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OIC condemns Israel’s ‘muezzin bill’ to restrict mosques’ call to prayer

OIC condemns Israel’s ‘muezzin bill’ to restrict mosques’ call to prayer

  • Proposed law described as ‘racist, discriminatory’ measure targeting Arab, Islamic identity
  • If law is passed, mosques will require permits to use loudspeakers, with heavy fines for failure to comply
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Syria, Lebanon form joint ministerial committee on security, economy

Syria, Lebanon form joint ministerial committee on security, economy

By Arab News ·
Developing Syrian security inspects the site after an explosive device was detonated in a cafe near the main courthouse complex, Damascus. video

Bomb blast at Damascus cafe kills five, authorities say

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Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of funeral processions for Khamenei

Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of funeral processions for Khamenei

By Reuters ·
Update Syrian foreign minister says Syria open to meeting Hezbollah, according to media reports video

Syrian foreign minister says Syria open to meeting Hezbollah, according to media reports

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Israeli forces detain Palestinian women in West Bank raids

Israeli forces detain Palestinian women in West Bank raids

By AP ·
Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’

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Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of funeral processions for Khamenei

Iran warns US, Israel against attacks ahead of funeral processions for Khamenei

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a ‘forceful response’

‘Positive progress’ in US-Iran indirect talks in Doha: Qatar spokesman video

‘Positive progress’ in US-Iran indirect talks in Doha: Qatar spokesman

Strait of Hormuz reopens but UN warns poorest nations will face lasting economic fallout

Strait of Hormuz reopens but UN warns poorest nations will face lasting economic fallout

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Update Algerians vote in parliamentary elections while facing cost-of-living strains and candidate bans video

Algerians vote in parliamentary elections while facing cost-of-living strains and candidate bans

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Palestinians face uncertain future as Gaza marks 1,000 days of war

Palestinians face uncertain future as Gaza marks 1,000 days of war

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‘Positive progress’ in US-Iran indirect talks in Doha: Qatar spokesman video

‘Positive progress’ in US-Iran indirect talks in Doha: Qatar spokesman

By AFP ·
Strait of Hormuz reopens but UN warns poorest nations will face lasting economic fallout

Strait of Hormuz reopens but UN warns poorest nations will face lasting economic fallout

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IMF cuts Israel’s economic growth estimate to 3.5 percent in 2026

IMF cuts Israel’s economic growth estimate to 3.5 percent in 2026

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Update Trump hails ‘very good meetings’ as indirect Iran talks in Qatar conclude video

Trump hails ‘very good meetings’ as indirect Iran talks in Qatar conclude

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OIC condemns Israel’s ‘muezzin bill’ to restrict mosques’ call to prayer

OIC condemns Israel’s ‘muezzin bill’ to restrict mosques’ call to prayer

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