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Brunei sets new zakat nisab for 1446H/2025

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The Brunei Islamic Religious Council (MUIB) has announced the updated nisab zakat harta (minimum threshold for zakat on wealth) for the Islamic year 1446H, 2025. Zakat, the fourth pillar of Islam, is an obligatory...

Khatam Al-Quran ceremony brings community together

His Majesty sends congratulatory message to Canada prime minister

Ministry continues Tedarus Al-Quran

Donation brings relief to families in need

Iftar event celebrates spirit of giving

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At least 4 killed in Thailand crane collapse: police

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Southeast Asia

BANGKOK (AFP) - A crane collapsed at a construction site in Thailand's capital on Saturday, killing at least four people, police said, as rescuers worked to retrieve a fifth body from the debris. The...

Southeast Asia

UN World Food Program to cut food...

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BANGKOK (AP) — The United Nations food agency said on Friday that more than 1 million people in the war-torn nation of Myanmar will...

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Philippine ex-President Duterte appears by video link...

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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte appeared Friday by videoconference before judges at the International Criminal Court, days after his...

Southeast Asia

WFP to cut food aid to 1...

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YANGON (AFP) - The World Food Programme (WFP) will be forced to cut off one million people in war-torn Myanmar from its vital food...

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Formula One boss to visit Thailand for talks on Bangkok race

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MELBOURNE (AFP) - Formula One boss Stefano Domenicali will travel to Bangkok next week following the Australian Grand Prix for talks over a potential race in the Thai capital, he told Sky Sports. The Italian ex-Ferrari boss, who has just extended his contract to remain Formula One president and chief...

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Slot eyes first Liverpool trophy against Newcastle in League Cup final

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LONDON (AFP) - Liverpool can win the first trophy of the Arne Slot era in Sunday's League Cup final against a Newcastle side desperate...

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Man City in Brighton test as Arsenal face Chelsea clash

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LONDON (AFP) - Manchester City face a crucial clash with Brighton as the pressure mounts in the race to finish in the Premier League's...

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Liverpool’s Alexander-Arnold to miss League Cup final in injury blow

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LONDON (AFP) - Liverpool's Trent Alexander-Arnold will miss the League Cup final against Newcastle with an ankle injury that leaves the defender facing an...