The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has welcomed the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan’s (IEA) decision to ban poppy cultivation in the country but has in turn called on the international community to continue offering alternative crops to poppy farmers. The IEA’s Supreme Leader Mullah Hebatullah Akhundzadah issued a decree earlier this week banning the cultivation
France, the European Union (EU) and India have objected to the decision to declare 15 March the International Day to Combat Islamophobia, adopted by the United Nations (UN) General Assembly. On Tue.
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Ambassador Tom Nides says he will 'pound tables' with Israeli minister to get ball rolling on extending 4G service to all Palestinians, wants PA to have role at Allenby crossing