Beijing seminar reflects China’s push to reinterpret Islam along party lines: Report

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:34 PM

Rome, July 1 (IANS) A recent seminar in Beijing underscored the evolution of China's Sinicisation of Islam — a campaign which requires religious groups to align their doctrines, customs and moral values with Chinese culture. Increasingly, the initiative has shifted beyond cultural adaptation to become a political programme that expects religious leaders to internalise and promote Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) doctrine, according to a latest report.

Turkey’s support for Pakistan during 1971 remains contentious issue in Bangladesh: Report

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:31 PM

Dhaka, July 1 (IANS) As Dhaka and Ankara deepen their engagement, questions have also emerged over Turkey’s posture towards Bangladesh's 2026 political landscape. While Turkey has outwardly maintained contacts across the political spectrum in Bangladesh, some observers argue that Ankara’s public statements and diplomatic outreach have been perceived as favoring Islamist political groups, particularly Jamaat-e-Islami, a report has stated.

China using 'two-faced diplomacy' in Central Africa: Report

IANS | July 1, 2026 9:16 PM

Beijing, July 1 (IANS) China publicly speaks about peace, economic cooperation and regional stability while aggressively positions its military and takes actions that fuel violence, a report has detailed while accusing Beijing of using "two-faced diplomacy" in several parts of the world.