China finds foreign support for Xinjiang policies as region seeks to boost economic ties

The event coincided with Eid ul-Fitr, the Muslim festival that marks the end of the fasting month of Ramadan. Xinjiang is home to 25.85 million people, 14.93 million of whom are members of ethnic minority groups, including the Muslim Uygurs and Kazakhs. EU sees 200% surge in Xinjiang imports despite human rights concerns Beijing has … Read more

Dozens still stranded in Turkey cable cars day after deadly accident, over 120 people rescued

More than 40 people remained stranded in cable cars high above a mountain in southern Turkey on Saturday, 19 hours after one pod hit a pole and burst open, killing one person and injuring seven. The accident occurred around 5:30pm on Friday at the Tunektepe cable car just outside the Mediterranean city of Antalya during … Read more

Israel-Gaza war: Palestinians live on memories of past Eid festivals as conflict ruins special day marking end of Ramadan

“My son was beside me, in my arms, getting him ready. Everything he wanted, I did for him,” she said. “I wish he was here with me. He would go to the mosque in the morning and say to me, ‘prepare my present for when I return’. Gone. Everything good about my life is gone.” … Read more

Eid Mubarak wishes: Selected top wishes, quotes, messages you can share with family, friends and colleagues

Eid Mubarak Wishes: The joyous occasion of Eid-ul-Fitr signifies the end of Ramadan, the sacred month of fasting for Muslims. Families, friends, and communities come together to enjoy home-cooked meals, exchange gifts, and participate in collective prayers. Eid is a time to show gratitude to Allah for guiding them through the fasting period and seeking … Read more

Ramadan away from home | The Star

Foreign students furthering their tertiary education here have praised the Ramadan culture in Malaysia. Although some things are done differently in their homeland, the Multimedia University (MMU) students described observing the Muslim holy month here as filled with warmth, joy and a strong sense of togetherness with the local community. Far from their home, families, … Read more

Iran arrests senior Isis member and two others accused of planning Ramadan attack

Iranian police on Saturday announced the arrest of a senior operative of Islamic State with two other members of the group accused of planning a suicide attack during next week’s celebrations marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan. The police said Mohammad Zaker, known as “Ramesh”, and the other two were arrested … Read more

Hamas chief reaffirms commitment to ceasefire demands

Head of the Hamas Political Bureau Ismail Haniyeh reaffirmed the movement’s commitment to its demands for a ceasefire in Gaza. Haniyeh said in a speech ahead of International Quds Day, that the demands include the withdrawal of the Israeli army from the Gaza Strip, the return of the displaced to their homes and the entry … Read more

Prioritise morals this Ramadan and don’t slander, says Education Minister

KUALA LUMPUR: Prioritise religious worship and morals during the holy month of Ramadan, said Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek. “This advice is for everyone. Don’t slander during this Ramadan period. Focus on worship because these last 10 days are the most important for Muslims,” she said during a breaking-of-fast ceremony with members of the media today … Read more

Israel-Gaza ceasefire talks to resume in Cairo: Egyptian media

Talks aimed at brokering a truce between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip will resume in Cairo on Sunday, Egyptian outlet Al-Qahera reported, days after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gave the green light for fresh negotiations. “An Egyptian security source confirmed to Al-Qahera News the resumption of negotiations on a truce between Israel and … Read more

King warns Malaysians against taking advantage of ‘Allah’ socks scandal after petrol bomb attack, death threats

In a statement on Wednesday, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, who recently took the throne, said there was no need for any party to continue fuelling anger and called on Malaysians to learn from the incident and strive to strengthen unity. “Persistent anger brings no benefit. All parties, especially community leaders, must act with maturity,” the king … Read more