Indonesia summons India envoy over 'derogatory' Prophet remarks

13 Sept 08:35 Key points summarised by AI

Indonesia summoned India's envoy in Jakarta, lodging a formal complaint against "derogatory" remarks made by two officials from India's ruling BJP about Prophet Mohammed.
The comments triggered widespread condemnation across the Muslim world, prompting other Middle Eastern nations to summon Indian envoys and some even boycotting Indian products.
India's BJP suspended one official and expelled another, asserting its respect for all religions, though the suspended official claimed her remarks were in response to insults against a Hindu deity.
Indonesian authorities, including the foreign ministry and the Ulema Council, strongly denounced the remarks as irresponsible and insensitive, highlighting their contradiction to UN resolutions on combating Islamophobia.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.