Anger erupts in Bangladesh, India over comments about Islam Anger erupts in Bangladesh, India over comments about Islam World 10 Jun, 2022
Ramadan kicks off in much of Middle East amid soaring prices The Muslim holy month of Ramadan — when the faithful fast from dawn to dusk — began at sunrise Saturday in much of the Middle East, where Russia's invasion of Ukraine has sent energy and food prices soaring. World 03 Apr, 2022
Biden�plans for White House as Trump plans rallies to protest his election loss WILMINGTON, DELAWARE/WASHINGTON: Democrat Joe Biden began preparing on Sunday to deal with the coronavirus and other problems that will confront him as president of a divided America, while President Donald Trump planned campaign-style rallies to... Women 09 Nov, 2020
Saudi Arabia announces start of Ramadan after sighting moon DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Saudi Arabia and some other Muslim-majority nations, including Egypt, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan, declared that the holy month of Ramadan — when the faithful observe a dawn-to-dusk fast — would begin on Friday,... Women 24 Apr, 2020
In Indian capital, riots deepen a Hindu-Muslim divide Hindus erect physical, economic barricades to boycott Muslims Muslims forced out of businesses, jobs Latest wave of religious riots underscore schisms across India NEW DELHI: For years, Hindus and Muslims lived and worked peacefully... Women 16 Mar, 2020
Protests in New Delhi against India's citizenship law ahead of Trump visit NEW DELHI: Police used tear gas to disperse large crowds in India's capital of New Delhi on Sunday in the latest eruption of violence at protests over a new citizenship law, police officials said. Hundreds of people supporting the new law clashed... Women 24 Feb, 2020
Regional Indian party organises rally to support new citizenship law MUMBAI: A regional party held a rally in India's financial capital Mumbai on Sunday to support a citizenship law introduced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last year that has triggered nationwide protests. India's Citizenship Amendment Act... Women 10 Feb, 2020
In India, a firebrand's anti-Modi mantra resonates at nationwide protests MUMBAI/NEW DELHI: Standing on a stage in the centre of one of India's most prestigious universities, the firebrand politician looked out at the cheering supporters before him and issued a sharp challenge to Prime Minister Narendra Modi. "The... Women 15 Jan, 2020
India celebrates New Year's Eve with protests against citizenship law NEW DELHI: Thousands of Indians ushered in the New Year by demonstrating against a citizenship law despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's attempts to dampen protests that have run for nearly three weeks. The protests have rocked India since December... Women 01 Jan, 2020
Nepal�s sexual minorities say progress in rights has stalled KATHMANDU, NEPAL: Nepal seized the lead in equal rights for sexual minorities in South Asia four years ago with a new constitution that forbids all discrimination based on sexual orientation. Even citizenship certificates and passports now allow a... Travel 18 Sep, 2019
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
Iran's first Oscar submission directed by woman causes stir TEHRAN: A movie about a young girl whose fantasy world helps her escape the hard realities of growing up in the countryside near Tehran in the aftermath of the 1979 Islamic Revolution is Iran's first-ever submission for the Academy Awards'... Art & Culture 10 Nov, 2017
