Religion

Not ‘Indian’ enough: Lynch mobs in India find a new target

Unlike the far-right attacks over the past decade that targeted minority communities in India for their race, caste or faith, mob violence today is defined by a new, warped xenophobia.

‘Funny is funny’: Indonesian comedians keep calm and carry on amid police report against Netflix show

ktcomedy - Indonesian comedian Ben Dhanio performs at a stand-up comedy show.

CREDIT: COURTESY OF BEN DHANIO

Aloka, the stray dog in India who walked 100 days for peace

The dog's journey highlights resilience and loyalty that are often overlooked in stray animals.

Iran protest movement subsides in face of ‘brutal’ crackdown

Mourners wave national flags and portraits of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei during a funeral ceremony for security personnel killed during anti-government protests, in Tehran on Jan 14.

Top Australia arts festival apologises for barring Palestinian writer

Palestinian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah’s past comments have been criticised by some Jewish and pro-Israel groups.

US Supreme Court to hear suit claiming Cisco helped China pursue Falun Gong

Cisco has called the lawsuit unfounded and offensive, saying it sold technology to China that is expressly legal under US trade policy.

Arrests reported, cross removed as China crackdown on unofficial churches grows

A photo posted on social media that is said to show Yayang church being prepared for demolition.

Devotees in Philippines join massive procession for Black Nazarene statue

Around 439,000 people had joined the procession by 8am on the morning of Jan 9.

India top court denies bail to Muslim student activist

Umar Khalid's case has become a touchstone for critics who say India's Muslims face discriminatory treatment.

Under attack from extremists, Bangladesh’s cultural activists fight back with music

On Dec 23, 2025, a crowd protested in Dhaka against recent attacks targeting two of Bangladesh's oldest and leading cultural organisations.

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