Religion in the Daily News
- Greatest figures never drew lines of division among people: Rizvi 25 October 2026 14 h 58 min United News of Bangladesh BNP Acting Secretary General Advocate Ruhul Kabir Rizvi on Sunday said the great figures in world history never created divisions among people, but instead preached universal human welfare by removing distinctions between social classes. “Great figures who …
- Governor calls for united efforts to eliminate terrorism, extremism in KP 25 October 2026 14 h 40 min Associated Press of Pakistan ATTOCK, Oct 25 (APP):Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi on Sunday said seminaries, shrines and spiritual institutions could play a key role in eliminating terrorism and extremism by promoting the true teachings of Islam centred on peace, …
- Buddhists celebrating Prabarana Purnima 25 October 2026 14 h 29 min Bangladesh Post Buddhists in Bangladesh are celebrating Prabarana Purnima, one of their major religious festivals, on Sunday with prayers, religious rituals and colourful festivities, seeking peace, harmony and universal friendship among all living beings. The festival …
- Govt won’t allow unrest over reported Hasina return in Dec: Salahuddin 25 October 2026 14 h 29 min Bangladesh Post Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed on Sunday said the government will not allow anyone to create instability in the country over the reported return of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in December. “We are also aware of social media reports that fascist …
- Faiths unite in Melbourne to share Diwali’s message of light 25 October 2026 14 h 10 min South Asia Times Photo- NN/SAT. 25-12-2026 MELBOURNE, 25 October 2026: In a world marked by conflicts, disputes and deepening divisions—often along religious, community and ethnic lines—small efforts that build understanding can offer a much-needed ray of hope. That …
- What advice have Mahanayake Theros given to satyagraha monks? 25 October 2026 14 h 04 min Daily Mirror Mirror AI Summary – Quick Read Generated by Mirror AI MIRROR AI Hide ⏳ Generating summary… AI SUMMARY GENERATED ONLY FROM THIS ARTICLE'S TEXT. Colombo, Oct 25 (Daily Mirror) - The Mahanayake Theros of the Three Nikayas have called on Buddhist monks to …
- Security of Makkah, Madinah cannot be compromised: Al-Sudais 25 October 2026 13 h 48 min The Siasat Daily Makkah: Sheikh Dr Abdulrahman Al-Sudais, President of Religious Affairs at the Grand Mosque and the Prophet’s Mosque, has condemned continued Houthi attacks targeting Makkah and Madinah, describing them as an assault on the sanctity of Islam’s two holiest …
- Ninh Binh hosts Vietnam–Japan Buddhist cultural exchange festival 2026 25 October 2026 13 h 35 min VietnamPlus Ninh Binh (VNA) - Nearly 1,000 Buddhist monks, nuns and followers and Japanese visitors gathered in the Tam Chuc national tourism site in the northern province of Ninh Binh on October 24-25 for the 2026 Vietnam–Japan Buddhist Cultural Exchange Festival …
- Agreement ends St. Catherine’s Monastery dispute between Egypt and Greece 25 October 2026 13 h 14 min Egypt Independent Egypt has welcomed the consent of the Archbishop of the St. Catherine’s Monastery to sign an agreement regulating the legal status of the monastery and its surrounding lands in the Sinai Peninsula. In a statement issued on Saturday, the Egyptian Foreign …
- Americans who go to church and trust science ar… 25 October 2026 12 h 59 min Times West Virginian Americans who trust science and reason more than their churches’ teachings, but still believe in God or attend services, are also more likely to believe in magic than those who prioritize religious teachings. This was the central finding of a study my co- …
- Don’t let politicised religion fan tribal hatred in polls 25 October 2026 12 h 49 min Star The case of just-convicted Paul Mackenzie, on the one hand, and the spectacle of politicians troop to churches on Sunday with camera crews in tow, on the other, demonstrate the depth of our conservative religious roots as a people and why faith …
- Towards a Rational Religious Discourse within the National Security Balance 25 October 2026 12 h 48 min Ammon News Muayad Al-Samaraee *A Scientific Project to Join the "Understanding and Coexistence" Track Introduction: From Discourse to Civilizational Security Religious discourse in the Islamic world today represents one of the most important mirrors of …
- Durban port delays threaten Diwali stock and raise prices for prayer-goods retailers 25 October 2026 12 h 46 min IOL Delays at Durban’s port have left some prayer-goods retailers waiting for imported décor, spices, snacks and clay lamps ahead of Diwali, raising concerns about shortages and higher prices. For the past two months prayer shops and others supplying goods …
- Editorial: Time to call out the ‘Enemies of Allah’ 25 October 2026 12 h 42 min Arab News Japan RIYADH: They call themselves “Ansar Allah,” meaning “Supporters of God.” Their reality, however, could not be further from the truth. For what do the Houthis support? Not God. Not Islam, for sure. The Houthis have committed the ultimate transgression by …
- Grand Mosque head slams Houthi strikes on Makkah, Madinah as coalition defenses thwart attacks 25 October 2026 12 h 42 min Arab News Japan MAKKAH: The head of Islam’s holiest sites on Sunday condemned repeated ballistic missile and drone attacks by Yemen’s Houthi militia toward Makkah and Madinah, warning that the security and sanctity of the Two Holy Mosques remain a “red line that must not …
- Rights group urges immediate release of 6 Christians detained over TikTok video in Egypt 25 October 2026 12 h 33 min EWTN News CAIRO — Alliance Defending Freedom (ADF) has urged Egyptian authorities to free six young Christians detained for more than two weeks after posting a TikTok video that authorities considered offensive to Islam. In an Oct. 22 report, the legal advocacy …
- Mosques on govt land, namaz in public buildings: Ten cases that triggered legal cases in Bharat 25 October 2026 12 h 33 min Organiser Weekly The use of government land, public buildings and official premises for religious activities has triggered legal disputes, administrative inquiries and public controversy across several parts of India. Between 2015 and 2026, multiple cases involving alleged …
- Why six-year-olds are refusing to share a table 25 October 2026 12 h 28 min Aliran The recent issue of children refusing to sit with classmates of a different faith is rather troubling. Puncak Borneo MP Willie Mongin said a teacher approached him to say some primary school pupils had refused to sit with their Christian or Muslim …
- AI avatar of late Swami praises Modi for transforming India 25 October 2026 12 h 14 min The Siasat Daily New Delhi: The internet is divided over Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent interaction with an AI holographic avatar of Swami Chinmayanda Saraswati, who praised the PM for transforming education, strengthening the economy and realising his vision. The …
- President Paudel pays homage to Nawadurga on Kojagrat Poornima 25 October 2026 12 h 10 min The Rising Nepal Bhaktapur, Oct 25: President Ramchandra Paudel on Sunday visited the Nawadurga Temple in Bhaktapur on the occasion of Kojagrat Poornima, the concluding day of Bada Dashain festival, and paid homage to the Hindu deity. After performing special pooja …
- 'You will bring the wrath of God upon us': Mohamed Salah at the heart of a religious controversy in Turkey 25 October 2026 12 h 04 min Yardbarker - California Controversy over Trabzon fans' chant for the Egyptian star Turkish researcher in Islamic sciences Ihsan Senocak has criticised the chant sung by Trabzonspor fans for Egyptian star Mohamed Salah, demanding it stop immediately and warning against …
- Simon Sebag Montefiore’s ambitious attempt to make sense of the Middle East 25 October 2026 11 h 44 min Daily Maverick The majority of books written about the Middle East – and there have certainly been thousands upon thousands of them in many languages – focus on the story of one society or ethnic group. Or they examine conflict-ridden, bilateral relationships. …
- How Hindu way of life generates sustainable economic activities and inclusive growth since ages! 25 October 2026 11 h 37 min Organiser Weekly India is a treasure trove of sustainable small economic activities which generate income and employment for millions of people across the country. Over centuries, the Hindu way of life has created demand for a wide range of products which can be market …
- Jordanians rally together after the Karak tragedy, strengthening social unity and solidarity 25 October 2026 11 h 31 min Jordan News Amman — Friday was anything but an ordinary day for Jordanians. A day usually spent gathering around lunch tables, visiting relatives, taking trips and enjoying family gatherings turned into a heavy and painful one, filled with grief and shock after the …
- Kojagrat Purnima today marks end of Dashain 25 October 2026 11 h 18 min República KATHMANDU, Oct 25: Nepal’s 15-day Dashain festival, the country’s biggest Hindu festival, concludes today with prayers to Mahalakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and an all-night vigil. Kojagrat Purnima, observed on the full moon day of the …
- Muslim Police Officer Faces Online Abuse After Receiving Award for Promoting Women in UK Policing 25 October 2026 11 h 09 min Shia Waves Home/NEWS/Islam World/Iran/Muslim Police Officer Faces Online Abuse After Receiving Award for Promoting Women in UK Policing Iran October 25, 2026 0 0 1 minute read Muslim Police Officer Faces Online Abuse After Receiving Award for …
- Lao Front President Receives Senior Chinese Buddhist Delegation 25 October 2026 11 h 07 min Lao News Agency KPL Kikeo Khaykhamphithoune, Member of the Politburo of the Lao People’s Revolutionary Party Central Committee and President of the Lao Front for National Development (LFND), received a courtesy visit from Venerable Master Yin Shun, a senior Chinese …
- From ‘Indian siege of Kashmir’ to Jinnah: Here are 20 instances showing why Sharjeel Imam is a threat to Bharat? 25 October 2026 10 h 52 min Organiser Weekly From questioning the idea that Muslims “chose India” to describing Kashmir as under an “Indian siege”, invoking Jinnah’s political legacy and discussing Islam’s role in a future ideological order, Sharjeel Imam’s social media posts reveal a deeply …
- A need to be more self-reliant 25 October 2026 10 h 32 min Trinidad Express RELIGIOUS leaders have called for calm and a resolution to the controversy surrounding the withdrawal of State sponsorship for this year’s Divali Nagar, with one Hindu leader warning against becoming dependent on Government agencies for support. Secretary …
- PM Modi seeks blessings from AI avatar of late Hindu spiritual leader 25 October 2026 10 h 25 min Madhyamam New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with an AI-powered holographic avatar of Hindu spiritual leader Swami Chinmayananda, who died in 1993, and sought his blessings for his future endeavours at an event in New Delhi. The unusual interaction …
- Islam: The religion of ease, simplicity and universality 25 October 2026 9 h 38 min The Post & Courier - South Carolina Islam is a religion of ease, simplicity and universality. It's a faith that can be practiced worldwide, transcending differences in race, ethnicity, lineage, language and culture. Its fundamental beliefs and pillars offer a clear, accessible path for …
- Tension Grips Madannapet Over Alleged Attack on Durga Idol Procession, Suspects Detained 25 October 2026 9 h 38 min Deccan Chronicle Hyderabad: A tense situation prevailed at midnight after Hindu organisations staged a protest against the alleged egg-throwing incident at a Durga Mata idol during an immersion procession in Madanapet police station limits in the city. The procession, …
- Karak Attack: Jordanian Unity Stands Firm Against Division 25 October 2026 9 h 11 min Jordan News Amman — The attack targeting Hamoud Church in Karak cannot be viewed separately from the state of turmoil gripping the region, where regional conflicts overlap and multiple threats emerge, ranging from Iranian proxies and the policies of the occupying …
- Nobel Laureate Mohammadi Says Iranian Society No Longer Accepts Islamic Republic 25 October 2026 9 h 04 min Sri Lanka Guardian Narges Mohammadi, the Iranian human rights activist awarded the 2023 Nobel Peace Prize, says decades of repression have failed to extinguish demands for democracy, equality and freedom in Iran. “Iranian society no longer tolerates the Islamic Republic,” …
- Fort Kochi Cafe Row: Rajeev Chandrasekhar Accuses Satheesan of... 25 October 2026 8 h 22 min Deccan Chronicle Thiruvananthapuram: BJP state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar on Sunday accused Chief Minister VD Satheesan of practising "selective secularism" and questioned the ruling Congress and the CPI(M) over what he described as their support for a …
- Learn about the culture for yourself 25 October 2026 7 h 23 min Highlands News-Sun - Florida I was dismayed to read (a recent) letter replaying many of the most toxic myths about Islam, including falsehoods about it being an inherently violent and oppressive religion. I won’t go point by point through her letter, but I suggest a decent course in …
- Palestine’s Church Bells Ring in Solidarity With Jordan 25 October 2026 6 h 25 min Jordan News Amman — Palestinian political forces, factions and broad sections of Palestinian society have strongly condemned the heinous terrorist attack that targeted Hamoud Church in Karak Governorate, leaving a number of Jordanian martyrs and injured victims. …
- Houthis deny targeting Mecca, Medina as Saudi Arabia reports falling missile debris 25 October 2026 6 h 21 min India Today Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi group on Saturday denied reports that it had attacked Mecca and Medina, Islam's two holiest cities, after Saudi Arabia said it intercepted missiles launched towards the regions and reported falling debris in several …
- Bangladesh Hindus say this was the best Durga Puja in years. Now comes the real test 25 October 2026 6 h 21 min India Today "A Durga Puja to Remember – Thank You, Bangladesh!" wrote Sohag Kumar Mondal, a Bangladeshi citizen, on Facebook. "This is the Bangladesh we want to see where every citizen can celebrate their faith with dignity, freedom, and security.…
- The Forgotten Jewish Revival on the Eve of the Holocaust 25 October 2026 6 h 17 min Aish On the eve of World War II, Poland was home to about 3.3 million Jews, the largest Jewish community in Europe. We usually picture its final years as a story of religious decline. Young Jews, the story goes, were leaving the synagogue in droves, trading …