The number of adults converting to Progressive Judaism in the UK has surged, with figures rising from 78 in 2020 to 183 in 2025. Experts attribute this trend to factors including the Covid-19 pandemic, religious education, and DNA tests, alongside a desire for community and inclusivity.
Donald Trump has urged Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Pakistan, Turkey, Egypt, and Jordan to join the Abraham Accords, aiming to expand normalization agreements with Israel as part of his strategy to end the war with Iran. He also invited Iran to join the "World Coalition" if it signs an agreement with the US.
President Putin has asked Patriarch Kirill for his expertise in building interfaith relations within Russia, emphasizing the importance of supporting the unity of the multinational and multi-confessional Russian people.
UN Under-Secretary-General Miguel Angel Moratinos stated the situation for Islam and Muslims in Russia is "perfect" and "excellent," citing good integration and relations with the Orthodox Church. He contrasted this with Europe and the US, which he described as having "contaminated" political scenarios regarding Islam.
Conservative and Reform leaders cheered as they address crowd, while Labour’s Pat McFadden met with boos and shouts of ‘where is Starmer?’Thousands of people gathered outside Downing Street on Sunday to protest an increase in antisemitic hate crimes and violence, as senior politicians and interfaith leaders called for unity.The Standing Strong: Extinguish Antisemitism rally, backed by more than 30 Jewish groups, drew thousands of people to Whitehall, as Conservative and Liberal Democrat party leaders, alongside Labour and Reform representatives, addressed a crowd studded with Israeli and union jack flags, and ‘Where is Keir?’ placards. Continue reading...
The Hindu Samaj Northstowe is bidding for a plot of land in Cambridgeshire to build a temple and community centre, aiming to serve the local Indian-origin population. They face competition from a joint church and mosque proposal, with a council decision expected in June.
Hindu Samaj Northstowe has submitted a bid for a 0.25-hectare plot of land in the new town of Northstowe, Cambridgeshire, to build the first Hindu temple in the county. The charity, representing 150 Hindu families, faces competition from Northstowe Church Network, which proposes a church with Muslim prayer facilities. South Cambridgeshire District Council will decide the award in June.
