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'Monster bites back': India calls Pakistan a 'Frankenstein state' at UN; accuses it of supporting terrorism

India sharply criticised Pakistan at the United Nations, accusing it of sponsoring terrorism and describing it as a "Frankenstein state" that is shocked when its "own monster bites back."

The Economic Times

Regulator to bolster disaster risk management

The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is proceeding with plans to strengthen Thailand's disaster risk management framework through a national disaster playbook and a proposed disaster insurance fund aimed at cushioning the economic impact of future catastrophes.

Bangkok Post

Palestinians call on Trump to stop Israeli annexation

The Palestinian ambassador to the UN, surrounded by his counterparts from Arab and Muslim countries, called on the United States on Thursday to stop Israel's annexation of its territories. Others from the intergovernmental Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have echoed the demand to end Israel's annexation of Palestinian territories in…

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Insurance premium growth blunted by effect of war

The Middle East war has dampened prospects for Thai insurance premium growth this year as energy prices skyrocket along with reinsurance expenses and financial market volatility, warns the regulator.

Bangkok Post

Motor policies given digital revamp

The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) is accelerating the digital transformation of the country's compulsory motor insurance system, aiming to improve protection for road accident victims, enhance operational efficiency, and integrate insurance coverage more closely with annual vehicle tax renewals.

Bangkok Post

India’s silence on Iran is not strategic autonomy. It looks more like strategic dependence

The war on Iran by US President Donald Trump has so far elicited two responses from India. The first was an expression of “deep concern”, along with a call for dialogue and restraint and for respecting the sovereignty and territorial integrity of all states. The second was a phone call…

Newslaundry

Living in La-La Land”: India Rebukes Pakistan Over J&K at UNHRC

India on Thursday delivered a sharp rebuttal to Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), dismissing Islamabad’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir as “hallucinating” and accusing it of living in a “La-La land.”

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As Islamophobia increases around Europe, which country sees the most anti-Muslim incidents?

Anti-Muslim incidents in the EU have increased since the Hamas attacks in October 2023, particularly in Austria, Belgium and Bulgaria.

Euronews

Who are the 57 members of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation?

Representatives from the Arab and Muslim world have gathered in Doha to respond to Israel’s attack on Qatar.

Al Jazeera

Qatar PM blasts Israel, appreciates Arab, Islamic support ahead of summit

Arab-Islamic summit on Monday a show of solidarity with Qatar after Israeli attacks on Doha last week.

Al Jazeera

The Muslim world has been strong on rhetoric, short on action over Gaza and Afghanistan

When it comes to dealing with two of the biggest current crises in the Muslim world – the devastation of Gaza and the Taliban’s draconian rule in Afghanistan – Arab and Muslim states have been staggeringly ineffective.

The Conversation

Turkish President Erdogan warns against 'new Sykes-Picot order' in the Middle East

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Saturday called for stronger solidarity among Islamic nations to counter Israeli actions in the Middle East, accusing Israel of causing regional and global insecurity and likening Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Adolf Hitler.

Euronews

Muslim nations reject Donald Trump’s 'ethnic cleaning' plan for Gaza

Foreign ministers from Muslim nations have rejected calls by US President Donald Trump to empty the Gaza Strip of its Palestinian population ...

The National (Scotland)

Muslim Nations Adopt Arab Alternative To Trump's Gaza Plan

International support grew on Saturday for an Arab counterproposal to US President Donald Trump's plan to take over Gaza and displace its residents, with Islamic nations endorsing it and European governments giving their backing.

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Muslim nations reject calls by Trump to empty Gaza Strip of Palestinian population

Foreign ministers from Muslim nations support plan to rebuild Gaza put forward by Egypt and backed by Arab states

International Business Times

Muslim Nations Endorse Alternative To Trump's Gaza Takeover Plan

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation on Friday endorsed an Arab League counter-proposal to US President Donald Trump's controversial plan to take over Gaza and displace its residents, two ministers told AFP. The decision by the 57-member grouping came at an emergency meeting in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, three days after the…

Al Jazeera

Saudi Arabia’s MBS demands immediate end to Israel’s war in Gaza, Lebanon

Saudi crown prince condemns ‘massacre’ committed against Palestinian and Lebanese people at the Arab-Islamic summit.

International Business Times

Iran Says Hamas Leader's Killing A Costly 'Strategic Mistake' By Israel

Israel committed a costly "strategic mistake" with its killing of Hamas political leader Ismail Haniyeh in Tehran last week, Iran's acting foreign minister told AFP in an interview on Thursday.

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OIC says Israel ‘fully responsible’ for Hamas chief Haniyeh’s killing

Statement by 57-nation bloc says it ‘holds Israel, the illegal occupying power, fully responsible for heinous attack’.

The Guardian - UK

Iran says it has duty to punish Israel over killing of Hamas leader in Tehran

Crisis meeting of Arab states this week may set agenda for retaliation as countries urge Iran to show restraint

Al Jazeera

Calls to end Gaza ‘bloodbath’ after Israeli attack kills 274 Palestinians

One of Israel’s worst attacks kills at least 274 Palestinians at Nuseirat camp, leaving hospitals struggling to cope.

The Independent UK

Genocide case against Israel: Where does the rest of the world stand on the momentous allegations?

South Africa says more than 50 countries support its case at the United Nations’ top court accusing Israel of genocide against Palestinians in Gaza

The Guardian - AU

UN reports surge in people fleeing to Rafah as fighting intensifies – as it happened

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Article 370 | Supreme Court’s order won’t affect our position on Ladakh, says China

China: Ladakh has "always belonged" to them; India's SC verdict on abrogation of Art. 370 won't change this. Pakistan, OIC criticised SC verdict; MEA rejected OIC's statement. MEA yet to comment on China's remarks.

The Guardian - UK

Washington faces UN showdown over fresh resolution for Gaza ceasefire

US may feel impelled to protect Israel with veto again as UAE prepares security council motion

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