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🇫🇷 The Paris Olympics has caused fury among the populist and religious right in the United States and elsewhere, with critics especially unhappy about an apparent depiction of the Last Supper featuring drag performers.

Olympic opening ceremony drag performance resembling Last Supper rankles conservatives While some fans loved this unabashed display of French camp and kitsch, others — particularly those who espouse conservative or Christian beliefs — were not happy with it.

🇫🇷 ⛪️ The Paris Olympics opener was bombastic. Not content with being contained to a stadium, the nearly four-hour spectacle sprawled out across the capital in an attempt to showcase Paris to the world.

Christians shouldn’t be offended by the Olympics opening ceremony Many Christians have complained about the Last Supper being recreated by drag artists during the Olympics Opening Ceremony. But is there actually anything to be offended by?

Harris pushes Netanyahu to ease suffering in Gaza: 'I will not be silent' WASHINGTON: United States Vice President Kamala Harris pressured Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday (Jul 25) to help reach a Gaza ceasefire deal that would ease the suffering of Palestini

🇸🇬 🇵🇸 Singapore has contributed more than S$17 million in donations so far in response to the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip. To help with food insecurity in Gaza, Singapore is sending 1,000 tonnes of white rice and 300 tonnes of canned sardines to relieve hunger in Gaza. Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (second from left) handing over the humanitarian package to UAE charge d'affaires Dhabia Al Mehairbi (second from right) on July 22, 2024.

The Straits Times, Read more: https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/singapore-sends-gaza-1000-tonnes-of-rice-300-tonnes-of-sardines-to-relieve-hunger
Photo: Berita Harian, Singapore

Palestinian rivals Hamas and Fatah sign unity deal aimed at Gaza governance The factions have agreed an ‘interim national reconciliation government’, says Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Jon Voight condemns daughter Angelina Jolie’s stance on Israel-Palestine The ‘Midnight Cowboy’ star claimed Jolie has been ‘influenced by antisemitic people’

Uncle Mike honoured for raising orphaned Muslim brothers | New Straits Times KUALA LUMPUR: Three Muslim siblings shared their feelings and the bond they’ve developed over 16 years with their beloved Uncle Mike.

Spotlight on key role of S’pore youth in preserving racial, religious harmony at community event The Inter Racial Inter Religious Harmony Nite event was back after a five-year hiatus due to the pandemic. Read more at straitstimes.com.

‘Most unlikely’ that a guiding hand will no longer be needed to manage sensitive matters: SM Lee The Government remains vigilant in a troubled world as external conflicts can trigger tensions here. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Only 65,000 people remain in Rafah, a sharp decline from 1.4 million six weeks ago. This stark reality highlights the severe impact of the ongoing conflict. Urgent support is needed to aid those who remain and to rebuild the community.

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The speaks to residents in five top-ranked cities in the Smart Cities Index 2024 to understand which features are making the most impact on their lives.

Read more: https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20240717-whats-it-like-to-live-in-the-worlds-smartest-cities-for-2024

🇻🇦 Pope Francis has long wanted to visit Asia and will be seeking to promote intercultural and inter-religious dialogue during his upcoming visit, said Bishop Paul Desmond Tighe, one of the key officials overseeing cultural affairs at the Vatican.

Pope Francis will promote intercultural, inter-religious dialogue on Asia trip, Vatican official says His Singapore stop is scheduled to include visits to St Theresa’s Home and Catholic Junior College. Read more at straitstimes.com.

🇻🇦 🇸🇬 Pope Francis will be in Singapore from Sep 11 to 13, the last leg of his Asia-Pacific tour. He will be visiting Indonesia from Sep 3 to 6, Papua New Guinea from Sep 6 to 9 and Timor-Leste from Sep 9 to 11.

Pope to visit St Theresa's nursing home, Catholic Junior College during Singapore trip SINGAPORE: Pope Francis will visit St Theresa's nursing home and meet with students at Catholic Junior College during his trip to Singapore in September. According to an itinerary released

Islamic New Year around the world in 2024 | Office Holidays Read about Islamic New Year around the world in 2024. Awal Muharram or Hijri New Year is celebrated by Muslims as the day symbolises two important events in the Muslim year.

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🇻🇦 🇮🇩 Pope Francis is scheduled to stop by Indonesia’s largest Islamic house of worship during his first-ever visit to the country in September.

Pope to stop by Istiqlal Mosque during first-ever Indonesia visit JAKARTA: Pope Francis is scheduled to stop by Indonesia’s largest Islamic house of worship during his first-ever visit to the country in September.

Eid ul Adha 2024: What's Hajj and why it is significant for Muslims Hajj is a required pilgrimage to Mecca for Muslims once in a lifetime, uniting believers in religious rituals and acts of worship.