The leader of Indonesia’s largest Muslim organization, Nahdlatul Ulama (NU), is facing mounting calls to resign after inviting a pro-Israel scholar to speak at an internal event, triggering widespread backlash among members and the broader public. The controversy has sparked intense debate within Indonesia’s Muslim community, highlighting sensitivities surrounding the Israel-Palestine conflict and the role...
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Christian nationalist slogans have been prominent in attacks against UK mosques that are on the rise. Flags and Christian nationalist slogans have also been featured as weapons during such assaults.
Recently, attacks against mosques across the UK have escalated dramatically, often featuring British or English flags and Christian nationalist slogans alongside acts of violence, according to British Muslim Trust (BMT), the government’s Islamophobia monitoring partner.Between July and October 2025, BMT data showed 25 mosques had been attacked in 27 separate incidents, of which over one...
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Lawyer Hurls Shoe at India’s Chief Justice Over Religious Row
In a shocking incident in India, a lawyer threw a shoe at the country’s Chief Justice, creating a huge stir and drawing widespread attention. The event occurred during a hearing in a courtroom, where tensions had been building over a sensitive religious issue. This attack on one of India’s top legal figures has raised concerns...