Islamic Seminary Darul Uloom Deoband Removes Book With Objectionable Content, That Legitimised Sex With Minors And Animals, From Curriculum
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October 2023
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• Islamic Seminary Darul Uloom Deoband Removes Book
With Objectionable Content, That Legitimised Sex With Minors And Animals, From
Curriculum
• Rich Culture Of Islam: Government Plans To Launch
Microsite On 'Islam In Kerala' To Attract Religious Scholars, Historian
Tourists
• ‘I Am A Zionist’: Biden Had Told Netanyahu And His
War Cabinet During Visit
• Timeless Indian, Islamic Art To Go On Display In
Sharjah From October 25
• Met Police 'A JOKE' - Officers Say They'll 'Speak'
To Protestor Who Waved Islamist Flag And Called For Jihad In Britain
India
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• RPF Cop to His Uncle After Gunning Down His Senior,
3 Muslim Passengers in Train, See The “Breaking News”
• ‘Muslims Safe Here, Israel-Like Conflict Not
Possible In India’: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
• MP Elections: Congress Banks On Muslim Votes In At
Least 22 Seats
• Indian govt response to Israel-Gaza war linked to
BJP’s disregard for Muslim world sentiments, says Omar
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North
America
• Israel-Hamas War: US Calls On Iran To Stop Exporting
Arms To Militants And Terrorists
• US Tells Sunak To Ban Iran’s Terrorist Forces
• US moves carrier to Middle East following attacks on
US forces
• US Sending Additional Air Defence Systems To Middle
East - Pentagon
• Situation in Gaza 'catastrophic': five UN agencies
• Two brothers arrested in NYC for pummelling 3
people, shouting ‘F–k Palestine! F–k Islam!’: NYPD
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Arab
World
• Saudi and French defence ministers discuss efforts
to calm regional escalation
• When Saudi Arabia takes the lead on Palestine, the
‘impact is powerful,’ Malaysia PM tells Arab News
• Saudi crown prince, US Senator Lindsey Graham
discuss Gaza escalation in Riyadh
• Saudi Arabia, Singapore elevate ties to strategic
partnership
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Europe
• Russian Thinker Says Islamic Countries Still Aspire
To Normalization With Zionist Enemy Traitors
• About 100,000 Protesters Join Pro-Palestinian March
Through London
• Tube driver investigated after leading passengers in
‘free Palestine chant’
• Hostage release: Qatar can play key role
• Ukrainians prepare firewood and candles to brace for
a winter of Russian strikes on the energy grid
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Pakistan
• Bannu Clerics Force Zoology Teacher To Denounce
Darwin’s Theory Of Biological Evolution
• GB leaders and NCSW express concerns over child marriage
• Nawaz ‘Shuns Revenge’ As Another Stint In Exile Ends
• Number of Pakistanis looking for opportunities
abroad surges
• Delay hits probe, DNA process in Khairpur housemaid
murder case
• JUI-F wants ECP to reconsider decision to hold polls
in peak winter months
• PTI takes issue with ‘unequal justice, VVIP welcome’
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Mideast
• Zionist Enemy Destroys 28 Islamic Mosques In Gaza
• Government To Probe Why Met Police Concluded 'Jihad'
Chant And 'Muslim Armies' Signs At Palestine Demo Were Lawful
• Israeli Forces Launch "Preventive Strike"
On Underground Facilities Of A Mosque
• Israel Hits Mosque Where Militants Were Planning
‘Imminent Attack’
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Southeast
Asia
• PAS To Display Islamic Morals, Values To Attract
Non-Muslims, Says Party Veep Idris Ahmad
• Hadi Bids To Use ‘Duty’ To Oppose Undermining Of
Shariah Law To Rally Muslims Towards PAS
• PM Anwar arrives in Istanbul to meet President
Erdogan today
• Fahmi: Communications Ministry receives complaints
about blocked Israel-Palestine content on TikTok
• Hadi Awang returns unopposed as PAS president
• PBK president reminds PBB, GPS leaders not to be
arrogant as seen on Jepak nomination day
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South
Asia
• Indian Supporters Apologize Following Harassment Of
Bangladesh Superfan In Pune
• US Calls On Pakistan To Accept Afghan Refugees: ‘We Strongly
Encourage’
• Afghanistan: ‘all four quakes were in the same fault
system’
• US special envoy emphasises for enhancing food
security in Afghanistan
• The safest place for Hindus in Bangladesh — Jagannath
Hall, Dhaka University
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Africa
• Nigerian Muslims Stage Peaceful Protest In
Solidarity With Palestinians
• Kwankwaso celebrates 67th birthday, donates house
for Islamic research
• How Imam Kashim Imam Almost Became FERMA Chair At 24
• Army Recruits 6,315 To Boost Fight Against Terrorism
• Insecurity: EU donates drones, vehicle to
multinational joint force
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Islamic Seminary Darul Uloom Deoband Removes Book With
Objectionable Content That Legitimised Sex With Minors And Animals From
Curriculum
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By Kavita Bajeli-Datt
22nd October 2023
NEW DELHI: Islamic seminary Darul Uloom Deoband has
removed a controversial book prescribed by it in its curriculum, which violated
the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences Act and legitimised sex with
minors and animals.
The book, Bahishti Zevar by Maulana Ali Thanvi, which
contained objectionable, improper and illegal content on children, was removed
from the curriculum after the National Commission for the Protection of Child
Rights (NCPCR) wrote to the district administration of Saharanpur in Uttar
Pradesh to inquire into the matter.
One of the sections in the book said that a mere bath
after sexual intercourse with a minor girl is enough to legitimise the act. Another
shocking section on page 271 is a passage justifying sex with a dead woman, a
minor girl or an animal.
Speaking to this paper, NCPCR chairperson Priyank Kanoongo
said they received a complaint about the book’s contents. “Prima facie, the
content presented in the complaint was against the provisions of the law.
Providing such information to people is in the nature of abetment,” he added.
After the commission highlighted the matter, the
district administration established a committee to examine the content. When
the committee’s action was delayed, top district officers were asked to appear
before NCPCR on October 19. The officials informed the commission that the book
has been removed from the curriculum.
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Rich Culture Of Islam: Government Plans To Launch
Microsite On 'Islam In Kerala' To Attract Religious Scholars, Historian
Tourists
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Munnar, Kerala. Credit: iStock Photo
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22 October 2023
The Pinarayi Vijayan-led Kerala government is starting
a project to throw light on the rich culture of Islam in the state.
Kerala Tourism has allocated ₹93.8 lakh for the
creation of a dedicated microsite showcasing the deep-rooted history and
cultural evolution of Islam in this vibrant region, as reported by The Hindu.
The microsite aims to cast a spotlight on the early
years of Islam in Kerala, covering topics such as mosques, architectural
marvels, lifestyle, culture, artistic expressions, and the vibrant tapestry of
festivals.
"There is a need to bring together all the
information on Islam, which played an important role in shaping Kerala, under
one roof, as part of tourism promotion. This will help tourists and play a
major role in bringing religious scholars, historians,...
The microsite aims to focus on captivating journey
through six chapters, curated to attract both international and domestic
travelers.
The first chapter, 'History of Islam in Kerala', will
delve into the origins of Islam's presence in Kerala, tracing its roots to
early traders and their settlements along the Malabar coast.
Chapter two will unfold a compelling narrative of
Islamic pilgrimage centers in Kerala, from Beemapally in Thiruvananthapuram to
the historic Juma Masjid in Kasaragod.
A constellation of ancient mosques, serving as
important pilgrimage destinations, including Cheraman Juma Masjid in
Kodungallur, Jama-at Mosque in Malappuram, Mishkal Mosque in Kozhikode,
OdathilPalli in Thalassery, Palayam Mosque in Thiruvananthapu...
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‘I Am A Zionist’: Biden Had Told Netanyahu And His War
Cabinet During Visit
Biden, who is of Irish
Catholic descent, has used similar words in the past to profess his affinity
for Israel. (AFP)
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Oct 22, 2023
WASHINGTON: When Joe Biden met with PM Netanyahu and
his war cabinet during his visit to Israel, the US President assured them: “I
don’t believe you have to be a Jew to be a Zionist, and I am a Zionist.” The
politicians and generals gathered in the ballroom of the Tel Aviv hotel nodded
in approval, according to a US official knowledgeable of the closed-door
remarks.
Biden, who is of Irish Catholic descent, has used
similar words in the past to profess his affinity for Israel. But the moment,
which has not been previously reported, illustrates how Biden’s decades as one
of the leading “Friends of Israel” in American politics seem to be guiding him
during a defining crisis of his presidency. It also underscores the challenges
he faces balancing unwavering support for Israel with persuading Netanyahu —
with whom he has along history — to avoid worsening the civilian death toll and
humanitarian meltdown in Gaza as well as complicating further releases of
American hostages. “Biden’s connection to Israel is deeply eng rained in his
political DNA,” said Aaron David Miller, a former Middle East negotiator who
served six secretaries of state in both Democratic and Republican
administrations. “Whether he likes it or not, he’s in the midst of a crisis
he’ll have to manage.”
Source: Times Of India
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Timeless Indian, Islamic art to go on display in
Sharjah from October 25
Some artefacts on display
originating from the collection of the late Sheikh Nasser Sabah al Ahmed
al-Sabah and Sheikh Hessa Sabah al- Salem al-Sabah of Kuwait, known as the
al-Sabah Collection, Dar al- Athar al-Islamiyyah, Kuwait.
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October 22, 2023
Sharjah: Sharjah Museums Authority in collaboration
with Dar Al Athar AlIslamiyyah of Kuwait is organising the “Ziena Splendour of
The Indian Courts” exhibition at the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilisation.
Scheduled to run from October 25 through to April 14,
2024, the exhibition seeks to elevate public interest in the diverse and rich
cultural heritage of the Indian subcontinent which bears witness to the
exquisite Indian craftsmanship and unique techniques, making it the home to the
largest collection of jewel-studded arts.
The unique exhibition which aligns with SMA’s efforts
to foster cultural understanding and intellectual exchange between Sharjah and
Kuwait through museums and exhibitions, showcases 84 carefully curated objects,
which make their debut in Sharjah.
Aisha Rashid Deemas, Director General of Sharjah
Museums Authority, underscored the importance of the exhibition in highlighting
this heritage of exquisite art and the abundant diversity within the
collection.
She said it serves as a testament to the cultural and
artistic interests of sultans and princes, influenced by new ideas and the
evolution of their creativity. She also highlighted the remarkable dynamism
that has defined this civilization from its very beginnings.
She commended the fruitful and constructive
partnership with Kuwait, elaborating that the displayed artifacts originate
from the collection of the late Sheikh Nasser Sabah al Ahmed al-Sabah and
Sheikh Hessa Sabah al- Salem al-Sabah of Kuwait which was formed between the mid-1970s
and the present day, and is considered as one of the most prestigious
repositories of ancient and Islamic art globally.
Dr. Muhammad K. al-Jassar Acting Secretary
General/National Council for Culture Arts & Letters, Kuwait, said that His
Highness Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed al-Qasimi and the late Sheikh Nasser Sabah
al-Ahmad Al-Sabah (1948-2020) shared a deep love for art, culture, and a
steadfast commitment to preserving Islamic culture and showcasing its
aesthetics.
The exhibition features a captivating range of
artefacts, including a royal gemstone with a royal inscription that bears the
name of the Timurid ruler Ulugh Beg, the grandson of Amir Timur (Tamerlane),
dated before his death in 1449 CE.
It also exhibits a jade pendant commissioned by Emperor
Shah Jahan during 1637-1638 AD, along with an archery ring attributed to the
same emperor during the period of 1651-1652 AD.
Further enriching the display is an exquisite
collection of jeweled daggers, knives, and swords, complemented by pendants
illustrating the Ajoor style of open engraving, a saddle ax crafted from
jeweled steel, a gem-encrusted shield, ornate domes and shield adornments,
ceremonial scepters, jeweled staff handles, and intricately carved inlaid boxes
and vessels.
Families are encouraged to partake in events such as
the “The Young Jeweller” workshop, which allows young attendees to design their
own jewelry. “Treasures of the Mughals” will enable children to embark on an
exciting treasure hunt. Meanwhile, the “Journey in the Royal Court” combines
Mongolian culinary practices with adventurous combat challenges.
Additionally, other interactive events allow
participants to engrave their own perfume bottles and transform their ideas
into crafted jewellery. Young participants can delve into the royal court and
bring their creative ideas to life by designing exquisite jewellery during the
“Jewellery Design” activity. Also, the “Mughal Fashion Shows” event invites
fashion enthusiasts to explore the world of luxurious Mughal fashion, including
clothing and accessories.
Source: Gulf News.Com
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Met Police 'a JOKE' - Officers say they'll 'speak' to
protestor who waved Islamist flag and called for Jihad in Britain
Placard waved at
pro-Palestinian demonstration London
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By Jack Walters
22/10/2023
The Metropolitan Police has been slammed as a “joke”
after officers vowed to speak to a protester who called for Jihad in Britain.
Footage which has circulated on social media showed a
protester from the Hizubut Tahrir demonstration chanting “Jihad”, adding: “What
is the solution to liberate people from the concentration camp of Palestine?”
The Metropolitan Police said: “The word Jihad has a
number of meanings but we know the public will most commonly associate it with
terrorism.
“They have assessed this video, filmed at the Hizb
ut-Tahrir protest in central London today, and have not identified any offences
arising from the specific clip.
“However, recognising the way language like this will
be interpreted by the public and the divisive impact it will have, officers
have identified the man involved and will be speaking to him shorty to
discourage any repeat of similar chanting.”
Jihad can be used to refer to a believer’s struggle to
live out the Muslim faith, the struggle to build a Muslim society and the
struggle to defend Islam, including with force if necessary.
It said: “A hate incident is any incident which the
victim, or anyone else, thinks is based on someone’s prejudice towards them
because of their race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or because they
are transgender.”
The document added: “The offence of incitement to
hatred occurs when someone acts in a way that is threatening and intended to
stir up hatred.”
He said: “Chanting Jihad on the streets of London is
completely unacceptable ... it needs to be tackled with the full strength of
the law.”
GB News commentator Darren Grimes also wrote:
“Shouting ‘Jihad! Jihad! Jihad!’ won't get you arrested in Britain, but telling
a copper that they look like your lesbian nan as a teenager will see six
officers pound your door down.”
Nick Timothy, who previously served as a special
advisor to Theresa May and is standing as the Tory candidate in West Suffolk at
the next election, said: “For all the worry about misinformation and living in
a post-truth world, surely the biggest problem is being told by those in a
position of authority not to believe what you can see with your own eyes and
hear with your own ears.”
Conservative MP Mark Jenkinson added: “I didn’t think
the Metropolitan Police could make their handling of this any worse. I was
wrong.”
The Metropolitan Police confirmed his actions amounted
to a hate crime after consulting specialist officers with relevant language
skills.
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India
RPF Cop to His Uncle After Gunning Down His Senior, 3
Muslim Passengers in Train, See The “Breaking News”
OCTOBER 22, 2023
The 33-year-old RPF constable, who gunned down his
senior and three Muslim men in the Jaipur-Mumbai Central Superfast Express on
July 31, called his uncle in Uttar Pradesh and told him to see the “breaking
news” about him on television news channels.
According to a chargesheet filed in court by the
Borivali Government Railway Police (GRP), Chetansinh Chaudhary called his uncle
(mother’s brother) Vasudev Solanki to tell him that he had killed four people
in cold blood. The former railway cop shares a decent relationship with his
uncle, who is a driver and works overnight, and would call him anytime of the
day, police stated in the 1029-page chargesheet.
A report published in The Indian Express said as per
the chargesheet, before killing his senior ASI Tikaram Meena and three Muslim
passengers, his wife answered Chaudhary’s first call to Solanki at 4.30 am and
told him that his uncle was sleeping. Chaudhary told Meena that he was feeling
unwell and to let him get down from the train in Valsad or Vashi. But, he was
told to stay on and rest as his duty was to end soon.
The chargesheet states that when Chaudhary made the
second call at 6.10 am, Solanki received it. He then told his uncle that he had
gunned down his superior and three passengers with his rifle. Solanki was
shocked and told him that he did not believe what he was saying, to which
Chaudhary told him to switch on the television and see him on “breaking news”.
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‘Muslims Safe Here, Israel-Like Conflict Not Possible
In India’: RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat
Oct 22, 2023
Nagpur: In the countdown to his Vijayadashami address,
RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that an Israel-Hamas like bloody conflict or a
Ukraine crisis could never erupt in India as all communities, including Muslims
were secure and safeguarded. Eulogising Maratha king Shivaji for his clarity on
‘Hindu Rashtra’, he said, “The term Hindu exemplifies inclusivity. It’s an
all-embracing concept where discrimination has no place.” The RSS
Sarsanghchalak was addressing students and residents of Nagpur’s Pratap Nagar locality
to mark 350 years of Shivaji’s coronation.
Bhagwat also termed Qutub Shahi emperors of Golconda
as converts, referring to their strategic decision to ally with Shivaji. “The
Maratha warrior expanded his campaign to the South and his exploits rattled the
Qutub Shahis and forced them to hold out a hand of friendship. Shivaji was
against foreign invaders, not his own countrymen. Qutub Shahis were Indians,
who changed their faith at some point of time,” he said.
“The Golconda king made elaborate arrangements to
welcome Shivaji with an extravagant display of wealth and military muscle. He
tossed a question at Shivaji about elephants in his army to which the Maratha
warrior pointed to his soldiers. The Qutub Shahi king then asked if any Maratha
could battle his elephant. Shivaji accepted the challenge and in the duel, a
Maratha soldier cut off the jumbo’s trunk,” said Bhagwat, adding these
anecdotes are not recorded by historians, but are true stories of Shivaji’s
life.
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MP Elections: Congress Banks On Muslim Votes In At
Least 22 Seats
October 22, 2023
In the binary politics of Madhya Pradesh dominated by
the BJP and Congress, the 'Muslim vote factor' may be insignificant unlike
Uttar Pradesh and Bihar, but the minority vote may prove crucial in at least 22
seats in the event of a neck-and-neck contest in the next month's assembly
polls.
According to Mohammed Mahir, convenor of Madhya
Pradesh Muslim Vikas Parishad who belongs to Congress, the Grand Old Party's
vote share in the 2018 assembly polls went up by least 3-4 per cent enabling it
to narrowly surge ahead of the BJP. He said MP Congress chief Kamal Nath had
said in 2018 that the party could form a government if 90 per cent of minority
votes are polled in the party's favour.
Madhya Pradesh Congres president Kamal Nath, party's
Rajya Sabha MP Digvijaya Singh and other leaders release party's manifesto
(Vachan Patra) ahead of the state assembly elections. (Photo credit: PTI)
"On Nath's appeal, minority votes were polled for
Congress and the result was 10-12 more seats being added to the party' kitty
which the party had failed to win in 2008 and 2013," Mahir claimed.
Notably, the vote share of the BJP (41.02 per cent) was slightly higher than
the Congress (40.89 per cent) in the previous polls even though Congress had
emerged as the single largest party winning 114 out of 230 seats, restricting the
BJP to 109.
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Indian govt response to Israel-Gaza war linked to
BJP’s disregard for Muslim world sentiments, says Omar
AMOGH ROHMETRA
21 October, 2023
New Delhi: The Indian government’s response to what
happened in Israel and the subsequent “demolition” of Gaza is linked to the
BJP’s politics and its belief that it doesn’t feel the need to address any of
the sentiments that prevail in the Muslim world, former Jammu & Kashmir
chief minister Omar Abdullah has said.
Speaking at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club Of South
Asia in the national capital Friday evening, National Conference vice-president
Omar condemned Hamas for its “terror attack” on Israel that “slaughtered”
innocent people while also criticising Tel Aviv for its bombardment of Gaza.
“Make no mistake. I don’t carry any sort of torch or
agenda for Hamas or what they did. What they did was a terror attack. They
slaughtered innocent people. There can be no justification for that. But in the
same breath… flattening Gaza… there can be no justification for that either,“
he said.
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North
America
Israel-Hamas War: US calls on Iran to stop exporting
arms to militants and terrorists
22 Oct 2023
The United States on Saturday proposed a draft UN
Security Council resolution that says Israel has a right to defend itself and
demands Iran stop exporting arms to “militants and terrorist groups threatening
peace and security across the region".
The draft, seen by Reuters, called for the protection
of civilians including those who are trying to get to safety, notes that states
must comply with international law when responding to "terrorist
attacks", and urges the "continuous, sufficient and unhindered"
delivery of aid to the Gaza Strip, Reuters reported.
However, it was not immediately clear if or when the
United States planned to put the draft resolution to a vote. To pass, a
resolution needs at least nine votes in favor and no vetoes by Russia, China,
the United States, France, or Britain.
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US tells Sunak to ban Iran’s terrorist forces
By Edward Malnick
21 October 2023
The US is calling on Britain to designate Iran’s
Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorists in the wake of Tehran’s
“complicity” in Hamas’s massacre of 1,400 people in Israel...
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US moves carrier to Middle East following attacks on
US forces
ByLuis Martinez
October 22, 2023
The Pentagon announced late Saturday that it will send
an aircraft carrier and air defense systems to defend U.S. military troops in
response to a growing number of attacks on U.S. facilities, presumably by
Iranian-backed groups as tensions mount amid the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Additional U.S. military forces in the U.S. have also
been placed in a higher state of readiness for a possible future deployment to
the Middle East on short notice.
In a major change, the aircraft carrier USS Eisenhower
and its strike group of a cruiser and destroyers is being redirected to the
Middle East instead of to the eastern Mediterranean where it was supposed to
join the USS Ford strike group as an additional deterrent for Iran and
Hezbollah from broadening the conflict between Hamas and Israel.
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US sending additional air defense systems to Middle East
- Pentagon
Oct 22, 2023
WASHINGTON: The US will send a Terminal High Altitude
Area Defense (THAAD) system and additional Patriot air defense missile system
battalions to the Middle East, the Pentagon said on Saturday, in response to
recent attacks on US troops in the region.
The United States has sent a significant amount of
naval power to the Middle East in recent weeks, including two aircraft
carriers, their support ships and about 2,000 Marines.
"Following detailed discussions with President
(Joe) Biden on recent escalations by Iran and its proxy forces across the
Middle East Region, today I directed a series of additional steps to further
strengthen the Department of Defense posture in the region," Defense
Secretary Lloyd Austin said in a statement.
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Situation in Gaza 'catastrophic': five UN agencies
Oct 22, 2023
GENEVA: The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip
is "catastrophic," five United Nations agencies said Saturday,
calling for more international help as conditions deteriorate in the densely
populated coastal enclave.
Their statement came as Israel said it would step up
its strikes in Gaza to increase pressure on Hamas, and its senior officers
warned troops to be ready to enter the besieged Palestinian territory.
Since shock Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7 left
1,400 dead, Israel has launched devastating air and ground bombardments of
Gaza. The Hamas authorities say 4,385 people have died.
"More than 1.6 million people in Gaza are in
critical need of humanitarian aid," said the statement from agencies
including the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF, the children's
agency.
Source: Times Of India
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Two brothers arrested in NYC for pummeling 3 people,
shouting ‘F–k Palestine! F–k Islam!’: NYPD
By Dean Balsamini
Oct. 21, 2023
Two brothers were arrested and charged with hate
crimes after they were allegedly part of a group that pummeled three victims in
Bay Ridge while shouting, “F–k Palestine! F–k Islam!” police and sources said.
Gabi Zaibak, 28, and his sibling, Eddie Zaibak, 26,
were charged with assault as a hate crime, aggravated harassment as a hate
crime and menacing as a hate crime, the NYPD said.
The ugly episode unfolded at around 11:15 p.m. Oct. 11
in the vicinity of 438 86th Street, near Fifth Avenue, when nine people
approached a trio of friends and made “anti-ethnic/religious statements,”
police said.
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Arab
World
Saudi and French defense ministers discuss efforts to
calm regional escalation
ARAB NEWS
October 22, 2023
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Defense Prince
Khalid bin Salman received a phone call from French Minister of the Armed
Forces Sebastien Lecornu, the state-run SPA news agency reported on Saturday.
During the call, they reviewed bilateral relations and
existing cooperation in the defense fields, and discussed joint coordination
regarding issues and developments in the region and efforts aimed at calming
the situation.
In a call with @SebLecornu, we reviewed our relations
and defense cooperation, as well as our mutual efforts to calm the situation in
the region. I stressed the need to stop military operations, protect civilians,
uphold international law and resume the peace process.
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When Saudi Arabia takes the lead on Palestine, the
‘impact is powerful,’ Malaysia PM tells Arab News
NOOR NUGALI
October 21, 2023
RIYADH: Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has
decried as “insanity” the situation unfolding in Gaza, warning that the world
is not blind to the “hypocrisy” of Western leadership as it has repeatedly
failed to condemn Israeli aggression, and drawing marked parallels with
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Speaking to Arab News on Friday on the sidelines of
the inaugural GCC-ASEAN Summit in Riyadh, Anwar said the conflict in the Middle
East had exposed what he saw as a proclivity for “contradiction and hypocrisy”
in international politics, noting that there is “talk about human rights on one
end,” but the denial of those same rights to others.
“A good student of history and geopolitics wouldn’t be
necessarily surprised that there is so much contradiction and hypocrisy in the
arena of international politics,” he said.
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Saudi crown prince, US Senator Lindsey Graham discuss
Gaza escalation in Riyadh
ARAB NEWS
October 21, 2023
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin
Salman met with US Senator Lindsey Graham in the capital, Riyadh, the state-run
SPA news agency reported on Saturday.
The crown prince stressed the need to exert all
possible efforts to ensure that the violence does not spread and avoid the
dangerous repercussions on regional and global security and peace.
He also stressed the importance of creating conditions
for the return of stability and restoring the path of peace to ensure that the
Palestinian people obtain their legitimate rights.
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Saudi Arabia, Singapore elevate ties to strategic
partnership
ARAB NEWS
October 21, 2023
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia and Singapore agreed to
strengthen bilateral relations in a number of fields following an official
visit by Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to Riyadh, the Saudi Press Agency
reported on Saturday.
Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman received Lee at the
Al-Yamamah Palace, where they reviewed the relations between the Kingdom and
Singapore, and means to deepen them in all areas, a joint statement said.
“Driven by the desire of the leadership of the two
countries to enhance bilateral relations and cooperation, the two sides agreed
to upgrade relations to a strategic partnership that will allow the deepening
and expansion of mutually beneficial cooperation across all fields,” it added.
“The two sides welcomed the good progress made by the
Saudi-Singapore Joint Committee,” which held its third session in Riyadh on
Tuesday, during which both sides discussed ways to enhance partnerships and
cooperation in various fields such as connectivity, digital economy and
innovation, energy, and industry.
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Europe
Russian thinker says Islamic countries still aspire to
normalization with Zionist enemy traitors
22/October/2023
MOSCOW October 22. 2023 (Saba) - Russian thinker
Alexander Dugin has considered that the forces of the Islamic world that aspire
to normalize the conflict with the Zionist enemy are “traitors to Islam and
humanity," calling on the Islamic world to destroy Western hegemony
forever.
Dugin wrote in a post on X website as saying “The forces
of the Islamic world that still dream of mediation and normalization of the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict are traitors to Islam and humanity.”
Dugin added "The Islamic world needs unity and
solidarity, not the palliatives that have already undermined Islamic
unity."
He stressed that the Islamic world must “remain strong
and form a pole in the new multipolar world,” calling on it to participate in
“destroying Western hegemony once and for all.”
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About 100,000 protesters join pro-Palestinian march
through London
Oct 22, 2023
LONDON: About 100,000 people joined a pro-Palestinian
demonstration in central London on Saturday, marching through the British
capital to demand an immediate ceasefire in Gaza following the Hamas attack on
Israel two weeks ago.
Chanting "Free Palestine", holding banners
and waving Palestinian flags, the protesters moved through London before
massing at Downing Street, the official residence and office of British Prime
Minister Rishi Sunak.
Police estimated 100,000 people had taken part in the
"National March for Palestine" demonstration, organised by the
Palestine Solidarity Campaign.
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Tube driver investigated after leading passengers in
‘free Palestine chant’
21 October 2023
By Jenny Medlicott
Posted on X, formerly known as Twitter, the video
shows a Central line driver leading Tube passengers into a chant of “free
Palestine” using the train’s announcement system.
Passengers on board are shown joining in and finishing
the chant before the driver continues “hope you all have a blessed day today
and look after yourself”.
The video was shared online on Saturday, which
coincided with various pro-Palestine marches being held in different cities
across the UK, including London, Birmingham and Cardiff.
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Hostage release: Qatar can play key role
Oct 22, 2023
PARIS: Boasting good relations with both Western
governments and Hamas, the emirate of Qatar has emerged as the key power in
efforts to release the hostages seized by the Palestinian militant group from
Israel even as other states show readiness to help.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday lauded the
key role played by Qatar in the release by Hamas of two American hostages held
since its attack against Israel on October 7, adding he was confident of
further releases. The West is increasingly using the influence of the small but
gas-rich Gulf Arab state, a key global investor, in such situations, with the
role of Qatar also crucial to the release last month of five Americans held by
Iran.
While Egypt has traditionally in recent years served
as the main mediator between Israel and Palestinian groups and Turkey under
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan also makes no secret of its desire to be
involved, the focus is on Qatar helping to return the hostages safely.
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Ukrainians prepare firewood and candles to brace for a
winter of Russian strikes on the energy grid
Oct 22, 2023
MOSHCHUN: In the humble backyard of a destroyed house,
a 13-year-old chops firewood to get ready for winter. His mother,
TetianaYarema, has been preparing for months as she remembers last winter's
Russian strikes on the energy infrastructure that plunged Ukraine into
darkness. "Those were dark days. I didn't want anything. I just wanted to
pack my things and go abroad," said Yarema, 48, who says she ended up
staying because of her son's insistence.
For the Yarema family, like millions of other
Ukrainians touched by Russia's war on Ukraine, winter is an especially
challenging time.
The mother and son live in trailers that were set up
in their backyard after fighting in the early days of the war destroyed their
house in Moshchun, a village about 25 kilometers (15 miles) northwest of Kyiv.
"I have a feeling that when the cold sets in,
they'll start bombing again," the woman said, echoing the sentiments of
many Ukrainians.
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Pakistan
Bannu Clerics Force Zoology Teacher To Denounce
Darwin’s Theory Of Biological Evolution
Mohammad Ashfaq
October 22, 2023
PESHAWAR: Clerics in Bannu district have forced a
senior zoology teacher of the Government Postgraduate Degree College to
denounce English naturalist Charles Darwin’s theory of biological evolution and
mixed-gender gatherings, and declare that women are inferior to men.
Assistant Professor Sher Ali gave a three-page
undertaking to the deputy commissioner’s office that “all scientific and
rational ideas, which were in contradiction to Islamic Sharia, including
Darwin’s theory of evolution, are falsehood.”
He also declared that he believed in women’s
inferiority to men “in terms of wisdom as stipulated by the Sharia and declared
that unnecessary mingling of women with men is not allowed.”
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GB leaders and NCSW express concerns over child
marriage
Jamil Nagri
October 22, 2023
GILGIT: Civil society representatives and the
chairperson of the National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW) have
expressed reservations regarding the lack of constitutional rights and laws
protecting women, including underage marriage in GB.
They demanded immediate legislation to empower women
in GB. The NCSW, with the support of partners United Nations Population Fund
(UNFPA), Unicef, and UN-Women, recently held a two-day National Consultation on
Child Marriage, with the second round taking place in Gilgit on Friday.
The participants included Chairperson of NCSW Ms
Nilofar Bakhtiar, GB Assembly Speaker Nazir Ahmed Advocate, GB Minister of
Women Development Ms Dilshad Bano, Secretary of Social Welfare Development Fida
Hussain, as well as experts, advocates, policymakers and representatives from
federal and GB departments.
Ms Bakhtiar mentioned that the NCSW was collaborating
with civil society, relevant government departments, educational institutions,
and religious scholars to review and improve the draft child marriage restraint
bill for GB.
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Nawaz ‘shuns revenge’ as another stint in exile ends
Zulqernain Tahir
October 22, 2023
LAHORE: After four years in self-imposed exile, PML-N
supremo Nawaz Sharif landed in Pakistan on Saturday to a rousing welcome by
party workers and leaders, who had gathered at Minar-i-Pakistan in Lahore to
listen to his emotionally charged speech, wherein he agreed to forgive all
those who had slighted him.
Accompanied by journalists and party leaders, Mr
Sharif arrived in Islamabad on a chartered plane from Dubai and, after meeting
some legal requirements regarding his bail and pending cases, left for Lahore.
From Lahore airport, he boarded a helicopter that landed at the Lahore Fort,
from where he moved to the rally venue in the early evening.
Clad in blue with a red scarf wrapped around his neck,
the former premier became emotional while talking about the ordeal he, his
daughter and other party leaders had to face during the tenure of Imran Khan,
which ended in April 2022 following a no-trust vote.
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Number of Pakistanis looking for opportunities abroad
surges
Syed Irfan Raza
October 22, 2023
ISLAMABAD: Amid a slump in the economy and
hyperinflation, a large number of Pakistanis, particularly the younger
population, are trying to move abroad in search of employment and scholarship
opportunities.
The outflow of Pakistanis can be witnessed by visiting
passport offices and immigration centres where long queues of passport and visa
seekers can be seen these days. A large number of young people are also trying
to move abroad on educational scholarships.
However, some circles described this huge outflow of
people including the skilled citizens a good omen, saying these people would
become a good source of additional foreign remittances in Pakistan.
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Delay hits probe, DNA process in Khairpur housemaid
murder case
Mohammad Hussain Khan
October 22, 2023
HYDERABAD: Medical evidence in the murder case of
nine-year-old housemaid, Fatima Furiro, has still remained unavailable pending
completion of the DNA process on the 10th day on Saturday.
The evidence (fresh DNA samples of suspects) was
supposed to be sent the lab of Liaquat University of Medical and Health
Sciences (LUMHS), Jamshoro.
Proceedings of this inquiry were also undertaken by a
seven-member committee, headed by Prof Dr Waheed Ali Nahiyo of the hospital’s
Forensic Medicine department. LUMHS vice chancellor Dr Ikram Din Ujjan, when
contacted, told Dawn that samples were not provided to the laboratory so far.
The committee is looking into the reasons behind the “mishandling” of the
process and identify those responsible.
A health professional on condition of anonymity told
Dawn on Saturday evening: “It seems medical evidence is being purposely
delayed”. He said DNA samples needed to be collected in LUMHS laboratory for
process for which a request had been received from health department as per the
inquiry committee’s proceedings.
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JUI-F wants ECP to reconsider decision to hold polls
in peak winter months
October 22, 2023
LARKANA: We are not escaping from elections, but
caretakers should understand and realise gravity of the climate conditions in
the coming months, as well as certain ‘biased’ bureaucrats already posted on
key positions, before agreeing on a date for the general elections to be fixed
by the Election Commission of Pakistan.
This was stated by Jamiat Ulema-i-Islam-Fazl Sindh
General Secretary Maulana Rashid Mehmood Soomro while addressing a press
conference at the local press club on Saturday evening.
Accompanied by Maulana Nasir Mehmood Soomro, the
party’s Larkana chief, he said that most of JUI-F voters’ areas would
experience extremely chilling weather conditions which usually remained under
sub-zero temperatures in the Nov-Feb period. How could it be possible for the
JUI-F to mobilise its voters to exercise their right to franchise? he wondered.
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PTI takes issue with ‘unequal justice, VVIP welcome’
IkramJunaidi
October 22, 2023
ISLAMABAD / LAHORE: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI)
strongly criticised the ‘VVIP protocol’ given to former prime minister Nawaz
Sharif upon his return to Pakistan, alleging that all federal and Punjab
government resources were used to manage the return of a ‘convicted absconder’.
“A convicted prisoner got VVIP protocol and the State
Room opened at Islamabad Airport to receive him,” he said, adding that
Pakistan’s legal system has been completely destroyed by PML-N.
Moonis slams disparity with Imran over biometrics;
Hammad claims ‘disinterested crowds’ began leaving jalsa before main speech
ended
Commenting on photos of Nawaz providing his biometrics
at the airport, the PTI secretary general remarked ‘one country, two
constitutions!’
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Mideast
Zionist enemy destroys 28 Islamic mosques in Gaza
22/October/2023
GAZA October 22. 2023 (Saba) - The Zionist enemy
forces continued their barbaric war on the Houses of God and on Saturday
evening bombed two mosques in the northern Gaza Strip and completely destroyed them.
The Palestinian Information Center reported that enemy
aircraft bombed the Martyr ImadAkl Mosque in Jabalia and al-Tawbah Mosque in
the northern Gaza Strip, completely destroying them. The total number of
mosques destroyed by the enemy since October 7th rose to 28 mosques.
Earlier, the Ministry of Endowments in Gaza said the
Zionist enemy continues to violate religious and humanitarian taboos and
international laws in its continuing assault on the Gaza Strip, and mosques had
a large share of massive destruction, over a period of 15 days, which was
described as a “war of extermination.”
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Government To Probe Why Met Police Concluded 'Jihad'
Chant And 'Muslim Armies' Signs At Palestine Demo Were Lawful
By Will Taylor
22 October 2023
Robert Jenrick said the government will speak to the
force about the splinter demonstration by Hizb ut-Tahrir, which took place in
parallel to the main Palestine Solidarity Campaign march on in the centre of
the capital on Saturday.
The Met said specialist officers had reviewed clips of
a man chanting "jihad, jihad" and signs and banners that referred to
Muslim armies but said it did not identify any offences.
But speaking to LBC's Andrew Castle on Sunday morning,
Jenrick said: "I think a lot of people would find the Metropolitan Police
analysis surprising and that's something we intend to raise with them and to
discuss this incident with them."
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Israeli forces launch "preventive strike" on
underground facilities of a mosque
UKRAINSKA PRAVDA
22 OCTOBER 2023
The Israeli military said it launched a
"preemptive strike" on an underground compound on the grounds of the
Al-Ansar mosque in Jenin on the West Bank.
Details: According to the Israeli military, under the
mosque there was "a terrorist cell of Hamas and Islamic Jihad militants,
who are responsible for organising several terrorist attacks in recent months
and were preparing to commit a terrorist attack in the near future."
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Israel Hits Mosque Where Militants Were Planning
‘Imminent Attack’
October 22, 2023
Israel says its aircraft have struck a compound
beneath a mosque on the West Bank where members of Hamas and Palestinian Islamic
Jihad were planning an "imminent terror attack."
Wafa, the Palestinian Authority’s official news
agency, said at least one person was killed in the strike and several others
were injured in the compound beneath al-Ansar Mosque in Jenin refugee camp.
The Israeli air strike is at least the second in
recent days to hit the occupied West Bank, where violence between Jewish
settlers and Palestinians has surged since Hamas gunmen from Gaza carried out a
deadly Oct. 7 rampage in Israel.
Israeli fighter jets also struck Hezbollah targets in
Lebanon. The Iran-backed Lebanese group and Israel's military have been trading
fire at the frontier almost daily. Hezbollah said that six of its fighters were
killed Saturday on the border, raising to 19 the number of its fighters killed
in the last two weeks.
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Southeast
Asia
PAS to display Islamic morals, values to attract
non-Muslims, says party veep Idris Ahmad
By Muhammad Yusry
22 Oct 2023
SHAH ALAM, Oct 22 — PAS vice president Datuk Seri
Idris Ahmad today said the Islamist party will display Islamic morals and
values as a brand to court non-Muslims votes in the next general election.
The Bagan Serai MP said voters can look at its four
states — Perlis, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu — governed by the
PerikatanNasional coalition dubbed “SG4”, where non-Muslims are being treated
fairly.
“We show the people our morals and our way of justice.
Maybe not today, maybe the time will come. Like the Malays used to be far away
from PAS, labelling all sorts of things such as describing PAS as an extremist
party and so on.
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Hadi bids to use ‘duty’ to oppose undermining of
shariah law to rally Muslims towards PAS
By Kenneth Tee
22 Oct 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang, who
returned unopposed as the PAS president for the 2023-2025 term, told Muslims
today that it was their duty to oppose efforts to undermine the country’s
shariah law.
Addressing delegates at the assembly in his closing
speech during the 69th PAS Muktamar, Hadi equated such efforts to acts against
both Allah and Prophet Muhammad.
“At present, our shariah law is being challenged. This
is a challenge to Islam as well, and a challenge to our God the Almighty Allah,
a challenge to our prophet and a challenge to Muslim Malays. This cannot be
allowed.
“We are obligated to oppose such efforts in the form
of attacks against the shariah. This struggle is far more wide-reaching than
ICERD or the Rome Statute,” he said in reference to the two abortive attempts
to ratify the international treaties during the short-lived PakatanHarapan (PH)
administration.
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PM Anwar arrives in Istanbul to meet President Erdogan
today
22 Oct 2023
ISTANBUL, Oct 22 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar
Ibrahim arrived here yesterday evening for a two-day working visit to Turkiye,
where he is also scheduled to hold a meeting with President Recep Tayyip
Erdogan, today.
The special aircraft carrying the Prime Minister
landed at the Istanbul Grand Airport at 10.45pm local time (3.45am Sunday
Malaysian time).
The Prime Minister was received by Malaysian
Ambassador to Turkiye Sazali Mustafa Kamal, Minister Counsellors from the
Malaysian Embassy in Ankara Clara Soon May Lynn and Ahmad Hashim Mahmood, and
Malaysian Defence Attache Col MohdEdafi Daud.
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Fahmi: Communications Ministry receives complaints
about blocked Israel-Palestine content on TikTok
22 Oct 2023
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 22 — Communications and Digital
Ministry (KKD) has received complaints from TikTok users regarding the blocking
of content related to the Israel-Palestine conflict on the platform.
Minister Fahmi Fadzil said users claimed that their
content, which contained words like HAMAS and other related terms, was
automatically taken down.
“I have already contacted TikTok to get their
explanation, but it was unsatisfactory. So, I may seek guidance from the
Foreign Ministry regarding several matters and we will summon them (TikTok),”
he told reporters after attending the Freedom For Palestine rally at Dataran
Merdeka today.
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Hadi Awang returns unopposed as PAS president
22 Oct 2023
SHAH ALAM, Oct 22 — Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang has
returned unopposed as PAS president for the 2023-2025 term.
PAS deputy president Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man
and vice-presidents Datuk Idris Ahmad, Datuk Mohd Amar Abdullah and Datuk Seri
Dr Ahmad Samsuri Mokhtar also retained their respective posts.
This was announced by PAS Muktamar election committee
chairman Datuk Dr Abdul Halim Tamuri at the 69th PAS Muktamar (annual general
assembly) here today.
Abdul Hadi, 76, who is also Marang MP, was appointed
acting PAS president in 2003 before he was ratified to the post at the muktamar
in 2005.
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PBK president reminds PBB, GPS leaders not to be
arrogant as seen on Jepak nomination day
By SulokTawie
22 Oct 2023
KUCHING, Oct 22 — PartiBumiKenyalang (PBK) president
Voon Lee Shan today reminded PartiPesakaBumiputera Bersatu (PBB) and
GabunganParti Sarawak (GPS) not to display their arrogance as one day they will
fall from power.
He said such a possibility should not be discounted in
the future if they continue to display their arrogance as seen during the
nomination day for the Jepak state seat by-election yesterday.
“Their display of arrogance is their business but the
insult pricked our dignity and the dignity of common citizens of Sarawak, who
seek better democracy and justice,” he said.
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South
Asia
Indian supporters apologize following harassment of
Bangladesh superfan in Pune
by Venkat Narayanan
October 22, 2023
Indian fans have issued an apology following an
incident of harassment faced by Bangladesh superfan Shoaib Ali, known as
‘Tiger,’ during the World Cup match between India and Bangladesh in Pune. The
incident occurred on October 19 at Pune’s MCA Stadium.
A video that quickly gained widespread attention
featured Shoaib Ali, who claimed to have faced distressing treatment from
spectators wearing Indian cricket jerseys. In the video, these individuals can
be seen tearing apart Shoaib’s beloved stuffed tiger toy after India’s victory
over Bangladesh. The footage captures a person in an Indian cricket team jersey
pulling at the tiger’s tail, causing the stuffing to spill out, while another
person, also in an Indian jersey, shares a laugh with him.
Shoaib, recognized for wearing the Bangla Tiger attire
and bringing his tiger toy to cricket stadiums to support his team, expressed
his surprise at such a hostile reception from Indian fans.
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US calls on Pakistan to accept Afghan refugees: ‘We
strongly encourage’
Oct 21, 2023
Spokesperson from US State Department emphasised the
need for Afghanistan's neighbouring countries, including Pakistan, to
facilitate the entry of Afghans.
The United States has appealed to Pakistan to permit
Afghans seeking refuge to enter the country, Daily Times reported on Saturday.
A spokesperson from the US State Department emphasised
the need for Afghanistan's neighbouring countries, including Pakistan, to
facilitate the entry of Afghans seeking international protection and to
collaborate with international humanitarian organisations to provide essential
assistance.
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Afghanistan: ‘all four quakes were in the same fault
system’
October 21, 2023
In a short span of about a week, a region about 40 km
from Herat, Afghanistan was struck by four shallow focus earthquakes of 6.3
magnitude. The first earthquake of 6.3 magnitude occurred at a depth of 14 km
at around 11 am local time on October 7. This was followed by another
earthquake of 6.3 magnitude (at 13.5 km depth) about 30 minutes after the first
quake. Two more shallow focus earthquakes of 6.3 magnitude at 9 km and 6.3 km
depths struck the region close to Herat on October 11 and October 15,
respectively. All four earthquakes occurred on east-west striking fault planes
that dip to either the north or south. The earthquakes occurred within the
Eurasia plate in an intracontinental mountain belt.
Aftershocks, by default, have magnitudes less than the
main event. However, all the four earthquakes near Herat have the same magnitude.
“Because these two earthquakes [on October 7] and the two subsequent
earthquakes [on October 11 and October 15] are all approximately the same
magnitude, we would call them ‘multiplets’ rather than mainshocks, foreshocks,
or aftershocks,” geophysicist Dr. William Bill Barnhart, Assistant Coordinator
at the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program told The Hindu by email.
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US special envoy emphasises for enhancing food
security in Afghanistan
Oct 21, 2023
The US Special Representative for Afghanistan, Thomas
West took to his official account on ‘X’ to share that he engaged in
comprehensive discussions with officials from food and agriculture
organisati...
He emphasised that strengthening food security is
vital to supporting the Afghan people. The Food and Agriculture (FAO) and World
Food Program (WFP) “reach millions of Afghans with life-saving agricul...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued an
urgent appeal for USD 7.9 million in funding to provide critical services to
the 114,000 residents of Herat severely affected by the recent earthquake...
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The safest place for Hindus in Bangladesh — Jagannath
Hall, Dhaka University
DEEP HALDER
22 October, 2023
Nilay Kumar Biswas is safe in room number 7017 of
Santosh Chandra Bhattacharya Bhaban in Dhaka University’s Jagannath Hall. This
nondescript room, with four beds and desks, is Biswas’ sanctuary, as are the
other residences, libraries, meeting rooms, dining halls, gardens, and grounds
that comprise Jagannath Hall—the university’s historic hostel complex for
non-Muslim students. Now, Durga Puja celebrations have begun and there are
already reports of alleged attacks on Bangladeshi Hindus and pandals.
“Inside Jagannath hostel, I feel safe as a Hindu. I
can enjoy Durga Puja. But what about the world outside?” asks Biswas, who is
pursuing a one-year Master of Social Science programme in the university’s
Department of Mass Communication and Journalism.
Against the backdrop of rising Islamic fundamentalism
in Bangladesh, it hasn’t been easy for the country’s eight per cent Hindu
minority in recent years. But Jagannath Hall is one of the few places in
Bangladesh where pluralism is not just tolerated but celebrated. Here, Hindu,
Christian, and Buddhist students can enact their religious differences without
fear of reprisal.
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Africa
Nigerian Muslims stage peaceful protest in solidarity
with Palestinians
By ShakiratAdunola
22 October 2023
As part of efforts to address the onslaught of Israeli
Defence Force (IDF) against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, a coalition of
religious and civic rights organisations across the country yesterday staged a
mega rally, tagged, ‘50,000 Man Match’ in solidarity with Palestine.
Organised by the Conference of Islamic Organisations
(CIO), the protesters, both male and female, converged on Ojota Park, Lagos
State, with placards saying, ‘Al-Quds belongs to the Muslims’, ‘Israel stop
killing Palestine children’, ‘Stop the bloodshed in Gaza’, ‘End Israel apathies
now’, ‘Good people of America must stop Joe Biden’s collaboration with
killers.’
They demanded that the Nigerian government should put
on hold all diplomatic relations with Israel until the Two- State resolution is
achieved.
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Kwankwaso celebrates 67th birthday, donates house for
Islamic research
FanenIhyongo
October 22, 2023
Ex-governor of Kano state Senator Rabiu Musa
Kwankwaso, on Saturday marked his 67th birthday by donating his personal house
to serve as Majidadi Institute of Islamic Research and Advancement.
Kwankwaso, the leader and presidential candidate of
the New Nigeria Peoples Party (NNPP), said the Islamic centre is meant to
provide access for Almajiris who memorise the Holy Quran.
The enrolled Almajiris would undergo rigorous training
in both English and Arabic studies and certified with primary, secondary and
diploma certificates with which they will join the academia.
Source: The Nationonlineng.Net
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How Imam Kashim Imam Almost Became FERMA Chair At 24
By:MichaelJimoh
October 21, (THEWILL) – He made history after
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed him chairman of Federal Roads Maintenance
Agency in mid-October. Fresh from university without experience, Imam Kashim
Imam was only 24 when the unsolicited plum appointment landed on his lap like
an apple from above. Citing his youth and inexperience, Nigerians panned the
presidential appointment almost immediately leading to withdrawal barely a week
after.
With the offer, he would have been the luckiest lad in
Nigeria today. A first class graduate of Mechanical Engineering from Brighton
University in the UK, Imam finished his mandatory national youth corp service
in August 2022. With the scents and sounds of Mammie market still fresh on his
olive green regulation “kopashion” uniform, he was named board chair of a
sensitive post and juicy appointment millions of graduates like him would’ve
compulsorily gone on dry fasting for, kept vigil at mountain top prayer
sessions for the infinitesimal chance of landing such a lucrative job.
One can imagine the goodwill calls from family,
frenemies, mates and fellow corp members to the appointee soon after the
announcement by AjuriNgelale, Senior Special Adviser Media and Publicity to
PBAT. There would have been plenty of backslapping too, the mandatory
congratulatory messages following the job offer from so high above without
necessarily soliciting for it. What luck for a 24-year-old!
CV handy, pounding the pavement for years on end for
the average Nigerian graduate post-youth service is part of the experience
leading to gainful employment in the public or private sector. A cossetted
child, Imam had no such experience. The presidential offer probably got to him
in his father’s well-appointed living room in Abuja. Who can blame him?
As is very well known, the gods choose those they wish
to bestow their favour on and not necessarily who is most qualified. After all,
Esau hunted, worked as hard as his donkeys from sunup till sundown but it was
idle Jacob who got the blessing from a half-blind Isaac in his dotage.
Source: Thewill News.Com
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Army Recruits 6,315 To Boost Fight Against Terrorism
By ChimezieEnyiocha
October 21, 2023
The Nigerian Army has recruited a new set of 6,315
soldiers into the force as part of efforts to shore up its manpower and
confront the security challenges confronting the country.
At the passing-out parade of the recruits of 85th
Regular Intake from the Nigerian Army Depot, Zaria in Kaduna State, on
Saturday, the Chief of Army Staff, Lieutenant General TaoreedLagbaja, said the
recruits will complement the manpower needs of the Nigerian military with
competent and combatant-ready young soldiers.
He reminded them that they are joining the Armed
Forces at a time when the country is facing a plethora of security challenges
that deserved their patriotic support.
Source: Channelstv.Com
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Insecurity: EU donates drones, vehicle to multinational
joint force
October 21, 2023
Mustapha USMAN
THE European Union (EU), has donated two long-range
drones and a vehicle to the Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF), with the
aim of enhancing security in the region affected by the activities of Boko
Haram and other terrorist groups.
The Multinational Joint Task Force (MNJTF) is a
combined multinational formation, comprising units, mostly military, from
Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria, and mandated to bring an end to the
Boko Haram insurgency.
In a statement issued by the force Public Information
Officer, AbubakarAbdullahi, on Friday October, 20,2023,the head of the
Multinational Joint Task Force headquartered in N’Djamena within the Lake Chad
Basin, Ibrahim Sallau Ali, a major general, expressed his enthusiasm for the
generous gesture.
Source: Icirnigeria.Org
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