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

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 30, 2023

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 Hindu · Dec 13, 2023

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

The Guardian - UK · Dec 7, 2023

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Gulf states fend off call from Iran to arm Palestinians at Riyadh summit

Iranian president had travelled to Saudi Arabia to try to force a more interventionist approach to Israel-Hamas war

The Guardian - UK · Nov 12, 2023

Arab, Muslim leaders slam Israel's war on Gaza but shy away from punitive steps

Arab and Muslim leaders rejected Israel’s "self-defence" claims in Gaza and called for an immediate ceasefire at a joint summit in Riyadh. But they declined to approve punitive economic and political steps against the country over its war against Hamas.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 12, 2023

Arab, Muslim blocs meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss Gaza conflict

Arab leaders and Iran's president gathered in the Saudi capital Saturday for a summit meeting expected to underscore demands that fighting in Gaza end before the Israel-Hamas war draws in other countries.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 11, 2023

Israel kills seven more Hezbollah fighters on border with Lebanon

Iranian foreign minister says wider regional conflict inevitable as death toll among militant group rises to 78

The Guardian - UK · Nov 10, 2023

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Saudi Arabia Is Mysteriously Absent in the Israel-Hamas War

Mohammed bin Salman has pitched the kingdom as the most influential country in the Middle East, yet he has dropped the ball on actual diplomacy.

Foreign Policy · Oct 26, 2023

Israel faces blame from regional allies over Gaza hospital deaths

Several Arab states condemn Israel for explosion, which it blames on failed rocket launch by Palestinian Islamic Jihad

The Guardian - UK · Oct 18, 2023

Denmark May Ban Burning the Quran

A cabinet minister who once defended the right to blaspheme now wants a crackdown.

Reason · Aug 30, 2023

World’s Most Secular Nation Pushes To Adapt Muslim Blasphemy Laws

In Sweden, disparaging Christianity has never been illegal, but Islam has proven to be a different story.

Zenger · Aug 30, 2023

"Denmark and Sweden's Commitment to Free Speech Is Wilting in the Face of Quran Burnings"

Here's an excerpt from the article, by free speech historian Jacob Mchangama, writing in Time: On July 30, Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen announced that the government will seek to enact legislation for "special situations where other countries, cultures, and religions could be insulted, potentially resulting in significant negative…

Reason · Aug 10, 2023

Swedish PM says outsiders are using country’s freedoms to spread hate

Acts such as the Qur’an burning protests were dragging Sweden into international conflicts, says Ulf Kristersson

The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2023

Action needed against ‘religious hatred’ after Quran defiled: OIC

Defilement of the Muslim holy book in Sweden has prompted international condemnation including large protests in Iraq.

Al Jazeera · Jul 2, 2023

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France 24 · May 16, 2023

Turning away from the West, Russia seeks to strengthen economic ties with the Muslim world

The Russia-Islamic World Forum will begin in Kazan, southwest Russia, on Thursday. The two-day event was first held in 2009 and aims to strengthen economic ties between Russia and Muslim countries. In the wake of a rupture between Russia and the West, these ties are now part of a shifting…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 4, 2023

Jeddah Meeting Issues 16 Recommendations, Sudan Calls for Non-Interference

Saudi Arabia held an emergency meeting in Jeddah on Wednesday at the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) and discussed the developments in Sudan. The meeting, attended by permanent delegates, issued 16 recommendations stressing the need to maintain Sudan's security and stability, respect its unity, sovereignty, and territorial…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 3, 2023

OIC Says May Send Senior Delegation to Sudan

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation held an emergency meeting in Jeddah on Wednesday to discuss the developments in Sudan. The meeting was held at the invitation of Saudi Arabia, the current president of the OIC executive committee. OIC Secretary General Hissein Brahim Taha said the organization will work with the…

Asharq Al-Awsat · May 2, 2023

OIC Holds Israel Responsible for ‘Martyrdom’ of Palestinian Prisoner

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation held on Tuesday Israel responsible for the “martyrdom” of Palestinian prisoner Khader Adnan in one of its jails. Accusing Israel of medical negligence, it condemned its inhumane treatment of Palestinian prisoners and their deprivation of their basic rights that are safeguarded by international treaties and…

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Asharq Al-Awsat · May 1, 2023

OIC to Hold Emergency Meeting on Sudan

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation will hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday to address the developments in Sudan. The meeting will be held at the request of Saudi Arabia, the current president of the OIC summit. The meeting will be held at the OIC’s headquarters in the Saudi coastal city…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 28, 2023

OIC Displeased with Europe’s Congratulatory Message Marking Israel’s ‘Independence'

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation said Thursday that the statements of the European Union President, Ursula von der Leyen, in which she congratulated Israel on its seventy-fifth “independence,” were disappointing and not in line with human rights and international law. The Jeddah-based organization expressed strong displeasure at the statement of…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 17, 2023

OIC Reiterates Call for Immediate Ceasefire in Sudan

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation reiterated on Monday its call for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan. OIC Secretary-General Hissein Brahim Taha expressed his deep concern over the ongoing fighting in Sudan, warning that an escalation will have dire consequences on civilians and the humanitarian situation in the country. He underscored…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 9, 2023

OIC Denounces Israeli Aggressions against Al-Aqsa

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) warned of the consequences of the continued infringement on the al-Aqsa Mosque, including the ongoing provocations, abuses, and daily assaults, according to the Palestinian News Agency (Wafa). The OIC Executive Committee held an extraordinary, open-ended meeting in Riyadh to consider the continuous Israeli attacks…

Al Jazeera · Apr 5, 2023

OIC says Muslims targeted on Hindu festival, India rejects charge

Muslim body says attacks during Ram Navami festival were a ‘vivid manifestation of mounting Islamophobia’ in India.

Reuters · Apr 4, 2023

India condemns Muslim group OIC's stance on violence in the country

India's foreign ministry said on Tuesday that the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) showed an "anti-India agenda" by saying that last week's violent clashes during a Hindu religious festival targeted the Muslim community.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 17, 2023

OIC Foreign Ministers Meeting Praises Saudi-Iranian Agreement

The foreign ministers of the member states of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation met in Nouakchott on Thursday to discuss security, terrorism and Islamophobia. The 49th session of the council of OIC foreign ministers, “Moderation is the Key to Security and Stability,” also tackled efforts to develop relations between Islamic…

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