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US President Donald Trump threatened to send the military into Nigeria to stop what he described as the killing of Christians by Islamists, warning of possible military action if Nigeria does not protect its Christian population, amidst ongoing conflicts and accusations of religious persecution.
Jon Stewart criticized Arab states for not granting Palestinians citizenship, suggesting they are afraid of the Islamists they have supported. He argued that the Arab nations' reluctance is due to their fear of groups like Hamas and Hezbollah, which they helped foster. Stewart's comments came during an interview with journalist Christiane Amanpour about the Israel-Hamas conflict. He previously proposed a Middle Eastern version of NATO to resolve the Gaza conflict, but experts and Amanpour expressed skepticism about its feasibility.
The Mumbai Police and administration took action against Islamists who attacked Hindus in Mira Road, Mumbai, ahead of the Ram Mandir Pran Pratishtha ceremony in Ayodhya. Illegal constructions of the accused were demolished, and 13 persons have been arrested. The Islamists tore flags bearing images of Lord Hanuman, leading to a tense situation in Mumbai. Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis reiterated the government’s commitment to "zero tolerance" against those disturbing law and order. The Police have been deployed at several locations to prevent further incidents.
LGBTQ communities in Malaysia are facing increasing scrutiny and discrimination under Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's government, despite his reputation as a progressive reformer. The rise of Islamists, such as the Islamist party PAS, which holds the most seats in parliament, has put pressure on Anwar to bolster his Islamic credentials. Sodomy is a crime in Malaysia, and the country has Islamic sharia laws banning same-sex acts and cross-dressing. Anwar's government has banned books, detained demonstrators, and confiscated Pride-themed items. LGBTQ activists report online harassment, death threats, and undercover police attending LGBTQ-friendly events. Many LGBTQ Malaysians are seeking asylum in other countries, and self-censorship is increasing within the community.