahati.

“I feel that the USTM owner has started a flood jihad. No nature-loving people cut forests and hills ruthlessly in this way. Nowadays, buildings can be constructed on the hills with proper architectural design,” he added.

After the recent flash floods in Guwahati, we have gone through satellite images of Meghalaya’s Greater Jorabat Hills, located 6-7 kms from the city. The deforestation where USTM University is located is self explanatory.

He further called for a boycott saying that the “only solution” was for students and staff from Assam to stop studying and working there.

“The USTM is located in Meghalaya, but 90 per cent of its students and teachers are from Assam. If our students and teachers stop going there, it will automatically stop destroying the hills,” Sarma said.

He said that a letter has been sent to Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on the issue and both the chief ministers would meet to discuss the problem.

Meanwhile, the institution defied the chief minister’s allegations and said that it contributes a “miniscule portion” of the water that flows into Guwahati.

“USTM campus area is a small part of the Baridua area till Jorabat in Ri-Bhoi district which has largely developed on both sides of the GS Road. USTM campus contributes maybe a miniscule portion of the total water that flows down the Kiling Road through the various drains to the GS Road (Guwahati-Shillong Road) on both sides,” the university said in a statement.

The university further said that the campus constructions were carried out with requisite permission from the Meghalaya government.

“USTM is a NAAC ‘A’ accredited University… and is a recognised Green Campus, which is one of the priorities of NAAC being a body of the Ministry of Education,” it added.

It further claimed that various initiatives for implementing green technologies and installations like water harvesting, groundwater recharging and solar power generation have been undertaken.

USTM, a private university established in 2008, is promoted by the Education Research and Development Foundation, which was founded by MahbubulHoque. Hoque is also the Chancellor of the University. He is a Muslim of Bengali-origin from Assam’s Karimganj district in the Barak Valley.

Almost 6,000 students study and 1,500 faculty and employees work at USTM from across the North East states with a considerable share from Assam, being the largest of NE states.

The Gauhati High Court on Wednesday said that time has come to deal with the problem of waterlogging in the city and the government is required to take steps to resolve this problem permanently, asking to submit a plan to mitigate the crisis by August 19.

Source: News18

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Sheikh Hasina Hints At US Role In Ouster From Bangladesh: “I Resigned To Avoid Witnessing Further Violence”

Aug 11, 2024

Sheikh Hasina (C) weeps while she visits a metro station in Mirpur vandalized by students during the anti-quota protests. (AFP file photo)

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Former Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina, in her first public statement since ouster, cites distorted statements and foreign pressures in her resignation.

Former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has spoken out for the first time since her dramatic resignation and departure to India a week ago, hinting at the United States' role in her unceremonious ouster.

“I resigned to avoid witnessing further violence. They aimed to seize power over the dead bodies of students, but I prevented that by resigning,” Hasina said, The Economic Times reported.

Bangladesh is currently in a state of political flux. Hasina resigned on August 5 amid escalating protests by students demanding an end to the controversial quota system for government jobs.

Last week, fearing for safety amid widespread violence, Sheikh Hasina fled Dhaka in a military aircraft. She is currently in a secure location in India.

An interim government led by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been established to oversee the transition and prepare for early elections.

The violence that followed Hasina’s resignation has resulted in over 230 deaths, bringing the total number of casualties since the protests began in mid-July to 560.

"My words were distorted to incite you. Watch the full video of that day to understand how conspirators have exploited your innocence to destabilise the nation,” the Awami League leader said.

The term "Razakars" is often used to refer to people who were believed to be collaborators of the Pakistani military during the 1971 Liberation War.

Sheikh Hasina also claimed that she could have remained in power “if I had surrendered the sovereignty of Saint Martin Island and allowed America to hold sway over the Bay of Bengal”.

In May, Hasina had alleged a conspiracy to create a Christian state similar to East Timor by partitioning parts of Bangladesh and Myanmar. She claimed she was offered an easy re-election if she allowed a foreign nation to establish an airbase in Bangladesh, without naming the country involved.

Source: Hindustan Times.Com

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Interfaith umbrella group chides Terengganu mufti, says constitution doesn’t provide for preaching Islam in non-Muslim places of worship

By Syed JaymalZahiid

11 Aug 2024

Hindus are seen offering prayers in conjunction with Ponggal at the Sri Subramaniar Temple at Gunung Cheroh in Ipoh, Perak on January 15, 2024. The MCCBCHST said all houses of worship are places of sanctity and should be respected. — Picture by Farhan Najib

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KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — The Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism (MCCBCHST) today criticised the Terengganu Mufti over news reports that quoted him asserting that Muslims are allowed to preach at places of worship of other faiths.

The country’s umbrella body representing non-Muslim religions said such an assertion may affect the sanctity of the non-Muslim places of worship, and could lead to a hostile atmosphere.

“Terengganu Mufti's claims that Muslims are permitted to enter places of worship of other religions to preach Islam may affect SANCTITY of the non-Muslim places of worship and thus creates a hostile atmosphere which may lead to disturbance of peace,” MCCBCHST said in a statement.

“The Terengganu Mufti's suggestion can further lead to feelings of ill-will, disharmony, hatred, enmity etc amongst the different religions.”

Local news outlet Focus Malaysia on August 4 reported Terengganu Mufti Datuk Mohamad Sabri Haron as saying that Muslims are permitted to enter places of worship of other religions for the purpose of spreading Islamic teachings and principles, following a viral video showing a guided harmony visit by the Perak Islamic Religious Department to a Hindu temple that raised concern after its representative reportedly noted similarities between Islam and Hinduism.

“We can’t go (houses of worship of other religions) without a purpose. Come to introduce Islam and to preach, allowed. It is not the purpose of stating that Islam is the same as other religions,” the Terengganu mufti was quoted as saying in a separate news report by SinarAhad, the Sunday edition of Malay daily SinarHarian.

MCCBHST cited Article 11 of the Federal Constitution, and noted that while the provision enshrines the right to every religious group to profess and practice religion and subject to clause (4) to propagate it, it cannot be interpreted to mean that Muslims are free to propagate Islam to followers of other faiths in their own houses of worship.

“Clause (4) allows State law and Federal Law to control and restrict the propagation of any religious doctrine or belief among persons professing the religion of Islam. Thus, Clause (4) provides legal shield to Muslims in that propagation of other faiths to them may be controlled or restricted,” it said.

“This clause (4) cannot be interpreted to mean that Muslims are free to propagate their faith to non-Muslims as there is no such provision in the constitution,” the group added.

“Clause (4) talks about protection of ‘persons professing the religion of Islam’. It does not talk about preaching in non-Muslim places of worship.”

MCCBHST then said the Terengganu Mufti must respect the rights of all persons and adhere to the “correct interpretation of the Federal Constitution and Malaysian Laws”.

“All places of worship are places of sanctity. Each religion has the right to regulate their own affairs. If the purpose of entry to a place of worship is with a view to fostering unity and promote interfaith relations and understanding then it should be welcome,” the group said.

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The role of Islamic State affiliated groups on foiled attacks in Vienna

August 10, 2024

Pien Huang

Taylor Swift performs at Wembley Stadium as part of her Eras Tour on Friday, June 21, 2024 in London | Photo Credit: Scott A Garfitt

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NPR's Pien Huang speaks to Ashley Jackson, co-director of the Center on Armed Groups, about the role of Islamic State affiliate groups on the recent foiled attacks on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna.

Three Taylor Swift concerts were canceled in Austria this week after authorities foiled planned attacks on the venue. Three teenagers are now in custody, and at least two of them recently pledged allegiance to the Islamic State and to one affiliate in particular, ISIS-K. Islamic State-related groups have been tied to this and other similar attacks in Europe. More than 140 people were killed in an attack on a Moscow concert hall earlier this year, and an explosion at an Ariana Grande concert in 2017 killed 22 people and injured more than a thousand.

Ashley Jackson is the co-director of the Center on Armed Groups. That's a nonprofit that researches armed conflict. She and her colleagues have done extensive research on ISIS-K. When we spoke, she told me that the Islamic State of today is a shadow of what it once was, when it once held huge swaths of territory in Iraq and Syria. Now it exists as a loose network, largely online. That's tough to track, and that's a big part of its danger.

ASHLEY JACKSON: What it lacks in territory - because it has almost none right now - it's invested in these online networks and kind of what they call inspiring these kinds of attacks. And that's an important distinction to make. It's this kind of nebulous, shadowy propaganda-based idea that still has the potential to do a lot of damage.

HUANG: So among this shadowy network of groups related to the Islamic State that have kind of come up recently, there's one that stands out in particular, ISIS-K, and it's been related to, you know, this recent planned attack in Europe and a few others. I'm wondering, can you explain the difference between ISIS-K and maybe the ISIS that we might be more familiar with from news events in the Middle East? What makes this group distinct?

JACKSON: I can try. But short answer is really no one knows, and there's a lot of confusion. Islamic State Khorasan Province sort of refers to this group in Afghanistan which came to sort of the zenith of its power in 2016. It captured a swathe of Eastern Afghanistan. U.S. forces and the Taliban at the same time fought back the Islamic State.

Now, since the Taliban takeover in 2021 in Afghanistan, Islamic State Khorasan Province really has degraded its capacity to hold territories nonexistent in Afghanistan. But again, it lives online. Its online propaganda, its online presence is much more powerful, and it kind of magnifies this presence.

On top of that, there's concerns that there's a branch of Islamic State Khorasan Province that's active, you know, in Central Asia and in the region or that there are somehow linkages. But to be honest, this is, I think, one of the scarier things - is we don't really understand these linkages.

What's really important to do in the situation is to be humble and to really say that we don't know very much, and we don't know as much as we should about how these operations are orchestrated and where they're coming from. But we do know that they're probably not coming from Afghanistan at this point.

HUANG: So a lot of it exists online. You know, but on either end, there are real people involved, and through your work, you've actually interviewed many members of ISIS-K. I'm wondering what they tell you about their ambitions and what they want.

JACKSON: So my Afghan colleagues are really to credit here. They're the brave and brilliant ones who've done the work of interviewing Islamic State fighters inside Afghanistan. And inside Afghanistan, it's a similar story as to where you'd find Islamic State fighters and recruits elsewhere. It's individuals who are disillusioned with the ruling party - in this case, the Taliban. They want a more extreme version of Islam. The heyday of the Islamic State and Syria and Iraq represents something to them. It represents this dream of a pure, radically violent Islamic State that I think attracts people both inside Afghanistan and indeed abroad.

HUANG: And so that's what they want in the region. Then why are they attacking European countries and big public events like concerts?

JACKSON: So I think what we see when groups like Islamic State lose capacity, territory power - they grab for headlines. They grab for attention, right? Targets in Europe is what will make them relevant. So how do you strike, you know, fear into the hearts of your enemy, which, in their eyes, is Europe and the kind of countries of the West? Well, you attack the symbols of what they hold dear. And in that case - you know, in this case, it is a Taylor Swift concert. What could possibly grab more headlines than that?

HUANG: So Austrian authorities say that the main suspect was radicalized online. This was someone who was born and raised in Austria. What do we know about the group's recruitment methods and how they're reaching out to people, you know, in other countries and other parts of the world?

JACKSON: So the Islamic State has always from, you know, its early days, had a really sophisticated propaganda machine of online outreach. And it's what they call kind of inspiration, right? It's inspiring these individuals to come together and to orchestrate and plan attacks.

And a lot of the attacks we see are so scary because they don't require a lot of technical know-how, right? They are these sort of self-started, small groups of people who are receiving some sort of instruction - I don't know in this case, but I think it's probably very likely - and then going and attempting to do something themselves, right? It's a very do-it-yourself kind of model of doing things because they don't have the resources. They don't have what they once had. But it's incredibly, incredibly effective.

HUANG: Where do you see ISIS and affiliate groups like ISIS-K, you know, going in the near future? I mean, you've described this evolution from, you know, this big organization to sort of this shadowy network. And I'm wondering, you know, how is it trending now? Is their influence and power increasing or decreasing at the moment? What do you see?

JACKSON: I think, you know, the Islamic State is very weak. I mean, there are U.N. reports suggesting it's getting stronger. We need to get better at understanding how the group works, to be perfectly frank, and understanding which part of the groups have more capacity, more money.

And I think what we're seeing is, you know, this coalition that really defeated the Islamic state in Syria and Iraq - it doesn't really exist in the same way anymore. We don't have a grip on the Islamic State's reach. And because we don't have that grip, we don't have, you know, the same robust international coalition who's taking the problem seriously and coming up with a coordinated set of measures at the global and national level.

And, you know, I think there are people working on this and addressing it. But it's that kind of multilayered approach which is really required at this point to ensure that it doesn't see this resurgence that a lot of people fear.

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Islamic Centre Hamburg took direct orders from Tehran, aided Hezbollah before close - report

AUGUST 11, 2024

Police secures the area at the "Zentrum der islamischen Kultur Frankfurt e.V." after Germany's interior ministry has banned the Islamic Centre Hamburg (IZH) association and its subsidiary organizations, saying it pursues radical Islamist goals in Frankfurt, Germany, July 24, 2024.

(photo credit: REUTERS/MAXIMILIAN SCHWARZ)

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The Islamic Centre Hamburg (IZH), which was recently shut down by Gemany’s Interior and Homeland Affairs Federal Ministry, had taken direct orders from the Islamic Republic of Iran and aided Hezbollah, according to documents seen by German news Der Spiegel, the site published on Thursday.

Security officials raided the Islamic Centre earlier this year, seizing documents and data, leading to the Centre’s closure in July and the confiscation of Hamburg’s Blue Mosque.

In addition to the Hamburg-based Centre, subsidiaries in Frankfurt, Munich, and Berlin were also banned, with four Shi'ite mosques to be closed, said the ministry.

"Unfortunately, what happened in Germany is an example of Islamophobia and is in opposition to the teachings of the Abrahamic faiths," the Iranian ministry said on X, formerly Twitter, referencing Islam, Christianity, and Judaism. The ministry said the ban violated freedom of expression and promoted violence and extremism.

Der Spiegel reviewed a 220-page ban order issued by the Interior Ministry, which was said to reveal how closely the Centre was working with the Islamic regime and the ties it had with the Lebanon-based Hezbollah terror group.

The documents reportedly revealed that the Centre’s head, Mohammad Mofatteh, communicated closely and regularly with the office of Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

The communication between Mofatteh and the regime extended to WhatsApp messaging, where Mofatteh would reportedly text with the Revolutionary Bureau’s Deputy Head of International Affairs, Mehdi Mostafavi. The pair exchanged over 650 messages from late 2021 until late 2023.

The Iranian officials also allegedly sent messages on how to sell Hamas’s October 7 terror attacks on southern Israel, which involved sexual violence and the murder of over 1200 people. Mofatteh was advised to say how the “Islamic Resistance” had “no other means” to stop Israel’s “crimes.”

In addition to direct communications with the regime, Khamenei’s personal seal and stamp were found on certificates for donations allegedly sent to Yemen.

Investigators also reportedly found connections between the Centre and Hezbollah, allegedly finding documents showing a sheikh connected to the terror group had traveled through Germany thanks to the “financial, moral and advisory support” of the Centre’s former director.

Mofatteh had asserted in previous statements that there was no reason for the mosque’s closure and that “the Islam we preach here is the Islam of reason, the Islam of peace, friendship and peaceful coexistence between people.”

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India

Hindu Right Wing , Hindu Raksha Dal, Attacks Shanty-Dweller Muslims In UP Calling Them Bangladeshi Infiltrators, 2 Held

Aug 10, 2024

Fringe group attacks shanty-dweller Muslims in UP calling them Bangladeshi infiltrators, 2 held

Ghaziabad, Members of a Hindu right wing outfit assaulted a group of people living near a railway station here and destroyed their shanties, claiming that they were Bangladeshi infiltrators, police said on Saturday.

BhupendraChowdhary, the president of the Hindu Raksha Dal, and Badal alias Hariom Singh were arrested in connection with the case late Saturday, they said.

Officials said that those attacked are not Bangladeshis and an FIR had been lodged against Chowdhary, also known as 'Pinky,' and 20 others for rioting, hurting religious feelings and other offences.

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Muslim community protests over Uddhav Sena MPs' absence during Waqf bill debate

Saurabh Vaktania

Aug 10, 2024

A group of people from the Muslim community staged a protest on Saturday outside the residence of Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray in Mumbai after the party’s MPs were absent during the introduction of the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha.

The Bill, which seeks to amend the Waqf Act to reduce the powers of Waqf boards and councils, has been opposed by Muslim leaders and opposition parties, who allege it is an “attempt to snatch” land from the community.

The government introduced the Waqf (Amendment) Bill in the Lok Sabha on Thursday. It was referred to a joint parliamentary panel after a heated debate.

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South Asia

Bangladesh Chief Justice Resigns After Fresh Protests Hit Country

August 11, 2024

Bangladesh’s Chief Justice Obaidul Hassan on Saturday resigned, five days after the fall of Sheikh Hasina’s regime amid massive street protests and students marching towards the apex court demanding a revamp of the judiciary.

Earlier in the day, a report by the daily had stated that at least 232 people were killed following Sheikh Hasina’s resignation as the prime minister in violence across the country. According to news agency Reuters, the total number of deaths over the past 23 days stands at 560.

Meanwhile, Indo-Bangla bilateral ties are not dependent on the Awami League and it is “natural to evoke adverse reactions” in Bangladesh over India giving refuge to former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, senior leaders of Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) said on Friday. During the day, Union Minister Amit Shah said the government has constituted a committee to monitor the current situation on the Indo-Bangladesh Border (IBB) in a post on X. He said, “The committee will maintain communication channels with their counterpart authorities in Bangladesh to ensure the safety and security of Indian nationals, Hindus, and other minority communities living there.”

Source: Indian Express.Com

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Congress calls for protection of religious minorities in Bangladesh

KallolBhattacherjee

August 11, 2024

In the backdrop of the ongoing violence against Awami League activists, professional journalists, and vulnerable religious and ethnic communities in Bangladesh, the Indian National Congress has called upon the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus to take “forceful steps” to deal with the situation. The party’s communications chief Jairam Ramesh’s call for upholding law and order in Bangladesh came at a time when the reported attacks on minority communities have continued despite the swearing-in of the interim administration.

“While noting that there have been influential voices within Bangladesh calling for the preservation of the country’s multi-religious heritage, the Indian National Congress expresses its concern at reports of targeted attacks on minorities there and their properties and places of worship,” Mr. Ramesh said in a post on social media platform X, adding, “The Indian National Congress hopes that the interim Government in Bangladesh will take forceful steps to instill confidence in minority communities to lead their lives in an atmosphere of security, dignity and harmony.”

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Protecting Afghanistan's UNESCO Heritage Minaret Of Jam Following Floods Threat

2024-08-11

As a reminder of the nation's rich cultural history, the Minaret of Jam not only serves as a significant cultural site but also contributes to the local economy.

SHAHRAK, Afghanistan, Aug. 11 (Xinhua) -- In the wake of the destruction of the world-renowned Great Buddhas in central Afghanistan's Bamiyan province, concerns are mounting over the fate of Afghanistan's other UNESCO-listed heritage, the Minaret of Jam. It is now facing severe threats from natural disasters, particularly the torrential floods this year.

The Minaret of Jam, along with its archaeological remains, was inscribed on the World Heritage List by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 2002. According to the organization, at 1,900 meters above sea level and far from any town, the 65m-tall minaret dates back to the 12th century.

"The flooding has damaged the minaret, with two meters of the monument being submerged under water (when the flood came)," Israel Haidari, the director of cultural affairs at Ghor's information and culture department, told Xinhua.

Haidari said that following a recent communication with the Ministry of Information and Culture in Kabul, a UNESCO team visited the site and has commenced efforts to clear the debris around the minaret.

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Afghanistan begins new Polio Vaccination campaign

By Fidel Rahmati

August 10, 2024

The Afghanistan Polio-Free Organization has announced that a polio vaccination campaign has commenced today, August 10, in several regions of the country.

Previously, the head of the Polio Eradication Operations Center at the Ministry of Public Health mentioned that during this campaign, 4.2 million children under the age of five in the provinces of Herat, Uruzgan, Helmand, Kandahar, Zabul, and Nimroz would be vaccinated.

The ongoing efforts to eradicate polio in Afghanistan face significant challenges, including access to remote areas, ongoing conflict, and public awareness. These factors make it imperative for both local communities and international organizations to collaborate closely to ensure the success of vaccination campaigns.

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Bangladesh Hindus Protest Against Violence, Muhammad Yunus Responds

August 11, 2024

New Delhi: Lakhs of Hindus have taken to the streets in Bangladesh to protest against the ongoing attacks on the community after Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled to India.

Bangladesh's capital Dhaka and Chittagong, the second-largest city in the country, witnessed lakhs of people attending the massive rallies on Saturday.

Members of minority communities in violence-hit Bangladesh have faced more than 205 incidents of attacks across 52 districts since the fall of the Ms Hasina-led government on August 5.

Several Hindu temples have also been vandalised and at least two Hindu leaders affiliated with Ms Hasina's Awami League party have so far been killed in the violence.

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Southeast Asia

Malaysia strongly condemns Israel’s inhumane attack on Gaza’s al-Tabin school

11 Aug 2024

PUTRAJAYA, Aug 11 — Malaysia has condemned in the strongest terms the inhumane attack by Israel on the al-Tabin School in Gaza City yesterday, which killed more than 100 Palestinians who were sheltering there.

Malaysia’s Foreign Ministry, in a statement today, said deliberate targeting of a school used by displaced Palestinians for refuge is not only a flagrant violation of international law, international humanitarian law and human rights law, but is also a grievous crime against humanity.

Many of the victims were children, and the attack also critically wounded countless others who may lose their lives due to shortages of much-needed medical supplies, it said.

“It is unconscionable for the international community to just stand by when the Israeli occupying force continues killing women, children and the elderly, without consequences. The international community should no longer tolerate and accept the belligerence of Israel,” the statement read.

Source: Malay Mail.Com

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Prisons Dept working with Science Ministry to counter drone smuggling after delivery to Tapah Prison

11 Aug 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — The Prisons Department has forged a strategic partnership with the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (Mosti) to address the growing threat of drone intrusions aimed at smuggling prohibited items into prisons.

In a statement today, Prisons Department Commissioner-General Datuk Seri Nordin Muhamad said an Anti-Drone System and locally developed interception equipment have been deployed and are being expanded across all prison institutions.

“The Malaysian Prisons Department is fully aware of the threat posed by drone intrusions aimed at smuggling prohibited items into prisons by the public.

“The department remains vigilant, and high-risk prison institutions, including Tapah Prison, have been equipped with Anti-Drone Systems and interception equipment to prevent such incidents,” the statement read.

Source: Malay Mail.Com

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For some in Ipoh, Muslim-friendly Chinese restaurants trend decades in the making

By Sylvia Looi

11 Aug 2024

IPOH, Aug 11 — The popularity of pork-free Chinese restaurants catering Muslim tourists here may seem recent, but some of these establishments go back decades.

And while the trend now is to capture some of the Muslim-friendly tourism pie, those such as Restoran Vegas in Canning Garden here first embraced the concept out of necessity.

According to its founders, the husband-and-wife team of Yoong Ong Swai and Maggie Yee, Restoran Vegas had started out as a sundry shop in the 1980s but struggled to compete as shopping centres began growing in popularity.

Yoong said they then noticed that most of their customers were Malay, as there was an army camp, Federal Reserve Unit base, and a police station in the area.

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‘Always the nation’s gem’: PM Anwar consoles Azizulhasni after keirin disqualification led to early Paris 2024 exit

11 Aug 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 11 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has expressed his appreciation to national track cycling ace Datuk AzizulhasniAwang, who competed in the men’s keirin race at the 2024 Paris Olympics Games yesterday.

“You will always be the nation’s gem, thank you,” said the Prime Minister in a post uploaded on his Facebook Story, accompanied by a background image of the athlete.

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King visits Johor royal mausoleum to mark Hari Hol

11 Aug 2024

JOHOR BAHRU, Aug 11 — His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim, King of Malaysia today visited the Bukit Mahmoodiah Royal Mausoleum in conjunction with Hari Hol for Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.

Also in attendance were the Regent of Johor, TunkuMahkota Ismail, and the Raja Muda Johor, Tunku Iskandar Abdul Jalil Abu Bakar Ibrahim Tunku Ismail, according to a post on the King’s official Facebook page.

TunkuPanglima Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman Al-Haj Sultan Ibrahim and TunkuPutera Johor Tunku Abu Bakar Al-Haj Sultan Ibrahim were also in attendance.

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North America

US president’s terse warning to Iran about possible Israel attack: 'Don't'

DiyarGuldogan

11.08.2024

US President Joe Biden again warned Iran on Saturday about a possible retaliatory attack against Israel amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

Biden issued the same warning in April, before Iran carried out a rocket and drone attack against Israel in retaliation for the April 1 airstrike on its diplomatic facility in the Syrian capital of Damascus, killing at least seven members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, including two top generals.

Tensions are running high in the Middle East following the July 31 assassination of Hamas’ political chief Ismail Haniyeh in the Iranian capital of Tehran and Israel's assassination of senior Hezbollah commander Fuad Shukr in Beirut.

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US election: Did Trump freeze for over 21-second at Montana rally? Speech video sparks debate

Aug 11, 2024

A video from former President Donald Trump’s rally in Bozeman, Montana, on Friday has gone viral, with social media users debating whether Trump experienced a 21-second freeze during his speech. The Trump-Vance campaign has yet to comment on the incident.

The video, posted on X (formerly known as Twitter) shortly after the rally, shows Trump pausing for an extended period while speaking. The moment has sparked speculation online, with some viewers suggesting it might indicate a “glitch” or “brain freeze.”

One user tweeted, “I feel like everyone needs to see Trump glitching for a full 21 seconds at his Bozeman rally last night. Nobody even tried to check on him. This is elder abuse. He’s way too old to be up that late.”

Another critic added, “Trump had a brain freeze for 21 sec and the press are not screaming for him to step down. This tells you all you need to know on how corrupt our US press are right now.”

Source: Times Of India

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US elections: New poll shows Kamala Harris leading Donald Trump in Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin

Aug 11, 2024

Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris has gained a significant edge over Republican rival Donald Trump in three critical battleground states, according to a recent New York Times/Siena College poll released on Saturday. The survey indicates that Harris commands 50 percent support among voters in Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin, compared to Trump's 46 percent in each state.

This boost for Harris comes on the heels of her campaign launch, following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 race last month due to concerns about his age and ability to serve another term. Since officially entering the race, Harris has secured strong backing from key Democratic voter segments, including young people and people of color, as well as significant support from donors and top party lawmakers.

Harris's recent selection of Minnesota Governor Tim Walz as her vice-presidential running mate has further energized the Democratic ticket. However, Harris's stance on the Gaza conflict has sparked controversy. During a rally in Detroit this week, she faced protests demanding an end to the war. In response, Harris told demonstrators, "You know what, if you want Donald Trump to win, then say that. Otherwise, I’m speaking,” which drew criticism from Palestinian rights advocates.

Source: Times Of India

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'I don't want to die': Fourth-grader’s chilling 911 call from Uvalde school during mass shooting

Aug 11, 2024

Khloie Torres, a fourth-grade student at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, made a series of heart-wrenching 911 calls from inside her classroom during the shooting on May 24, 2022.

When asked by the dispatcher if there were many people in the room with her, Khloie responded, "No, it's just me and a couple of friends. A lot of people are," she says, pausing briefly, "gone."

The release of the 911 calls, along with body camera footage and surveillance videos, came after a legal battle between Uvalde city officials and news organizations.

Source: Times Of India

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Mideast

Islamic states must take joint stance against Zionist regime

Aug 11, 2024

TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Iran's Acting Foreign Minister in a phone talk with his Indonesian counterpart urged Islamic countries to take a united stance against the Israeli regime's criminal actions.

During a telephone conversation with RetnoMarsudi on Sunday, BagheriKani stated that the West Asia region is currently in a critical situation due to the crimes committed by the Zionist regime.

He emphasized that Islamic countries must support the oppressed people of Palestine in their confrontation with the Zionist regime.

Referring to the recent assassination of Martyr Ismail Haniyeh, head of the Hamas political bureau, in Tehran, the top Iranian diplomat emphasized that this crime of the Zionists violated Iran's national security, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, stressing that taking countermeasures against the Zionist regime is Iran's inherent and legitimate right and is in accordance with international law, international procedures, and the UN Charter.

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Trump campaign says its internal messages hacked by Iran

Mike Wendling

Donald Trump’s campaign has said some of its internal communications have been hacked and suggested it was targeted by Iranian operatives.

US news website Politico reported on Saturday that it had been emailed campaign documents including internal research carried out on Trump’s running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance.

“These documents were obtained illegally from foreign sources hostile to the United States, intended to interfere with the 2024 election,” a campaign spokesman told the BBC.

The campaign did not give any further details or any evidence linking the document leak to Iranian hackers or the Iranian government.

Source: En.Mehrnews.Com

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Iran condemns ‘barbaric’ Israeli strike on Gaza school

August 11, 2024

TEHRAN, Iran: Iran condemned a “barbaric” Israeli air strike on a school in Gaza housing displaced Palestinians that left dozens dead on Saturday, calling it a “war crime.”

The attack showed once again that Israel “does not respect any of the rules and regulations of international law and moral and human principles,” foreign ministry spokesman Nasser Kanani said in a statement.

He said the strike was “a clear example of the simultaneous perpetration of genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity” by Israel.

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Amid Iran Attack Fear, Biden’s Shameless Israel Move? U.S. Drops Abuse Charges On Notorious IDF Unit

Aug 10, 2024

The United States will not impose sanctions on the Israeli military’s Netzah Yehuda battalion, according to the Axios report. The US has decided to end an investigation into alleged human rights violations by the unit in the occupied West Bank. Axios reported, citing two US and Israeli officials, that Secretary of State Antony Blinken told Defence Minister Yoav Gallant of the move in a conversation on August 9.

Source: Hindustan Times.Com

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Jordan informs Iran, Israel it “will shoot down any target” in its airspace

Rania Abu Shamala

10.08.2024

Jordan informed Iran and Israel on Saturday that it will “shoot down any target” in its airspace in case the confrontation escalates between the two nations.

Israel anticipates attacks by the Lebanese group, Hezbollah, and Iran, in response to the assassinations of Hezbollah leader Fouad Shukr in Beirut last week, and Hamas political bureau chief Ismail Haniyeh in the Iranian capital of Tehran on July 31. Iran and Hamas have blamed Tel Aviv for the killings and vowed to retaliate.

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Europe

 

Examples of anti-Muslim and anti-immigrant rhetoric in right-wing press that led to reprimand

11-08-2024

The wave of far-right violence across the UK has dominated the headlines all week. On August 5, the Daily Mail featured a photo of Tommy Robinson on holiday in Cyprus, with a headline accusing him of “stoking riots from his sunbed,” referencing over a hundred posts Robinson allegedly made online over the weekend.

This type of coverage has been criticised, deemed hypocritical given these newspapers’ history of sowing division and hatred. Online, images of past anti-migrant frontpages have resurfaced, including inflammatory claims by the Daily Express such as“Migrants rob young people of jobs” and “Every 4 Minutes a Migrant is Arrested in Britain.”

Hasan Patel, a strategic communications expert and former journalist, criticised the Daily Mail’s “Summer of Discontent” frontpage. He argued that the paper has significantly contributed to the climate of hate that fuelled the recent riots. “You have the @DailyMailUK acting like the #FarRight #FarageRiots was due to the Labour government, yet they as a media under Dacre have a lot to answer for in the way they have whipped up hate,” Patel wrote on X.

Others shared similar sentiments, suggesting that the Daily Mail and other right-wing media outlets bear significant responsibility for the current unrest. Comments ranged from accusing the media of spreading hatred and racism to asserting that these newspapers are among the primary culprits for the violence and fatalities.

Here are some of the worst examples of hostile Muslim and immigrant rhetoric promoted by the right-wing press that faced reprimand at the time, yet, unfortunately, did little to eradicate such derogatory and divisive headlines permanently.

In 2013, the Daily Mail led with a story headlined “4,000 foreign criminals including murdered and rapists we can’t throw out… and, yes, you can blame human rights again.’ The article claimed that nearly 4,000 foreign murderers, rapists, and other criminals were roaming the streets, free to commit new crimes.

Source: Leftfootforward.Org

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‘NI is my home too,’ says founder of Newtownards mosque previously targeted by ‘KKK’ as latest attack caught on CCTV

11-08-2024

The founder of a mosque in Co Down which was previously targeted by loyalists dressed as the Ku Klux Klan says his community is “very scared” following the latest attack which has been strongly condemned.

Politicians and the Muslim Council of NI have spoken out against Islamophobia after a petrol bomb was thrown at the Bangladesh Islamic Centre in Newtownards in the early hours of Saturday morning – Cars were also torched and abuse shouted at restaurant staff in separate incidents in Belfast.

Abdul Rob, who attends the faith centre on Greenwell Street along with four generations of his family, said his community is on edge but insisted they will not be leaving.

"This is our country – Northern Ireland is our home just the same way it is your home,” the restaurant owner told the Belfast Telegraph.

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Meet the men promising to protect English mosques facing threats

Aleem Maqbool

11-08-2024

Mosques in at least four English cities were targeted in the recent far-right disorder - one was pelted with bricks, bottles and rocks.

Several community groups sprang up in response. One of them is “Protect”, which deploys people to places of worship that are potentially under threat.

Protect put out a call in Accrington on Wednesday, after a mosque asked for help - a viral video later showed pubgoers hugging some of the young men who had come to defend the building.

Though the mood has become much calmer in recent days, those running the group say it will continue as a means of remaining vigilant.

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TikTok jihad: Online radicalization threat looms over Europe

ZeevAvrahami

11-08-2024

This phenomenon, dubbed "TikTok Jihad," has fueled a resurgence of jihadist activities targeting Europe. In the past ten months, the continent has witnessed six terrorist attacks, mostly small but some deadly, with over 20 planned attacks foiled by security and intelligence services.

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Mosque petrol bombed in night of violence as cars torched and racial slurs yelled

By Susie Beever

10 Aug 2024

A mosque had a petrol bomb thrown at it and racist graffiti daubed on its walls in a vile overnight attack.

Detectives are probing the horrifying attack in Newtownards, County Down, after the building was targeted in the early hours of Saturday morning. It came as cars were also torched 10km away in Belfast, in what police said they were treating as "racially motivated hate crimes". A third incident also occurred where a restaurant had its rear door kicked in with racial slurs yelled at staff inside, PSNI said.

Thankfully the petrol bomb failed to ignite in the 1am attack. The founder of the Islamic centre said the attack had left the community "worried" and "nervous", but vowed they would not be intimidated. Abdul Rob told BBC Northern Ireland: "This is our country, we’re going to stay there, why are we going to go."

A police spokesperson said: "A number of protests in Belfast city centre yesterday passed off largely without incident, however police are investigating a number of overnight reports of damage to property and vehicles. A mosque on Greenwell Street in Newtownards was attacked at around 1am. A petrol bomb was thrown but failed to ignite and racist graffiti was daubed on the building."

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Pakistan

LoP in the Pakistan NA Asks Institutions To Operate Within Constitutional Limits

Wajih Ahmad Sheikh

August 11, 2024

LAHORE: Leader of the Opposition in the National Assembly Omar Ayub said on Saturday every institution, including the military, should operate within their constitutional limits.

Talking to the media outside an Anti-Terrorism Court here, he said the military, Frontier Corps, and intelligence agencies were institutions of the state while politicians are responsible for politics according to the Constitution.

Mr Ayub also conveyed a message from the incarcerated PTI founder, Imran Khan, who blamed PML-N and PPP for “creating a divide between people and the army”.

He added that the PTI founder would seek the courts’ intervention to release the footage and rejected rumours of a deal with anyone.

Source: Dawn.Com

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May 9 Blown Out Of Proportion, Says Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Aain

Ahmad Fraz Khan

August 11, 2024

LAHORE: Pakhtunkhwa Milli Awami Party chairman Mehmood Khan Achakzai, who also heads Tehreek-i-Tahafuz-i-Aain, believes that what happened on May 9 last year is being blown out of proportion.

Mr Achakzai suggested that the current government should resign and a national government, to be led by Shahid Khaqan Abbasi, formed to take the country forward and conduct fresh elections.

“Pakistan’s history is replete with tragedies like the one occurred on May 9. Hanging of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto was one, murder of Benazir Bhutto, preceded by the killing of Murtaza Bhutto, was yet another one. What happened on May 12 (2007) is yet another example.”

“If we cannot take all of those involved in these cases to task, why single out one person? It’s time to stop singling out Imran Khan, stop witch-hunting of him and move forward,” said Mr Achazkai in a press talk here. He was flanked by Asad Qaiser, the PTI leader and former speaker of the National Assembly.

“All major parties sit together, acknowledge and remove each other’s grudges, build a consensus on how to run the country, find a suitable person (possibly someone like Shahid Khaqan Abbasi) to lead the interim set-up and let the winner of the election run the country,” he said while talking to Dawn.com in an interview.

Source: Dawn.Com

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UN panel hails accolade for Pakistan’s human rights body

Amin Ahmed

August 11, 2024

ISLAMABAD: The UN Committee on Elimination of Racial Discrimination has praised Pakistan for the upgraded “A” status of its flagship human rights body.

The remarks were made by Yeung Kam John Yeung Sik Yuen, the country rapporteur for Pakistan, on Friday during a meeting of the UN committee, which concluded its periodic review of the human rights situation in Pakistan.

Mr Yuen said the committee had received a report from the National Commission for Human Rights, informing that earlier this year it had been accredited with an “A” status by the Global Alliance of National Human Rights Institutions.

Source: Dawn.Com

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Stakeholders reaffirm resolve to make Pakistan polio-free

Ikram Junaidi

August 11, 2024

ISLAMABAD: In a renewed effort to eradicate polio, stakeholders have reaffirmed their commitment to intensify immunisation efforts and ensure that no child is left unvaccinated, reinforcing their collective resolve to make Pakistan a polio-free nation.

This commitment was made during a meeting of the national polio management team, convened by the National Emergency Operations Centre (NEOC) for Polio Eradication, whilst 14 cases of the crippling disease have been reported this year so far.

The session, chaired by Prime Minister’s Focal Person on Polio Eradication Ayesha Raza Farooq, brought together key stakeholders including national and provincial coordinators, the core team, Dr Zafar Iqbal Channa, FDI director technicaI, Trustee Rotary Foundation and Pakistan National Polio Plus Committee Chairman Aziz Memon, and representatives from various donor agencies.

Source: Dawn.Com

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Islamabad High Court struggling to cope with backlog

Malik Asad

August 11, 2024

ISLAMABAD: The Islamabad High Court (IHC) has been struggling to end backlog as over 16,000 cases are still pending before it, despite managing to dispose of over 8,000 cases in seven months.

According to the statistics available at the court’s website, 7,839 cases were filed and 8,295 cases were disposed of from January to July 2024.

With a pendency of 16,400 cases, this disposal means the backlog is not going to be abridged. Legal experts expressed apprehension about piling up of the pendency.

Source: Dawn.Com

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Punjab’s climate change policy ready for cabinet approval

August 11, 2024

LAHORE: Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb says the ‘Punjab Climate Change Policy & Action Plan 2024’ has been given a final shape and submitted to the cabinet for approval.

Presiding over a meeting on Saturday, Ms Aurangzeb said the policy, aimed at eliminating smog and the hazardous impacts of climate change, was being sent to all the relevant stakeholders. She said the ‘Plant for Pakistan’ campaign would be expanded.

The proposal to conserve and utilise rainwater in the government buildings along with launching these experimental programmes in various districts was reviewed in the meeting.

A proposal to establish a `Water Quality Monitoring System’ to assess the quality of water, along with introducing laws to control underground water, was also reviewed.

Source: Dawn.Com

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Gold Medallist Olympian Arshad Nadeem Lands In Lahore To Rousing Welcome

Mohammad Yaqoob

August 11, 2024

LAHORE/ISLAMABAD: After striking gold at the Paris Olympics, ace javelin thrower Arshad Nadeem landed at the Lahore airport in the small hours of Sunday morning to a rousing welcome by an ecstatic crowd that had gathered there to welcome the champion, who had ended Pakista’s decades-long drought at the Games.

His arrival was preceded by an announcement from the presidency that the gold medallist would be awarded one of the highest state honours Hilal-i-Imtiaz for his record-breaking performance in Paris where he hurled a monstrous throw of 92.97 metres in men’s javelin throw.

Speaking to media persons, the Olympic winner said he was thankful to the entire nation for the support and to his coach for the preparations which made him able to break the record at the Olympics.

Source: Dawn.Com

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Arab World

Arab League, Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemn Gaza school massacre

11-08-2024

Ahmed AboulGheit, Secretary General of the Arab League, strongly condemned the massacre committed by Israeli occupation forces at dawn today at the Al-Tabin school in the Al-Daraj neighbourhood of Gaza City. The school, which housed displaced people, was attacked, resulting in the death of over 100 Palestinians and injuries to hundreds more.

In a statement today, AboulGheit described the massacre as "a cowardly act that stains the reputation of the Israeli occupation army." He emphasised that killing displaced civilians during dawn prayers is a crime that surpasses even the usual brutality of the Israeli army, showcasing a profound lack of conscience. He further condemned the ongoing genocidal war against Palestinians.

AboulGheit warned that the continuation of this war of extermination against Palestinians in Gaza essentially grants Israel a license to kill with impunity. He called on the international community to apply real pressure on Israel to engage in serious negotiations, mediated for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, in exchange for a prisoner swap deal.

The Muslim Council of Elders, under the leadership of His Eminence Prof. Dr. Ahmed Al-Tayeb, the Grand Imam of Al-Azhar, expresses its strong condemnation and denunciation of the Israeli occupation forces' shelling of the Al-Tabin school, which was providing shelter to displaced persons in the Al-Daraj neighbourhood, east of Gaza City, during their dawn prayers.

Source: Gulftoday.Ae

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Cultural event in Jahana district commemorating arrival of Imam Hadi to Yemen

10 Aug 2024

SANA'A August 10. 2024 (Saba) - A cultural event was organized in the Jahana district, in Sana'a governorate on Saturday, on the anniversary of the arrival of Imam Al-Hadi to the right Yahya bin Al-Hussein - peace be upon him - to Yemen.

In the event, which was organized at the School of Sharia Sciences in Bait Al-Rowaishan, the Director of Guidance in the province, Ibrahim Hamid Al-Din, and the official of the Holy Quran schools in the governorate, Abdul Karim Al-Khabat, touched on aspects of Imam Al-Hadi's life, his entry into Yemen, his virtues and courage, his jihad, his command of good and forbidding from vice, and his struggle to return the nation to the truth and right and save it from deviations.

They pointed out that Imam al-Hadi came at a stage when Yemen and the nation were in dire need of him, because of the diaspora, division and great deviation it was experiencing.

Hamid al-Din and al-Khabat pointed out that Imam al-Hadi sought to change the reality of the nation and return it to the true religion and the Muhammadan approach.

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Edtech platform sharpens Saudi children’s language portfolio

Nada Alturki

August 10, 2024

RIYADH: An online teaching platform is strengthening Saudi children’s educational journeys while also unleashing the potential of local and international educators.

Cindy Mi, an English teacher for 25 years who founded VIPKid a decade ago and brought the company to Saudi Arabia about two years ago, told Arab News: “I’ve always been a student and a teacher myself. The goal is to build a global classroom to allow more children to get access to best quality language learning educational experiences … so they can be ready for their more globalized future.”

Since its founding in 2013, VIPKid has helped more than 1 million children worldwide learn English and delivered over 280 million live online classes in English and Mandarin.

Reflecting on her discussion with Princess Reema, Mi said: “Her vision of empowering women and especially the youth of the Kingdom for the future was truly an inspiration.”

I can totally see so many women in the Kingdom, in the region, teach children around the globe and share the wonderful culture with the world.

“We are very happy and honored to support the initiative by providing the children of the Kingdom with the highest quality language tutors from the US or from China, learning Mandarin Chinese and English, so that the children can be well prepared for the future.”

Over the years, VIPKid has built more than 10 core language-learning modules. It also offers over 1,800 supplemental elective classes for learning English and Mandarin.

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Saudi sports minister meets chairman of LA28 Olympics to discuss participation

Arab News

August 10, 2024

RIYADH: Saudi Minister of Sport and Saudi Olympic and Paralympic Committee President Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki recently held talks with the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games Organizing Committee Chairman Casey Wasserman at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

The two sides discussed strengthening bilateral sports cooperation and the Kingdom's participation in the next Olympic games, Saudi Press Agency reported.

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SDAIA concludes training programs for datathon winners in US, UK

Arab News

August 10, 2024

RIYADH: The Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority said on Saturday that it had successfully concluded specialized training programs in the US and UK for the top-two-ranked teams of the Open Data Datathon.

The initiative aims to enhance the knowledge and skills of those excelling in data and artificial intelligence, equipping them with expertise from leading international institutions, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

The first-place team, Traffix AI, received a grant of SR250,000 ($66,600) for participating in the Hero Training Program at Draper University in California.

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Saudi artist breathing new life into metal waste with innovative sculptures

Arab News

August 10, 2024

RIYADH: Majed Al-Zahrani, a visionary artist from Baha, has breathed new life into discarded metal, transforming it into captivating sculptures and paintings.

With a keen eye for detail and a passion for creativity, Al-Zahrani has carved a unique niche for himself in the world of art, the Saudi Press Agency reported.

Using nothing more than simple tools, the young artist has crafted intricate metal sculptures that defy their humble origins. Al-Zahrani’s creations, from towering trees to delicate deer, are a testament to his skill and imagination.

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Zionist settlers renew storming of Al-Aqsa Mosque

11 Aug 2024

Al-QUDS August 11. 2024 (Saba) -Today, Sunday, the herds of Zionist settlers renewed their storming of the courtyards of the blessed Al-Aqsa Mosque in the occupied city of Jerusalem, under the protection of the Zionist enemy forces.

The Palestinian "Wafa" reported that settlers stormed Al-Aqsa in groups under the protection of the enemy forces, and performed Talmudic rituals in its courtyards.

The agency added that the Zionist enemy forces turned the old city of the occupied city of Jerusalem into a military barracks, and deployed hundreds of its elements at close distances.

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Africa

Protesters take to the streets of Lagos to honour those killed in recent unrest

11-08-2024

Protesters took to the streets of Lagos on Friday for a candlelit procession in honour of those killed during recent demonstrations.

The protests, using the hashtag #Endbadgovernance, have focused on Nigeria’s cost-of-living crisis and accusations of mismanagement of resources and corruption in Africa’s most populous country.

Amnesty International says 22 protesters have been killed across six states during the demonstrations, citing witness and family accounts as well as the group’s own verification.

Source: Africa News

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UNICEF says Sudan's future depends on a ceasefire

11-08-2024

UNICEF Representative to Sudan Sheldon Yett today (8 Aug) said the country is experiencing a “child protection emergency,” and stressed that “the future of Sudan depends on a ceasefire.”

In an interview with UN News from Port Sudan, Yett said the famine declaration in Camp Zamzam in northern Darfur by the Famine Review Committee (FRC) “is no small thing.”

He said, “this is only the third time in some 20 years that this level of acute food insecurity has been declared. It means that children are desperate. It means that inhabitants are desperate. It means that we have an extremely alarming situation on the ground.”

The UNICEF official said Zamzam Camp is just “a canary in a coal mine,” and “the indication of terrible things that are happening there, terrible food insecurity.”

Source: Africa News

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Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali returns to Rabat to a warm welcome

11-08-2024

Morocco's Soufiane El Bakkali returned to Rabat after winning at the Paris 2024 Olympics 3000 meters steeplechase.

Upon his return to Morocco, El Bakkali received a grand welcome at Rabat-Salé Airport, where his fans and supporters gathered to greet him.

"Praise be to God, I have won the gold medal, which I would like to dedicate to the Moroccan people and His Majesty the King. I feel immense happiness, especially when I received a telegram from the King upon my arrival here. This made me extremely happy because it is the fourth telegram I have received from His Majesty, and this motivates me a lot," said El Bakkali.

Soufiane El Bakkali of Morocco defended his title in the men’s steeplechase with a .36-second win over American rival Kenneth Rooks.

Source: Africa News

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Algerian boxer ImaneKhelif wins gold to cap an Olympics amid scrutiny

11-08-2024

Algerian boxer ImaneKhelif has won a gold medal Friday at the Paris Olympics, emerging a champion from a tumultuous run at the Games where she endured intense scrutiny in the ring and online abuse from around the world over misconceptions about her womanhood.

Khelif beat Yang Liu of China 5:0 in the final of the women’s welterweight division, wrapping up the best series of fights of her boxing career with a victory at Roland Garros, where crowds chanted her name, waved Algerian flags and roared every time she landed a punch.

After her unanimous win, Khelif jumped into her coaches' arms, one of them putting her on his shoulders and carrying her in a victory lap as she pumped her fists and grabbed an Algerian flag from the crowd.

“For eight years, this has been my dream, and I’m now the Olympic champion and gold medalist,” Khelif said through an interpreter. Asked about the scrutiny, she told reporters: “That also gives my success a special taste because of those attacks.”

Source: Africa News

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