President Biden convened his national security team and spoke with King Abdullah II of Jordan, and foreign ministers from Islamic countries plan to gather in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
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Iran and Saudi Arabia Call for Gaza Cease-Fire at Summit
The leaders of both Islamic countries appeared to put aside their own historical animosities to present a united stand against Israel’s Gaza war.
Iran and Saudi Arabia, regional rivals, call for Gaza cease-fire at summit.
The leaders of both Islamic countries appeared to put aside their own historical animosities to present a united stand against Israel’s Gaza war.
China Turns Back Move for U.N. Debate on Abuse of Uyghurs
Western countries were seeking to discuss a landmark U.N. report on China’s treatment of Uyghurs and other Muslims in the Xinjiang region.
Violence in India Threatens Its Global Ambitions
India is pushing for more clout globally, as the world’s largest democracy. But as its government takes an illiberal turn to Hindu nationalism, that premise is being questioned.
Myanmar Genocide Lawsuit Is Filed at United Nations Court
Gambia, on behalf of Rohingya Muslims, opens an international dispute with Myanmar in an effort to have the country’s leadership tried for genocide.
With Pressure and Persuasion, China Deflects Criticism of Its Camps for Muslims
In the Muslim world, and in Washington and Europe, Beijing uses its economic clout and fears of Islamic radicalism to make its arguments.
Turkey Calls for International Inquiry in Khashoggi Killing
Jamal Khashoggi was a Saudi dissident killed in a consulate in Istanbul. Turkey is keeping pressure on as Saudi Arabia tries to wrap up its investigation.