A look at the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan DUBAI: Many Muslims around the world began fasting Monday to mark the start of the holy month of Ramadan. This means waking up before dawn to eat, hydrate and pray. Once the sun rises, Muslims abstain from food and drink, including water, until... Women 06 May, 2019
Brunei invokes laws allowing stoning for gay sex, adultery SINGAPORE: New Islamic criminal laws that took effect in Brunei on Wednesday, punishing gay sex and adultery by stoning offenders to death, have triggered an outcry from countries, rights groups and celebrities far beyond the tiny Southeast... Women 03 Apr, 2019
Fewer foreign students coming to United States for second year in row: survey WASHINGTON: The number of international students entering US colleges and universities has fallen for the second year in a row, a nonprofit group said on Tuesday, amid efforts by the Trump administration to tighten restrictions on foreigners... Women 13 Nov, 2018
In setback for Trump, Democrats seize US House control WASHINGTON: Democrats rode a wave of dissatisfaction with President Donald Trump to win control of the US House of Representatives on Tuesday, giving them the opportunity to block Trump’s agenda and open his administration to intense scrutiny. In... Women 07 Nov, 2018
Trump to meet Queen Elizabeth despite chorus of discontent LONDON: When Donald Trump meets Queen Elizabeth next week, he will become the 12th US President that the monarch has met during her 66 years on the throne, the longest in British history. Apart from Lyndon Johnson, Elizabeth has met every US... Women 05 Jul, 2018
US top court upholds Trump travel ban targeting Muslim-majority nations Ruling confirms broad presidential powers on immigration Conservative justices in the majority in 5-4 decision Ruling denounced by rights groups, Democrats WASHINGTON: The US Supreme Court on Tuesday handed Donald Trump one of the... Women 27 Jun, 2018
US visa applicants to be asked for social media history: State Department WASHINGTON: In a broad expansion of the information gathered from applicants for US visas, the federal government is proposing to collect social media identities from nearly everyone who seeks entry into the United States, according to a State... Women 31 Mar, 2018
Trump says FBI missed signs on Florida shooting due to Russia probe, draws criticism WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump attacked the FBI and lawmakers probing suspected Russian meddling in the 2016 US presidential election, drawing sharp criticism for saying an excessive focus on Russia led investigators to miss signs that could have... Women 19 Feb, 2018
Trump calls for ending visa program after NY attack, blasts Democrats WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump on Wednesday seized on the deadly New York City truck attack to step up demands for stricter US immigration laws, asking Congress to end a visa program that let the Uzbek suspect into the country and saying he... Women 03 Nov, 2017
In defeat for Trump, US judge blocks transgender military ban Judge says challengers likely to succeed in lawsuit Ruling is latest setback for Trump policies in court US Justice Department says it is reviewing ruling A federal judge in Washington on Monday blocked President Donald Trump from... Women 31 Oct, 2017
Under Trump plan, refugees from 11 countries face additional US barriers WASHINGTON/NEW YORK: The Trump administration will temporarily delay processing of most refugees from 11 countries identified as high-risk, while resuming refugee admissions for other countries, government officials said on Tuesday. Most of the... Women 25 Oct, 2017
Supreme Court allows broad Trump refugee ban WASHINGTON/SAN FRANCISCO: The US Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed President Donald Trump to broadly implement a ban on refugees entering the country from around the world. The justices granted a request from the Trump administration to block a... Women 13 Sep, 2017
