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Arrested For Insulting Buddhism? Swiss Man Faces Wrath in Myanmar

A man from Switzerland was arrested along with more than a dozen locals in military-ruled Myanmar for allegedly insulting Buddhism, according to reports by state media on August 19th.

Australian Hindus Harassed By Muslim Neighbors Vandalizing Idols with Feces

A Muslim woman and her daughter in Australia provoked anger among Hindus after a video of them dumping a used menstrual pad that reeks of urine on a Hindu religious statue went viral on social media.

The now-viral video was uploaded on TikTok by @eshana_autar and was also shared on X (previously known as Twitter), YouTube, and other social media platforms. In the footage, two Muslim women living in Sydney wearing burqas were seen putting a used menstrual pad and wet tissues on the religious statue of their Hindu neighbor, who installed security cameras near the statue.

Barbie Movie Bans: Crackdown in Kuwait, Lebanon, & More

As the Barbie movie, directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling, receives critical acclaim for its themes such as women empowerment and existential crisis, the highly-anticipated fantasy comedy film is being banned in many Arab and Muslim-majority countries.

Hindu Mob Attacks Mosque in India, Islamic Imam Killed

A mob of far-right Hindu nationalists stormed a mosque in the suburb of the Indian capital, New Delhi, setting it on fire and brutally murdering a deputy imam just hours after violence between Hindus and Muslims broke out in a nearby district.

Love Heart Emojis: A Dangerous Crime in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait?

Think before you click, as the saying goes, when doing something online. It’s always best to be mindful when sending messages to someone on the Internet, especially if you’re sending heart emojis to girls in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia, or you might end up in jail.

You read that right. Sending a heart emoji to a girl on WhatsApp or any other social networking site in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia is now considered a crime of inciting debauchery and harassment, punishable by law.

Firebombing Targets Pro-LGBTQ+ Church After Right-Wing YouTuber's Visit

Just weeks after it was featured by a right-wing, anti-LGBTQIA+ Christian YouTuber, a pro-LGBTQIA+ church in Plano, Texas, was set on fire on July 23rd.

No Hijab, No Healthcare: Iran's Shocking New Measure

Health authorities in northern Iran released a new edict, ordering that women who don’t wear their hijab correctly or have no headscarf should be denied healthcare. This sparked strong reactions among Iranian netizens and prominent Iranian figures and activists.

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