Religion in the Daily News

Religion in the Daily News

• Myanmar airstrike on monastery kills 14 during Buddhist retreat 22 August 2026 16 h 06 min Daily Sabah A Myanmar military airstrike on a monastery where civilians had gathered for a Buddhist Lent meditation retreat killed 14 people, including 11 men and three women, according to two local opposition fighters who witnessed the aftermath. The strike hit a …
• Palo Alto school district sued over mosque field trip 22 August 2026 15 h 38 min The Antelope Valley Press - California SAN JOSE — A group of South Bay parents are suing the Palo Alto Unified School District over a field trip to a Santa Clara mosque last year, alleging the district promoted Islam and violated state education laws after students were encouraged to wear …
• Imam Mahdi (AJ) in Hinduism 22 August 2026 15 h 29 min Shafaqna English Shafaqna English- The book “The Sun of the West” (Khurshid‑e Maghrib in Persian) written by the late Allama Mohammad Reza Hakimi explores issues related to the Islamic belief in the occultation of Imam Mahdi (AJ), the concept of awaiting him, and the …
• Myanmar air strike on monastery kills 14: Witnesses 22 August 2026 14 h 44 min The Straits Times YANGON – A Myanmar military air strike on a monastery where civilians were gathered for a meditation retreat marking Buddhist Lent killed 14 people, two rebel fighters who witnessed the aftermath said. Myanmar has been consumed by civil war since the …
• ‘Moment you overcome fear, you frighten the opponent’: Aruna Roy on CJP protests 22 August 2026 14 h 32 min The Federal Is there a philosophical difference between the recent youth-led protests and the painstakingly-built people’s movements you have been associated with? I think there are dramatic differences. If you look at the Right to Information (RTI) protest, we had …
• Temple groundbreaking in Langford 'historic' day for Island Latter-day Saints 22 August 2026 13 h 41 min Victoria Times Colonist The ceremony for the Island’s first LDS temple will kick off one of the largest building projects of a religious facility in the region in several decades. Hundreds of invited guests and faithful will gather on a barren, rock-blasted Langford mountain …
• Myanmar airstrike on monastery marking Lent kills 14: witnesses 22 August 2026 12 h 38 min Daily Star A Myanmar military airstrike on a monastery where civilians were gathered for a meditation retreat marking Buddhist Lent killed 14 people, two rebel fighters who witnessed the aftermath said. Myanmar has been consumed by civil war since the military staged …
• ‘Public order comes first’: Patna HC on religious processions 22 August 2026 12 h 37 min Mathrubhumi Last Updated: 22 Aug 2026, 02:58 pm IST The state maintained that the restrictions were "not discriminatory but a considered, security-driven measure" based on verification by police. Patna: The right to profess and practice religion is not …
• Myanmar military airstrike kills 14 at Buddhist monastery: reports 22 August 2026 12 h 11 min Deutsche Welle At least 14 people were killed when a military airstrike hit a Buddhist monastery in Myanmar's central Sagaing region, an opposition group and local witnesses said Saturday. Friday's attack, by the ruling military regime that seized power in a 2021 …
• Is Sharmila Tagore’s true identity Ayesha Sultana? The truth behind her name, religion and ideology! 22 August 2026 12 h 04 min Organiser Weekly In the history of Indian cinema, there are a select few names that have left an indelible mark on the screen, yet their real lives differ from the personas they project. One such name is Sharmila Tagore, or rather, Ayesha Sultana. Sharmila Tagore, who …
• Yelensky briefs Danish Council of Churches on law against UOC 22 August 2026 11 h 38 min Union of Orthodox Journalists The head of the SSES attempted to justify the law against the UOC before the Secretary General of the Danish Church Council. The head of the SSES Viktor Yelensky discussed restrictions against the UOC with foreign guests. The official attempted to convince …
• Who Needs Islam? 22 August 2026 11 h 29 min PJ Media - Virginia Short answer: Nobody. Long answer: Not only does nobody need it, but the world would be better without it. Nowhere does Islam touch that doesn’t get worse. Nowhere does Islam conquer that doesn’t leave its inhabitants more oppressed. Nowhere does Islam “ …
• I'm keeping my boyfriend a secret from my religious parents... I don't want to disappoint them, but I'm falling in love. It's time to come clean, warns BEL MOONEY, or you could lose them all 22 August 2026 11 h 29 min Daily Mail Dear Bel, My family was close and religious – no confusion about how life was supposed to unfold. You worked hard, respected your parents, built a career and married someone who shared your faith and values. Relationships before marriage weren’t in the …
• Buddhist Priests’ Training Fails to Meet Demand 22 August 2026 10 h 55 min Cambodianess Photo shows Batch 53’s priests who join the training on priests’ roles, duties, and code of conduct. Photo: Ministry of Cult and Religion PHNOM PENH – The Ministry of Cult and Religion has trained nearly 15,000 Buddhist priests on priests’ roles and code …
• Pakistan's minorities face relentless persecution amid violence and forced conversions 22 August 2026 10 h 16 min The Hans India Washington: Fifteen years after the assassination of Shahbaz Bhatti - Pakistan’s first Catholic federal minister for minorities and a prominent champion of religious freedom, minority communities including Christians -Hindus and Ahmadis continue to face …
• Ram Temple Trust rift deepens as Champat Rai's note exposes VHP-PMO divide 22 August 2026 9 h 42 min The Federal Media reports on August 21of a nine-page note reportedly shared in the Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) media group by former general secretary of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust (SRJTKT), Champat Rai, have triggered another round of turmoil within …
• Centre rejects US body's remarks urging sanctions on RSS 22 August 2026 9 h 42 min The Federal The Centre has rubbished the remarks made by senior officials of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF) who urged the Trump administration not to extend diplomatic courtesies to RSS leaders and to impose sanctions on the organisation …
• Facing exile and persecution, an Iranian dissident crossed from devout Muslim to student of Judaism 22 August 2026 9 h 38 min The Jerusalem Post Behnam Vali Heydarian, or “Ben Vali,” has lived what he feels like have been several lifetimes across four countries.Raised as a Muslim in Kuwait, he became a devout follower of Islam before converting to Christianity in Iran, becoming a Christian pastor …
• MSO and MYO hold conference on Muslims’ role in nation building 22 August 2026 9 h 23 min The News Mill The Muslim Students Organisation of India (MSO) and the Muslim Youth Organisation of India (MYO) convened a conference titled “The Role of Muslims in Nation Building” that assembled scholars, students, youth, social workers, educators, religious leaders …
• EU calls for protection of Jews and Muslims from discrimination 22 August 2026 9 h 14 min Union of Orthodox Journalists The European Commission has appointed a new special envoy for the promotion of freedom of religion or belief. The European Union has called for an end to the persecution of religious communities around the world. Brussels’ diplomatic service issued the …
• HinduPACT slams USCIRF over comments on RSS chief 22 August 2026 9 h 02 min The Assam Tribune Washington, Aug 22: HinduPACT has accused the US Commission on International Religious Freedom of running a “smear campaign” against Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat ahead of his proposed visit to the United States. The Hindu advocacy …
• HinduPACT calls USCIRF remarks on Bhagwat visit ‘ideological attacks’ 22 August 2026 8 h 09 min Orissa Post Washington: HinduPACT has accused the US Commission on International Religious Freedom of running a “smear campaign” against Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh chief Mohan Bhagwat ahead of his proposed visit to the United States. The Hindu advocacy organisation …
• Keeping Krishnaleela alive 22 August 2026 7 h 58 min Trinidad Express For over two decades, the Shiva Gana Organisation has kept the tradition of Krishnaleela alive in Trinidad and Tobago. The play, which chronicles the holy acts of the Hindu God Krishna, has long been associated with the village of Campoo, also known as Mon …
• Top Story Temple on govt land demolished after multiple engagements, says Perlis exco State says Hindu place of worship lacked permit, advised to seek alternative site. Hariz Mohd 1h ago ⋅ 9 22 August 2026 7 h 38 min Malaysiakini The Perlis state government has defended the demolition of a Hindu temple in Kangar on Thursday, saying the action was carried out in accordance with the law. State exco Izizam Ibrahim, whose portfolio includes religious and local government affairs, said …
• Why the BJP-RSS Have Lost Moral Ground as India's Arbiters 22 August 2026 6 h 37 min The Quint There is a video on my Instagram from the Shaheen Bagh protests where a Hindu boy is anguished but not talking about Citizenship Amendment Act-National Register of Citizens (CAA-NRC), but instead talking about how there is no work, and that, at least, they …
• Something called religious freedom in USA 22 August 2026 5 h 35 min Daily Gate City - Iowa I keep hearing people scream that Muslims are coming for America with Sharia law while those same people demand Christian prayer in public schools, Bibles in classrooms, and the Ten Commandments hanging on the walls of schools and government buildings. Do …
• Kashmiriyat in Stone and Deodar 22 August 2026 5 h 20 min Greater Kashmir The preservation and thoughtful integration of Kashmir’s unique architectural, religious, and historical sites into sustainable eco-tourism hubs is essential for safeguarding the valley’s syncretic cultural ethos. Unlike standard Islamic architecture …
• Great churches of Spain 22 August 2026 4 h 26 min KPC Media Group - Indiana Spain is the second most-visited country in Europe. During our cruise along Spain’s coast last month with our granddaughter Nora, 13, of Norway, we were blessed to visit a breath-taking basilica and two amazing cathedrals. A cathedral is the official Roman …
• World Lead Stories Fact Check: Video Does NOT Show Trash Dumping In River -- Final Ritual Immersion Of Idol For The Hindu Ganesh Chaturthi Festival 22 August 2026 3 h 53 min Yahoo News Does a video show Indian people dumping plastic waste into a river? No, that's not true: The video does not show garbage dumping but the final religious ritual of the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, Ganesh Visarjan, where idols made for this purpose are …
• Anwar Receives Phone Call From Sheikh Al-Azhar, Discuss Efforts On Understanding Of Islam 22 August 2026 3 h 19 min Bernama KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 22 (Bernama) -- Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim and Sheikh al-Azhar al-Sharif Prof Dr Ahmad al-Tayyeb discussed the continuation of dakwah efforts and Islamic studies to expand religious understanding for the benefit of the entire …
• Things Got Heated When This Pastor Took Aim At Islam In Michigan 22 August 2026 2 h 57 min Law Enforcement Today Dearborn, MI: Town council meetings are held in communities across America to give residents a chance to voice concerns, ask questions, and challenge local officials about what is happening in their town. But sometimes those meetings become especially …
• One Killing Too Many In The Name Of Religious Diversity 22 August 2026 2 h 13 min Free Press Journal Sheikh Abdul Hafiz’s campaign to document gaps in government-school facilities has come under scrutiny after his father died following an attack on the family | AI Generated File Image I cannot fathom what made 25-year-old Sheikh Abdul Hafiz, a member of …
• Myanmar military bombing kills 14 at Buddhist monastery, opposition reports 22 August 2026 0 h 29 min Al Jazeera More than 100 people were in the monastery for a religious retreat, according to a local resident. Published On 21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026 A military air strike has killed 14 people at a Buddhist monastery in central Myanmar, an opposition group and a local …
• Instagram insult to Hindu holy day costs Swiss tourist 1 year behind bars in Bali 22 August 2026 0 h 26 min Hindustan Times A Swiss tourist has been sentenced to one year in prison in Bali for mocking the sacred Hindu Day of Silence, after posting videos on Instagram showing himself breaking the observance and using expletives against the tradition. Luzian Andrin Zgraggen was …
• Putin wants to be seen as a religious crusader. But his holy war is stalling 21 August 2026 20 h 14 min The i paper The fortuitous – some would say suspicious – unearthing last week of the tomb of Dmitry Donskoi, a fourteenth-century Grand Prince of Moscow, is a reminder not only of a long tradition of the handy “discovery” of relics at useful moments, but also of …
• Area religious listings for the week of Aug. 23 21 August 2026 20 h 13 min Brattleboro Reformer - Vermont BELLOWS FALLS First Baptist Church The First Baptist Church of Bellows Falls at 9 Church Street offers worship service at 10 a.m. every Sunday. In Matthew 6:1–6, Jesus reminds us that faith is not about impressing others or being noticed for the good …
• Chinese Commies Now Targeting Even State-Approved Catholic Churches 21 August 2026 19 h 19 min PJ Media - Virginia The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), not content with harassing, arresting, and raiding underground Catholic communities, is now going after even those Catholic-identifying churches in Shanghai which have compromised with the state and received previous …
• Kangana Ranaut hits back at Sharmila Tagore over ‘Vande Mataram’ remarks: “How can you reduce such a great piece of art to mere religious practice” 21 August 2026 18 h 40 min Bollywood Hungama en Bollywood News Bollywood Hungama News Network https://www.bollywoodhungama.com/ Kangana Ranaut hits back at Sharmila Tagore over ‘Vande Mataram’ remarks: “How can you reduce such a great piece of art to mere religious practice” The actress- …
• Appeals court upholds ban on ICE at some churches in Pa. and other states 21 August 2026 17 h 27 min Mon Valley Independent - Pennsylvania By William J. Ford, Pennsylvania Capital-Star August 19, 2026 A federal appeals court Tuesday upheld an injunction that bars Department of Homeland Security agents from conducting immigration enforcement “at or near” more than 1,400 houses of worship …
• ‘America, we have lost this city’: Christian pastor erupts on Muslim town council over pro-Islam bias, Sharia 21 August 2026 17 h 07 min WorldNetDaily Mayor Abdullah H. Hammoud of Dearborn, Michigan Dearborn, Michigan, has a massive Muslim population. Members of that community, like other groups that have come to America, brought their own agenda, ideologies, beliefs, politics, economy and religion. But …