Religion in the Daily News
- Hindu interfaith leader urges Bangkok... 11 July 2026 16 h 44 min New India Abroad Akara Sky Hanuman claims to be “the world’s first & highest Thai cultural rooftop experience”. Rajan Zed / Image provided Prominent Hindu American and interfaith leader Rajan Zed has urged owners of an upscale rooftop restaurant in Bangkok—Akara …
- Amnesty International calls for immediate release of Tibetan religious leader Choktrul Dorje Ten Rinpoche 11 July 2026 16 h 39 min Phayul Tenzin Nyidon DHARAMSHALA, July 11: Amnesty International has launched an urgent campaign calling on Chinese authorities to immediately disclose the whereabouts of detained Tibetan religious leader Choktrul Dorje Ten Rinpoche and release him, warning that …
- ‘Vande Mataram inspired people across religions during freedom movement’ 11 July 2026 15 h 57 min Hindustan Times Rare gramophone recordings and archival documents reveal that Vande Mataram was widely accepted as India’s anthem during the freedom movement, said Akhilesh Jha, founder of the Centre for Gramophone and Allied Studies. Maulvi Liaqat Hussain was among those …
- Nichiren via the Lens of Japanese Art 11 July 2026 15 h 28 min Modern Tokyo Times Nichiren via the Lens of Japanese Art Lee Jay Walker Modern Tokyo Times Tenrei Horiuchi (1903–1982) completed a beautiful series of woodblock prints devoted to Nichiren during the late 1950s. Nichiren (1222–1282), one of Japan’s most influential Buddhist …
- Euronews: Azerbaijan is a country where religions have converged for centuries 11 July 2026 15 h 24 min Modern.az Religious tolerance and the peaceful coexistence of various religions, which have been formed in Azerbaijan over centuries, are highlighted as one of the main elements of the country's national identity and cultural diplomacy. Religious tolerance and …
- DACA Recipient Accused of Seven Molotov Cocktail Attacks on New York Churches and Businesses 11 July 2026 14 h 50 min [your]NEWS A 36-year-old Guyanese migrant whose DACA protections expired has been charged after authorities linked him to a series of incendiary attacks across Queens and Brooklyn and allegedly found two additional Molotov cocktails in his possession. By yourNEWS …
- Raising Righteous Sons – From The Living Room To The Day Of Judgement 11 July 2026 14 h 05 min Kashmir Reader Parenting is a sacred trust. Children are born upon fitrah, shaped by what parents model. In a world of toxic algorithms, the home is the first classroom. Islam commands men to lower their gaze — respect and consent are religious obligations. The blueprint …
- CSW issues report on religious freedom five years on from Cuba protests 11 July 2026 13 h 53 min Christian Today (Photo: Getty/iStock) Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has warned of increased suppression in Cuba in a new report to mark the fifth anniversary of a series of protests across the island nation. Protests and riots broke out across the country on …
- The Case for Recognising Bangladesh’s 1971 Genocide at the United Nations 11 July 2026 13 h 20 min Modern Diplomacy As the 62nd session of the United Nations Human Rights Council took place in Geneva, Human Rights Without Frontiers chose to raise an issue that has remained insufficiently addressed for far too long: the need to recognize the mass atrocities committed in …
- Central Regional Minister urges religious groups to lead environmental cleanliness 11 July 2026 13 h 08 min Ghana News Agency By Isaac Arkoh, GNA Cape Coast, July 11, GNA – Mr Ekow Payin Okyere Eduamoah, the Central Regional Minister, has called on religious organisations to spearhead a relentless campaign to promote positive attitudes toward environmental cleanliness. He said …
- Local Gov’t, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs minister praised for driving Prez Mahama’s “Resetting Agenda” 11 July 2026 13 h 07 min Ghana News Agency By Elsie Appiah-Osei Accra, July 11, GNA – Mr Ahmed Ibrahim, the Minister of Local Government, Chieftaincy and Religious Affairs, has been commended for his commitment to President John Dramani Mahama’s “Resetting Agenda” aimed at improving efficiency and …
- Religious, sports tourism to boost J&K economy: CM 11 July 2026 13 h 06 min Rising Kashmir Srinagar, July 10: Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday said Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed encouraging growth in tourism over the past year, with efforts underway to promote adventure tourism, religious tourism, sporting events, and other tourism- …
- Salt Lake Buddhist temple continues to maintain presence amid urban growth 11 July 2026 12 h 46 min KMYU - Utah SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — As the Buddhist community and supporters in Japantown celebrate its 90th Obon Festival, many are looking ahead to the future. The community is grappling with mixed feelings of optimism and worry about what could happen to the temple …
- World Population Day: How Muslim population almost doubled in twelve decades? (1900-2025) 11 July 2026 12 h 02 min Organiser Weekly In the contemporary world, the two most prolific religions, Islam and Christianity, dominate, with over half of the world’s population. The religion of Christianity has 2.3-2.5 billion adherents, while the religion of Islam has 1.9 billion adherents. The …
- Iran’s anti-Christian crackdown escalates with Bible bans, church seizures and mass arrests: Report 11 July 2026 11 h 55 min Organiser Weekly A new annual report titled Scapegoats: Rights Violations Against Christians in Iran, published by Article18 in partnership with Open Doors, Christian Solidarity Worldwide and Middle East Concern, documents a significant escalation in state action against …
- European Parliament condemns forced Islamization of children in Pakistan 11 July 2026 11 h 15 min Union of Orthodox Journalists 2824 13:54 12 Author: News The European Parliament has called on Pakistan to establish a mechanism to protect Christian families. The European Parliament has adopted a resolution urging the Pakistani authorities to put an end to the abduction and forced …
- Religious tourism in Azerbaijan: 10 sacred places you must see - LIST 11 July 2026 11 h 15 min Modern.az According to the State Statistical Committee, 2,000 foreign citizens visited Azerbaijan for religious purposes in 2025. This figure has caused discussions, considering the country's rich religious and cultural heritage. Tourism expert Samir Dubandi, in …
- Theodora Walter and the Theosophical Roots of Trinidadian Art 11 July 2026 11 h 05 min Bitter Winter Massimo Introvigne Theodora Walter, “Nudes at Macqueripe Bay.” From X. Theodora Walter (1869–1959) occupies a singular place in the cultural history of Trinidad and Tobago, not only as one of the earliest documented women artists of the island but also as …
- Itumbahal: A Buddhist Monastery Rich in Legends 11 July 2026 10 h 33 min Ratopati The Buddhist monastery famous by the name Itumbahal, located in the central part of ancient Kathmandu settlement, is full of fascinating legends. The legends of the speaking Tara goddess statue established here, the founder of this monastery Keshchandra …
- Florida wants more religion in schools. But here’s where most people draw the line 11 July 2026 10 h 30 min Hanford Sentinel - California MIAMI — As Florida education leaders signal openness to expanding religious expression in public schools, a recent survey finds broad support for school prayer in public schools — but only if it is optional. The survey, released by the Pew Research Center …
- Reconstitute Ram Temple Trust with religious leaders: Hooda 11 July 2026 9 h 55 min Hindustan Times Congress MP Deepender Hooda on Friday demanded that the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust be dissolved and reconstituted with religious leaders, eminent citizens, administrative experts and independent members to ensure transparency and …
- UP: Man arrested in Bareilly for luring people into conversion 11 July 2026 9 h 52 min Asianet Newsable Bareilly police arrested a man for allegedly organising a meeting to lure people into religious conversion. In a separate incident in Shamli, two were arrested in a conversion case allegedly driven by a property-related motive to trap a young man. Man …
- Killing Repentant Bandits And Seccessionists Is A Violation Of Religious And International Laws..Sheik Gumi 11 July 2026 9 h 21 min CKN Nigeria Islamic cleric Sheikh Ahmad Gumi has argued that killing repentant bandits and secessionists who have surrendered is contrary to both religious teachings and international law. He said individuals who lay down their arms and genuinely renounce violence …
- Guanfu Museum in Hot Water After Online Claims Link Statue to Unsolved Theft 11 July 2026 9 h 16 min Vision Times A Song Dynasty bronze Buddhist statue displayed for nearly two decades at Beijing’s Guanfu Museum has become the center of online chatter after netizens claimed it “closely resembles” a cultural relic stolen from the Temple of the Five Lords in Hainan …
- NCCK calls on IEBC to act over rampant voter bribery 11 July 2026 8 h 44 min The Standard Audio By Vocalize IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon during the stakeholder engagement forum, December 8, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) has issued a stern warning to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries …
- Humla residents still rely on Shamans 11 July 2026 8 h 21 min The Rising Nepal By Rajan Rawat, Humla, July 11: Residents of remote Himalayan district of Humla continue to rely on traditional shamans to determine auspicious dates and times for weddings and other important ceremonies, despite the widespread use of Hindu priests and …
- HR&CE order on temple land pattas sparks political row 11 July 2026 7 h 08 min News Today Net Chennai, July 11: A recent order issued by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HR&CE) Department to facilitate the grant of pattas to occupants of over 3,000 acres of temple land in Karur district has triggered a political controversy, with …
- How rampant religious rituals in rivers have an undercurrent of pollution 11 July 2026 6 h 57 min India Today For centuries, India’s rivers have been more than water bodies. They are mothers, goddesses and sacred lifelines. Devotees offer prayers, flowers, food, milk and even the ashes of the dead to flowing waters as acts of faith. But a recent order of the …
- Kavazovic: Global Recognition of Srebrenica Genocide Is a Civilizational Act 11 July 2026 6 h 54 min Sarajevo Times Reisu-l-ulema of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina Husein ef. Kavazović said today in the Gazi Husrev-bey mosque in Sarajevo that remembering the genocide in Srebrenica is not only an act of honoring the victims but a permanent religious, …
- Defending America’s founding principles in a divided age 11 July 2026 6 h 20 min The Times Republican - Iowa Ben Shapiro The United States nation faces threats that extend beyond the familiar divide between Democrats and Republicans. Increasingly, two ideological movements — one on the far left, one emerging on the populist right — share a willingness to …
- Clothing in Makkah 11 July 2026 6 h 19 min The Review of Religions © Shutterstock Sarmad Naveed, Illinois, USA At Islam’s advent, people were largely shaped by the harsh conditions, simplicity, and traditions of desert life. Naturally, this was also reflected in their clothing, which represented their identity and status …
- Five art movements that shaped New Zealand’s modern painters 11 July 2026 6 h 14 min The New Zealand Herald The seeds of abstraction In the late 1860s in Paris, a spirited group of painters, fed up with rejection by the conservative Paris Salon – the official French art exhibition of the Académie des Beaux-Arts – hatched a plan to divert institutional critique …
- Friday Sermon Summary 10th July 2026: ‘The Kindness & Generosity of the Promised Messiah (as)’ 11 July 2026 6 h 11 min The Review of Religions Summary prepared by The Review of Religions After reciting Tashahhud, Ta`awwuz and Surah al-Fatihah, His Holiness, Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad (aba) continued presenting incidents from the life of the Promised Messiah (as), demonstrating his kindness and …
- Hopes for the youth, peace and human dignity 11 July 2026 5 h 54 min Ke Alaka'i - Hawaii Photo by Hiroki Konno Peacebuilding begins with understanding others through advocating for religious freedom, standing up against bullying and creating stronger communities through service, said three student volunteers who participated in the annual …
- Understanding Islamophobia in SA: Historical roots and current implications 11 July 2026 5 h 23 min The Post ISLAM has existed, and Muslims have lived, in South Africa for approximately 400 years, during which Muslims have participated in every single aspect of pre-and post-colonial, and pre- and post- apartheid societies. By those who profess to belong to an …
- Dalai Lama birthday event stirs diplomatic row, strains Nepal-China relations 11 July 2026 5 h 16 min República KATHMANDU, July 10: What began as a religious celebration has rapidly snowballed into one of Nepal's most contentious diplomatic controversies in recent years, with the 91st birthday celebration of the 14th Dalai Lama igniting a fierce political debate …
- EU urges Pakistan to act against forcible conversion of religious minority girls 11 July 2026 5 h 09 min The Christian Post - Washington D.C. European national flags in front of European Parliament building in Brussels, Belgium. | Getty Images The European Parliament on Thursday adopted a resolution calling on Pakistan to establish a national mechanism to handle complaints from families of …
- AAP asks PM to rise above ‘partisan’ politics over attacks on churches 11 July 2026 4 h 14 min The Hindu Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh. File | Photo Credit: PTI Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) national spokesperson and MP Sanjay Singh on Friday (July 10, 2026) wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the “growing” attacks on churches, Christian institutions …
- Did Pope Leo excommunicate SSPX over Israel? 11 July 2026 3 h 27 min The New Arab Pope Leo moved against SSPX after it went ahead with the unauthorised consecration of bishops [Getty] Pope Leo XIV's decision to declare the traditionalist Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) in schism and excommunicate its bishops and priests has thrust …
- How Trump's evangelical allies view MENA through 'spiritual war' 11 July 2026 3 h 27 min The New Arab Trump's spiritual adviser Paula White-Cain is a known charismatic evangelical Christian [Getty] A major investigation into a Tennessee church has shed light on a rapidly growing movement within American Christianity that interprets Iran, Israel, Islam …