Investigators indict Shincheonji sect leader over forced PPP memberships

Shincheonji leader sought for arrest over alleged party sign-up pressure

South Korean investigators sought an arrest warrant for Lee Man-hee, the leader of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, in a probe into allegations that the religious group forced followers to join a political party. The request brings the investigation to the top of one of South Korea’s most controversial religious groups, accused of mobilizing believers to influence internal contests of the conservative People Power Party. According to investigators, the joint team of prosecutors and police filed

Badrinath donation row: Temple panel chief's aide suspended, probe team formed

Badrinath donation row: Temple panel chief's aide suspended, probe team formed

BKTC forms 4-member panel to probe donation irregularity claims at Badrinath Dham

A controversy has broken out over alleged irregularities in the handling of offerings and donations at Badrinath Dham, prompting the Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee (BKTC) to set up a four-member inquiry panel. The committee said the matter came to its attention after the allegations began circulating widely on social media.

Upper Nile governor engages Akoka spiritual leader on peace

Upper Nile State Governor James Koang Chuol says he visited Ayongdiit, the spiritual leader of the Dongjol community in Akoka County, as part of efforts to strengthen peace and stability in the state. Speaking to Eye Radio, Governor Koang said spiritual leaders play an important role in promoting peaceful coexistence and discouraging communities from resorting [] The post Upper Nile governor engages Akoka spiritual leader on peace appeared first on Eye Radio.

KMT accuses DPP of targeting Taiwan’s farmers over trade ties with mainland

Taiwan’s main opposition Kuomintang (KMT) has hit out at the island’s government for launching investigations into five agricultural groups over participation in a mainland forum. Taiwan’s Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) referred the five groups to the Ministry of Agriculture for investigation after they were accused of signing cooperation deals at the Straits Forum in southeastern Fujian province earlier this month. The move triggered a backlash from opposition politicians and farming groups,...