Mosques full despite Pakistan’s Covid third wave

Pakistani officials have steadily tightened restrictions and banned travel during the upcoming…

Drop in Xinjiang Birthrate Largest in Recent History: Report

Experts note that the tightening birth control measures must be understood in…

AP News Digest 2 p.m.

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Jews and Muslims find common ground in German city

It’s not every day that members of the Jewish and Muslim communities…

Thinking of family festive gatherings for Eid? Think again

If we limit social gatherings with friends and family this Eid, we’ll…

Israel destroys home of most senior Hamas leader in Gaza

Military says it struck the homes of Yehiyeh Sinwar, the most senior…

India police jail 21 Kashmiris amid pro-Palestinian rallies

Police in Indian-controlled Kashmir said Saturday that 21 people were arrested for…

Factory boss defiant as sanctions bite in China’s Xinjiang

A backlash against reports of forced labor and other abuses of the…

Ramadan: South Asia’s dying traditions on waking up the faithful

The practice of waking up before dawn for suhoor meals gave birth…

Forced sterilisation and Xinjiang’s shrinking population

Qelbinur Sedik says Chinese authorities forcibly sterilised her as part of a…