Zakir Naik Meets Lashkar-e-Taiba Terrorists At Lahore Mosque During Pak Visit
New Age Islam News Bureau
20 October 2024
• Zakir Naik Meets Lashkar-e-Taiba Terrorists At Lahore Mosque During Pak Visit
• After The Riots In Bahraich: Hindu Vs Muslim Debate Erupts Over Encounter!
• Pro-Iranian Groups Storm Saudi TV Offices In Baghdad For 'Insulting Resistance Leaders' In News Report
• Burkina Faso: Islamic Terrorists Kill More Than 150 In The Town Large Catholic Community
• For US Universities, Arab And Muslim Lives Do Not Matter: Tahrir Coalition, A Union Of Pro-Palestinian Organisations
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Pakistan
• Senate Passes Bill To Strengthen Framework For Islamic Banking
• PTI Will Not Vote On Tweaks Without Imran’s Approval
• Adiala jail admin, PTI disagree on facilities provided to Imran
• Imran, Gandapur acquitted in May 25 cases
• Four killed as two TTP groups clash in South Waziristan
• SHC orders end to ‘political interference’ in police dept
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India
• Mufti Salman Azhari Walks Free After 8-Month Detention As Supreme Court Overturns PASA Charges
• Use Of Term ‘Vote Jihad’: Congress President Complains To EC Against BJP Leader
• 8 flights linked to IGI get hoax bomb threats on social media
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Mideast
• Israel Drops Leaflets Over Gaza Showing Yahya Sinwar's Body And Message To Hamas
• Keen To Avoid All-Out War After Attacking Israel, Iran Tries Both Diplomacy And Threats
• Benjamin Netanyahu warns Iran after drones from Lebanon target Israeli PM's residence: ‘Grave mistake’
• Israeli Forces Kill a Palestinian Near Ramallah
• At least 73 killed in Israeli strike in northern Gaza’s Beit Lahiya
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Africa
• I Won’t Relegate Any Religion In Ekiti – Oyebanji Assures Muslim Community
• Fulani children now wayward due to lack of Western, Islamic education – Yobe Speaker
• Rivers State: PDP Grapples With Uncertainty Over Loss Of LG Structure
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North America
• Leaked US documents reveal Israel’s plans for strike on Iran
• To counter China, India eyes critical minerals pact with US
• Trump receives appreciation certificate from Muslim majority city’s Mayor after 'historic' visit
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Australia
• ASU Professor Kicked Out of Australia Over Islamic Rally Remarks
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South Asia
• Delegates From Islamic Body Hail Xinjiang's Stability, Development
• Bangladesh’s Next General Election Likely Be Held In 2025, Says Interim Government Advisor
• Islamic Emirate Officials Explore Trade Opportunities at Kazakhsta
• 70% of Children in Afghanistan Live in Poverty, New Report Reveals
• Post-revolution Bangladesh protests cost garment industry $400 million
• Search committee to be formed soon to reconstitute EC, says Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus
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Arab World
• Riyadh Season 2024 To Empower Entrepreneurs And Productive Families
• Saudi stray animals find unlikely homes in far-flung Philippines
• Saudi Arabia and Spain explore opportunities in mining cooperation
• Saudi academy joins language conference in Spain
• Chairman Of Qatar Chamber Attends Islamic Chamber Meetings In Istanbul
• Ministry Of Awqaf And Islamic Affairs Honours 29 Preachers
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Southeast Asia
• King, Queen Congratulate Prabowo On Inauguration As Indonesia’s New President
• Workshop marks mosque’s anniversary celebration
• Islamic values in self-care for carers highlighted
• Johor cops seize RM4.9 million in drugs, bust two syndicates using apartments as bases
• Zahid: BN must prioritise unity over petty disputes to gain more seats in GE16
• Rafizi: Biggest budget allocation due to good governance, fiscal discipline
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Europe
• G7 Defence Ministers Concerned By Attacks On Peacekeepers, Vow Kyiv Support
'• We have power to change this moment': Usher endorses Harris; MAGA calls out singer's links to Diddy
• Fresh trouble for Harry Meghan? Locals of Portugal's Comporta don't want Royals to settle there
Compiled by New Age Islam News Bureau
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Zakir Naik Meets Lashkar-e-Taiba Terrorists At Lahore Mosque During Pak Visit
Subodh Kumar
Oct 19, 2024
Controversial Islamic preacher Zakir Naik, wanted in India for inciting hate and extremism, has been spotted meeting members of the terror group Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) during his visit to Pakistan. Naik, who arrived in the country on September 30 for a month-long visit as a state guest, met LeT commander Muzammil Iqbal Hashmi, Muhammad Harris Dhar and Faisal Nadeem -- declared 'international' terrorists by the US in 2008.
Footage authenticated by India Today shows Naik embracing Hashmi and other LeT terrorists at Lahore's Badshahi Mosque, where he addressed a gathering of over 150,000 people. The event was heavily secured by Lahore police.
Naik's visit to Pakistan as a "state guest", which is typically accorded to high-profile dignitaries and leaders of foreign nations, and his meetings with terrorists, has raised international concerns. India has called his visit "condemnable".
Ahead of the mosque event, LeT members, including Faisal Nadeem and Muzammil Hashmi, led an online campaign to promote Naik's visit.
Since 2016, Zakir Naik has been living in Malaysia after the National Investigation Agency (NIA) lodged a case against him under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act and relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code (now Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita).
The NIA action came after the Dhaka terror attack of July 2016, where one of the attackers admitted that he was influenced by Naik's preaching through his YouTube channel.
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After The Riots In Bahraich: Hindu Vs Muslim Debate Erupts Over Encounter!
A person was killed while several others were injured after a clash erupted between two communities during the Durga idol immersion procession in the Mahasi area of Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh, on October 13, 2014. (Charred remains are seen at a shop after protestors vandalised shops in markets, in Bahraich.) | Photo Credit: ANI
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Yashwant Bhaskar
Oct 19, 2024
TaalThok Ke: After the riots in Bahraich, it is now the turn of action. Which has 3 points. First, 89 rioters have been arrested. Out of which 26 have been caught today, second, two main accused have also been encountered and now it is the turn of the third action i.e. bulldozer action. Yesterday, notices have been pasted on the houses of 23 riot accused. The 72-hour period is ending tomorrow. The government has said in the notice that if a house has been built within 60 feet from the main road, then remove your encroachment. After the notice is pasted, it is being considered certain that bulldozers can run in Bahraich anytime after October 21. A notice has been put up on the house of Hamid, the main accused in the murder of Ram Gopal. Those who have received the notice are removing the encroachment themselves. People who do not have papers also know that this is illegal, then why is the opposition raising questions on the notice? Out of the 23 people who have been given notice, 20 are Muslims and 3 are Hindus. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath discussed the Bahraich incident with senior officials today, while Akhilesh Yadav is questioning the UP government while standing in Maharashtra. Akhilesh is calling the encounter a murder. The opposition is accusing the action from a religious angle.
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Pro-Iranian Groups Storm Saudi TV Offices In Baghdad For 'Insulting Resistance Leaders' In News Report
October 19, 2024
Supporters of pro-Iran armed groups in Iraq ransacked offices affiliated with a Saudi TV channel in Baghdad early Saturday, two security sources said, after the broadcaster aired a report referring to commanders of Tehran-backed militant groups as “terrorists”.
After midnight, between 400 and 500 people attacked the studios of a production company in Baghdad that works for the Saudi broadcaster MBC.
“They wrecked the electronic equipment, the computers, and set fire to a part of the building,” an interior ministry source told AFP on condition of anonymity.
“The demonstrators arrived at the offices before reinforcements of riot police were sent in,” a police source told AFP, also speaking on condition of anonymity.
The report had focused on “terrorism” in the region, and mentioned several groups and notable figures including, for instance, Osama bin Laden.
It included groups belonging to the so-called Axis of Resistance backed by Iran, which counts Hamas, Hezbollah and armed Iraqi factions among its members.
Named in the report were former Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, who was killed by Israel in Beirut last month, and former Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh, who was killed in Tehran in July.
It also referred to Haniyeh’s successor, Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar, who masterminded the October 7 attack on Israel and was killed in Gaza on Thursday, as the “new face of terrorism”.
The report came at a time when Iran-backed groups – most notably Hamas and Hezbollah, but also their allies in Yemen, Iraq and Syria – have been at war with Israel for more than a year.
The Sabreen News channel, which is close to pro-Iran factions in Iraq, distributed videos on Telegram of protesters in Baghdad brandishing the flags of various armed groups.
However, the so-called Islamic Resistance in Iraq, a nebulous group of pro-Iran armed groups, claims responsibility for frequent drone attacks against Israel.
Iraqi lawmaker Mustafa Sanad, a member of the pro-Iran majority, accused MBC of “insulting resistance leaders in all countries”, saying the report would have been more suited to Israeli TV.
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Burkina Faso: Islamic Terrorists Kill More Than 150 In The Town Large Catholic Community
Photo: ACN United States/ The aftermath of the massacre in Manni, Burkina Faso in early October 2024.
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October 20, 2024
On Sunday, October 6th, a new terrorist attack took place in the town of Manni, in the East Region of Burkina Faso. Various local sources told Aid to the Church in Need (ACN) that the death toll exceeded 150.
According to ACN, the town is home to a large Catholic community, and many Christians, as well as Muslims, were killed in the massacre.
Citing sources, ACN reported that the terrorists cut mobile phone networks before attacking the local market, where many people had gathered after Mass.
“They then opened fire indiscriminately, looted shops, and set fire to several buildings, burning some victims alive. The same sources reported that the next day, the perpetrators returned to attack medical staff and kill the many wounded in the city’s hospital. A new incursion took place on Tuesday, October 8th, when the terrorists again invaded the town of Manni, killing all the men they could find,” reported ACN.
Many of the victims were residents from nearby villages who sought refuge in Manni after being driven out of their homes by terrorists. “The situation is beyond horrific,” a local source told ACN. “But even if the terrorists burned everything, they didn’t burn our faith!”
ACN noted that In a message for priests, consecrated people, and laity on October 9th, Bishop Pierre Claver Malgo, of the Diocese of FadaN’Gourma, described the attack as “barbaric” and expressed his “sincere compassion for all the bereaved families,” insisting that “any threat to the dignity of man and to his life must touch the very heart of the Church.”
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For US Universities, Arab And Muslim Lives Do Not Matter: Tahrir Coalition, A Union Of Pro-Palestinian Organisations
Three female pro-Palestinian protestors are detained by Wayne State University police after they protested the police raid of the campus encampment in Detroit, Michigan on May 30, 2024 [File: Reuters/Rebecca Cook]
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Ahmad Ibsais
19 Oct 2024
On October 7, the Tahrir Coalition, a union of pro-Palestinian organisations at the University of Michigan, posted on social media what it said was a recording of the university’s president, Santa Ono.
In the audio file, a man’s voice can be heard talking about pressure from “powerful groups” and the threat of withholding federal funding if the university administration does not focus almost exclusively on combating anti-Semitism.
He states: “The government could call me tomorrow and say, in a very unbalanced way, the university is not doing enough to combat anti-Semitism. And I could say it’s not doing enough to combat Islamophobia, and that’s not what they want to hear.”
Although the Tahrir Coalition did not explain how they obtained the recording or when and where it was made, neither Ono, nor the university disputed its authenticity. Instead, the university administration issued a statement to the local newspaper Metro Times, saying: “The University of Michigan is steadfastly committed to ensuring our community remains a safe and supportive environment, where all students – regardless of race, religion, ethnicity or other identities – have the opportunity to learn and thrive.”
The problem is that the university is not committed to the safety and support of Muslim and Arab students. Of course, we did not need the leaked recording to know that, but it does provide the general public with an explanation of the university’s utter failure to support marginalised students.
Over the past year, we have watched in shock as mass slaughter has unfolded in Palestine – and, since September, in Lebanon. Israel has killed more than 42,000 Palestinians, including more than 16,000 children, and more than 2,300 Lebanese, including more than 120 children.
For Palestinian and Lebanese students, the pain is acute. We have watched our homelands destroyed, our people slaughtered, tortured and starved. Yet, as we, along with many allies, have tried to process this trauma and advocate for human rights, we have been vilified and silenced on campus. Our existence has been reduced to a problem, our grief weaponised, our calls for justice criminalised.
The same cannot be said about students who have actively advocated for Israel’s “right to self-defence” – a right that Israel does not have when it comes to resistance from a population it is occupying.
The effect of this “unbalanced” approach is that today Muslim and Arab students face increased harassment and discrimination, and their attackers are only emboldened because they know there will be no consequences for what they do.
The university’s hypocrisy became apparent to me and other Palestinian students almost immediately after October 7, 2023. On October 9, students at the Michigan Law School used the public law-open server, an email chain that connects everyone at the law school, to describe Palestinians as “animals” and their Muslim and Arab classmates as “rejoic[ing] in mass murder” and supporting rape. This language was reported to the administration, who took no action.
As the greater Michigan student body started organising and protesting on campus, the university’s discrimination against marginalised students became even more apparent. It repeatedly sent campus police to disperse our protests and sit-ins, with students being physically assaulted, pepper-sprayed and arrested, while hijabs of female students were ripped off.
It also ramped up surveillance. Police presence and the number of surveillance cameras around the Arab lounge on campus noticeably increased.
The administration never issued any apology for nor condemnation of the extreme acts of police violence against students who were protesting a genocide that the university funds.
It also did not act as accusations of anti-Semitism started being weaponised against us. It did not step in to differentiate between hatred against the Jewish people and the legitimate criticism and denunciation of genocidal Israel. It did not protect our right to protest and freedom of expression. Instead, it seemingly accepted the false equivalence of anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism.
Over the summer, the Department of Education released a report about the supposed “failure” of the university to act on accusations of anti-Semitism. Among them were claims that anti-genocide protests created a “hostile environment” which the university did not investigate.
The university easily succumbed to pressure and unilaterally changed campus policies to facilitate its crackdown on students engaging in pro-Palestinian activism. It did not consult faculty or the student body about them.
The university administration has gone out of its way to address the sentiments of Jewish students on campus but has yet to utter one word to us, the Palestinians. One has to wonder how many more Palestinians have to be exterminated before Ono and the rest of the university leadership recognise our suffering, or if they even see us as human at all?
Muslim, Arab and Palestinian students increasingly feel that our administration is fully comfortable with our people being slaughtered and our land being carpet-bombed.
This attitude isn’t unique to the University of Michigan. Nationwide, more than 3,000 people have been arrested for pro-Palestine advocacy on college campuses in just six months. Universities that once championed free speech have become hostile environments for Muslim and Arab students and their allies.
The chilling effect this has had is palpable. Many Muslim and Arab students now feel unsafe expressing their identities or views, fearing academic, legal and job prospect repercussions. For Palestinian students, this silencing is particularly traumatic – we are denied the right to mourn publicly or call for justice.
Adding to our pain is the fact that our tuition dollars are invested in companies supporting violence against Muslims and Palestinians abroad. Despite protests, the University of Michigan maintains investments in companies linked to Israel, even though it was quick to divest from companies linked to Russia after its invasion of Ukraine.
In response to the leaked audio, the Council on American-Islamic Relations Michigan Chapter (CAIR-MI) filed a complaint with the Department of Education Office of Civil Rights. The complaint calls for an investigation into whether the University of Michigan has followed “its obligations under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act as well as its obligations under a Consent Resolution the University entered into with the Office of Civil Rights in June of this year”.
However, given that the pressure on universities to focus on the wellbeing of Jewish students comes from the federal government itself, it is doubtful this complaint will yield any significant results.
Ono’s leaked comments reveal a broader abdication of moral leadership by university administrators nationwide. By yielding to external pressures, they fail to protect all students equally, sending a clear message that some lives matter more than others.
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Pakistan
Senate passes bill to strengthen framework for Islamic banking
Iftikhar A. Khan
October 20, 2024
ISLAMABAD: The Senate on Saturday passed banking companies amendment bill aimed at strengthening legal framework for Islamic banking in the country.
As many expected that the 26th constitutional amendment bill will land in the house, the time for the Senate session was repeatedly changed amid outcry over continued intimidation of opposition lawmakers and abduction of their family members.
The session was originally scheduled to be held at 11am, but the time was changed to 12.30pm, 3pm, 6.30pm, 8pm and then 9.30pm through separate notifications.
The session could only start at about 11.10pm during which the banking companies amendment bill was passed. The bill was moved by Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb.
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PTI will not vote on tweaks without Imran’s approval
Ikram Junaidi
October 20, 2024
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-i-Insaf (PTI) has made it clear that it would not vote on the proposed constitutional amendment without the express approval of its founding chairman, Imran Khan, a position the party has also conveyed to JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman, who has been playing a key mediating role over the issue.
The party’s stance was announced by PTI Chairman Barrister Gohar Ali Khan during a press conference held at Khyber Pakhtunkhwa House on Saturday. He was speaking to the media after meeting the PTI founder in jail for the first time in over two weeks.
“For the first time since Oct 3, we had a 45-minute meeting with the founding chairman in Adiala Jail. He was unaware of the developments regarding the constitutional amendment. He also condemned the arrest of his sisters,” Mr Gohar stated.
He said that former prime minister Imran Khan praised Maulana Fazl for standing firm on his stance over the proposed constitutional amendment and for his efforts to ensure that the amendment draft is acceptable to all political parties.
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Adiala jail admin, PTI disagree on facilities provided to Imran
Aamir Yasin
October 20, 2024
ISLAMABAD: As the PTI interim chairman complained about the conditions party founder Imran Khan had to endure in Adiala jail, the prison administration on Saturday clarified that the former prime minister was enjoying all the facilities available under ‘B Class’ and as per the jail manual.
In a press conference after a meeting with the PTI founder, Barrister Gohar Ali Khan claimed that Imran Khan was not being provided facilities in jail and power to his cell had remained disconnected for the past five days. He alleged that the electricity remained disconnected in Imran Khan’s cell for five days and he had not exercised for the last two weeks.
“After October 3, we had a meeting with the founding chairman in Adiala Jail for 45 minutes. The good thing is that Mr Khan was looking in good health. However, for the first time in his life, the founding chairman shared the situation of his cell in Adiala Jail. He told us that there was no electricity in his cell for five days and he has not done exercise for the last two weeks.”
According to Barrister Gohar, “He informed us that he had been deprived of television for the last two weeks and was unaware of any development regarding the constitutional amendment. He (Imran) also criticised the arrest of his sisters,” he said.
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Imran, Gandapur acquitted in May 25 cases
Malik Asad
October 20, 2024
ISLAMABAD: In a significant development, a local court of Islamabad on Saturday acquitted former prime minister Imran Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur, Imran Ismail, Raja Khurram Shahzad Nawaz, and Ali Nawaz Awan in the case registered for violence in May 25 Haqeeqi Azadi March.
The case registered at the Secretariat police station in May 2022, was filed during the PTI-led “Haqeeqi Azadi March”, a protest movement that sought to challenge the sitting government’s legitimacy and call for early elections.
The protests, which spanned across various regions, were marked by large crowds and heightened tensions between PTI supporters and law enforcement agencies.
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Four killed as two TTP groups clash in South Waziristan
Ghulam MursalinMarwat
October 20, 2024
SOUTH WAZIRISTAN/LAKKI MARWAT: Four militants, including a local commander, were killed in a fierce exchange of fire between two factions of the banned Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) in South Waziristan district on Saturday, sources said.
The deceased militants included commander Niaz Wazir, alias Umar, and three of his associates. According to the sources, the conflict erupted when commander Minhaj Butt, who recently entered Pakistan from Afghanistan, ordered Fazal Sirki Khel Wazir to eliminate Niaz Wazir, who belonged to the Ada Khel tribe and commanded operations in Lower South Waziristan. Butt’s motive for the attack remains unclear.
According to the sources, the clash occurred between the Nandron and Nargasai mountain areas of tehsil Birmal, a region that has seen a significant uptick in militant activity over the past year, including attacks on security forces, police posts, and civilians.
Local political leaders expressed concern over the escalating violence, which has resulted in numerous fatalities. The TTP factions operating in the hilly areas near the Pakistan-Afghan border continue to threaten peace and stability in the region.
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SHC orders end to ‘political interference’ in police dept
Ishaq Tanoli
October 20, 2024
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court has ordered the chief secretary to ensure that no “political interference” takes place in the police department at any cost.
The SHC also noted that the provincial police lacked specific rules for transfers and postings of SHOs and ordered that a three-member committee, to be headed by the chief secretary, to draft such rules and get the same approved in two weeks.
A two-judge bench comprising Justice Salahuddin Panhwar and Justice Adnan-Ul-Karim Memon further said that the inspector general of Sindh police must exercise such powers within the framework of relevant law and rules as well as to create a pool of eligible officers for posting as SHOs.
The bench was hearing a petition filed in August about alleged abduction/disappearance of a man and during previous hearing, it had taken exception over the posting of additional SHOs and summoned the secretary home department and a senior police officer along with policy and criterion to issue such posting orders as well as to explain whether sub-inspectors can be posted as SHOs.
At the outset of the hearing, DIG-East Ghulam Azfar Mahessar along with other senior officers turned up and submitted that sub-inspectors can be posted as SHOs under the Police Rules 1934.
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India
Mufti Salman Azhari walks free after 8-month detention as Supreme Court overturns PASA charges
by Muslim Mirror
October 20, 2024
Mufti Muhammad Salman Azhari, a former preacher and imam, was released from jail on Saturday after the Supreme Court lifted the Prevention of Anti-Social Activities Act (PASA) Act against him. This follows eight months of detention. His brother, Mufti Zubair Misbahi, confirmed that Salman has returned to his hometown of Karna.
The Supreme Court ordered his immediate release after criticizing the police. Justices Vikram Nath and Prasanna B Varale found no evidence that Azhari’s speeches disturbed public order. They set aside the Gujarat High Court’s earlier decision that had upheld his detention, stating, “Having gone through the material on record, we find that the order of detention cannot be sustained as there is nothing to suggest that the speeches delivered by the appellant are in any manner disturbing the public order.”
Azhari was detained on February 22, 2024, in Vadodara Central Jail after being accused of delivering a provocative speech at a gathering in Junagadh. He had been arrested by a special team of the Gujarat Police on February 4 while in Mumbai. After the court’s ruling, Azhari expressed relief at being reunited with his family.
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Use Of Term ‘Vote Jihad’: Congress President Complains To EC Against BJP Leader
October 19, 2024
Congress MLA and Mumbai Congress president Varsha Gaikwad on Saturday wrote to the state’s chief electoral officer (CEO) , demanding action against BJP leader and MLA AashishShelar for allegedly using a term ‘love jihad’.
“Maharashtra’s CEO had said he shall be taking action against the use of words like ‘vote jihad’ as the model code of conduct is now in force. Mumbai BJP chief AashishShelar while speaking about Dharavi redevelopment today, used the term vote jihad. I urge the EC to take appropriate action in the matter,” Gaikwad said.
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8 flights linked to IGI get hoax bomb threats on social media
Oct 20, 2024
New Delhi: Eight flights to and from Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi received bomb threats on social media on Saturday. An airport official said after thorough checking, nothing suspicious was found.
An official at IGI Airport said bomb threats via X were received for six flights originating from Delhi and two Delhi-bound flights. Of the total flights, six were international and two were domestic.
"After bomb threats were received, most of the flights had already landed at Delhi airport. No flight made an emergency landing at Delhi airport on Saturday. The standard operating procedure was followed, and thorough security checks were conducted," said an airport official.
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Mideast
Israel Drops Leaflets Over Gaza Showing Yahya Sinwar's Body And Message To Hamas
Oct 19, 2024
Israeli planes dropped leaflets over southern Gaza on Saturday showing a picture of the dead Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar with the message that "Hamas will no longer rule Gaza", echoing language used by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The move came as Israeli military strikes killed at least 35 people across the Gaza Strip and its forces tightened a siege around hospitals in Jabalia in the north of the enclave, Palestinian health officials said.
"Whoever drops the weapon and hands over the hostages will be allowed to leave and live in peace," the leaflet, written in Arabic, read, according to residents of the southern city of Khan Younis and images circulating online.
The leaflet's wording was from a statement by Netanyahu on Thursday after Sinwar was killed by Israeli soldiers operating in Rafah, in the south near the Egyptian border, on Wednesday.
The October 7 attack Sinwar planned on Israeli communities a year ago killed around 1,200 people, with another 253 dragged back to Gaza as hostages, according to Israeli tallies.
Israel's subsequent war has devastated Gaza, killing more than 42,500 Palestinians, with another 10,000 uncounted dead thought to lie under the rubble, Gaza health authorities say.
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Keen to avoid all-out war after attacking Israel, Iran tries both diplomacy and threats
19 October 2024
TEHRAN, Iran — Awaiting Israel’s promised retaliation for a massive missile attack earlier this month, Iran has balanced threats of a fierce response to any Israeli attack with diplomatic efforts to prevent escalation into all-out regional war.
Iran launched 200 ballistic missiles at Israel on October 1, saying it was a response to an Israeli strike that killed Hezbollah chief Hassan Nasrallah and Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps General Abbas Nilforoushan in Beirut late last month. It also said it was in retaliation for the assassination of Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran in July, an attack widely blamed on Israel.
Israel has vowed to respond to the direct missile barrage from Iran, the second Tehran has launched against it this year, with a “deadly, precise and surprising,” attack, according to Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, leading Iran to warn that it would in turn hit back if struck.
“If you make a mistake and attack our targets, whether in the region or in Iran, we will strike you again painfully,” IRGC chief Hossein Salami said on Thursday.
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Benjamin Netanyahu warns Iran after drones from Lebanon target Israeli PM's residence: ‘Grave mistake’
Oct 20, 2024
The Israeli military reported that a drone from Lebanon crossed into Israel and struck Caesarea. Local media said the drone was targeting Netanyahu's residence.
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday claimed that Iranian-backed groups tried to assassinate him and his wife, after his office said that a drone targeted his residence.
“The attempt by Iran’s proxy Hezbollah to assassinate me and my wife today was a grave mistake. This will not deter me or the State of Israel from continuing our just war against our enemies in order to secure our future,” Netanyahu posted on X.
“I say to Iran and its proxies in its axis of evil: Anyone who tries to harm Israel’s citizens will pay a heavy price. We will continue to eliminate the terrorists and those who dispatch them. We will bring our hostages home from Gaza. And we will return our citizens who live on our Northern border safely to their homes,” the Israeli premier said.
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Israeli Forces Kill a Palestinian Near Ramallah
Oct 20, 2024
Israeli police shot and killed a Palestinian young man, on Saturday, after he carried out a car-ramming attack at the entrance to the illegal “Ofra” colony, north of Ramallah in the central occupied West Bank.
Media sources said that the young man, Yousef Ahmed Adnan Taha, 27, a resident of Nablus, was shot dead by Israeli soldiers after he carried out a car-ramming attack at the entrance of the illegal “Ofra” settlement.
Sources added video shows the young man driving his vehicle at a high rate of speed, targeting a police vehicle and crashing into its side; no injuries among were Israeli soldiers or police.
The Israeli “Ynet” website reported that the young man attempted to carry out a run-over operation, adding that “a Palestinian car collided with an Israeli police car near the Ofra settlement near Ramallah, and the Palestinian driver was killed, and there were no injuries among the Israeli forces.”
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At least 73 killed in Israeli strike in northern Gaza’s Beit Lahiya
20 Oct 2024
An Israeli air attack has killed at least 73 Palestinians, including women and children, in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip, the authorities said, describing it as a “massacre”.
The overnight strike hit several houses and a multistorey residential building, known as the Beit Lahiya Project, the Gaza Government Media Office said, as many people remained trapped under the rubble on Sunday.
Rescue efforts have been hampered by a communications blackout and road obstructions in the north of the enclave, where a 16-day Israeli military siege has cut off access to food, water, medicine and essential services for residents.
Beit Lahiya is a city located in the far north of the Gaza Strip close to Jabalia and Beit Hanoon. All three cities are severely affected by the Israeli offensive that has also resulted in severed phone and internet access.
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I won’t relegate any religion in Ekiti – Oyebanji assures Muslim community
October 19, 2024
Ado-Ekiti—Ekiti State Governor, Mr BiodunOyebanji, has promised to continue to maintain fairness in dealing with religious affairs in the state as a way of fostering harmony and spirit of brotherhood among adherents of different religions, adding that he won’t betray the confidence reposed in him by the Muslim community.
Oyebanji gave the assurance, on Friday, at a Jum’at Service commemorating his second-year anniversary, held at the Central Mosque, Oja Oba, Ado Ekiti, the Ekiti State Capital.
Addressing the congregation, Oyebanji praised the Muslim leaders and faithful across the state for being steadfast in their support for his government, promising to rev up the pedal of development to benefit all the strata of the society for the rest of his tenure.
He charged Muslims to maintain the culture of religious tolerance and harmony being enjoyed among all religious tendencies, urging them to sustain the tempo in the overall interest of the state, particularly in driving investments.
“I am here to appreciate God and all Muslims for their support. Let me bring to your notice that none of those Muslims in my cabinet failed leadership tests, they all performed well, right from the Secretary to the State Government to the last person.
“Let me assure you that whatever is due for you, I shall give you freely without you fighting for it. When things were tough and hard, Muslims stood by me, they never said I was not their member. Whatever you have interest in, I shall redeem it and make it possible for you. You said I have the best records in terms of appointments for Muslims, this is just the beginning, I shall do more by God’s grace.
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Fulani children now wayward due to lack of Western, Islamic education – Yobe Speaker
October 20, 2024
By Shehu Usman
A joint Fulani socio-cultural group under the Fulbe Development and Cultural Organisation (FUDECO) has tasked Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State with creating a Ministry of Livestock Development.
The Speaker of the Yobe State House of Assembly, BubaChiroma-Mashio, and the Chairman of FUDECO in the state, Aliyu Usman Jejere, jointly issued this charge at an event to celebrate, for the first time, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples in Damaturu, the state capital.
Chiroma-Mashio, who represented Governor Mai Mala Buni, explained that the lack of Western and Islamic education has forced Fulani children to become wayward, which is unethical to the culture and practices of the Fulani people.
“Lack of adequate grazing reserves, encroachment on farmlands, and the obstruction of cattle routes have resulted in clashes between farmers and herders. This is one more reason why the administration of Governor Mai Mala Buni embarked on the construction of the Nazari grazing reserve in the Jakusko local government area and another in the Fika local government area of the state.
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Rivers State: PDP Grapples With Uncertainty Over Loss Of LG Structure
By Rachel Okporu
20 October 2024
Rivers State has continued to be in the eyes of the storm over the political crisis between Governor SiminalayiFubara and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), NyesomWike.
Fubara and his predecessor, Wike, have been at odds since last year, with their conflict reportedly centred on control over state resources and political structure.
Multiple interventions from the chieftains of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) and stakeholders in the state, including President Bola Tinubu, have failed to reconcile them.
Despite a recommendation from the PDP Governors’ Forum that the leadership structure in Rivers is returned to Fubara, the National Working Committee (NWC) of the PDP, sympathetic to Wike, has recognised Wike’s loyalists as the legitimate state executive committee members.
The local government election conducted by the Rivers State Independent Electoral Commission (RSIEC), triggered more crises in the state.
Despite the court judgement barring the security agencies from participating in the election, Fubara insisted that the election would go as scheduled.
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North America
Leaked US documents reveal Israel’s plans for strike on Iran
Oct 20, 2024
The United States government has launched an investigation into the unauthorized release of classified documents detailing Israel’s military preparations for a potential strike on Iran.
A US official confirmed the authenticity of the documents to Associated Press, which originated from the US Geospatial Intelligence Agency (GEOINT) and the National Security Agency (NSA). These documents outline Israel’s continued movement of military assets in response to Iran’s recent ballistic missile attack on October 1.
The sensitive documents, labeled "Top Secret," were reportedly accessible to the "Five Eyes" intelligence alliance, which includes the US, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. However, they were leaked online through the messaging platform Telegram.US officials, speaking on condition of anonymity, indicated they were not authorized to discuss the matter publicly.
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To counter China, India eyes critical minerals pact with US
Oct 20, 2024
NEW DELHI: In their bid to counter China's dominance, India and the US are seeking to bolster their partnership on critical minerals by jointly tapping third countries to secure their supply chains, with New Delhi keen to ramp up the engagement through a pact in the crucial sphere as a precursor to a free trade agreement in the future.
"We have signed an MoU, which will be operationalised by the mines ministry. The idea is to secure our supply chains... I have suggested that the critical mineral MoU be converted to a critical mineral partnership agreement and become a starting point for an FTA," commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal told reporters Saturday. The US govt, at present, is not pursuing trade agreements with any country.
India, along with the US, Australia and Japan are working to secure the critical minerals supply chain, ranging from mining to processing and final use as they seek to catch up with China that controls most of the mines and production facilities. Japan and the US had signed a partnership agreement, which will entitle non-American companies to get advantages, including duty benefits.
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Trump receives appreciation certificate from Muslim majority city’s Mayor after 'historic' visit
Oct 19, 2024
Former President Donald Trump was honoured during his visit to Hamtramck, Michigan, on Friday when the city’s Mayor, Amer Ghalib, presented him with a certificate of appreciation.
The gesture came after Ghalib, the city’s first Muslim mayor, endorsed Trump, marking a notable moment in the former president’s campaign to court Michigan’s Arab-American voters ahead of the 2024 election.
In a separate event in Wisconsin, Harris was confronted by a protester during a closed-door meeting with students at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. A video shared by a pro-Palestinian student group captured the moment a protester interrupted her, asking, “And in genocide, right? Billions of dollars in genocide?”
Ghalib, who was born in Yemen and became Hamtramck’s mayor in 2021, praised Trump during the brief ceremony, calling the visit “historic” for the Muslim-majority city.
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Australia
ASU Professor Kicked Out of Australia Over Islamic Rally Remarks
October 19, 2024
An Arizona State University professor was kicked out of Australia over his remarks at a rally outside a Sydney mosque held on the one-year anniversary of the October 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel.
ASU law professor and Muslim influencer Khaled Beydoun told a crowd of about 300 people that the anniversary of the terrorist attack was a “good day” worthy of celebration, prompting Australian officials to revoke his visa.
“[This is] not fully a day of mourning, today is also a day that marks considerable celebration, considerable progress, and considerable privilege,” said Beydoun. “I want to talk about some good things because it’s a good day, and we’ve got to mark some of the good news that comes about that we oftentimes neglect.”
Over 1,200 civilians — men, women, and children, including several dozen Americans — were killed in the Hamas surprise attack last year.
“The university is aware of the professor’s remarks and is respectful of the First Amendment privileges associated with academic freedom and free speech,” said the spokesperson. “In this instance, regarding a topic that is emotionally charged and extremely sensitive, we believe the Australian media source and subsequent online comments misquote the professor and take his comments out of context.”
The university also said that Beydoun was too valuable as a constitutional law expert to dismiss. ASU also said that Beydoun’s remarks were constitutionally-protected speech.
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South Asia
Delegates from Islamic body hail Xinjiang's stability, development
20-Oct-2024
A 32-member delegation, including representatives from several countries within the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and officials from the OIC General Secretariat, visited northwest China's Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region from October 16 to 19, at the invitation of China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The delegation toured cities such as Turpan, Hami and Urumqi, the regional capital, expressing admiration for the social stability, harmony and collaborative development among the region's diverse ethnic groups.
The delegates emphasized the potential for cooperation in counter-terrorism efforts, development and combating misinformation, highlighting the importance of international unity in the fight against terrorism.
After visiting an exhibition on counter-terrorism and de-radicalization in Xinjiang, BoubacarGouroDiall, Mali's representative to the OIC, stressed the significance of the shared global fight against terrorism. He noted that countries must unite against this threat while warning that some nations covertly instigate terrorism to destabilize others and seize their resources.
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Bangladesh’s next general election likely be held in 2025, says interim government advisor
By: VaidehiJahagirdar
October 19, 2024
Bangladesh's next general election is expected to take place in 2025, said to Dr. Asif Nazrul, an advisor to the interim government. In a statement released on Saturday, Nazrul stated that elections could occur within the next year, but several factors are in the path that would influence the timeline.
"Elections may be possible next year, but many elements must be addressed first," Nazrul stated. "Political reforms and compromises are needed, along with the formation of a search committee, the establishment of an election commission, and the completion of the voter list. If these criteria are met, the election could be held in 2025," he added.
Signfificantly, Nazrul also asserted that this prediction was his initial assessment, but the final decision over the same rests with the chief adviser to the government. "Elections are a critical policy decision, and the timing will be determined by the chief adviser. He alone holds the authority to announce the election date," he stated.
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Islamic Emirate Officials Explore Trade Opportunities at Kazakhsta
2024-10-20
KABUL(BNA): A high-ranking delegation from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, led by AlhajNooruddin Azizi, Acting Minister of Industry and Commerce, visited Kazakhstan’s largest dry port, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral trade relations between the two countries.
According to the Ministry’s Press Office, on the second day of their official visit to Almaty, the Islamic Emirate’s delegation comprising government officials and private sector representatives, toured the Khorgos dry port, recognized as the world’s largest inland port and a vital trade hub within the region’s free trade zone.
The Khorgos dry port, strategically located at the China-Kazakhstan border, plays a pivotal role in the global Belt and Road Initiative, facilitating trade routes connecting China to Europe. This infrastructure is key to boosting regional connectivity and expanding trade opportunities.
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70% of Children in Afghanistan Live in Poverty, New Report Reveals
October 19, 2024
A recent report from the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) indicates that 70 percent of children under 18 in Afghanistan live in poverty, significantly surpassing the 57.8 percent rate for adults, Amu TV revealed yesterday.
Jointly published by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Oxford Poverty and Human Development Initiative (OPHI), the report highlights that children make up 58.9 percent of the country’s poor, translating to approximately 15.5 million poor children compared to 10.8 million poor adults.
Key factors contributing to this crisis include inadequate school attendance and malnutrition, with 52.3 percent of households having at least one child not attending school and 44.2 percent with an undernourished child under five. The 2024 MPI report analyzes multidimensional poverty across 112 countries, revealing that Afghanistan has seen 5.3 million more people fall into poverty from 2015 to 2023, with 64.9 percent of the population living in poverty by 2022/2023.
Globally, 1.1 billion people are estimated to live in acute poverty, with 40 percent in conflict-affected regions. Achim Steiner, UNDP Administrator, emphasized the urgent need to address the cycle of crisis and poverty exacerbated by ongoing conflicts.
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Post-revolution Bangladesh protests cost garment industry $400 million
Oct 20, 2024,
Dhaka: Bangladesh's vital garment industry lost $400 million due to unrest following the student-led revolution that ousted the country's autocratic premier, industry leaders said Sunday, insisting the situation was now "stable".
An interim government, led by Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad Yunus took over, but protests in a string of garment factories continued with workers demanding jobs and better pay.
Such demonstrations sometimes spiralled into violence. On September 30, a garment worker was killed and 20 were injured in clashes between protesters and the police.
Kalpana Akhtar, president of the Bangladesh Garments and Industrial Workers Federation, said Sunday that there had to be "a drastic change in the attitude" of factory owners and the government.
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Search committee to be formed soon to reconstitute EC, says Bangladesh Chief Adviser Yunus
October 20, 2024
Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on Saturday said a search committee will be formed soon to reconstitute the Election Commission.
Yunus, the 84-year-old economist who became Chief Adviser on August 8 following the ouster of then prime minister Sheikh Hasina, made the announcement during dialogues with various political parties held at the State Guest House Jamuna here, state-run news agency Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS) said.
Gano Forum, Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), JatiyatabadiSamamonaJote, 12-parties, Jatiya Mukti Council, Labour Party, Bangladesh Jatiya Party and some other political parties joined the dialogues.
The search committee will be formed with six members as per the rules, the chief adviser’s personal assistant Mahfuj Alam, briefing reporters at the Foreign Service Academy here, said after the meeting.
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Arab World
Riyadh Season 2024 to empower entrepreneurs and productive families
Arab News
October 20, 2024
Riyadh: Riyadh Season will allocate sales outlets in key locations this year to productive families and entrepreneurs during major events, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
The General Entertainment Authority and the Social Development Bank signed a cooperation agreement that will organize the participation of productive families and entrepreneurs, and allocate sales outlets in key locations throughout Boulevard World.
The agreement signed between the chairman of the GEA, Turki Al-Sheikh, and the CEO of the Social Development Bank, Sultan bin Abdulaziz Al-Humaidi, aims to empower the targeted groups by providing logistical and organizational support while highlighting Saudi products.
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Saudi stray animals find unlikely homes in far-flung Philippines
Marco Ferrari
October 19, 2024
RIYADH: Stray cats and dogs in Saudi Arabia are finding unlikely homes more than 8,000 km away in the Philippines thanks to a network of dedicated volunteers.
The sizable number of Filipino expatriates in the Kingdom are using their connections back home, aided by social media, to find suitable adopters in the Asian archipelago.
Physical therapist Virginia Alindayo is one such expatriate. She spoke to Arab News about how she has found homes for more than 50 cats and dogs, often transporting them to the Philippines herself.
“It makes me happy. It’s the only life that I want to live, as of now,” she said. “I’ve always wanted to do something like this, and it really makes me happy.”
Alindayo lives in the remote town of Rafha, a nine-hour drive from capital, Riyadh. Her dedication to animal welfare is so devout that she once took 12 cats from Rafha to Riyadh, before boarding a flight with them to the Philippines.
Another time, she managed to find homes for another 12 cats in the US. She again flew them across the world herself. “It was very easy,” she said.
Alindayo first started her rehoming campaign in 2020 after her own pet cat went missing. In trying to find the cat, she came across several animal welfare groups on Facebook, including Aramina’s Pet Travel, Pawssionate Pet Lovers and Mission Pawsible.
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Saudi Arabia and Spain explore opportunities in mining cooperation
Arab News
October 19, 2024
LONDON: Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources met on Saturday with Spanish Minister of State for Energy, Sara Aagesen Munoz, to discuss deepening mining cooperation between the two nations.
The meeting between Bandar Alkhorayef and Munoz also included Saudi Ambassador to Spain, Princess Haifa bint Abdulaziz bin Ayyaf Al Muqrin, and focused on attracting Spanish mining companies to invest in the Kingdom’s growing mining sector.
During the discussions, Alkhorayef highlighted the strong partnership between Saudi Arabia and Spain, emphasizing the significant economic and trade ties that have developed over the years.
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Saudi academy joins language conference in Spain
Arab News
October 19, 2024
RIYADH: The King Salman Global Academy for Arabic Language participated in a conference on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, organized by Blanquerna-Ramon Llull University in Spain.
Held from Oct. 18-19 in Barcelona, the conference aimed to exchange experiences, explore language compatibility, and share lessons among framework users, the Saudi Press Agency reported.
Abdullah Al-Washmi, the academy’s secretary-general, highlighted the academy’s role in strengthening linguistic identity, preserving the purity of Arabic, and fulfilling its core mission.
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Chairman Of Qatar Chamber Attends Islamic Chamber Meetings In Istanbul
20 Oct 2024
Doha, Qatar: Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim Al Thani, Chairman of Qatar Chamber, led the Chamber’s delegation participating in the 37th meeting of the Board of Directors, the 40th meeting of the General Assembly, and the 3rd meeting of the Executive Committee of the Islamic Chamber of Commerce and Development (ICCD), held recently in Istanbul.
The Chamber’s delegation included board members Dr Mohamed bin Jawahar Al Mohamed, AbdulrahmanAbduljaleel Al Abdulghani, and Abdulla bin Mohamed Al Emadi.
Sheikh Khalifa bin Jassim praised the ICCD’s key role in fostering economic and trading cooperation among Islamic countries, emphasizing that these countries are rich in natural and human resources. He underscored Qatar’s support for efforts aimed at enhancing economic cooperation among Islamic countries, noting that by establishing strong partnerships and developing effective trade agreements, these countries can improve their competitiveness in global markets.
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Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs honours 29 preachers
20 Oct 2024
Doha, Qatar: Undersecretary of the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, Dr. Sheikh Khalid bin Mohammed bin Ghanem Al Thani honoured 29 preachers at the conclusion of the 2024 “Rhetorical Skills” programme.
The intensive training, held at the Al Jazeera Media Institute, is part of the ministry’s comprehensive plan to equip all mosque preachers with advanced rhetorical skills.
In his remarks, the Undersecretary emphasised the Ministry’s commitment to enhancing the skills and effectiveness of its preachers as part of its broader vision to strengthen the role of mosques in society. He highlighted that one of the ministry’s key objectives is to elevate the Friday sermon, both in content and delivery, to ensure it resonates more deeply with the community.
Through our collaboration with Al Jazeera Media Institute, he stated, Awqaf aims to prepare, qualify, and train preachers, imams, and orators, equipping them with essential communication and media skills. These specialized training programs are designed to improve their professional delivery and presentation, enabling a more profound engagement with the Friday sermon’s message.
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Southeast Asia
King, Queen congratulate Prabowo on inauguration as Indonesia’s new president
20 Oct 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The King and Queen of Malaysia, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim and Her Majesty Raja ZarithSofiah have extended their congratulations to PrabowoSubianto on his swearing-in today as Indonesia’s eighth President.
The congratulatory message was shared through a special poster featuring a photograph of Sultan Ibrahim and Prabowo shaking hands, which was posted on Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar’s Facebook page.
Prabowo, 73, took his oath of office for the 2024-2029 term at the Indonesian Parliament, in a ceremony attended by foreign leaders and special representatives, including Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
The swearing-in ceremony, held in the presence of members of the People’s Consultative Assembly (MPR), was also attended by national figures, political party leaders and diplomatic representatives.
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Workshop marks mosque’s anniversary celebration
20 Oct 2024
The takmir committee in partnership with the Islamic Da’wah Centre (PDI) conducted an ‘Introduction to Basic and Disciplines of Tadabbur Al-Quran’ workshop to commemorate the 10th anniversary of Suri Seri Begawan Raja PengiranAnakDamit Mosque.
Held at the PDI multipurpose hall, the workshop attracted 36 participants, including officers from PDI, Religious Teachers University College of Seri Begawan, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali, Mosque Affairs Department, Royal Brunei Armed Forces Religious Directorate, Institut Tahfiz Al-Quran Sultan Haji HassanalBolkiah and the Brunei Islamic Religious Council.
Facilitated by Taddabur Centre SdnBhd’sSyahmiSyazeril bin Azmi from Malaysia, the workshop aimed to introduce participants to the fundamentals and disciplines of understanding Al-Quran, the primary guidance for Muslims.
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Islamic values in self-care for carers highlighted
20 Oct 2024
Schedule time for yourself, set healthy boundaries, seek support from others, get professional help when needed and prioritise your health, were some of the advice offered by motivational speaker from Singapore Mizi Wahid for carers during his talk on ‘Carer Fatigue: Addressing the Needs of Those who Care’ at the World Hospice and Palliative Care Day 2024.
Themed is ‘Ten Years Since the Resolution: How Are We Doing?’, the event was organised by PantaiJerudong Specialist Centre (PJSC) on Friday.
Deputy Minister of Finance and Economy (Fiscal) PengiranDatin Seri PadukaHajahZetySufinabintiPengiranDatoPaduka Haji Sani, and chairperson of the event PJSC Head of Department Medical Oncology and Palliative Consultant Medical Oncologist Dr Zulkhairi bin Haji Mohamad were present.
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Johor cops seize RM4.9 million in drugs, bust two syndicates using apartments as bases
20 Oct 2024
JOHOR BAHRU, Oct 20 — Johor police crippled a drug syndicate using vape devices with the arrest of three individuals during a special operation involving three separate raids in and around Johor Bahru from Wednesday to Thursday last week.
Johor police chief Datuk CP M. Kumar said that in the three raids, officers detained two men and a woman, aged between 27 and 44, between 6.45 pm and 4 am.
“In this operation, we managed to seize 16,345 grammes (g) of ecstasy powder, 225 g of ketamine, 68.87 g of methamphetamine, 40 g (140 tablets) of Eramin 5, 115 g (294 tablets) of ecstasy, 14.75 g of cannabis, as well as 330 millilitres of liquid suspected to be drugs contained in 10 vape cartridges and five refill bottles.
“We also seized a car valued at RM 44,000 and cash amounting to RM 160. The total value of the seizures and confiscations from this operation is RM 3.899 million.”
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Zahid: BN must prioritise unity over petty disputes to gain more seats in GE16
20 Oct 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — BarisanNasional (BN) has the potential to secure more seats in the 16th General Election (GE16) if the coalition can set aside trivial and petty issues, its chairman Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said.
Ahmad Zahid, who is Deputy Prime Minister, said achieving this success hinges on the coalition’s ability to bolster its spirit and resolve any internal disputes among its component parties.
“If BN puts in the effort and organises an effective election strategy, while also addressing our internal challenges, BN can still achieve a remarkable victory, even in opposition-held states, if we maintain this focus,” he said.
“If the leaders of the component parties can also set aside their differences, I am confident that BN will secure more seats in the upcoming GE,” he said in his opening speech at MCA’s 71st annual general assembly here today. Also present were MCA president Datuk Seri Wee KaSiong, BN deputy chairman Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, MCA deputy president Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon and MIC deputy president Datuk Seri M. Saravanan.
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Rafizi: Biggest budget allocation due to good governance, fiscal discipline
20 Oct 2024
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 20 — The largest allocation in history of RM421 billion for Budget 2025 is the result of good governance, prudent fiscal discipline and the country’s rapid economic growth, said Economy Minister RafiziRamli.
Rafizi said these factors allow the government to spend more, but still remain on the responsible fiscal target that has been set as well as the commitment to continue reducing the national debt.
“So the annual debt would go from RM100 billion in 2022, down to RM95 billion, RM90 billion, RM85 billion and next year RM80 billion.
“Because from the fiscal point of view, we need to reduce the new annual debt for us to reach around 60 per cent of debt to GDP (gross domestic product) by 2028,” he told reporters after officiating at the National Statistics Day celebration and the pre-launch of the Department of Statistics of Malaysia website here today. Also present was chief statistician Datuk Seri Dr MohdUzirMahidin.
Last Friday, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim presented Budget 2025 with an allocation of RM421 billion, covering RM335 billion for operating expenses and RM86 billion for development.
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Europe
G7 defence ministers concerned by attacks on peacekeepers, vow Kyiv support
Oct 20, 2024
NAPLES: G7 defence ministers on Saturday met against the backdrop of multiple ongoing military conflicts, expressing concern over escalation in Lebanon while pledging "unwavering support" for Ukraine.
Italy, holding the rotating presidency of the Group of Seven countries, organised the body's first ministerial meeting dedicated to defence, staged in the southern city of Naples that is home to a Nato base.
"We underscore our intent to continue to provide assistance to Ukraine, including military assistance in the short and long term," read the G7 defence ministers' final statement that pledged "unwavering support".
But the G7 defence ministers -- from Italy, France, Germany, Britain, Japan, Canada and the United States -- also warned of the dangers of further intensification in the Middle East, including in Lebanon where the United Nations has blamed Israel for strikes on UN peacekeepers.
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'We have power to change this moment': Usher endorses Harris; MAGA calls out singer's links to Diddy
Oct 20, 2024
Grammy-winning artist Usher took center stage at a rally in Atlanta on Sunday, endorsing Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris as the next president of the United States. He joined Harris on the campaign trail the day before.
Speaking to Georgia voters, Usher highlighted Harris' commitment to inclusivity and her vision for a nation that benefits everyone. "I'm supporting Kamala Harris because she fights for everyone's rights and freedom," he said.
He emphasized that her vision encompasses all citizens, supporting small businesses, investing in health and communities, and providing opportunities for advancement.
Addressing the enthusiastic Atlanta crowd, Usher underscored the significance of the upcoming election, stating, "With just 17 days left, we have the chance to choose a new generation of leadership. I’m here to support the next president of the United States, Kamala Harris."
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Fresh trouble for Harry Meghan? Locals of Portugal's Comporta don't want Royals to settle there
Oct 20, 2024
When Prince Harry and Meghan shifted to California leaving their royal duties, they were not very welcome there. Four years down the line, their Montecito neighbors are not very happy about the royals settling at their place. A similar situation is brewing for Harry and Meghan as they are purchasing a house in Comporta, Portugal. The residents are expressing frustration that the coastline is now becoming exclusive to wealthy property owners.
UK Express reported that restricting access to public beaches was illegal in Portugal until recently but new regulations now allow local councils and government agencies to designate certain beaches as "private".
"Worst thing to happen to the Portuguese coast, typical greed situation. Taking land and property from locals who have been enjoying it for years," one wrote.
Source: Timesofindia
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