Indian-Origin Man Abhay Nayak Shouts 'Allahu Akbar' And 'Death To Trump' In UK Flight
New Age Islam News Bureau
29 July 2025
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• Indian-Origin Man Abhay Nayak Shouts 'Allahu Akbar' And 'Death To Trump' In UK Flight
• Brotherhood Beyond Boundaries: Muslims Perform Last Rites Of Kashmiri Pandit, SurinderKoul, in Ganderbal
• At Least 405 Honour Killings In Pakistan In 2024
• Starmer Calls Emergency Cabinet Meeting Over Palestine As ‘Worst-Case Famine Scenario’ Unfolding
• Israeli Human Rights Groups Allege Genocide In Gaza For First Time
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India
• Assam’s Latest Mega Eviction Drive Begins: Over 1,000 Cops Deployed, 2,000 Families Likely To Be Affected
• Rahul Gandhi To Adopt 22 Children Orphaned In Pak Shelling In J&K’s Poonch During Operation Sindoor
• India Denies It Was Pressured Into Ending Conflict With Pakistan
• Voter Ids, Chocolate Wrappers Were From Pakistan: Amit Shah On Proof Of Pahalgam Terrorists' Origin
• 'JD Vance Warned PM Modi Of Massive Pakistani Attack' - Jaishankar In Lok Sabha During Op Sindoor Update
• "My Conscience Does Not Allow Me To Watch India vs Pak Match": Asaduddin Owaisi
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Pakistan
• Pakistan hails President Erdoğan's 'powerful' stance for Gaza
• Pakistan-Turk friendship strengthened by shared values: Attaullah Tarar
• Pakistan’s Diplomatic Double Standards: Breaching Agreements While Demanding Compliance
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Europe
• Mosque Hits Back Against 'Misinformation' Surrounding Viral Sharia Law Job Advertisement
• Sandie Peggie ‘wanted to post bacon through mosque letterbox’
• Why Are The Police Enforcing Islamic Blasphemy Laws?
• Man charged over 'break-ins' at Clydebank churches and mosque
• Another 236 people return to Aghdam'sKhidirli under resettlement program
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Mideast
• Are Iran And Egypt Relations On The Cusp Of A 'Seismic Shift'?
• Iran's Intel. Ministry exposes US-Israeli plot against Iran
• Lack Of Action On Gaza Erodes Muslims’ Sense Of Belonging In Canada: Envoy
• Beyond Gaza’s Shadow: The Unseen War for the West Bank’s Future
• Turkish Airlines inks landmark finance deal to acquire Airbus A350s
• Finnish researcher says Israel seeking ‘final solution’ in Gaza
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South Asia
• Sending Skilled Afghan Workers Abroad Starts
• Bangladesh-Origin NYPD Officer Killed In Manhattan Shooting
• Myanmar: Arakan Army Oppresses Rohingya Muslims
• Afghan Migrant Executions Rising in Iran
• Iran Says No Official Plan for President Pezeshkian’s Visit to Afghanistan
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Southeast Asia
• Religious affairs minister condemns use of prayer for political attacks at rally
• Home Ministry bans two books — ‘Chase Me’ and ‘Ammar Zahrain’ — for threatening public morality
• DPM Zahid: Govt to roll out multi-ministry blitz to tackle 53pc surge in child sexual crimes in Malaysia
• Malaysia’s Navy executes landmark missile and torpedo firings, strengthens defence posture in South China Sea, says defence minister
• High Court dismisses Dzulkefly’s bid to recuse judicial commissioner from Najib defamation suit
• Johor’s digital economy gets boost with 42 approved data centre projects in Q2 2025, says state exco
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Arab World
• "Two-State Solution" Conference Revives Hope For Peace Process In Line With International Legitimacy - Muslim World League
• Two-state solution ‘only path to justice’ in Palestine, says Saudi envoy to US
• Manga Productions signs partnership to launch ‘Sonic’ game in the Middle East
• Diriyah Horizon program empowers creative youth
• Saudi minister urges global backing for Somali stability at OIC meeting in Doha
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North America
• Slain NYPD Officer Didarul Islam Remembered As ‘Hardworking’ Veteran With Family
• CAIR-Philadelphia, Emgage Pennsylvania to Co-Host Muslim City Hall Day in Philadelphia
• CAIR-Oklahoma Expresses Concern About Racial Stereotypes Used in Police Social Media Post
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Africa
• Sudan’s Islamists Plot Post-War Comeback By Supporting Army
• Thousands Displaced After IS-Backed Group Launches Attacks In Northern Mozambique
• Pope Leo says praying for victims of Islamist DR Congo church attack
• Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on east Congo church
Compiled by New Age Islam News Bureau
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Indian-Origin Man Abhay Nayak Shouts 'Allahu Akbar' And 'Death To Trump' In UK Flight
29.07.25
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A mid-air scare gripped passengers aboard an EasyJet flight from Luton to Glasgow on Sunday morning after a 41-year-old Indian-origin man allegedly shouted bomb threats and political slogans, prompting an emergency response and his arrest upon landing.
The man, identified as Abhay Nayak of Luton, reportedly emerged from the aircraft toilet shouting “Allahu Akbar” and claiming he had a bomb.
Eyewitnesses said Nayak began ranting about US President Donald Trump, yelling “death to America, death to Trump” and claiming he wanted to “send a message” while Trump was visiting Scotland.
Panic spread through the cabin as the incident unfolded. Nayak is seen being wrestled to the ground by fellow passengers and pinned down in the aisle. Flight attendants can be seen checking his belongings while passengers look on anxiously.
The pilot declared a mid-air emergency and made a rapid descent. The flight landed safely at Glasgow Airport around 8:20am, where the aircraft was directed to a remote stand and met by police officers. Nayak was immediately taken into custody.
Authorities confirmed that no explosives were found on board. The suspect was not carrying any weapons, and while counter-terrorism officers initially assessed the situation, Nayak is not facing terrorism-related charges.
On Monday, Nayak appeared before Paisley Sheriff Court, where he was charged with assault and endangering the safety of an aircraft under the UK’s air navigation laws.
According to a report by the New York Post, Nayak was found in possession of documents suggesting he held Indian nationality with refugee status, although UK authorities have not publicly confirmed these details.
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Brotherhood Beyond Boundaries: Muslims Perform Last Rites Of Kashmiri Pandit, SurinderKoul, in Ganderbal
Umar Raina
July 29, 2025
Ganderbal, July 28: In a moving display of communal harmony, local Muslims in Wakura village of Central Kashmir’s Ganderbal district came together to perform the last rites of a Kashmiri Pandit, SurinderKoul, who passed away on Monday.SurinderKoul, a respected member of the community and was working at the local court, had chosen to stay in Kashmir during the turbulent 1990s when the majority of Kashmiri Pandits migrated from the Valley. Known for his humility and helpful nature, Koul shared close bonds with his Muslim neighbours. “As soon as we heard about his death, we immediately gathered and arranged everything for his cremation as per Hindu rituals,” said a local Muslim resident. “He was not just a neighbour but a family member to us all.”Muslim men were seen carrying the hearse to the cremation ground and assisting in the entire cremation process. Hundreds of villagers, including women and children, gathered to pay their last respects, highlighting the spirit of brotherhood that still thrives in the Valley. “This is the real Kashmir. Our culture is rooted in coexistence and compassion, not division,” said one of the mourners.The gesture has been widely appreciated and seen as a shining example of Kashmir’s age-old composite culture and interfaith harmony. “This is real Kashmir. We have been living together for decades and are emotionally linked to each other,” said a Pandit mourner, adding that “Muslims have always been supporting them and they feel incomplete with Pandits. This brotherhood is beyond boundaries and will continue to be like this forever.”
Source: Risingkashmir.com
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At Least 405 Honour Killings In Pakistan In 2024
July 29, 2025
At least 405 honour killings occurred across Pakistan in 2024, most involving women, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan confirmed. Victims were often murdered by relatives in the name of family honour. A recent case in Balochistan saw a couple killed on tribal council orders. Earlier, outrage erupted after social media influencer Sana Yousuf was shot dead by a relative in Islamabad. According to media reports, civil society protests have erupted, demanding justice and an end to parallel justice systems. Despite a 2016 law against honour killings, weak enforcement, especially in rural areas, continues to hinder progress.
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Starmer Calls Emergency Cabinet Meeting Over Palestine As ‘Worst-Case Famine Scenario’ Unfolding
David Maddox
29 July 2025
Netanyahu claims 'there is no starvation in Gaza'
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will convene an emergency cabinet meeting later to discuss a peace plan and aid for Gaza, as pressure mounts on him to recognise Palestinian statehood.
“In the coming days, thousands of Gaza's children will either be rescued or allowed to die,” the president of the International Rescue Committee said.
He dismissed Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s claim that there was no starvation in Gaza and urged him to ensure aid reaches Palestinians.
Local health officials confirmed at least 14 more Palestinians, including two children, had died from hunger and malnutrition, bring the toll from starvation and malnutrition to 147, including 88 children.
Israeli human rights groups B’Tselem and Physicians for Human Rights-Israel have labelled the war on Gaza, which has killed over 59,000 people so far, as “genocide”.
Israeli forces continued their deadly attacks across the territory on Monday, killing at least 78 people, according to local health officials.
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Israeli human rights groups allege genocide in Gaza for first time
Thomas Helm
July 29, 2025
Palestinians carry aid supplies which entered Gaza through Israel on Sunday. Bloomberg
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For the first time, two of Israel’s leading human rights groups said that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, as they urged foreign powers to use “every means available” to stop it.
The two groups, B’tselem and Physicians for Human Rights – Israel (PHRI), presented their findings in East Jerusalem on Monday, saying that Israel is “working to destroy Palestinian society in Gaza”. PHRI said it documented evidence that the military is undertaking a “deliberate and systematic destruction of Gaza’s healthcare system”, among other accusations, including the deliberate targeting of civilians.
Many Palestinians and international organisations have said Israel is committing genocide in the Gaza Strip, but the addition of two Israeli groups is likely to add pressure on Israel as global condemnation mounts over its conduct during almost 22 months of war. For decades both organisations have been among the most trusted sources of human rights information in Israel and the occupied Palestinian territories.
“An examination of Israel’s policy in the Gaza Strip and its horrific outcomes, together with statements by senior Israeli politicians and military commanders about the goals of the attack, leads us to the unequivocal conclusion that Israel is taking co-ordinated action to intentionally destroy Palestinian society in the Gaza Strip,” said B’tselem’s report.
Both groups slammed the international community for allowing Israel’s leadership to continue its actions in Gaza. They argued that Israel's backers are complicit in genocide “whether through active support or inaction”.
PHRI director Guy Shalev said that “every tool in the toolbox should be used” to stop Israel. “This is not what we think, this is what the genocide convention calls for”.
B’tselem’s report strongly condemns the Hamas-led October 7 attacks on Israel but says Israel’s subsequent “genocidal attack … must be understood in the context of more than 70 years in which Israel has imposed a violent and discriminatory regime on the Palestinians”.
The organisation added that Israel’s impunity in Gaza was endangering other Palestinian territories. “We warn of the clear and present danger that the genocide will not remain confined to the Gaza Strip, and that the actions and underlying mindset driving it may be extended to other areas as well.”
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Assam’s latest mega eviction drive begins: over 1,000 cops deployed, 2,000 families likely to be affected
SukritaBaruah
Jul 29, 2025
The Assam government began one of its most high-decibel eviction exercises yet Tuesday morning, which is likely to affect more than 2,000 families in Eastern Assam’s Golaghat district.
Officials estimate that around 15,000 bighas (around 4900 acres) of land in the Rengma Reserve Forest in the Uriamghat area of Golaghat district in which around 2,700 families – mostly Bengali-origin Muslims — had been residing will be cleared of encroachment over two phases. The first phase, which will affect around 2,000 families, will be conducted Tuesday.
“The forest department has divided the area into nine blocks and the residents have been given notices to vacate the area in seven days. In preparation for the eviction, more than 1,500 forces including police, commandos and forest protection personnel have been deployed there,” said a district official.
This will be the latest in a spate of evictions in the state, mostly affecting Bengali-origin Muslims, which the Assam government has called a means to stem “demographic invasion” by “people of one religion”.
The Uriamghat eviction in particular has seen a two-week long campaign, led by Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma, leading up to it with him holding it up as a prime case of Bengali Muslims from Central and Western Assam – where their population is concentrated – moving into Eastern Assam, which he has been declaring needs to be protected from “demographic invasion”. He has stated that encroachers have cleared forests in this area for widespread betel nut cultivation.
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Rahul Gandhi To Adopt 22 Children Orphaned In Pak Shelling In J&K’s Poonch During Operation Sindoor
Fayaz Wani
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29 Jul 2025
SRINAGAR: Senior Congress leader and Leader of Opposition (LoP) Rahul Gandhi would be adopting 22 children, who were orphaned by the Pakistani shelling during Operation Sindoor in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district.
"Rahul Gandhi will be adopting 22 children, whose parents were killed in the Pakistani shelling during Operation Sindoor in Poonch,” J&K Congress chief spokesman Ravindra Sharma told the TNIE.
The border district of Poonch was the worst hit in the Pakistan shelling during 4-day skirmishes between India and Pakistan militaries after May 7 Operation Sindoor. At least 13 civilians were killed and 75 others injured and hundreds of houses and structures damaged in the Pakistani troops shelling.
“Rahul will continue assistance to the orphaned children till completion of their graduation,” J&K Congress chief spokesman Ravindra Sharma said.
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India denies it was pressured into ending conflict with Pakistan
Meryl Sebastian
29-07-2025
India's defence ministry has rejected US President Donald Trump's claim of ending its conflict with Pakistan in May, saying the country had not responded to pressure from anyone.
Rajnath Singh was speaking at the opening of a parliamentary debate on the 22 April attack in Pahalgam, in Indian-administered Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists.
India blamed Pakistan for the attack - which it denied - and launched a series of strikes, named "Operation Sindoor", on its neighbour, leading to four days of intense military action from both sides.
Trump has frequently claimed that the ceasefire between the two nuclear-armed neighbours was brokered by the US - which India has denied.
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Voter IDs, chocolate wrappers were from Pakistan: Amit Shah on proof of Pahalgam terrorists' origin
Jul 29, 2025
Amit Shah said that the proof included Pakistani voter ID numbers and wrappers of chocolate made in Pakistan found on the slain militants.
Union home minister Amit Shah on Tuesday said that the Voter IDs, choclate wrappers seized from the slain terrorists were of made in Pakistan. He was responding to Congress leader P Chidambaram's question over the the origin of the terrorists killed in the recent Operation Sindoor in Jammu and Kashmir’s Pahalgam.
Speaking in Lok Sabha during monson session, Shah said the Centre had gathered concrete evidence that confirmed the militants were from Pakistan. He added that the proof included Pakistani voter ID numbers and wrappers of chocolate made in Pakistan found on the slain militants.
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'JD Vance Warned PM Modi Of Massive Pakistani Attack' - Jaishankar In Lok Sabha During Op Sindoor Update
Jul 29, 2025
NEW DELHI: External affairs minister S Jaishankar on Monday told the Lok Sabha that US Vice President JD Vance personally alerted Prime Minister Narendra Modi about a massive Pakistani attack just hours before it was launched on May 9.
Addressing the special debate on Operation Sindoor, Jaishankar said, “I’d like to inform the House that on May 9, Vice President JD Vance called the Prime Minister warning of a massive Pakistani attack expected in the next few hours. The Prime Minister, in his response, made it very clear that if such an attack occurred, it would be met with an appropriate response from our side. The attack did take place but was foiled by our armed forces.”
Jaishankar said the country witnessed a “new normal” in its response to cross-border terrorism and that India’s reply on May 10 was swift and devastating. “Every member has seen satellite pictures of Pakistani airfields. You can see from the state of those airfields what was our answer,” he added.India launched Operation Sindoor on May 7 in retaliation for the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 civilians. Precision strikes were carried out by Indian forces on terror infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir. Pakistan retaliated with attempted attacks on Indian military positions on May 8, 9 and 10, which were repelled. A major missile aimed at the Adampur airbase was among the threats, but India’s air defence systems, including S-400 and Akash batteries, successfully intercepted them.
Jaishankar said the Indian military’s response included targeted strikes on Pakistani airbases, air defence units, command centres and radar sites. By May 10, under diplomatic pressure and facing heavy damage, Pakistan signalled its intent to halt the fighting. India, however, insisted that any request to cease hostilities must come via the official military channel. “On the 10th of May, we received phone calls sharing the impression of other countries that Pakistan was ready to cease the fighting. Our position was, if Pakistan was ready, we needed to get this as a request from the Pakistani side through the DGMO channel. That is exactly how that request came,” Jaishankar said.
He also rubbished claims that US President Donald Trump brokered a ceasefire between India and Pakistan or linked it to trade negotiations. “At no stage in any conversation with the United States was there any linkage with trade and what was going on. Secondly, there was no call between the Prime Minister and President Trump from the 22nd of April... till the 17th of June,” he said, dismissing Trump’s repeated assertions that he mediated the tensions.
Source: Timesofindia.Com
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"My Conscience Does Not Allow Me To Watch India vs Pak Match": Asaduddin Owaisi
by:ChandrajitMitra
Jul 29, 2025
New Delhi: AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi has joined the opposition clamour against the upcoming India-Pakistan match, voicing his discomfort with watching the Asia Cup match scheduled to be played five months after the Pahalgam terror attack.
India and Pakistan will play a group stage match on September 14, per the Asia Cup 2025 schedule released three days ago, putting on display the greatest rivalry in cricket's history for a Sunday watch. The fixture has triggered an Opposition pushback, reflecting the general public sentiment to boycott Pakistan over its terror nexus.
Raising the matter during the special discussion on Operation Sindoor in Lok Sabha, Mr Owaisi said that his conscience won't allow him to watch the India-Pakistan match.
"When Pakistan's aircraft cannot come into our airspace, their boat cannot come into our water, trade has ended, how will you play a cricket match with Pakistan? When we are not giving water, we are stopping 80 per cent of Pakistan's water, saying that blood and water will not flow, you will play a cricket match," said the 56-year-old MP.
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Pakistan hails President Erdoğan's 'powerful' stance for Gaza
by Anadolu Agency
Jul 28, 2025
Pakistan on Monday praised Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan for his “powerful advocacy” on Gaza.
Information Minister Ataullah Tarar said Erdoğan is a "global leader whose actions reflect deep moral commitment."
Speaking at the launch ceremony of the book "Recep Tayyip Erdoğan - Tiger of the Islamic World" in the capital, Islamabad, Tarar praised Erdoğan’s firm stance on global issues concerning Muslims - especially his outspoken advocacy for Palestine on platforms such as the U.N., the D-8, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Calling Erdoğan a "visionary leader" of the Muslim world, Tarar hailed his "unwavering" commitment to global Muslim causes and the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and Türkiye.
Source: Dailysabah.Com
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Pakistan-Turk Friendship Strengthened By Shared Values: Attaullah Tarar
July 29, 2025
ISLAMABAD - Federal Minister Attaullah Tarar on Monday hailed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as a visionary leader of the Muslim world, praising his unwavering commitment to global Muslim causes and the deep-rooted ties between Pakistan and Türkiye. Speaking at the launch ceremony of the book “Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Tiger of Islamic World’ authored by Dr. Furqan Hameed, Minister Tarar paid tribute to President Erdogan’s political journey—from his transformative tenure as Mayor of Istanbul to his leadership of the Justice and Development Party (AKP).
He described Erdogan as a “people’s leader and an effective administrator,” whose governance continues to inspire admiration across the Muslim Ummah. The Minister praised President Erdogan’s grassroots leadership and his transformative tenure as Mayor of Istanbul. He highlighted Türkiye’s historic bond with Pakistan and Erdogan’s humanitarian efforts—especially during crises. Highlighting the flourishing Pak-Turk friendship, Tarar cited landmark collaborative projects such as the Lahore Metro Bus and the city’s waste management initiative, developed during Shehbaz Sharif’s tenure as Chief Minister of Punjab. He emphasized that bilateral ties between the two nations are built upon a history of mutual support and shared humanitarian values, dating back to Khilafat Movement.
Tarar noted the emotional bond between the citizens of both countries, recalling how Turkish people celebrated Pakistan’s recent victory over India in the streets of Istanbul and Ankara. “From natural disasters to moments of national pride, our people have stood together, united in empathy and joy,” he said. The minister praised Erdogan’s strong voice on global Muslim issues—especially his outspoken advocacy for Palestine on platforms such as the United Nations, the D-8 Summit, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. He saluted Erdogan’s powerful advocacy for Gaza across international platforms, calling him a global leader whose actions reflect deep moral commitment. He condemned the ongoing humanitarian blockade in Gaza, labeling it a “catastrophic violation of basic human rights,” and lauded Türkiye’s swift response to refugee crises under Erdogan’s direction. Tarar also recognized Pakistan’s own efforts in providing humanitarian aid and educational opportunities for Palestinian students, reiterating the nation’s commitment to justice and solidarity. “Pakistan will continue to stand by Palestine through aid, advocacy, and prayer,” he affirmed.
Describing the Pak-Turk relationship as “unbreakable,” Tarar underscored its ideological foundation built on compassion, resilience, and mutual respect. He called President Erdogan the “tiger of the world”—a title earned through decades of dedicated leadership and global outreach—and praised Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s vocal support for Palestine at international forums. Concluding his remarks, the Minister congratulated Dr. Furqan Hameed for his timely and heartfelt tribute to President Erdogan, reaffirming that Pakistan remains a peace-loving nation committed to regional integrity and international harmony. Speaking at the launch ceremony of his latest book, senior journalist and head of TRT Urdu Service, Dr. Furqan Hameed, lauded Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan as an extraordinary statesman whose leadership has left an indelible mark not only on Türkiye but across the Muslim world.
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Pakistan’s Diplomatic Double Standards: Breaching Agreements While Demanding Compliance
By: Ashish Singh
July 29, 2025
On a quiet morning in Karachi on July 27, 1949, representatives from India and Pakistan gathered to end the bloody conflict over Jammu and Kashmir, signing a ceasefire agreement meant to halt months of fighting and stabilise the region. Under international oversight, notably by the United Nations Commission for India and Pakistan, this Karachi Agreement drew a ceasefire line through a contested Himalayan region, a gesture toward stability and hope in South Asia.
Yet, 76 years later, this boundary—now known as the Line of Control (LoC)—has become one of the world’s most volatile flashpoints. Despite this, Pakistan frequently invokes the original Karachi Agreement, demanding strict adherence from India, even as its own record of repeated violations paints a stark picture of diplomatic hypocrisy.
This selective behaviour is not an anomaly: Pakistan’s strategy consistently involves demanding international adherence to agreements while undermining those very commitments through its own actions. This entrenched pattern of diplomatic duplicity is a central factor in the region’s continued instability.
The first glaring instance of Pakistan’s breach of the Karachi Agreement unfolded in 1965. Pakistani military planners initiated Operation Gibraltar, a secretive scheme aimed at infiltrating Kashmir with soldiers disguised as local insurgents. This provocative incursion not only violated the fundamental clauses of the Karachi Agreement, which explicitly prohibited introducing additional military forces, but it also rapidly escalated into a full-scale war between the two nations. Though eventually repelled, the operation marked a turning point, eroding trust between neighbours and underscoring Pakistan’s readiness to violate established peace agreements when perceived strategic benefits emerged.
In May 1999, the world watched anxiously as Pakistani forces crossed the LoC once again, quietly capturing strategic peaks in the Kargil district. The resulting conflict saw intense combat amid towering, snow-covered mountains, drawing global condemnation. The Kargil conflict violated not only the 1949 Karachi Agreement but also the subsequent 1972 Shimla Agreement, an accord signed in the aftermath of the 1971 war, which superseded the Karachi agreement and mandated bilateral dispute resolution between India and Pakistan.
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Europe
Mosque hits back against 'misinformation' surrounding viral Sharia Law job advertisement
James Holt
28 Jul 2025
A south Manchester mosque has hit back against 'misinformation' surrounding a Sharia Law job advertisement which was posted on the Department for Work and Pensions website.
The Didsbury Mosque has responded publicly against what it called 'right-wing' backlash against the job ad for a 'Shariah Law Administrator' that was subsequently posted on the government job portal.
The Department for Work and Pensions advert, which was later withdrawn, sparked accusations that it promoted a 'parallel legal system' incompatible with British law.
The DWP was subsequently criticised by Reform UK and Conservative MPs for hosting the advertisement on the online Find A Job website. The role required the applicant to 'provide all admin and secretarial work' for the Manchester Shariah Council, according to the description, for a salary of £23,500 per year.
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage equally took issue with the advert, claiming that the country was being 'destroyed'. He said: "Our country and its values are being destroyed,” in a post on X followed by a screenshot of the advert which was shared publicly online.
Meanwhile Rupert Lowe, the independent MP for Great Yarmouth, posted: "I've formally questioned the DWP on what the hell they are playing at... We live in Britain - we do NOT have, or want, Shariah law."
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Sandie Peggie ‘wanted to post bacon through mosque letterbox’
28-07-2025
By James Walker
SANDIE Peggie allegedly told colleagues that she “wanted to post bacon through the letterbox of a mosque”, a tribunal has heard.
The nurse was suspended after she complained about having to share a changing room with transgender medic Dr Beth Upton at Victoria Hospital in Kirkcaldy, Fife, on Christmas Eve 2023.
She was placed on special leave after Dr Upton made an allegation of bullying and harassment, and cited concerns about “patient care”.
Peggie then lodged a claim against NHS Fife and Dr Upton, citing the Equality Act 2010, including sexual harassment; harassment related to a protected belief; indirect discrimination; and victimisation.
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Why are the police enforcing Islamic blasphemy laws?
Hugo Timms
28th July 2025
Most police forces in Britain may be reluctant to catch criminals, but they have become zealous enforcers of Islamic blasphemy law. The arrest of Christian preacher John Steele last month is the latest example of this disturbing new trend.
Steele was confronted by four police officers in a public square in Rotherham, Yorkshire. His apparent crime? He asked a Muslim woman about the Koran’s view on domestic violence. He wanted to know whether she thought Islamic scripture provides cover for men who assault their wives. This conversation didn’t occur out of the blue: she was volunteering at a street stall that offered advice for ethnic-minority women who might be trapped in violent relationships. Specifically, Steele referred to a passage in the Koran that encourages men to ‘scourge’ women who disobey them.
Newly released police bodycam footage shows Steele milling about harmlessly in the run-up to the arrest, holding a sign with a passage from the Acts of the Apostles. ‘The world has gone mad’, he said, as he was suddenly swarmed by four officers. A policewoman said: ‘We are recording an incident, a hate incident.’ She then told Steele that the woman at the domestic-violence stall ‘felt threatened by your manner’. The officers then asked him for his details so they could register a non-crime hate incident, but he refused and was then arrested.
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Man charged over 'break-ins' at Clydebank churches and mosque
By Jonathan Blackburn
29 JUL 2025
A man is due to appear in court charged in connection with three alleged break-ins at religious premises in Clydebank.
The 40-year-old man was arrested and charged following a probe into incidents at two churches and a mosque.
Police were called to St Eunan’s Church on Gilmour Street in the Kilbowie area on Sunday, June 29, following reports of a break-in and items being stolen. Four days later, on July 3, police were called to reports of a break-in on Dumbarton Road.
It is understood that the Central Masjid Abu Bakr Mosque was allegedly broken into, but that nothing was taken. On Wednesday, July 23, police were called to reports of a break-in at Dalmuir Barclay Church on Durban Avenue, with items taken.
Source: www.glasgowlive.co.uk
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Another 236 people return to Aghdam'sKhidirli under resettlement program
29 July 2025
Another group of former internally displaced persons has been relocated to the village of Khidirli in Azerbaijan’s Aghdam district as part of the ongoing “Great Return” initiative.
According to local media, this latest phase of the resettlement program has enabled 60 families—comprising a total of 236 individuals—to return to their native village. Prior to their return, these families had been living in temporary accommodations, including dormitories, sanatoriums, and administrative facilities in Baku and other regions across the country.
“It is impossible to describe my emotions in words. The joy is overwhelming. Praise be to Allah—we are going back to our homeland,” said Amil Gurbanov, one of the residents returning to Khidirli.
Gurbanov extended his gratitude to all those who made the return possible. “I pray for Allah’s mercy upon all our martyrs and wish good health to our veterans. We are deeply grateful to our President, the Supreme Commander-in-Chief. It is thanks to their efforts that we are now returning to our liberated lands,” he said.
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Mideast
Are Iran and Egypt relations on the cusp of a 'seismic shift'?
Elfadil Ibrahim
Jul 29, 2025
In the heart of old Cairo last month, one of the Middle East’s longest-running rifts was being publicly laid to rest.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, flanked by Egyptian officials, walked through Cairo’s historic Khan el-Khalili bazaar, prayed at the Al-Hussein Mosque, and dined with former Egyptian foreign ministers at the storied Naguib Mahfouz restaurant. Araghchi was unequivocal when he posted during his trip that Egyptian-Iranian relations had “entered a new phase.”
This visit was more than routine diplomacy, but a signal of a potentially seismic shift between two Middle Eastern powers, drawn together by the pull of shared crises.
The rupture began in 1979, when Iran’s revolutionary leaders severed diplomatic relations after Egyptian President Anwar Sadat signed the Camp David Accords with Israel — a betrayal in Tehran’s eyes. The schism deepened when Cairo granted asylum to the deposed Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi, who was just overthrown by a popular revolution which birthed a new Islamic Republic under the leadership of Ayatollah Khomeini. He died and was buried in Egypt in 1980.
During the Iran-Iraq War (1980–1988), Egypt’s material support for Saddam Hussein’s regime cemented Tehran’s view of Cairo as an antagonist. For decades thereafter, diplomatic relations remained frozen, with only intermittent and largely fruitless attempts at dialogue.
Against this backdrop of accumulated grievances, Tehran’s recent renaming of "Khalid al-Islambouli Street," is a particularly significant gesture. The street had honored the chief suspect in Sadat’s 1981 assassination, whom Iran hailed as a "martyr" after his court-mandated execution by firing squad. The new name, “Hassan Nasrallah Street” instead pays tribute to Hezbollah’s slain leader, killed by Israeli airstrikes in 2024, rectifying a decades-old insult to Egypt.
This renaming represents a strategic concession, resolving what Araghchi called the “final hurdle” to normalization weeks earlier. Cairo’s swift public embrace of the move, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ambassador TamimKhallaf calling it a "positive step" that "helps put matters back on the right track," demonstrated Egypt’s willingness to turn the page.
During marathon meetings with President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty in June, Araghchi asserted that "trust between Cairo and Tehran has never been this high." The tangible outcome of the meetings was an agreement to establish regular political consultations at the sub-ministerial level — a structured channel absent since 1979.
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Iran's Intel. Ministry exposes US-Israeli plot against Iran
28-07-2025
TEHRAN, Jul. 28 (MNA) – Iran's Intelligence Ministry has issued a detailed statement exposing a 12-day coordinated campaign by the US, the Israeli regime, and their regional allies to destabilize and dismember the Islamic Republic of Iran.
In a statement on Monday, the Ministry of Intelligence commemorated the 40th day after the martyrdom of Iranians in the recent 12-day imposed war, paying tribute to the fallen civilians, military commanders, nuclear scientists, and anonymous intelligence officers. It reiterated its steadfast allegiance to Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, and his strategic directives.
The ministry emphasized that the enemy’s aggression on June 23 was not a limited operation, but a premeditated and multifaceted war.
According to the statement, the US-Israeli alliance, alongside several European accomplices and terrorist groups, launched an extensive campaign using military, cyber, intelligence, cognitive warfare, and internal destabilization to force Iran into submission and dismantle the Islamic Republic.
The war preparations included deceptive negotiations, the misuse of international organizations, and illegal resolutions from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, media propaganda, and intelligence operations by the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the Pentagon, and Israeli-linked corporations utilizing advanced satellite and cyber technologies, it added.
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Lack of action on Gaza erodes Muslims’ sense of belonging in Canada: envoy
July 28, 2025
Ottawa’s approach to the war in Gaza is eroding many Muslim-Canadians’ “sense of belonging” in this country, says the federal special representative on combating Islamophobia.
“This ongoing, horrifying situation is deeply, deeply damaging the sense of belonging that people feel,” Amira Elghawaby said in an wide-ranging interview with The Canadian Press.
Elghawaby’s job since February 2023 has been to advise Ottawa on how federal policies, including foreign policy, affect Muslim Canadians.
She said Muslims have been horrified by the Israeli military offensive and aid restrictions in Gaza that followed the October 2023 attack by Hamas militants which killed 1,200 in Israel.
The Hamas-run health ministry reports that Israel has killed nearly 60,000 Palestinians in its military offensive in the Gaza Strip, which has included airstrikes on ambulances and hospitals.
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Beyond Gaza’s Shadow: The Unseen War for the West Bank’s Future
Ramzy Baroud
July 29, 2025
Israel is meticulously following a textbook model of instigating unrest in the occupied West Bank. The latest such provocations consisted of stripping the Palestinian-run Hebron (Al-Khalil) municipality of its administrative powers over the venerable Ibrahimi Mosque. Worse, according to Israel Hayom, it granted these powers to the religious council of the KiryatArba Jewish settlement, an extremist settler body.
Though all Jewish settlers in occupied Palestine can be qualified as extremists, the approximately 7,500 inhabitants of KiryatArba represent a more virulent category. This settlement, established in 1972, serves as a strategic foothold to justify subjecting Hebron to stricter military control than virtually any other part of the West Bank.
KiryatArba is infamously linked to Baruch Goldstein, the US-Israeli settler who, in February 1994, unleashed a horrific attack. He opened fire at Muslim worshipers kneeling for dawn prayer at the Ibrahimi Mosque, mercilessly killing 29. This bloodbath was swiftly followed by another, where the Israeli army brutally cracked down on Palestinian protesters in Hebron and across the West Bank, murdering an additional 25 Palestinians.
Yet, the Israeli Shamgar Commission, tasked with investigating the massacre, resolved in 1994 that the Palestinian mosque, a site of profound religious significance, was to be grotesquely divided: 63% allocated to Jewish worshipers and a mere 37% to Palestinian Muslims.
Since that calamitous decision, oppressive restrictions have been systematically imposed. These include pervasive surveillance and, at times, unjustifiable, extended closures of the site, solely for exclusive settler use.
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Turkish Airlines inks landmark finance deal to acquire Airbus A350s
July 29 2025
As part of Turkish Airlines' strategy to diversify its financing portfolio, an Islamic financial leasing transaction denominated in Swiss francs was signed with DIB, the world's first Islamic bank and the largest in the UAE.
The transaction, completed after approximately a year of preparation, aims to incorporate this financing method, actively used worldwide, into the flag carrier's financing portfolio.
Speaking at a ceremony at Turkish Airlines' headquarters in Istanbul, the airline's chairman, Ahmet Bolat, said the financing method implemented in the agreement is a first.
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Finnish researcher says Israel seeking ‘final solution’ in Gaza
July 29, 2025
The head of a state-funded research institute in Finland accused Israel on television of seeking a “final solution” against Palestinians through “annihilation” in “concentration camps,” prompting local Jews and others to accuse her of spreading antisemitism.
Susanne Dahlgren, director of the Finnish Institute in the Middle East, spoke last week with Finland’s public broadcaster YLe, where she was interviewed about Israel’s actions in Gaza.
The government of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “clearly is driving toward ethnic cleansing,” said Dahlgren, whose institution received 91% of its budget in 2024 from Finland’s education ministry.
Dahlgren criticized Germany for supporting Israel, using language that YaronNadbornik, president of the Central Council of Jewish Communities in Finland, told JNS was antisemitic.
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South Asia
Sending skilled Afghan workers abroad starts
July 29, 2025
KABUL: The Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan officially launched the process of deploying skilled and professional Afghan workers abroad through legal channels, marking a significant step toward addressing unemployment and improving the national economy.
The inauguration ceremony was attended by Mullah Abdul Ghani Beradar Akhund, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs, Beradar’s office said in a statement on Monday.
In his remarks, Beradar described the initiative as a crucial and effective measure in reducing joblessness and enhancing economic conditions in the country.
He highlighted that over the past four years, the Islamic Emirate has actively worked to create employment opportunities by encouraging both domestic and foreign investments and strengthening economic ties with regional and international partners.
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Bangladesh-origin NYPD officer killed in Manhattan shooting
Jul 29, 2025
New York Police Department (NYPD) officer Didarul Islam, a Bangladeshi migrant hailing from Sylhet, was shot and killed by a "deranged" gunman inside a Midtown Manhattan skyscraper Monday, according to the New York Post.
"He was protecting New Yorkers. He's an immigrant from Bangladesh, and he loved this city, and everyone we spoke with stated he was a person of faith and a person that believed in God and believed in living out the life of a godly person," Mayor Eric Adams said at a late Monday press conference.
Didarul, 36, was remembered as a dedicated family man who loved putting on the uniform after he was senselessly murdered by 27-year-old Shane Tamura inside 345 Park Avenue, heartbroken city leaders said during a press conference, the report said.
Didarul's wife is eight-month pregnant, and the couple have two young boys, according to officials and sources. His parents also live with the family in Parkchester, Bronx, New York City.
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Myanmar: Arakan Army Oppresses Rohingya Muslims
July 28, 2025
Bangkok – The Arakan Army, an ethnic armed group in Myanmar’s western Rakhine State, has imposed severe restrictions and committed grave abuses against the ethnic Rohingya population, Human Rights Watch said today.
The Arakan Army’s territorial gains in the state have been accompanied by movement restrictions, pillage, arbitrary detention, mistreatment, and unlawful forced labor and recruitment, among other abuses against the Rohingya. Myanmar’s military has long subjected the Rohingya to atrocity crimes, including the ongoing crime against humanity of apartheid.
“The Arakan Army is carrying out policies of oppression against the Rohingya similar to the those long imposed by the Myanmar military in Rakhine State,” said Elaine Pearson, Asia director at Human Rights Watch. “The Arakan Army should end its discriminatory and abusive practices and comply with international law.”
The Arakan Army pledged inclusive, equitable governance in areas it captured from Myanmar’s abusive military junta, following fighting that resumed in November 2023. But Rohingya describe life under the Arakan Army and its political wing, the United League of Arakan, as harsh and restrictive, with discriminatory regulations and practices.
From April to July 2025, Human Rights Watch interviewed 12 Rohingya refugees who had fled to Bangladesh from Buthidaung township in northern Rakhine State.
“Life under the Arakan Army’s control was incredibly restrictive,” said a 62-year-old Rohingya refugee who arrived in Bangladesh in June. “We were not allowed to work, fish, farm, or even move without permission. We faced extreme food shortages, with most people begging from one another.”
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Afghan Migrant Executions Rising in Iran
By Fidel Rahmati
July 28, 2025
Rights groups say executions of Afghan migrants are rising in Iran, sparking global concern about fair trials and how vulnerable people are being treated.
Iranian human rights organizations report that at least 85 prisoners have been executed in Iranian prisons in the month following the Israel-Iran ceasefire.
According to the Hengaw Human Rights Organization, six of those executed were Afghan citizens, though their identities and charges have not been disclosed.
The remaining executions included 15 Lur prisoners, 12 Turks, 12 Kurds, and six Baluch. Six people were also executed on charges of “spying for Israel,” but it is unclear if any were Afghan.
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Iran Says No Official Plan for President Pezeshkian’s Visit to Afghanistan
By Fidel Rahmati
July 28, 2025
Iran’s Foreign Ministry confirmed there is no official plan for President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Afghanistan, calling his recent remarks a personal gesture of goodwill.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesman EsmailBaghaei announced Monday that there are no official plans for President Masoud Pezeshkian to visit Afghanistan at this time.
Speaking at a press conference in Tehran, Baghaei clarified that Pezeshkian’s recent comments about visiting Kabul were “a personal expression of goodwill,” not part of any scheduled trip.
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Southeast Asia
Religious affairs minister condemns use of prayer for political attacks at rally
29 Jul 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk MohdNa’im Mokhtar has expressed regret over the actions of a politician who failed to respect the sanctity of prayer as a spiritual weapon of the ummah during a recent public assembly in the capital.
He said the content of the prayer recited in front of the crowd not only contained unfounded accusations against the country’s leadership but was also divisive among Muslims.
“The content of the prayer is deeply concerning as it could incite extremism and radicalism among the public,” he said in a statement posted on his social media yesterday.
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Home Ministry bans two books — ‘Chase Me’ and ‘Ammar Zahrain’ — for threatening public morality
29 Jul 2025
PUTRAJAYA, July 29 — The Home Ministry has issued a prohibition order against two publications deemed potentially harmful to public morality, effective July 1 and 3, 2025, through the Federal Government Gazette.
In a statement today, the ministry said the ban was issued under the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 [Act 301], as a preventive measure to control the distribution of inappropriate content that poses a threat to society.
The banned books are Chase Me by Tessa Bailey, gazetted under the Printing Presses and Publications (Control of Undesirable Publications) Order (No. 13) 2025, and Ammar Zahrain: The Obsessive Husband by Nssignature, gazetted under Order (No. 14) 2025, which takes effect on July 3, 2025.
"At the same time, it ensures public protection and raises awareness about publications deemed undesirable and unsuitable for general readership," the statement read.
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DPM Zahid: Govt to roll out multi-ministry blitz to tackle 53pc surge in child sexual crimes in Malaysia
29 Jul 2025
PUTRAJAYA, July 29 — The government will adopt an integrated approach involving various ministries and agencies to address the sharp rise in cases of sexual crimes against children, which have surged by 53.2 per cent over the past four years.
Deputy Prime Minister and National Social Council (MSN) chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said it will involve the Home Ministry, Royal Malaysia Police, Youth and Sports Ministry, and Women, Family and Community Development Ministry to tackle the issue comprehensively, firmly and effectively.
“The number of victims also increased from 2,561 to 3,988 over the same period, a jump of 55.7 per cent,” he said in a statement after chairing the MSN Meeting No. 2/2025 here today.
Ahmad Zahid said technological advancements and the industrial revolution have led to increasingly sophisticated criminal modus operandi, including the use of deepfake technology and digital identity theft.
The meeting also reviewed the implementation of the National Social Policy 2030 and the development of the 2026-2030 Action Plan, which is in its final phase and will be presented to the Cabinet in October.
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High Court dismisses Dzulkefly’s bid to recuse judicial commissioner from Najib defamation suit
29 Jul 2025
KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 — The High Court here today dismissed Health Minister Datuk Seri Dzulkefly Ahmad’s application to recuse Judicial Commissioner (JC) Arziah Mohamed Apandi from presiding over his defamation suit against former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, which concerns a Facebook post alleging cronyism.
In delivering her decision, JC Arziah held that the plaintiff had failed to demonstrate any real danger of bias arising from her prior case management directions or from the fact that she is the daughter of former Attorney General Tan Sri Mohamed Apandi Ali.
“The relationship is between my father and the defendant (Najib), not between myself and any party. There is no evidence of any continuing relationship between my father and the defendant beyond a brief court appearance as a witness in 2019.
“My father ceased to hold office at the AGC in 2018, which is seven years ago. Any connection to this litigation is tenuous and historical,” she said.
Arziah further stated that the court found no evidence of actual bias or circumstances that would lead a reasonable observer to conclude it exists.
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Johor’s digital economy gets boost with 42 approved data centre projects in Q2 2025, says state exco
29 Jul 2025
JOHOR BAHRU, July 29 — Johor approved 42 data centre construction projects in the second quarter of this year, positioning the state as a leader in the country’s digital investment and a strategic destination for high-tech, knowledge-based economic growth in the region, said Johor Housing and Local Government Committee chairman Datuk MohdJafniMdShukor.
In a Facebook post, he stated that data centres serve as a key driver for the implementation of the Johor-Singapore Economic Zone, the Johor Digital Plan, and the state’s border economic transformation agenda.
He made the statement following the Johor Data Centre Development Taskforce meeting, which was co-chaired by Johor Public Works, Transport, Infrastructure and Communication Committee chairman Mohamad Fazli Mohamad Salleh, and Johor Investment, Trade, Consumer Affairs and Human Resources Committee chairman Lee Ting Han.
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Arab World
"Two-state solution" conference revives hope for peace process in line with international legitimacy - Muslim World League
Makkah Al-Mukarramah
July 28, 2025
The Muslim World League (MWL) has expressed strong hope for the high-level international conference aimed at peacefully resolving the Palestinian issue through the implementation of the two-state solution, which is being co-hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and France.
In a press release issued today, MWL Secretary-General Dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa said the historic conference, taking place this week at the United Nations Headquarters in New York with broad international participation, revives hope for reactivating the peace process based on the firm resolutions of international legitimacy and the historical and legal rights of the Palestinian people. He affirmed that this path remains the only viable route toward achieving a comprehensive, just, and lasting peace in the region.
Dr. Al-Issa emphasized that the international community bears a historic responsibility at this pivotal moment to address the prolonged suffering of the Palestinian people. He urged all nations to seize the opportunity presented by the conference to stand on the right side of history by adopting a principled and responsible stance in support of justice, international legitimacy, and an end to this painful humanitarian tragedy and its grave repercussions on the region and the wider world.
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Two-state solution ‘only path to justice’ in Palestine, says Saudi envoy to US
July 29, 2025
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the US said on Tuesday that the two-state solution to the Palestine-Israel crisis remains the “only path to justice, security, and stability,” as the Kingdom and France lead a major UN conference on the situation.
Princess Reema bint Bandar wrote on X: “The suffering in Gaza, the despair in the West Bank, and the insecurity in Israel demand a new reality.”
“This is not merely a diplomatic position; it is a moral, strategic, and practical necessity grounded in justice and the pursuit of a shared future,” she wrote.
Saudi Arabia and France led a high-level international conference on the peaceful settlement of the Palestinian issue and the implementation of the two-state solution at the UN on Monday.
Princess Reema stated: “The two-state solution is essential because it addresses the root causes of the conflict: the denial of Palestinian self-determination and the insecurity that fuels extremism on both sides.”
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Manga Productions signs partnership to launch ‘Sonic’ game in the Middle East
Arab News
July 28, 2025
RIYADH: Manga Productions has signed a publishing and distribution agreement with Japanese company Sega, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.
Manga Productions, a subsidiary of the Mohammed bin Salman Foundation (Misk), will collaborate with Sega to launch the game for MENA audiences and provide opportunities for Saudi talent to participate in the publishing process, as well as marketing the game.
EssamBukhary, CEO of Manga Productions, said that the company has successfully built strategic partnerships contributing to the development of the creative content industry in the Kingdom and the region.
The game provides extensive vehicle customization options for appearance and performance, along with items granting special abilities that affect gameplay style. It also supports online multiplayer, allowing players to compete globally, climb leaderboards and earn rewards.
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Diriyah Horizon program empowers creative youth
Arab News
July 28, 2025
RIYADH: The third Diriyah Horizon youth summer program began on Sunday, organized by the Diriyah Gate Development Authority in partnership with several entities to build youth skills and promote cultural and national values.
Collaborators include the King Abdulaziz Center for Cultural Communication, Saudi Space Agency, iLMI Science Discovery and Innovation Center, and Mahd Sports Academy.
The program offers hands-on learning experiences to enrich participants and boost educational outcomes, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
It reflects the authority’s commitment to education and social responsibility by providing a dynamic environment filled with diverse, skill-building activities.
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Saudi minister urges global backing for Somali stability at OIC meeting in Doha
Arab News
July 28, 2025
RIYADH: Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed Elkhereiji participated on Monday in the meeting of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Contact Group for Somalia, held in Doha, Qatar.
Elkhereiji stressed the need to mobilize greater international support for the security, development and stability of Somalia, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
He highlighted the importance of infrastructure and long-term production projects aligned with Somali government priorities, including the development of newly discovered natural resources.
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North America
Slain NYPD officer Didarul Islam remembered as ‘hardworking’ veteran with family
Jul 29, 2025
A mass shooting in midtown Manhattan has left four people dead, including a three-year veteran of the NYPD.
Officials have identified the slain officer as Didarul Islam, 36, of the 47th Precinct in the Edenwald section of The Bronx.
Islam leaves behind a wife and two children. He was shot while off-duty working security at a midtown high-rise.
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CAIR-Philadelphia, Emgage Pennsylvania to Co-Host Muslim City Hall Day in Philadelphia
July 28, 2025
(PHILADELPHIA, PA, 7/28/2025) – On Tuesday, July 29, the Philadelphia chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Philadelphia) and Emgage Pennsylvania (Emgage-PA) will co-host organized Muslim City Hall Day in Philadelphia, which is designed to help Muslim Philadelphians’ engagement with city-level politics and policymakers.
CONTACT: CAIR-Philadelphia Executive Director Ahmet Tekelioglu; atekelioglu@cair.com; 617-401-5397, Emgage Pennsylvania Senior Advisor, SalimaSuswell; ssuswell@emgageusa.org; (215) 760-0558
Organized under the auspices of Councilman Curtis Jones of 4th District, the Philadelphia Muslim City Hall Day will include advocacy meetings with City Council members and other elected and appointed offices.
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CAIR-Oklahoma Expresses Concern About Racial Stereotypes Used in Police Social Media Post
July 28, 2025
The Oklahoma chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-OK) today expressed concern about racial stereotypes used in a now-deleted social media post by Owasso, Oklahoma, police.
A Facebook post by the Owasso Police Department promoting a blood drive used phrases and images referencing an episode of the “South Park” TV program showing a cartoon image of Black and Brown men wearing red as members of the Bloods street gang. That post sates: “We won’t jump you in.” The post was later removed and a city statement said it “does not represent the culture and values of the City of Owasso or the Owasso Police Department.”
“We are deeply troubled by the use of racially-charged imagery and language in what should have been a simple and inclusive call for community service. This kind of messaging, even if intended humorously, reinforces harmful stereotypes about minority communities and undermines trust in public institutions—especially law enforcement.”
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Africa
Sudan’s Islamists plot post-war comeback by supporting army
29 July 2025
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Thousands displaced after IS-backed group launches attacks in northern Mozambique
29 Jul 2025
Terrorist incursions into the Chiúre district of northern Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province have displaced thousands of people, with a local Islamic State-affiliated group claiming responsibility for an early attack on a police station, the Portuguese news agency Lusa reports.
Members of the Ahlu Sunnah Wal Jamaah (ASWJ) group said they carried out the Thursday attack on Chiúre Velho police, sharing video of the incident on Islamic State propaganda channels. What appears to be fire bursts of machine gun fire precede the rebels entering the station. They took materials after burning a vehicle and “freeing Muslim prisoners.”
No victims or injuries have been reported. However, ValigeTauabo, governor of Cabo Delgado Province, confirmed to Lusa on Friday that rebels had attacked the district and prompted residents of two towns to leave, emphasising that security forces were working to restore order.
A count taken on Saturday revealed 11,980 people had been displaced from the district, according to the newspaper Carta de Moçambique. Authorities promised that basic food items would be provided to the displaced, as terrorists reportedly continued to circulate in some areas of Chiúre district.
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Pope Leo says praying for victims of Islamist DR Congo church attack
July 29, 2025
Pope Leo XIV expressed his “profound grief” Monday over a deadly Islamist attack on a church in the DR Congo’s northeast, saying he was praying for the victims and their families.
Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) fighters raided a Catholic church in the town of Komanda, killing 43 people who had gathered for prayer, the United Nations and the Democratic Republic of Congo’s military have said.
“His Holiness Pope Leo XIV learned with consternation and profound grief about the attack perpetrated against the Bienheureuse-Anuarite parish in Komanda,” wrote Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Holy See’s secretary of state, in a telegram to Congolese Archbishop FulgenceMutebaMugalu.
“This tragedy invites us to work even harder for the integral human development of the scarred population of this region,” said the telegram.
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Islamic State claims responsibility for attack on east Congo church
July 29, 2025
The Islamic State militant group on Monday claimed responsibility for a deadly attack that a U.N. mission said had killed at least 43 worshippers during a night mass at a church in eastern Congo.
At dawn on Sunday, Islamic State-allied rebels stormed the church in Komanda, a village located around 75 kilometers from Ituri's provincial capital Bunia, killing people with guns and machetes and taking captives.
The U.N. mission known as MONUSCO said at least 43 people had been killed, including 19 women and nine children, while condemning the attack carried out by the Islamic State-affiliated Allied Democratic Forces (ADF).
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