Religion

Trial begins for gunman in massacre at US Tree of Life synagogue
Lawyers for suspect Robert Bower acknowledge that he entered the synagogue with the intention of killing Jews.
Published On 30 May 2023
Clashes at ancient China mosque over planned demolition
The mosque in recent years expanded its minarets and the dome’s roof and a court ruled the additions illegal.
Published On 30 May 2023
US charges two over China-backed plot against Falun Gong
Two suspects were charged with crimes related to an operation to revoke the Falun Gong organisation’s tax status.
Published On 27 May 2023
Tourism dreams and violence woes after Tunisia’s Djerba attack
Kais Saied’s government is working hard to minimise the recent attack on the Ghriba Synagogue, hoping to save tourism.
Published On 21 May 2023

One of the world’s oldest surviving Bible manuscripts will be placed in the Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv.

Plan to rebuild small mosque for Daegu university students has come up against a powerful conservative Christian lobby.

State Department’s report on religious freedom lists attacks on Muslims and Christians in world’s most populous nation.

US report describes details of assault by Israeli forces on the funeral of slain Al Jazeera journalist in Jerusalem.

The results are expected to energise the opposition that is banking on forming a united front in the next election.

Police said two of the suspects had prepared the improvised explosive devices while the other three provided materials.

Tuesday’s shooting comes as the tourism industry in Tunisia was finally enjoying a rebound from pandemic-era lows.

Tunisian naval guard shot dead two visitors to Djerba’s Ghriba Synagogue and a security guard before being killed.

Muzz, a relationship app for Muslims, has accused dating giant Match Group of trying to ‘stifle’ it.

The men were said to have insulted Islam and its prophets and run organised efforts to promote atheism.

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