OIC Assistant Secretary-General wraps up working visit to The Gambia
His Excellency Ambassador Yousef Al-Dobaey, the Assistant Secretary-General for Political Affairs of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), has completed...
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Top players meet to tackle Sahel and Lake Chad Basin crisis at Jeddah conference
The Sahel and Lake Chad Basin region has finally received global attention after years of neglect, thanks to the High-Level...
OIC Secretary-General applauds French Govt. over support for Lebanon, denounces Israeli aggression
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Secretary-General, Hissein Brahim Taha, recently addressed the International Conference in Support of Lebanon's People...
Saudi sets to host donor support for displaced, refugees in Sahel, Lake Chad Basin
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is set to host the Donors' Conference to ‘Support the Displaced and Refugees’ in the...
Muslim World League endorses international efforts to support Palestinian cause
The Muslim World League (MWL) has welcomed a statement from the Joint Ministerial Contact Group of the League of Arab...
Jordan, OIC denounce Israeli assault on Tulkarm Refugee Camp in West Bank
Jordan's foreign ministry and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have strongly denounced Israel’s escalating military actions in the occupied...
President Abbas meets Gambian president at UNGA, discusses Israeli aggression, OIC support
President Mahmoud Abbas met with Gambian President Adama Barrow on Thursday on the sidelines of the 79th session of the...
Rockets target US forces near Baghdad International Airport
The head of the Iraqi security media cell (ISMC), Tahseen Al-Khafaji, said on Wednesday that an explosion was reported on...
OIC slams killing of Turkish-US activist in West Bank, demands international response
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has spoken out against the killing of Turkish-American activist Aysenur Eygi, 26, during a...
Baghdad to host OIC Foreign Ministers Council’s meeting in 2026
Iraq’s Permanent Representative to the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), Mohammad Samir Al Naqshbandi, submitted Iraq’s request to host the...
OIC General Secretariat denounces deadly blast in Kabul as ISIL claims responsibility
The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly condemned a deadly suicide attack that occurred in a southern area of...
“Family empowerment a backbone to peaceful, prosperous society” — OIC
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has stressed the importance of family empowerment to peaceful and prosperous society. Ambassador Tarig...
World athletics president Coe contemplates IOC presidential bid
Sebastian Coe, the President of World Athletics, has hinted at the possibility of running for the presidency of the International...
OIC Secretary-General Taha leads ICECS meeting, discusses global challenges, economic strains
Amid a backdrop of rising global conflicts and economic downturns, H.E. Hissein Brahim Taha, Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic...
15th OIC Summit ends with Banjul Declaration
BANJUL DECLARATION ADOPTED BY THE 15TH SESSION OF THE ISLAMIC SUMMIT CONFERENCE (SESSION OF “ENHANCING UNITY AND SOLIDARITY THROUGH DIALOGUE...
“OIC Summit will boost our economy, promote bilateral relations” — Gambians express excitement
The Republic of Gambia, the smallest country on the mainland of Africa with a population of just over 2 million,...
OIC Secretary-General urges unified action to prevent desecration of Holy Qur’an, insults to Prophet Muhammad
The Secretary-General, Hissein Brahim Taha, has called upon Member States to take collective measures to prevent the recurrence of incidents...
Iran, Saudi Arabia take significant steps to reconcile
Iran and Saudi Arabia have taken a significant step towards reconciliation as the top diplomat of Riyadh made a historic...
Editorial: The Illegal Sale of Cannabis by Muslims in New York City — A Violation of Islamic Teachings and a Threat to Community Health and Safety
The selling of illegal cannabis by Muslims in New York City is a sensitive issue that goes against Islamic teachings...
Celebrating Diversity and Unity: The Annual Ramadan Iftar Hosted by the Bronx Borough President
The Bronx Borough President, Vanessa L. Gibson, radiated warmth and inclusivity as she hosted her annual Ramadan Iftar. The Borough...
OIC condemns Israeli incursions into Al-Aqsa Mosque
The Executive Committee of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) held an extraordinary, open-ended meeting on April 8, 2023, to...
OIC, UN organize event in commemoration of International Day to Combat Islamophobia
Organization of Islamic Cooperation and the United Nations Office have slated an event to hold in Geneva in commemoration of...
Vladimir Putin denies Gorbachev a state funeral and will stay away
Vladimir Putin will not attend the funeral of Mikhail Gorbachev, the Kremlin has said in a snub of the former...
Kenya joins Islamic Military Coalition to Fight Terrorism
The Islamic Military Coalition to Fight Terrorism (ISMAC) announced on Thursday that Kenya joined the alliance, taking the number of...
Additional flood relief supplies to reach Pakistan
China's aid for flood victims of Pakistan has reached the country's southern port city of Karachi on Tuesday. The humanitarian...
Nigeria: First lady memorizes Qur’an
Niger State First Lady, Dr Amina Abubakar, has memorized half of the Qur’an. While disclosing this, Abubakar explained that she...
LG, Honda announce $4.4 billion US battery factory for EVs
Major South Korean battery maker LG and Japanese automaker Honda are investing $4.4 billion in a joint venture in the...
Pakistan monsoon flooding death toll tops 1,000
Severe rains and flooding have killed at least 1,033 people, including 348 children, and left 1,527 more injured in Pakistan...
China, US enter into audit oversight cooperation agreement
China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) and the Ministry of Finance have signed an audit oversight cooperation agreement with the US...
The Pentagon finally unveils plan to reduce civilian casualties
The Pentagon has released a plan aimed at better preventing civilian casualties and harm to civilian infrastructure in U.S. airstrikes....
The Oil Palm War in Nigeria
By Abdulrazaq Hamzat Prior to the discovery of crude oil, Nigeria is the home of the black oil, now known...
Mumbai five-star hotel gets hoax bomb threat
A luxury hotel in Mumbai has allegedly received a call threatening that four bombs had been planted in the hotel....
S. Korea, U.S. begin largest military drills in years amid North Korea backlash
The United States and South Korea have began their biggest combined military training in years Monday as they heighten their...
Pakistani police file terrorism charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan
Pakistani police have filed terrorism charges against former Prime Minister Imran Khan, authorities said Monday, escalating political tensions in the...
China arrests Cardinal Zen and religious freedom now faces a grim future in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police has taken into custody Card Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, a well-known supporter of the local pro-democracy movement, various...
Chinese court sentences Chinese-Canadian billionaire Xiao Jianhua to 13 years in prison
A Shanghai court has sentenced Chinese-Canadian billionaire Xiao Jianhua, not seen in public since 2017, to 13 years in jail...
Ethiopian Airlines flight missed its descent into major airport because pilots fall asleep
Plane failed to descend as pilots reportedly fell asleep during flight Ethiopian Airlines has suspended two passenger jet pilots following...
India sends 10th batch of medical assistance to Afghanistan; ‘continuing our help efforts’
India has delivered the 10th batch of medical assistance to Afghanistan as part of its ongoing humanitarian assistance programme. The...
Palestinian gunman wounds 8 in late-night Jerusalem shooting
A gunman has opened fire at a bus near Jerusalem's Old City early Sunday, wounding eight Israelis in a suspected...
Tourist visa holders can now perform Umrah — Saudi government
The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced on Thursday that those who obtained tourist visas and commercial visas will...
Cong plans ‘Mehangai Chaupals’ against price rise, mega rally in Delhi on Aug 28
The Congress has announced a mega rally ‘Mehangai Par Halla Bol’ on August 28 at Ramlila Maidan in Delhi over...
China’s factory inflation hits 17-month low, consumer prices speed up
China's factory-gate inflation cooled in July to the lowest it's been since February 2021, the National Bureau of Statistics has...
Indian Army signs MoU with Drone Federation of India
The Army Design Bureau on behalf of the Indian Army has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Drone...
China extends threatening military exercises around Taiwan
China has announced Monday it will be extending military drills around Taiwan — a day after the scheduled end of...
5G likely to launch in India next month, rollout expected in 13 cities in first phase
Major telecom operators like Reliance Jio, Airtel, and Vi (formerly Vodafone-idea) have been already working on hardware to roll out...
Israel, militants trade fire; Gaza death toll at least 24
Israel and Gaza militants exchange fire after deadly strikes; at least 24 killed Israeli airstrikes has flattened homes in Gaza...
Wang Yi of China says that largest threat to South China Sea’s peace is outside interference
State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said the biggest risk affecting the peace and stability in the South...
Islamic State claims responsibility for blast that killed 8 in Shiite area of Afghan capital
Killing eight civilians in an area largely inhabited by Afghanistan's minority Shiite Muslim community, a bomb attached to a handcart...
Loan EMIs to go up after RBI hikes rates by 50 basis points to 5.4%
Loan EMIs have set to rise, with the Reserve Bank of India on Friday hiking key repo rate by 50basis...
ED resumes searches at Herald House as Mallikarjun Kharge arrives
Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge has reached National Herald House on Thursday, a day after the Enforcement Directorate (ED) sealed the...
China to bans food imports, punish outfits promoting Taiwan independence
The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council on Wednesday has announced punishments on organizations related to die-hard elements seeking...
AMU removes Pakistani authors’ books from syllabus.
Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) managing committee has decided to remove the books of Pakistani authors Maulana Abul Ala Maududi and...
Hong Kong’s Q2 GDP shrinks 1.4% y/y, recovery seen slow
Hong Kong’s economy has contracted 1.4 percent in the second quarter from a year earlier, the Census and Statistics Department...
Rajasthan CM Ashok Gehlot announces 2-year age relief for government job aspirants
The Rajasthan government has announced to give a government job to the next of kin of the people hailing from...
Indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant handed over to Indian Navy
Indian Navy has created maritime history on Thursday, July 28, by taking delivery of the prestigious indigenous aircraft carrier (AC)...
Breakfast scheme for school children all set for rollout: Tamil Nadu CM Stalin
On Wednesday, the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, M K Stalin , has announced that the state government is all set...
Kim Jong Un to use nukes amid tensions with S. Korea, US
North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un has warned his country is ready to use nuclear weapons against the United States...
OIC General Secretariat, UNDP organize training workshop on election observation
The OIC General Secretariat (Election Observation Unit), in cooperation and coordination with the United Nations Electoral Assistance Division (UNAED) and...
Bank cheating: Chennai court sentence private firm ex-MD, 2 others for fraud
The court of Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate, Egmore, Chennai has sentenced three accused- GT Vijayan, then Managing Director of M/s...
Staffer says she was fired by the New Yorker after flaming David Remnick
A staffer at The New Yorker has claimed she was fired by the magazine after she raised concerns that the...
