Gulf Region

Organisation of Islamic Cooperation calls for 'restraint and de-escalation' in South Asia, says Pakistan foreign office

The OIC is a grouping of 57 countries, majority of which are Muslim.

At OIC Summit, without naming Pakistan, Sushma Swaraj says fight against terrorism, not any religion: 'States that harbour terrorists must be isolated'

Sushma Swaraj at OIC Summit, 2019, said, "We are living in times where the reach of terror is rising. We are seeing the senseless violence that terrorism can result in. We must act together, stand together to combat global terrorism." She emphasised, "We must tell the states who provide shelter and funding to terrorists to stop providing the same to terror organisations".

India defies unilateral US injunctions, prioritises strategic interests by maintaining commercial ties with Iran

The Indian government has for once shown itself to be both courageous and independent in its dealings with other nations by defying unilateral ukases issued by the United States (US).

Iraq insurgency: Why Gulf nations fear advancing militants

At the same time, the Gulf states sharply oppose any US. military assistance to Iraq's Shiite-led government aimed at stopping the extremists' rapid advance.