On Politics: The Biggest Stories of the Week

By ISABELLA GRULLÓN PAZ from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Z5VnaJ

On Politics: The Biggest Stories of the Week

By ISABELLA GRULLÓN PAZ from NYT U.S. https://nyti.ms/2Z5VnaJ

Hong Kong reports second swine fever case, to cull 4,700 pigs

Hong Kong has confirmed its second case of African swine fever, in a further sign that the virus is continuing to spread beyond mainland China, with the government ordering a cull of 4,700 animals.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2EGGN1B

U.S. won't 'tiptoe' around China with Asia stability at threat: defense chief

The United States will no longer "tiptoe" around Chinese behavior in Asia, with stability in the region at threat on issues ranging from the South China Sea to Taiwan, acting U.S. Defense Secretary Patrick Shanahan said on Saturday.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Z354GD

OIC notes with concern growing Islamophobia in many parts of the world: statement

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Mecca said on Saturday that it noted with concern growing Islamophobia in many parts of the world, according to the summit's final statement.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2Z5Sp65

OIC condemns inhumane situation of Myanmar's Rohingya

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit condemned the inhumane situation of Rohingya Muslims, urging a halt to violence, it said in a statement on Saturday.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2wxVqjo

OIC refuses to accept any decision to change legal status of Syria's Golan Heights

The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) summit in Mecca refused to accept any decision to change legal and demographic status of Syria's Golan Heights, especially the U.S. decision to recognize Israeli sovereignty over the territory, the summit's final statement said.

from Reuters: World News https://reut.rs/2MAR45Z