Tuesday, June 1

*) EU rights body tells Austria to withdraw controversial 'Islam map' The Council of Europe is demanding that Austria remove a controversial so-called ‘Islam map’. The online interactive map shows the locations of more than 600 mosques, Islamic associations, officials and their possible links aboard, which religious groups say is stigmatising Muslims there. Local Muslim groups are preparing to sue the government if the controversial website is not immediately shut down. *) IAEA concerned over undeclared nuclear sites in Iran The UN nuclear watchdog says Iran has failed to explain the discovery of uranium particles at three sites across the country. IAEA has also been banned by Iran from accessing satellite surveillance images from the country’s nuclear sites. The situation could derail talks in Vienna aimed at reviving a 2015 nuclear accord between Iran and other world powers. *) School's out for Myanmar students defying junta threats Schools in Myanmar have reopened for the first time since the military seized power in a February coup. However, teachers and students are set to defy the junta's call for full classrooms in a show of resistance. Four months of turmoil have followed coup, with over 800 people killed by security forces, and nationwide strikes crippling the economy. *) Israel's Debkafile: UAE building air base on volcanic island off Yemen The UAE is building a new air base on a volcanic island off Yemen that sits in one of the world's most crucial maritime chokepoints. The report from an Israeli military intelligence website claims the base on Mayun Island will give UAE means to control oil tanker and commercial shipping through the Red Sea's southern chokepoint and up to the Suez Canal. While no country has officially claimed the base, Yemeni officials confirmed that the UAE is behind the massive construction. And finally ... *) Pakistan TV host suspended for slamming military’s role in media censorship Popular Pakistani TV host Hamid Mir was taken off air and suspended from Geo Ne