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Based on 10 verified sources covering Thailand, Myanmar:

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as he arrived in India on Monday for a brief two-hour visit. [1]

18th Sheikhul Islam of Thailand, H.E. Mr. Aziz Phitakkumpon, Passes Away: Condolences Extended to Family and Muslim Community The Sheikhul Islam Office has released an announcement regarding the passing of H.E. Mr. [2]

One man barely survived an assassination attempt. Another was severely beaten and imprisoned for six years on spurious charges. [3]

Dr Aries A. Arugay is a Visiting Senior Fellow and Coordinator of the Philippine Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. He is also Professor at the Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines-Diliman. [4]

DUBAI — Senior Muslim scholars have appealed to Islamist rebels holding an Arab journalist hostage in the Philippines since June to free him immediately, statements issued this week said. [5]

AFP Malaysia’s royalty on Friday chose an influential sultan from the southern state of Johor to be the country’s next king. [6]

DHAKA -- For Bangladeshi businessman Mahbubul Alam and many of his countrymen, the future is suddenly an open book. Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin, center, swears in Muhammad Yunus, right, in Dhaka on Aug. (confirmed by 2 sources) [7]

DARAPANAN, Philippines -- Forty-nine years ago, Al Haj Murad Ebrahim quit college and joined a rebellion intent on establishing an Islamic government in the Philippines, a predominantly Catholic nation. [8]

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[1] MM firstpost.com · 2026-01-19 · 38% match

Watch | PM Modi welcomes UAE president, gifts him Indian artefacts including wooden swing, pashmina shawl & saffron

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi personally received United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan as he arrived in India on Monday for a brief two-hour visit.

[2] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2023-10-23 · 50% match

18th Sheikhul Islam of Thailand, H.E. Mr. Aziz Phitakkumpon, Passes Away

18th Sheikhul Islam of Thailand, H.E. Mr. Aziz Phitakkumpon, Passes Away: Condolences Extended to Family and Muslim Community The Sheikhul Islam Office has released an announcement regarding the passing of H.E. Mr.

[3] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2012-07-22 · 40% match

Thaksin, Anwar & Horta—Reason Over Revenge

One man barely survived an assassination attempt. Another was severely beaten and imprisoned for six years on spurious charges.

[4] TH fulcrum.sg · 2021-11-17 · 39% match

Aries A. Arugay

Dr Aries A. Arugay is a Visiting Senior Fellow and Coordinator of the Philippine Studies Programme at ISEAS – Yusof Ishak Institute. He is also Professor at the Department of Political Science, University of the Philippines-Diliman.

[5] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2013-03-01 · 39% match

Muslim Scholars Want Reporter Held in Philippines Freed

DUBAI — Senior Muslim scholars have appealed to Islamist rebels holding an Arab journalist hostage in the Philippines since June to free him immediately, statements issued this week said.

[6] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2023-10-28 · 39% match

Malaysia picks Sultan Ibrahim to be next king

AFP Malaysia’s royalty on Friday chose an influential sultan from the southern state of Johor to be the country’s next king.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2024-08-13 · 37% match

Bangladesh's Muhammad Yunus carries hopes of economic change

DHAKA -- For Bangladeshi businessman Mahbubul Alam and many of his countrymen, the future is suddenly an open book. Bangladeshi President Mohammed Shahabuddin, center, swears in Muhammad Yunus, right, in Dhaka on Aug.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-01-05 · 37% match

Philippine rebels on cusp of Muslim autonomy dream

DARAPANAN, Philippines -- Forty-nine years ago, Al Haj Murad Ebrahim quit college and joined a rebellion intent on establishing an Islamic government in the Philippines, a predominantly Catholic nation.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-08-31 · 37% match

CEO in the news: Malaysia Airlines' CEO keeping turnaround afloat

KUALA LUMPUR Pak Ali, a durian peddler in the Mont Kiara suburb of Kuala Lumpur, has an affection for Malaysia Airlines. It's one of his country's treasures, he feels.

[10] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2023-01-20 · 36% match

Pattaya mayor meets with Saudi Arabian ambassador in Bangkok

Pattaya’s mayor paid a courtesy call to Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to discuss expansion of the Middle Eastern tourist and business markets.

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