News Asia

Broadcasting chief responds after China bans BBC World News

Shaheer Choudhury 5 Min Read

China has attacked the BBC for its extensive reporting on the plight of the Uyghurs, as well as on the country’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

COVID-19: Sri Lanka to allow burials for Muslims following international backlash

Muhammad Mussa 4 Min Read

Sri Lankan Muslims, forced to undergo mandatory cremation after death, have regained the right to hold burials.

Reports: Turkish minister alleges US behind failed 2016 Turkey coup d’état

Shaheer Choudhury 6 Min Read

Turkish minister says the United States orchestrated the failed coup d'état of 2016.

Human rights groups call for Beijing Winter Olympic boycott

Muhammad Mussa 3 Min Read

Olympic Committee rejects criticism despite overwhelming evidence of genocide against Uyghur Muslims.

Arabic language enters Pakistani curriculum

Shaheer Choudhury 3 Min Read

This week the Senate of Pakistan voted to approve the Compulsory Teaching of the Arabic Language Bill 2020.

UK, US, and Australia aghast at reports of systematic rape of Uyghurs

Shaheer Choudhury 6 Min Read

“We are deeply disturbed by reports, including firsthand testimony, of systematic rape and sexual abuse against women in internment camps for ethnic Uyghurs and other Muslims in Xinjiang...”