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PM Modi Extends Greetings On Eid-ul-Adha, Calls For Harmony And Unity In The Society

New Age Islam News Bureau

17 June 2024

File picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Photo Credit: PTI

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• PM Modi Extends Greetings On Eid-ul-Adha, Calls For Harmony And Unity In The Society

• Muslim Student From University Of Illinois Chicago Calls America ‘Cancer’ In Viral Video, Netizens Say ‘Leave And Never Come Back’

• Hezbollah Bigger Challenge Than Hamas To Israel: ‘Crown Jewel In The Iranian Empire Of Terror

• Russian Forces Kill Six Islamic State-Linked Hostage Takers At Detention Centre

• Israeli  Media: Taliban Assures Iran Of Sending Fighters To Support Hezbollah

 

India

• Bharuch Muslim Cleric Includes ‘Cow’ In Animal Sacrifice List, Arrested For ‘Promoting Enmity’

• Kerala Imam Stresses Need For Caste Census To Counter Minority Appeasement Charges

• After terror strikes, Amit Shah reviews scene; Jammu troop levels to go up

• As BJP prepares for UP review, one big question: Why didn’t Pasmanda Muslims vote for it?

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North America

• 'Out Of Kilter': Biden Slams US Supreme Court In Fundraiser Event With Obama, Clooney, Julia Roberts

• Regina Islamic Association celebrates Eid at Mosaic Stadium

• Yemen's Houthis attacks two ships and American destroyer

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Mideast

• 19 Pilgrims From Jordan, Iran Died In Saudi During Hajj Amid Extreme Heat

• A Brief History of Iran’s Hostage Swapping

• Iran, Pakistan vow to enhance bilateral trade

• Swede released from Iranian prison says he is in ‘seventh heaven’

• Israel war on Gaza live: Five more children killed in Israeli attacks

• Military ‘pause’ on Gaza road inflames divisions in Israeli government

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Europe

• 'Unaware' Netanyahu Slams Military's Tactical Pauses Plan

• Drunk man called Northumbria Police threatening to torch a mosque and 'stab a Muslim'

• Speaker of Parliament attends festive prayer in Kerben town's mosque

• Kyiv's territorial integrity must be basis of any peace: Summit

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South Asia

• Taliban agree to attend UN-hosted 3rd Doha meeting on Afghanistan 

• German government discusses deportations to Afghanistan via Uzbekistan

• 349 prisoners pardoned in Afghanistan before Eid

• Bangladesh PM Hasina plans 2nd India trip this month before PM's Dhaka visit

• Four, including central Baghlan police chief, die in traffic accident

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Pakistan

• President, PM Call For Promoting Spirit Of Sacrifice As Nation Celebrates Eid Ul Azha

• Six Suspects Remanded In Police Custody For Allegedly Mutilating Camel In Sanghar

• PM, Punjab governor meet amid PPP-‘N’ tensions

• Four die in Kurram IED explosion

• Effective SOPs formulated for security of Chinese citizens: minister

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Southeast Asia

• Sarawak Seeks Enhanced Cooperation With China In Clean Energy Technology Development, Says Abang Johari

• What is the Muslim Haj pilgrimage?

• Lively atmosphere fills the air as Muslims nationwide celebrate Aidiladha with prayers

• Minister: Three more Malaysian Haj pilgrims die in holy land, bringing death toll to eight

• Indonesia to obtain shipments of sacrificial meat from Mecca: Minister

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Arab World

• Hajj Pilgrims Innovate For Comfort Amid Saudi Arabia’s Efforts To Beat The Heat

• Hajj — A Profound Journey Connecting Global Muslims

• Pilgrims Perform Farewell Tawaf As Hajj Draws To A Close

• Guidance Heroes Of Hajj Help Pilgrims Find Their Way

• KSrelief distribute food aid as Muslims start Eid celebrations

• Saudi crown prince receives phone call from president of European Council

• Saudi king, crown prince congratulate South African president on re-election

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Africa

• Release NnamdiKanuJust Like Miyetti Allah Leader – Edwin Clark Tells Tinubu

• CDS greets Muslim faithful on Eid-el-Kabir

• Malawi's VP SaulosChilima to be laid to rest on Monday after state funeral

• Senegal's fanciest sheep are destined not for slaughter, but for lives of luxury

Compiled by New Age Islam News Bureau

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PM Modi Extends Greetings On Eid-ul-Adha,Calls For Harmony And Unity In The Society

June 17, 2024

File picture of Prime Minister Narendra Modi | Photo Credit: PTI

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday extended Eid-ul-Adha greetings to the people and called for harmony and unity in the society.

"Greetings on Eid-ul-Adha! May this special occasion further cement the bonds of harmony and togetherness in our society. May everyone be happy and healthy," Mr. Modi said on X.

Mosques and several religious sites across the country on Monday were thronged by the devout who gathered to offer namaz on the auspicious occasion.

Much of Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, India and Bangladesh, observed Eid ul-Adha on Monday, while Muslims in other parts of the globe, including Saudi Arabia, Libya, Egypt, and Yemen celebrated the holiday on Sunday.

Eid ul-Adha commemorates the Quranic tale of Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice Ismail as an act of obedience to God. Before he could carry out the sacrifice, God provided a ram as an offering. In the Christian and Jewish telling, Abraham is ordered to kill another son, Isaac.

Source: The Hindu

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Muslim Student From University Of Illinois ChicagoCalls America ‘Cancer’ In Viral Video, Netizens Say ‘Leave And Never Come Back’

By Sumanti Sen

Jun 17, 2024

Muslim student from UIC calls America ‘cancer’ in viral video (@MEMRIReports/X)

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A Muslim student from the University of Illinois Chicago has come under fire for saying that America, the American government, and democracy are cancers.

Nusairat's LinkedIn profile says that he is pursuing Bachelor of Science - BS, Data Science with a Concentration in Computer Science at the university. He said at the recent sermon at the university’s MSA – Muslim Students Association that, “America is the cancer. America, the American government, secularism, democracy, capitalism, these are cancers that have spread their illness all over the world – in America and in the Middle East. In America, over here, people have the freedom to – again, as I've said before – commit zina [fornication] but when you speak up, it's a problem.”

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"Now Muslims are tired of this cancer. They're tired of the American government. They're tired of democracy. They want to see a new way of life. And as Muslims, we have to understand, that we have that new way of life,” he also said.

He added, “"[The Messenger] was sent as a mercy for all of mankind. He was sent as a mercy. Why? Because the way of life he brought, will bring that mercy. The way of life he brought, will bring that tranquility, to Muslims and non-Muslims. Non-Muslims won't have to worry about the issues they worry about now. You won't have to. Because Islam is a just religion that has come to be implemented upon society."

Nusairat’s speech, which went viral on social media, has drawn a lot of criticism. In the above video, one user commented, “Leave then. We don’t want anybody in the U.S. that hates our country. Leave and never come back.” “His scholarship and student visa (if he has one) needs to be revoked immediately,” one user said, while another remarked, “Why will someone tired of America be living in America? does anyone know why?”

“If they can’t adjust to the American way, to its laws and rules, those that are not comfortable living in the USA, they must be ship out to their corresponding countries where they came from. As simple as that. If they don’t agree, they must be ship out,” wrote one user, while another wrote, “I want them to go far away and leave us alone!” One said, “They should move back to where they came from”.

The same video also features student Musab Kazi, who said in an April 26, 2024, sermon at the UIC MSA that the liberation of Palestine will not be at the hands of America, congressmen, or senators, but instead at the hands of the Muslim nation. He went on to say that "Muslims of strength," who are capable of saving Masjid Al-Aqsa "from the hands of the "oppressors" are "sitting in front of me right now in this room."

Source: Hindustan Times

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Hezbollah bigger challenge than Hamas to Israel: ‘Crown jewel in the Iranian empire of terror

By Benjamin Weinthal

June 16, 2024

In this Feb. 13, 2016, file photo, Hezbollah fighters hold flags as they attend the memorial for slain leader Sheik Abbas al-Mousawi, who was killed by an Israeli airstrike in 1992, in Tefahta village, south Lebanon. (AP Photo/Mohammed Zaatari, File)

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JERUSALEM — With Israel on the verge of a third full-blown war against Hezbollah because of the Lebanese organization’s constant firing of deadly missiles, drones and rockets, the differences and similarities between Hezbollah and Hamas are now under the microscope.

The Islamic Republic of Iran finances the Mideast terrorist movements Hamas and Hezbollah, who have declared war on Israel and who are also responsible for committing numerous terrorist attacks against American civilians and military service personnel.

Fox News Digital contacted experts for a tale-of-the-tape analysis on Hamas, which is situated in the southern Gaza Strip, and Hezbollah, which is the de facto ruler of the Lebanese state on Israel’s northern border. Israel has fought two wars against Hezbollah, in 1982 and in 2006.

"Hezbollah is the crown jewel in the Iranian empire of terror and evil and is by far the most powerful Iranian proxy equipped with nation state capabilities and even with more firepower than several European militaries have today," Jonathan Conricus, senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies and a former IDF spokesman told Fox News Digital.

Despite widespread poverty and economic instability in Iran, the Islamic Republic is also a generous funding source of Hezbollah, providing the Lebanese terrorist organization with over $700 million a year, according to the Israel Defense Forces and the U.S. State Department. Joint military cooperation between Iran’s regime and Hezbollah has been a longstanding feature in Lebanon, Syria and throughout Europe with respect to terrorism and war planning.

"In a military comparison, Hezbollah is far more powerful than Hamas across the board in every military metric. In terms of the amount of rockets they have, the range, the accuracy or the payload or size of the warhead, also in terms of the amount of personnel, armed fighters, their training and their equipment," Conricus added.

Hezbollah has amassed a massive arsenal of an estimated 150,000 rockets and missiles that are aimed at the Jewish state. The IDF has degraded Hamas’ supply of 20,000 rockets and missiles since the start of the war. However, Hamas was capable of launching eight rockets from the city of Rafah into Israel two weeks ago. Fox News Digital reported last week that Hezbollah launched over 200 missiles, rockets and drones into Israel.

"Hezbollah and Hamas are both terror organizations funded mainly by Iran. Hezbollah’s loyalty is only to Iran. Hamas is for everyone who helps it," said Edy Cohen, a Lebanese-born Israeli scholar of Hezbollah.

Cohen, a researcher at the Eitan, the Israeli Center for Grand Strategy, said "Hamas is under a sea blockage and cannot fly to other countries and cannot receive goods or arms easily. Hezbollah can."

The number of terrorists fighting for both organizations varies. The IDF has reduced Hamas’ terrorist force by nearly 50% since the start of the war to between 9,000 and 12,000 combatants.

"Under the guidance of Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, the group boasts a troop strength of 20,000 to 25,000 full-time fighters, with additional tens of thousands in reserves," the IDF wrote on its website. "Hezbollah's elite Radwan Unit is particularly noted for its combat proficiency and strategic importance in conflicts across the region. This particular unit … was established with assistance from Iran’s Quds force."

Walid Phares, co-president of #EducateAmerica and a professor of Middle East Studies, told Fox News Digital the first principal difference between Hamas and Hezbollah is "Hamas comes from the Muslim Brotherhood organizationally and ideologically, so it is a Sunni extremist group, a chapter of Ikhwan among many chapters in the region."

A terrorist from Hamas takes part in a military parade to mark the anniversary of the 2014 war with Israel near the border in the central Gaza Strip July 19, 2023. (Reuters/Ibraheem Abu Mustafa/File Photo)

He added that "Hezbollah comes from an opposite side. They are Shiites, but Jihadi Shiites, made of Lebanese Shia Islamists who have been recruited (and funded) by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard, or the SepahPasdaran as early as 1980. They were launched by the Islamic Republic in northern Bekaa that year and marched south all the way to the southern suburb of Beirut and then to the south after Israel started to withdraw."

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the IDF Gibor base in KiryatShmona, where he was briefed by 769th Brigade Commander Avraham Marciano and Northern Command Home Front coordinator Brig.-Gen. (Res.) Alon Friedman June 5, 2024. (Israeli Government Press Office)

Phares, co-host of the popular "War and Freedom" podcast, said Hamas’ "ultimate goal is to destroy Israel, establish a Taliban-like emirate or state in Palestine, but, more importantly, have that Islamic entity join a new Caliphate across the region. Hamas as such is not a ‘nationalist’ group, but a Pan-Islamist organization."

In contrast to Hamas, Phrase noted that Hezbollah believes "in exactly the doctrine of the Iranian regime. That is to establish a Khomeinist republic in Lebanon to join the sister Islamic Republic in Iran, and also in Iraq and Yemen, and eventually form a ‘parallel’ Shia Khomeinist (Jihadist) type of Caliphate, known as Imamate, Shia Islamists reject the Sunni Caliphate."

The Islamic revolutionary Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini founded the Islamic Republic of Iran in 1979, with a mission to export his Shia Islamism across the world.

"So, they are at polar opposites ideologically, how did they come together and what is common between them. What is common is, first, that they both want to destroy the Zionist entity [Israel]. That’s the ultimate joint goal. Then, they both want to bring down all Arab regimes who are with peace or are obstructing their jihad. They are both enemies of America," Phares said.

An Iranian military truck carries surface-to-air missiles past a portrait of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a parade on the country's annual army day April 18, 2018, in Tehran. (Atta Kenare/AFP via Getty Images)

The Iranian regime's financing of both terrorist movements is a crucial factor, according to Mideast experts, in understanding jingoism in the region and the destabilization of the Levant and the Islamic heartland in the Middle East.

Qatar hosts the Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, who told the Qatari-owned Al Jazeera network in 2022— two years before Hamas launched its Oct. 7 invasion into southern Israel — that Tehran funnels at least $70 million to Hamas each year. 

Counterterrorism expert Bruce Hoffman also noted in a June 14 article on the website of the Council of Foreign Relations that "some five hundred Hamas fighters were trained in Iran in preparation for the October 7 attacks, a reflection of Iran’s longstanding support of Hamas."

Phares explained that Hamas and Hezbollah came together in 1994-1995 when "hundreds of Hamas cadres and leaders were exiled by Israel to south Lebanon. They were hosted by Hezbollah, who linked them up with the regime in Tehran. They were received, funded and armed. They were told the two Jihadisms can work together despite the Sunni and Shia divide. "

Yahya Sinwar, center, the elected leader of Hamas, appears during a ceremony for fighters killed by Israeli air strikes at Yarmouk football stadium May 24, 2021, in Gaza City, Gaza.  (Laurent Van der Stockt/Getty Images)

He said Hamas embraced the Shia side to the "point that in 2011 they eventually sided with [Syria President Bashar] Assad's (pro-Khomeinist) regime against Sunni Salafi Jihadi factions. That was a major crisis for Hamas, accused by Sunnis of betraying them. But, eventually, when Assad regained ground in Syria, and the Islamic Regime shifted the fight to Gaza, Hamas regained ‘Jihadi notoriety’ in the region."

"Strategically speaking, Hezbollah is currently enjoying a situation where it has Israel exactly where it wants it. And Israel has indeed achieved quite a lot of military achievements. But, on the strategic level, Hezbollah is benefiting from an attrition in Israeli capabilities and from a very challenging diplomatic situation," Conricus, the former IDF spokesman, noted.

Hezbollah leader Sheik Hassan Nasrallah speaks via a video link as his supporters raise their hands during the Shiite holy day of Ashoura in the southern suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, Aug. 9, 2022. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

"As long as the international community fails to understand the severity and doesn't act with urgency in order to facilitate a diplomatic deal that will return Israeli civilians to their homes safely, the only other option that remains is the military one, which Israel, unfortunately, will have to use in order to implement the responsibility of any government to safeguard the lives of its civilians. I hope that can be avoided, but currently that does not seem to be the case."

The U.S. has sanctioned both Hamas and Hezbollah as foreign terrorist organizations. The EU has merely sanctioned Hezbollah’s so-called "military wing," a terrorist entity, while France has blocked the designation of a full terror proscription of Hezbollah. The EU sanctioned Hamas as a terrorist organization in 2003.

Source: Foxnews

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Russian forces kill six IS-linked hostage takers at detention centre

Jun 17, 2024

Moscow: Russian special forces freed two prison guards and shot dead six inmates linked to the Islamic State militant group who had taken them hostage at a detention centre in the southern city of Rostov on Sunday, Russian media said.

State media said that some of the men had been convicted of terrorism offences and were accused of affiliation with the Islamic State militant group, which claimed responsibility for a deadly attack on a Moscow concert hall in March.

The six hostage takers, one of whom wore a headband with the flag used by the Islamic State that bears an Arabic inscription, knocked out window bars and climbed down several floors by rope before taking the guards hostage with a knife and fire axe. In video published by the 112 Telegram channel, one was shown brandishing a knife beside one of the bound guards in Rostov-on-Don. In negotiations with the authorities, they demanded free passage out of the prison.

But Russian special forces decided to storm the prison. Intense automatic gunfire could be heard in clips published on Telegram channels. "The criminals were eliminated," Russia's Federal Penitentiary Service said. "The employees who were being held hostage were released. They are uninjured," it said. According to local media, the hostage takers were from Russia's southern republic of Ingushetia and three of them had been detained in 2022 for planning an attack on a court in another Russian republic, Karachay-Cherkessia.

Source: Times Of India

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Israeli Media: Taliban Assures Iran Of Sending Fighters To Support Hezbollah

By Khaama Press

June 16, 2024

Israel Army Radio, citing the newspaper Al-Akhbar, has reported that the Taliban has assured Iran that in the event of a severe war between Israel and Hezbollah, it will send thousands of its fighters to Lebanon to support Hezbollah.

This report comes after Hassan KazemiQomi, the special representative of the Islamic Republic in Afghanistan affairs, stated that Afghanistan is part of Iran’s resistance axis against Israel and its allies, and if needed, suicide forces from the country would be sent to Gaza.

In recent months, Taliban leaders and Hamas have had several meetings, with the Taliban expressing support for Palestinian groups in their struggle against Israel.

The Islamic Republic refers to groups it supports and other factions fighting the Western alliance and Israel in the region as the “Axis of Resistance.”

KazemiQomi’s remarks sparked widespread reactions in Afghanistan. The Taliban-affiliated Al-Mersad media criticized Iran’s regional policy, questioning why Iran doesn’t order Hezbollah to fight or directly battle Israel.

HossamBadran, a member of Hamas’ political bureau, stated in a March 2024 interview with the Taliban-controlled Bakhtar News Agency that Afghan jihad and the Taliban’s victory inspired Hamas.

These actions have taken place amidst escalating conflicts between Israel and Hezbollah following recent Israeli military attacks on the Gaza Strip.

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has caused severe hardships for Palestinians, including casualties, destruction, and lack of access to essential services like healthcare, clean water, and electricity, worsening the humanitarian crisis.

Living conditions in Gaza have deteriorated, with widespread food insecurity, inadequate shelter, and profound psychological impacts, especially on children. International organizations call for urgent humanitarian aid to alleviate the suffering.

Source: Khaama.Com

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India

Bharuch Muslim cleric includes ‘cow’ in animal sacrifice list, arrested for ‘promoting enmity’

June 17, 2024

In a “preventive measure”, a 54-year-old Muslim cleric was arrested at Amod in Bharuch on Sunday for an alleged provocative social media post that could potentially “breach communal peace” ahead of Monday’s Eid-ul-Adha.

The Bharuch district police has booked the accused — Maulvi Abdul Rahim Rathod, who is a cleric of Daru Uloom Barkat-e-Khwaja — for “promoting enmity” after his social media post describing the Islamic “ritualistic procedure” for animal sacrifice enlisted the cow among other slaughter animals such as camels and buffaloes. Notably, the cleric was out on bail after his arrest in a 2022 case for alleged conversion of tribals in the district.

“The post put up by the cleric was instigating in nature as it explicitly mentioned cow-slaughter. We acted before a situation could arise. In fact, the cleric also put up an apology after posting the first message as he was aware that the police were coming after him,” said Bharuch Superintendent of Police MayurChavda.

He was arrested based on an FIR lodged by Amod Police Sub-inspector RA Aswar under IPC Sections 153(A) (promoting enmity between different groups), [295(A)] (deliberate and malicious acts, that are intended to outrage religious feelings) and 504 (intentional insult to provoke breach of peace) as well as IT Act. The district police said the arrest was made as a ‘preventive measure’ to avert an untoward law and order situation ahead of the approaching festivals, including the Rath Yatra, which will be held in the first week of July.

Source: The Hindu

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Kerala imam stresses need for caste census to counter minority appeasement charges

Arjun Raghunath

17 June 2024

Thiruvananthapuram: Amidst widespread criticism of minority appeasement by the Kerala government, a Muslim religious leader has asked the state government to publish data to make clear the benefits that each community received from government.

The Imam of Palayam in Thiruvananthapuram V P SuhaibMoulavi, also said in his address in connection with the Bakrid mass prayer (Eidgah), that the Lok Sabha elections had proved that the people of India reject the divide and rule strategy.

The people gave a warning to fascist communal forces as the elections witnessed the surge of a secular front. The Centre should keep off from the attempts to saffronise history, he urged.

Source: Deccan Herald

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After terror strikes, Amit Shah reviews scene; Jammu troop levels to go up

Jun 17, 2024

NEW DELHI: The Jammu division of J&K - which witnessed back-to-back terror attacks in its Reasi, Kathua and Doda districts last week - is set to get a big boost in number of security forces who will dominate the mountain tops to tackle fresh infiltration bids by terrorists from Pakistan. The security forces will also comb the forested and undulating terrain for terrorists holed up there with an intent to create unrest and communal flare-up among the region's mixed Hindu-Muslim population.At a review meeting chaired by him here on Sunday, home minister Amit Shah directed security agencies to use "innovative means" and replicate the successes achieved in Kashmir region over the past few years - as reflected in the sharp decline in terrorist attacks and law-and-order-related incidents in the traditional Valley hotbeds, record flow of tourists and high voter turnouts in recent Lok Sabha polls - by rolling out an area domination plan and zero-terror plan in the Jammu division that seems to be the new target of Pakistan-based terror outfits.

Shah, in a separate meeting, reviewed security and other arrangements for Amarnath Yatra beginning June 29. Among measures stressed by him to make the yatra secure and hassle-free for devotees were tracking their movement and that of yatra vehicles through RFID tags, deployment of sufficient security personnel, proper sanitisation of routes, fortification of camps and disaster preparedness.

Both meetings were attended by NSA Ajit Doval, J&K LG Manoj Sinha and officials from MHA, J&K, Army, paramilitary forces & intel agencies.

Source: Times Of India

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As BJP prepares for UP review, one big question: Why didn’t Pasmanda Muslims vote for it?

by Maulshree Seth

June 17, 2024

As the BJP prepares to begin its review of the Lok Sabha results in Uttar Pradesh, where its tally fell from 62 seats in 2019 to 33 seats this time, one of the considerations is the Pasmanda Muslim community and why the party failed to win its votes despite wide-scale outreach efforts over the last year and a half.

In the run-up to the elections, the BJP launched a series of programmes aimed at Pasmanda Muslims and gave prominence to the community’s leaders both in the government and party cadre in the state. Even Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his public addresses repeatedly spoke of the community, alleging that both the Congress and Samajwadi Party (SP) had neglected it.

“Pasmanda” is a Persian word that means the “ones left behind”. It is used to describe the marginalised classes among Muslims. Pasmanda has become an umbrella identity used by backward, Dalit, and tribal Muslims. Pasmanda Muslims, who account for about 80% of Uttar Pradesh’s Muslim population, have a considerable presence in constituencies such as Mau, Ghazipur, Azamgarh, and even Varanasi.

Pasmanda Muslims have been the subject of several BJP outreach initiatives, from sammelans and snehyatras to meetings with intellectuals. In differentiating between Pasmanda Muslims and the rest of the minority community, the party also held qaumichaupals earlier this year that mainly focused on Pasmanda Muslims.

In July 2022, a BJP national executive conclave in Hyderabad made plans to focus on Pasmanda Muslims following Modi’s bid to ask the party to reach out to “deprived and downtrodden” sections in all communities. According to UP BJP insiders at the time, the party’s hopes to get the support of Pasmanda Muslims had risen after an estimated 8% of voters from the community favoured the party in the Assembly polls that year even though the SP had a strong alliance with other OBC-based regional parties.

Source: Indian Express

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North America

'Out of kilter': Biden slams US Supreme Court in fundraiser event with Obama, Clooney, Julia Roberts

Jun 16, 2024

NEW DELHI: US President Joe Biden slammed the Supreme Court and said it has never been "out of kilter as it is today." He made this statement at a star-studded fundraiser event, attended by former President Barack Obama and Hollywood A-listers such as George Clooney, Julia Roberts, and Barbra Streisand, raised an impressive $28 million, according to the campaign.Biden, who seems to stop himself from making any public attack on Supreme Court, said "the Supreme Court has never been as out of kilter as it is today."

"The fact of the matter is that there has never been a court that is this far out of step," Biden said. He noted that conservative Justice Clarence Thomas had said the court, which overturned the half-century-old federal right to abortion, should reconsider such things as in vitro fertilization and contraception.

Since Biden came into power the Supreme Court has taken many decision like gay rights, gun control and environmental regulation. It has blocked the president's agenda on immigration, student loans, vaccine mandates and climate change. Notably, Trump nominated three of the six conservatives who control the nine-member court.

This star-stubbed event was hosted to energize potential supporters for the upcoming November election, which the attendees emphasized as one of the most crucial in the country's history.

Source: Times Of India

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Regina Islamic Association celebrates Eid at Mosaic Stadium

June 17, 2024

Thousands gathered on the field of Mosaic Stadium in Regina, to celebrate the Islamic holiday, Eid al-Adha.

This day is one of two major Islamic holidays, which coincides with Hajj, an annual pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

Eid prayers are traditionally performed in the morning, after which, a ritual sacrifice may be performed in reference to the story of Abraham.

Source: Regina.Ctvnews.

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Yemen's Houthis attacks two ships and American destroyer

Jun 17, 2024

NEW DELHI: The Houthi militant group in Yemen claimed responsibility for attacking two civilian vessels and a US Navy destroyer in the Red Sea and Arabian Sea on Sunday.

According to Yahya Saree, the Houthi military spokesperson, the group launched ballistic missiles targeting the American warship, naval missiles against a vessel named "Captain Paris," and drones against another ship called "Happy Condor." The extent of damage, if any, remains unclear.

The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) reported that a ship located 40 nautical miles south of Yemen's al Mukha experienced two nearby explosions early on Sunday.

Source: Times Of India

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Mideast

19 Pilgrims From Jordan, Iran Died In Saudi During Hajj Amid Extreme Heat

June 16, 2024

Amman, Jordan: At least 19 Jordanian and Iranian pilgrims have died while on the hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, authorities from their countries said on Sunday, as temperatures soar in the kingdom.

"14 Jordanian pilgrims died and 17 others were missing" during the performance of hajj rituals, Jordan's foreign ministry said in a statement, not specifying their cause of death.

Iranian Red Crescent chief PirhosseinKoolivand said "five Iranian pilgrims have lost their lives so far in Mecca and Medina during the hajj this year", also not saying how they died.

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A Brief History of Iran’s Hostage Swapping

By FarnazFassihi

June 16, 2024

On Saturday, Iran and Sweden exchanged prisoners. The swap had the appearance of any two countries engaged in diplomatic negotiations to free their citizens. Families were elated; governments were relieved.

For more than four decades, since the 1979 revolution that installed a conservative theocracy, the country has made the detention of foreign and dual citizens central to its foreign policy. For Iran, the approach has paid off. For the world, it has been a troubling trend.

Iran’s demands have evolved along with its tactics. In exchange for releasing foreigners it has asked for prisoners, assassins, cash and frozen funds. It has engineered complex deals involving multiple countries. And on Saturday Iran gained the release of its most prized target: the first Iranian official to be convicted of crimes against humanity.

In the exchange, Sweden released Hamid Nouri, a former judiciary official who was serving a life sentence in Sweden for his role in the mass execution of 5,000 dissidents in 1988.

In return, Iran freed two Swedish citizens: Johan Floderus, a diplomat for the European Union, and Saeed Azizi, a dual-national Iranian. Left behind was a third, a Swedish scientist who is a dual citizen, AhmadrezaDjalali, who has been jailed in Iran and sentenced to execution on murky charges of treason.

“Iran is perfecting the art of hostage diplomacy and playing everyone,” said Nizar Zakka, a Lebanese citizen who lives in the United States and was a prisoner in Iran from 2015 to 2019. He is the president of Hostage Aid Worldwide, an advocacy group that helps secure the release of hostages. “The West is making it easy for them because there is no unified policy against hostage taking.”

Iran’s hostage taking began almost as soon as the formation of the Islamic Republic in 1979, when a revolution toppled the monarchy of Shah Mohammed Reza Pahlavi.

A group of students seized the American Embassy in Tehran and took more than 50 Americans hostage, a 444-day standoff that permanently ruptured diplomatic relations between United States and Iran. The Iranians wanted the United States to send the deposed shah, who had advanced cancer, back to Iran. (The United States did not do that, and the hostages were finally released through negotiations mediated by Algeria.)

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Iran, Pakistan vow to enhance bilateral trade

2024-06-17

Tehran, June 17 (IANS) Iranian Interim President Mohammad Mokhber and Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif have reiterated the two countries' commitment to further improving ties, according to a statement published on the website of the Iranian president's office.The two leaders made the remarks on Sunday during a phone call, during which they also discussed bilateral relations as well as regional issues, including the situation in Gaza, Xinhua news agency reported.

Aiming to increase their annual bilateral trade to $10 billion in the near future, Iran and Pakistan should make efforts to swiftly remove the obstacles in the field of economic and trade cooperation, said Mokhber.

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Swede released from Iranian prison says he is in ‘seventh heaven’

16 June 2024

STOCKHOLM, Sweden — A Swede freed in a prisoner swap with Iran, 33-year-old EU diplomat Johan Floderus, said in his first words since his release that he was “in seventh heaven” in a video published Sunday.

In the video obtained by AFP from the Swedish government, Floderus can be heard speaking to Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson by satellite phone while on a flight home from Iran on Saturday.

“I’m in the sky and I feel emotionally like I’m in seventh heaven. I’ve been waiting for this for almost 800 days,” an audibly exhilarated Floderus told a smiling Kristersson.

In images released by the Swedish government, Floderus could later be seen hugging his family members at Stockholm’s Arlanda airport after he landed.

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Israel war on Gaza live: Five more children killed in Israeli attacks

By Lyndal Rowlands

17 Jun 2024

Israel’s military has warned that cross-border fire from Hezbollah into Israel could trigger a wider conflagration with “devastating consequences for Lebanon and the entire region”.

The Associated Press has found at least 60 cases in which families in Gaza have lost at least 25 of their members to Israel’s strikes during its war on Gaza.

Al Jazeera broadcast engineer Mohamed Abu Al-Qumsan lost 19 members of his family in one strike on the Jabalia refugee camp, his extended family is mentioned in the AP report.

The Israeli army is creating a new division for reservists over the retirement age of 40 to meet the “urgent need for more troops”, an Israeli Army Radio correspondent said.

The division of five reserve brigades is in the “advance stages” of planning and will draw on other Israelis who were previously exempt from serving, DoronKadosh said in a post on X.

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Europe

'Unaware' Netanyahu slams military's tactical pauses plan

Jun 17, 2024

Israeli PM Netanyahu criticised plans announced by the military on Sunday to hold daily tactical pauses in fighting along one of the main roads into Gaza to facilitate aid delivery into the Palestinian enclave.

The military had announced the daily pauses from 0500 GMT until 1600 GMT in the area from the Kerem Shalom Crossing to Salah al-Din Road and then northwards. "When the prime minister heard the reports of an 11-hour humanitarian pause in the morning, he turned to his military secretary and made it clear that this was unacceptable to him," an Israeli official said. The military clarified that normal operations would continue in Rafah, the main focus of its operation in southern Gaza.

The strange choreography of the messaging became stranger still when the govt suggested that Netanyahu only learned of the military's plan from news reports. But analysts said it was likely that the prime minister was aware of the plan and that each announcement was tailored to different audiences. The whipsaw statements appeared to reflect the competing pressures facing Netanyahu, as he juggles demands from the Biden administration and elsewhere around the world with those of his own hawkish govt. His far-right coalition partners oppose any concessions in Gaza.

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Speaker of Parliament attends festive prayer in Kerben town's mosque

JUNE 17, 2024

AKIPRESS.COM - Speaker of the Parliament NurlanbekShakiev visited the central mosque of Kerben town, Aksy district, for festive Eid prayer.

According to the parliament's press service, he attended a festive prayer on Eid al-Adha together with the local residents.

He also congratulated residents who came for the event. 

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Kyiv's territorial integrity must be basis of any peace: Summit

Jun 17, 2024

Buergenstock: Eighty-four countries called Sunday for the "territorial integrity" of Ukraine to be the basis for any peace agreement to end Russia's two-year war, though some key developing nations at a Swiss conference did not join in - and the way forward for diplomacy remains unclear.

Over 90 countries attended the two-day talks at a Swiss Alpine resort at the behest of Ukrainian PrezVolodymyr Zelensky, billed as a "peace summit" even though Moscow was not invited. A decision by China to stay away all but assured that the summit would fail to achieve Ukraine's goal of persuading major countries from the "global South" to join in isolating Russia. Brazil attended only as an "observer". India, Indonesia, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and South Africa all withheld their signatures from the summit communique, even though some contentious issues were omitted in the hope of drawing wider support.

Still, the conference provided Kyiv with a chance to showcase the support from Western allies that it says it needs to keep fighting against a far bigger enemy. Leaders including US vice-president Kamala Harris, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and French Prez Macron gathered at the mountaintop resort of Buergenstock. US Prez Biden did not attend despite invitations from Zelensky.

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South Asia

Taliban agree to attend UN-hosted 3rd Doha meeting on Afghanistan 

By Ayaz Gul

June 16, 2024

ISLAMABAD — Afghanistan’s Taliban government said Sunday it will send a delegation to the two-day United Nations conference on Afghanistan, set to commence in Doha, Qatar, June 30.

This will mark the first time the de facto Afghan rulers will attend a gathering of international envoys on Afghanistan since U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres started the process over a year ago, aimed at developing a coherent and unified world approach to engagement with the Taliban.

Zabihullah Mujahid, the chief Taliban spokesman, told an Afghan television channel Sunday that their government had held internal discussions on the agenda for the third Doha conference and agreed to participate.

“We will announce the composition of the delegation later, God willing. We believe this will serve the interest of Afghanistan,” Mujahid said in his interview, aired by TOLO News.

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German government discusses deportations to Afghanistan via Uzbekistan

Jun 16, 2024

Germany's government is holding talks with Uzbekistan to enable deportations from Germany to Afghanistan without direct consultations with the Taliban, according to a report in German magazine Der Spiegel on Sunday.

A delegation from the interior ministry travelled to the Uzbek capital Tashkent in late May for this purpose, the magazine said without disclosing its sources.

The delegation suggested to the Uzbek government that Afghan deportation candidates should be brought to Tashkent. From there they could be transported to Kabul via private airline KamAir, the report said. The German interior ministry did not immediately comment on the report.

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349 prisoners pardoned in Afghanistan before Eid

2024-06-16

Kabul, June 16 (IANS) The Afghan caretaker government's Supreme Leader Hibatullah Akhundzada has pardoned 349 inmates before Eid al-Adha, according to a statement by the country's Supreme Court.The statement noted that 279 other inmates were also exempted from their remaining prison sentence, Xinhua news agency reported.

Eid al-Adha, the largest annual religious festival in Afghanistan, will be celebrated from Monday to Wednesday.

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Bangladesh PM Hasina plans 2nd India trip this month before PM's Dhaka visit

By Dipanjan Roy Chaudhury

Jun 17, 2024

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina will visit Delhi on June 21-22 for a summit meeting with PM Narendra Modi. This will be her second trip to the Indian capital in less than 15 days and come ahead of Modi’s proposed Dhaka visit.

Hasina was among the leaders who were invited for Modi 3.0 swearing in ceremony on June 9. But the occasion did not provide an opportunity for an elaborate meeting. The Bangladesh PM has been keen to hold a formal summit with Modi ahead of her China trip in July.

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Four, including central Baghlan police chief, die in traffic accident

By Fidel Rahmati

June 16, 2024

Local officials in Baghlan province report that Akhtar Mohammad Baryaly, the police chief of the “Central Baghlan” district, along with three of his guards, have died in a traffic accident in this province.

Shir Ahmad Burhani, the spokesperson for the police command of the Taliban in Baghlan, stated in a press release that this incident occurred on Saturday, June 15, in the “Pulchak Ghulam Sadiq” area of Central Baghlan district.

The press release mentioned that the vehicle carrying Akhtar Mohammad Baryaly, the police chief in Central Baghlan district, and his companions veered off the road and overturned while traveling from the old city towards his home.

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Pakistan

President, PM Call For Promoting Spirit Of Sacrifice As Nation Celebrates Eid Ul Azha

June 17, 2024

President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Monday called for promoting the spirit of sacrifice, brotherhood and selflessness as Pakistan celebrated Eidul Azha.

The day started with special prayers held at mosques, Eidgahs, and grounds across the country for the progress and security of the country, state broadcaster Radio Pakistan reported.

In his message, President Zardari highlighted the significance of Eidul Azha and encouraged everyone to share the joy of festivities with those around them, especially those unable to celebrate due to financial constraints.

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Six suspects remanded in police custody for allegedly mutilating camel in Sanghar

Housh Mohammad Mangi

June 16, 2024

A magistrate in Shahdadpur on Sunday remanded six suspects into police custody in connection with the mutilation of a camel that saw the animal’s right leg chopped off in MundJamrao village in Sanghar district days ago.

Sanghar police took notice of the incident, news of which was widely circulated on social media, and contacted the owner of the brutalised camel, Soomar Behan, who was a poor peasant.

Police officials said the peasant had refused to identify the culprit and press charges against him, hence police lodged an FIR on behalf of the state against six unknown persons under sections 429 (Mischief by killing or maiming cattle) and 34 (common intention) of the Pakistan Penal Code (PPC).

The six suspects were identified as Rustam Shar, Abid Shar, JaffarJatt, Abdul Shakoor Shar, Gul BaigLashari and Darya Khan Shar, and were arrested from Rantoo Bridge near Sanghar.

The second FIR was filed under sections 353 (Assault or criminal force to deter public servant from discharge of his duty), 147 (Punishment for rioting), 148 (Rioting, armed with deadly weapon) and 149 (Every member of unlawful assembly guilty of offence committed in prosecution of common object) of the PPC.

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PM, Punjab governor meet amid PPP-‘N’ tensions

Syed Irfan Raza

June 17, 2024

ISLAMABAD: PPP leader and Punjab Governor Sardar Saleem Haider Khan met Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday in the backdrop of his party’s reservation over being neglected by the government in consultations over key decisions.

Recently, the PPP, who is in a sort of an informal alliance in the Centre and Punjab — where PPP doesn’t have cabinet positions but supports PML-N led governments in both assemblies — has expressed reservations over the federal budget and Punjab’s controversial defamation law.

The PPP didn’t fully participate in the budget session in the National Assembly as only three of its MNAs attended the session. Last week, the controversial Punjab Defamation Act, 2024 became law after acting governor Malik Ahmad Khan — a PML-N leader — signed the bill in the absence of Mr Haider.

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Four die in Kurram IED explosion

June 17, 2024

KURRAM: At least four members of a family were killed when an improvised explosive device (IED) went off in the Kurram tribal district on Sunday, while police claimed to have gunned down a militant commander during an operation in LakkiMarwat.

The victims were identified as Saeedullah, his son Hasnain, brother Hanifullah, and relative Zakria. The locals said that the victims were travelling to Sadda bazaar from central Kurram to buy an animal for Eidul Azha.

District emergency officer of Rescue 1122 Ghulam Murtaza said that the rescuers reached the spot soon after receiving information about the IED explosion and shifted the deceased and the injured to the hospital. District police officer Nisar Ahmad Khan said that the police had launched an investigation into the incident.

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Effective SOPs formulated for security of Chinese citizens: minister

June 17, 2024

ISLAMABAD: Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has said comprehensive and effective standard operating procedures (SOPs) had been formulated for the security of Chinese citizens and a separate force is being established in the capital for the protection of foreign nationals.

The recent visit of the prime minister and the security measures for the protection of Chinese citizens were discussed in detail during the meeting.

According to a statement, Mr Naqvi outlined the measures taken for the security of Chinese citizens across Pakistan and discussed the security plan for Chinese engineers and staff working on CPEC and other projects.

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Southeast Asia

Sarawak seeks enhanced cooperation with China in clean energy technology development, says Abang Johari

17 Jun 2024

KUCHING, June 17 — Sarawak is actively seeking enhanced cooperation with the Chinese Government to boost the development of clean energy technology in the state, said Premier Datuk Patinggi Tan Sri Abang Johari TunOpeng.

“We are embracing Chinese technology, especially in areas rooted in science. Currently, we are developing our public transport system with technologies such as Autonomous Rapid Transit (ART) and hydro projects.

“Our engineering and technical assistance from China have significantly contributed to Sarawak’s reputation for hydropower as well,” he said during the 160th Anniversary Anniversary of Teochew Culture event held here last night.

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What is the Muslim Haj pilgrimage?

JUNE 17, 2024

DUBAI - Here is a look at the haj, one of the largest mass gatherings in the world, which starts in Saudi Arabia on Friday (June 14).

* The haj is an annual pilgrimage that millions of Muslims make to Mecca with the intention of performing religious rites as taught by the Prophet Mohammad to his followers 14 centuries ago.

* The fifth pillar of Islam, the haj is mandatory once in a lifetime for every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it and is the most significant manifestation of Islamic faith and unity.

* The haj begins in the 12th month of the Islamic year, which is lunar, not solar, meaning the haj and the fasting month of Ramadan can fall at different times of the solar calendar each year.

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Lively atmosphere fills the air as Muslims nationwide celebrate Aidiladha with prayers

17 Jun 2024

KUALA LUMPUR, June 17 — Across the country, Muslims came together to celebrate Aidiladha with mosques filled with worshippers, including leaders and heads of state, reciting the takbir, praising the greatness of Allah SWT, and performing the Aidiladha prayers.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and his wife Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, joined more than 20,000 congregants performed Aidiladha prayers at the Putra Mosque, Putrajaya. They listened to the sermon titled ‘AidiladhadanKepedulianSosial Kita’ delivered by the Grand Imam of the mosque, Salahuddin Ghozali.

In the nation’s capital, worshippers, comprising locals and foreigners, performed the Aidiladha prayers at the National Mosque, led by the Grand Imam of the mosque, Ehsan MohdHusni.

In Selangor, the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah joined more than 3,000 Muslims in performing Aidiladha prayers at 8.12 am at the TengkuAmpuan Jemaah Mosque in Bukit Jelutong.

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Minister: Three more Malaysian Haj pilgrims die in holy land, bringing death toll to eight

17 Jun 2024

MECCA, June 17 — Three more Malaysian Haj pilgrims have died in the Holy Land, bringing the death toll to eight.

Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk MohdNa’aim Mokhtar said that the latest death, the eighth, involved a female pilgrim under the Haj pilgrimage operators (PJH) who passed away at 4.30pm on Saturday while walking back to her accommodation.

“The late Sabina Jalil, 66, from Sungai Buloh, Selangor, performed Haj with a friend and died due to a heart attack,” he told the media after visiting the TH Treatment Centre in Mina last night.

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Indonesia to obtain shipments of sacrificial meat from Mecca: Minister

June 17, 2024

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture, Muhadjir Effendy, stated that Indonesia would receive shipments of sacrificial meat from Hajj pilgrims in Mecca, Saudi Arabia.

"This has received approval from the minister of agriculture and other authorities both domestically and in Saudi Arabia," he remarked when met after the Eid al-Adha prayers in the courtyard of the Central Muhammadiyah Office (PP), Menteng, Jakarta, on Monday.

According to Effendy, the meat came from sacrificial animals from Indonesian pilgrims in the 2024 Hajj, whose slaughter was carried out at slaughterhouses in Mecca and the surrounding area.

Effendy ensured that the sacrificial meat would be clinically inspected during packaging, along with maintaining hygiene, before being distributed to the Indonesian people.

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Arab World

Hajj pilgrims innovate for comfort amid Saudi Arabia’s efforts to beat the heat

MOHAMMED AL-KINANI

June 16, 2024

ARAFAT: Pilgrims have remained inventive in their quest for comfort, despite Saudi Arabia’s diligent efforts to mitigate the sweltering heat at the holy sites.

Alongside the Kingdom’s measures — which include extensive cooling systems — pilgrims are using rechargeable and battery-powered neck and handheld fans in their determination to offset the challenging conditions brought by the summer.

The portable fans provide much-needed relief by offering personal cooling in crowded areas where air circulation may be limited. They allow pilgrims to maintain comfort and focus on their religious duties without being overly affected by the extreme temperatures, thereby enhancing their overall pilgrimage experience.

According to online retail websites, the hands-free fans range from $4 to $8, while neck fans are between $32 to $60. However, some portable waist clip fans may cost from $30 to more than $110.

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Hajj — a profound journey connecting global Muslims

TAREQ AL-THAQAFI

June 16, 2024

MAKKAH: Each Hajj season, Muslims from all over the world, representing diverse languages, cultures and traditions, gather in the holy cities.

Beyond its religious significance, the pilgrimage offers a platform for cultural engagement among worshippers, displaying the rich cultural tapestry of the global Muslim community.

The cultural diversity is evident not only in the pilgrims’ traditional attire, but also in the variety of languages that can be heard throughout Makkah’s neighbourhoods, in the Grand Mosque and the roads leading to it, as well as on public transportation.

Muslim pilgrims arrive to perform the symbolic 'stoning of the devil' ritual as part of the hajj pilgrimage in Mina, near Saudi Arabia's holy city of Mecca, on June 16, 2024. (AFP)

Fawaz Al-Dahas, a history professor at Umm Al-Qura University, emphasized the understanding and solidarity of Muslims who gather for one purpose: to perform Hajj.

Despite their different languages and cultural backgrounds, pilgrims strive for understanding, harmony and kindness with each other to ensure their pilgrimage is accepted and their efforts are not in vain, he said.

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Pilgrims perform Farewell Tawaf as Hajj draws to a close

IsmaeelNaar

Jun 17, 2024

Pilgrims have begun their last rites, including the final circling of the Kaaba in Makkah, known as the Farewell Tawaf, as their Hajj pilgrimage comes to a close.

After performing the stoning ritual on Sunday, the pilgrims sacrificed animals to mark Eid Al Adha, the festival of the feast that takes place at the end of Hajj.

Pilgrims also exited from their state of ihram, which requires them to follow the modest Hajj dress code, with men shaving or cutting their hair, while women trim the length of a fingertip from one strand of hair.

They then changed back into their normal clothing and proceeded to Makkah to perform the Tawaf Al Ifadah (Farewell Tawaf) and sai’ (ritual of running between Safa and Marwah).

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Guidance heroes of Hajj help pilgrims find their way

SULAFA ALKHUNAIZI

June 17, 2024

RIYADH: The Technical and Vocational Training Corporation trained scouts to serve during the Hajj season to provide guidance and advice to pilgrims.

“We are roaming scouts, and we have specialists from various fields present in the holy sites, such as guidance, health, and safety. The mission of a guidance scout involves guiding lost pilgrims. If a pilgrim is lost, we use maps to help them find their way.”

“This is the first year we are working as roaming guides. In the past, we always provided stationary guidance, helping lost pilgrims who might have been wandering for three or four hours, often frustrated. Guiding them to their destination brings immense relief, and it is a highly rewarding experience. People truly compete for this role because it offers a profound sense of fulfilment,” he said.

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KSrelief distribute food aid as Muslims start Eid celebrations

ARAB NEWS

June 17, 2024

RIYADH: The Saudi aid agency KSrelief has distributed nearly 1,600 food baskets across Yemen, benefiting more than 11,000 people, the Saudi Press Agency reported on Monday.

The aid was sent to the districts of Al-Mawasit, Al-Ma’afer and Ash Shamayatayn in Taiz, as well as Al-Hawtah district in Lahij, and Al-Ghaydah district in Al-Mahra Governorate on Sunday.

The meat of 300 sacrificial animals was distributed on the first day of Eid Al-Adha, in Al-Mansoura city, benefiting 2,800 people who are vulnerable, disabled, displaced and those with chronic diseases.

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Saudi crown prince receives phone call from president of European Council

ARAB NEWS

June 17, 2024

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has received telephone call from the president of the European Council Charles Michel on Sunday.

A number of regional and international issues were also discussed as well as efforts made to achieve security and stability in the region, SPA reported.

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Saudi king, crown prince congratulate South African president on re-election

ARAB NEWS

June 17, 2024

RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman sent separate cables of congratulations on Sunday to South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on his re-election for a new term.

King Salman expressed his sincere congratulations and best wishes for success to Ramaphosa and for the progress and prosperity of his country, SPA reported.

Saudi Arabia has enjoyed excellent relations with South Africa, which have been strengthened and developed in every aspect.

Source: Arab News

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Africa

Release NnamdiKanu just like Miyetti Allah leader – Edwin Clark tells Tinubu

June 17, 2024

By Matthew Atungwu

Convener of the Pan Niger Delta Forum (PANDEF), Edwin Clark, has asked President Bola Tinubu to order the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, to drop all charges against the detained leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), NnamdiKanu.

In the letter, the PANDEF convener asked the president to use his executive power to release the IPOB leader, similar to how it was done in the case of AbdullahiBodejo, president of Miyetti Allah.

The letter read in part: “I have never supported the activities of IPOB under the leadership of NnamdiKanu, but today, Nigeria is a broken country where many groups and nationalities have cried foul to the way Nigeria has been going since 1999 because of the military constitution imposed on Nigerians by the military.

Source: Dailypost.Ng

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CDS greets Muslim faithful on Eid-el-Kabir

JUNE 16, 2024

The Chief of Defence Staff, Gen Chris Musa has reiterated that the Armed forces of Nigeria will continue to adopt both kinetic and non-kinetic approaches to ensure the safety of every Nigerian.

“The members of the Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN), remain committed to the democratic tenets and our loyalty to constituted authority remains constant as we have only recently celebrated 25 unbroken years of democracy in Nigeria.

“Let me cease this opportunity to assure everyone that the AFN remains strong and committed to ensuring the restoration of peace and security in Nigeria and its environ. The core mandate of the AFN as enshrined in the constitution is to protect the nation from external and internal aggressions. This we have been diligently committed to despite all odds

Source: Authorityngr.Com

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Malawi's VP SaulosChilima to be laid to rest on Monday after state funeral

17-06-2024

The 51-year-old SaulosChilima and 8 other individuals including the ex-wife of the former Malawian President died when a twin-propeller aircraft went down in a hilly, forested area in bad weather.

Officials with Chilima’s United Transformation Movement political party — a party different from the president's — criticized the government response as slow and said there was no transponder on the plane, concerning for an aircraft carrying a high-level delegation.

Chilima and Chakwera had led Malawi under unusual circumstances. They both ran for president in 2019 as opposition candidates but teamed up to challenge election results in court over irregularities, and won. They then won the rerun of the election — the first time in Africa that a court-overturned election result resulted in a defeat for the incumbent president.

Source: Africa News

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https://www.africanews.com/2024/06/17/malawis-vp-saulos-chilima-to-be-laid-to-rest-on-monday-after-state-funeral/

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Senegal's fanciest sheep are destined not for slaughter, but for lives of luxury

17-06-2024

Ladoum sheep, that can fetch tens of thousands of dollars, live a life of luxury in special parlors where they are massaged, groomed and fed syringes full of vitamins.

Muslims on Eid al-Adha kill and eat a sheep to commemorate the Quranic tale of Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice Ismail as an act of obedience to God.

Celebrated for their gleaming white fur and symmetrical horns, the animal is most often bought for prestige breeding and beauty contests, and not to be eaten.

Source: Africa News

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https://www.africanews.com/2024/06/12/senegals-fanciest-sheep-are-destined-not-for-slaughter-but-for-lives-of-luxury/

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