![Reclusive Taliban leader attends gathering in Afghan capital Reclusive Taliban leader attends gathering in Afghan capital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71656660355_TALIBAN.jpg)
Reclusive Taliban leader attends gathering in Afghan capital
Haibatullah Akhundzada joined religious leaders from around the country for the meeting of more than 3,000 male participants in Kabul.
Fri Jul 01 2022
![COVID-19 safety SOP for Thaipusam celebration will be announced soon - Saravanan COVID-19 safety SOP for Thaipusam celebration will be announced soon - Saravanan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-11/61637929972_MSaravanan.jpg)
COVID-19 safety SOP for Thaipusam celebration will be announced soon - Saravanan
Saravanan said a meeting would be held next Tuesday with Hindu religious leaders and representatives of temples to discuss related matters.
Sat Dec 11 2021
![Thousands of Indonesians rally against racial, religious intolerance Thousands of Indonesians rally against racial, religious intolerance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-11/81479544977_JakartaIndonesia.jpg)
Thousands of Indonesians rally against racial, religious intolerance
Dressed in red and white shirts, the colours of the Indonesian flag, religious leaders, members of human rights groups, lawmakers and others marched along a central Jakarta street.
Sat Nov 19 2016
![Indonesian gay couple arrested over Facebook photo Indonesian gay couple arrested over Facebook photo](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/71476433310_HomosexualGeneric.jpg)
Indonesian gay couple arrested over Facebook photo
There has been a growing backlash against gay people in the world's most populous Muslim-majority country this year, with government ministers and religious leaders lining up to denounce them.
Fri Oct 14 2016
![Haron Din's demise: Jeff Ooi, please apologise - Penang PAS Youth Haron Din's demise: Jeff Ooi, please apologise - Penang PAS Youth](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41474113374_JeffOoi.jpg)
Haron Din's demise: Jeff Ooi, please apologise - Penang PAS Youth
Penang PAS Youth has urged Jelutong Member of Parliament, Jeff Ooi Chuan Aun to issue a public apology to the family of the late Datuk Dr Haron Din.
Sat Sep 17 2016
![Monitor those who often quote Ibnu Taimiyyah - Ayob Khan Monitor those who often quote Ibnu Taimiyyah - Ayob Khan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81438001918_AyubKhanMydin.jpg)
Monitor those who often quote Ibnu Taimiyyah - Ayob Khan
The religious authorities in the country have been reminded to monitor religious leaders and academicians who often quote controversial Turkish ulama Ibnu Taimiyyah in their talks and articles.
Sat Aug 13 2016
![Iran 'godfather' of IS jihadists: opposition leader Iran 'godfather' of IS jihadists: opposition leader](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-10/71413008401_295x200.jpg)
Iran 'godfather' of IS jihadists: opposition leader
Although Iran has been helping Iraq to fight the Sunni IS militants, Maryam Rajavi said Iranians called their religious leaders "the godfather" of IS.
Thu Apr 30 2015
![Easter war of words breaks out between Ukraine and Russia Easter war of words breaks out between Ukraine and Russia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-04/51397964606_295x200.jpg)
Easter war of words breaks out between Ukraine and Russia
Politics overshadowed Easter observances in Kiev and Moscow, with the Orthodox religious leaders trading barbs over the crisis in Ukraine.
Sun Apr 20 2014
![Japan set to pass secrets law despite growing disquiet Japan set to pass secrets law despite growing disquiet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2012-12/51355804309_295x200.jpg)
Japan set to pass secrets law despite growing disquiet
Lawyers, journalists, religious leaders and a Nobel physicist are among a growing group of opponents who think the act is worryingly vague and gives too much power to the government.
Mon Dec 02 2013
![World voices respect for pope's surprise resignation World voices respect for pope's surprise resignation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-02/71360584092_295x200.jpg)
World voices respect for pope's surprise resignation
World political and religious leaders expressed surprise but respect for Pope Benedict XVI's shock announcement Monday of his historic resignation due to "incapacity" because of his age.
Mon Feb 11 2013