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OIC Urges Washington to Re-designate Houthis as a Terrorist Group

The Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) strongly denounced on Monday the military escalation by the Houthi militias against civilian targets in Saudi Arabia and the UAE. It urged the US to re-designate the Houthis as a terrorist group pursuant to the UN Security Council Resolution 2624. The…

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India’s complex position on Islamophobia

India’s assertion criticising the OIC Resolution on Islamophobia was valid, but could have made a reference to Indian Muslims

The Hindu

Chinese foreign minister discusses border impasse with India

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has met with his Indian counterpart and the national security advisor as part of continuing efforts to disengage thousands of Indian and Chinese forces involved in a tense faceoff and occasional clashes along their disputed border

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India rebukes China FM over Kashmir remarks before expected visit

Wang draws New Delhi’s ire ahead of unconfirmed visit for remarks concerning disputed region at OIC meeting in Pakistan.

Al Jazeera

India rebukes China's foreign minister over Kashmir remarks ahead of planned visit

China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi drew a rebuke from the Indian government ahead of his expected but unconfirmed visit to New Delhi on Friday, upsetting his hosts with remarks made in Pakistan this week concerning the disputed Kashmir region.

Reuters

Imran Khan antagonizes Pak army, faces ouster

A drowning man will catch a straw, as the proverb goes.

Dynamite News

Pakistani PM urges Islamic nations to mediate in Ukraine war

Pakistan’s prime minister has urged foreign ministers from Muslim-majority nations to help end Russia’s war in Ukraine, appealing also on China’s top diplomat to join the effort

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OIC meeting: Pakistan PM rakes up Kashmir, fails to speak against rights violation of Uyghurs by China

Turning a blind eye to China's suppression of Uyghur Muslims, Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan once again raked up the issue of Kashmir at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meeting in Islamabad.

Dynamite News

Pakistan PM suggests Islamic states consider mediating in Russia-Ukraine conflict

Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan on Tuesday suggested Islamic countries should discuss how to mediate and bring about a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.

Reuters

MWL Says March 15 Establishes New Phase of Countering Hate Speech

The Muslim World League has welcomed on Friday the United Nations General Assembly’s decision to adopt March 15 as the International Day for the Eradication of Islamophobia. “The decision establishes a new phase of countering hate speech, racism, and extremism,” Secretary General of the Muslim World League Sheikh Dr.

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OIC orders 2 insurers to stop issuing new policies

The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) ordered Southeast Insurance and Thai Insurance to temporarily suspend the issuance new non-life insurance policies and urged both companies to rectify their financial positions within a specified period.

Bangkok Post

OIC is guided by political agenda: India

India asks Organisation of Islamic Cooperation not to back terror groups

The Hindu

Southeast Insurance, Thai Insurance ordered to suspend non-life policy sales

The Office of Insurance Commission (OIC) has ordered two insurance firms, Southeast Insurance and Thai Insurance, to temporarily suspend the sale of their non-life policies.

Bangkok Post

OIC Condemns Israeli Efforts to Build New Settlements in Jordan Valley

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Sunday condemned the Israeli occupation authorities’ approval of new plans to build 730 new housing units in the town of Beit Hanina, north of occupied Jerusalem. “This decision is a continuation of Israel’s blatant violations of international law and relevant United Nations resolutions,…

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OIC Condemns Missile Attack on Iraq’s Erbil

The General Secretariat of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) condemned on Sunday in the strongest terms the terrorist attack in the northern Iraqi city of Erbil. Secretary-General of OIC Hussein Ibrahim Taha affirmed his organization's stand and solidarity with Iraq in the measures it takes to protect its security.…

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OIC, MWL Welcome UN Classification of Houthis as Terrorist Group

The Organization of Islamic cooperation (OIC) and the Makkah-based Muslim World League (MWL) have welcomed the decision of the UN Security Council to classify Yemen’s Houthi militias as a terrorist group. The Jeddah-based OIC expressed hope that this decision would contribute to putting an end to the terrorist acts of…

The Times of India

OIC raises hijab row, India calls it ‘communal mindset’

NEW DELHI: India had another run-in with the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) on Tuesday after the latter expressed “deep concerns” over the ongoing hijab controversy and “continued attacks targeting Muslims and their places of worship”. In its response, India accused the OIC of working with a communal mindset and…

The Hindu

OIC Secretariat has communal mindset: India

OIC had asked U.N. to take ‘necessary measures’ on hijab controversy

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OIC Chief: Consultations to Unfreeze Afghan Funds

Secretary-general of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha has revealed that the 57-member body and the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) are negotiating with international parties to unfreeze Afghan assets. This push is meant to help resolve Afghanistan’s economic crisis. Meanwhile, Taha said the OIC is urging the…

Bangkok Post

OIC assures on insurance

The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) has vowed to tighten its supervision to restore public confidence in the industry, which has been hit by cash crunches during the prolonged pandemic.

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King Salman Underscores OIC's Role in Uniting Muslims, Shunning Extremism

Secretary General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Hissein Brahim Taha received on Monday a written message from Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz. King Salman stressed the confidence the OIC chief enjoys among members of the organization, highlighting Taha's determination to develop its work…

Bangkok Post

OIC seeks to reassure policyholders

The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) says Southeast Insurance has not been approved for liquidation, stressing that all coverage for policyholders is still in place.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iranian Diplomats Partake in OIC Meetings for First Time in 6 Years

For the first time in six years, Iranian diplomats are participating in the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) meetings.

Bangkok Post

OIC rejects bid to cancel lump sum Covid payments

The Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC) unanimously ruled against revoking an order that bans insurance companies from cancelling Covid-19 lump sum payments, saying it would be unfair to the policyholders.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Iranian Diplomats Arrive in Saudi to Take up Organization of Islamic Cooperation Posts

Three Iranian diplomats have arrived in Saudi Arabia to take up posts at the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) in Jeddah. The diplomats had arrived in the Kingdom in the past two days. Saudi Arabia and Iran had severed relations in 2016 after riots and attacks on…

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