Hamas to halal: How anti-Muslim hate speech is spreading in India
Ahead of national elections, a new report tracks how hate speech events map geographically across India, those behind them, and the conspiracy theories used to stoke anti-Muslim hate.
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South Korea sees surge in Russians seeking asylum as Ukraine war grinds on
In 2023, more than 5,000 Russian nationals submitted refugee applications, a fivefold increase from the previous year’s total of 1,038, said the report cited in the Korea Herald.
Anti-Muslim hate speech soars in India, research group says
NEW DELHI — Anti-Muslim hate speech in India rose by 62 per cent in the second half of 2023 compared to the first six months of the year, a Washington-based research group said on Feb 26, adding the Israel-Gaza war played a key role in the last three months.
An earthquake with a preliminary 5.6 magnitude shakes Indonesia’s capital. No reports of casualties
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) — A moderately strong earthquake late Sunday shook parts of Indonesia’s main island of Java and the country’s capital. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries.
India’s Assam state repeals British-era Muslim marriage law
The BJP government says the law allowed child marriages, but Muslim leaders allege the move is aimed at polarising voters ahead of election.
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India's Ram Temple spotlights rise of religious boomtowns
CHENNAI, India -- The opening of India's controversial Lord Ram temple in Ayodhya has fueled a real estate boom, highlighting the power of religion and "spiritual tourism" to spur development and business in other parts of the country as well.