Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation is an intergovernmental organization of 57 Muslim-majority member states that coordinates policy and represents the Muslim world in international affairs. It is best known for advocating for Palestinian rights and Jerusalem, and for coordinating humanitarian, development, and diplomatic initiatives across its member countries. It remains relevant in current news as a major forum for collective Muslim diplomacy, responses to crises affecting Muslim communities, and debates over human rights and regional conflicts.
US envoy Huckabee’s Israel land remarks spark regional furore across Nile–Euphrates corridor
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee’s Israel land claims sparked regional backlash, with more than a dozen nations condemning the remarks. Coverage spans Middle East, South Asia, and Western outlets, highlighting the risk to US diplomacy.
Pakistan's Ishaq Dar Urges Global Action to Combat Rising Islamophobia
Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar called on the international community to condemn Islamophobia and tackle its root causes. He outlined Pakistan's coordination with the UN and OIC to develop action plans amid increasing anti-Muslim rhetoric globally.