Trinidad and Tobago’s Budget 2020-21 Strategy: Key Economic questions
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My advice to the Advisor: The case of Tony Blair and the future of Saudi Arabia
WASHINGTON: There is some question over Tony Blair and the future of Saudi Arabia. The 1941 Anglo-Soviet invasion of Persia was the invasion of the Imperial State of Iran during the Second World War by Soviet, British and other Commonwealth armed forces. Growing up with a very traditional grandfather who fought against the Anglo-Soviet invasion of ...
Bank of India strategic economic policies impact on poverty
The impact on India’s poor as a result of India strategic economic policies reforms instituted by the Reserve Bank of India is altogether positive.
Declining values mean growing religious intolerance among Jews
Israel is a theocracy, with government-appointed and paid chief rabbis who must adhere to the most rigid forms of Orthodox Judaism.
Robert Le Hunte is good for Trinidad and Tobago
Robert Le Hunte’s extensive career in international finance makes him more than aware of the needs of both the public and private sector.
Iraq, Russia, Venezuela: Trump’s immediate foreign policy challenges
In the world of foreign policy, there's never a dull moment.
Haitian Supreme Court mulls government take-over
The Supreme Court of the Republic of Haiti announced yesterday that it is holding an emergency meeting in response to the announcement of the Provisional Electoral Council to hold elections on 20 November 2016.
Five must-see things to see and do in Reykjavik, Iceland
With the cleanest air in the world, Iceland should be on any traveler's short list.
Are national security operations serving or hurting minorities?
Shia Muslims are often targeted as terrorists, not because of any factual reason, but because they they peacefully stand up for their rights
Recognizing Islam’s protection of Jews during World War II
Jews, Christians and Moslems worship the same God. When groups like ISIS promote religious hatred, they are rejecting centuries of religious tolerance in the Islamic world.
Hajj deaths top 2,100 while war-torn Iraq sees no casualties during Shiite holy day
The death toll at last year’s Hajj, in Saudi Arabia, topped 2,177 individuals according to Al Jazeera, however in war-torn Iraq the Shiite commemoration of Arbaeen had a remarkable fatality count of zero, despite realistic and continuous threats from both ISIS and Al Qaeda.
More than horses and camels in Iraq
Writer Jalal Moughania shares his journey to Karbala for Najaf changing hearts and minds as to who Muslims are
From Lebanon to Najaf: Pray for us there
Lebanon shares much history with France; now that history includes the fight against terrorism. As the writer journeys, he is asked to 'pray for us' when he gets there.
Starting my walk from Washington
BEIRUT, Nov. 20, 2015 —Working and traveling so much in the past few months, I had little time to prepare for the trip ahead. It wasn’t until about 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, the night before my travel overseas, did I get the chance to do some shopping. Comfortable, durable, high-endurance walking shoes. I needed those, of course. ...
Walk with me: From Detroit to Karbala
Next month millions will walk to Karbala. They walk to relive the memories of Hussain's sister Zeinab, the eyewitness survivor who would live to tell his story.
Iraq: Merely an age-old sectarian narrative?
The war in Iraq is not a sectarian one. It is the plight of a nation struggling to find itself in the midst of regional and global interests.
Making sense of the “Open Letter to Moderate Muslims”
WASHINGTON, October 10, 2014 — Under the nom de guerre “The Atheist Muslim,” an individual named Ali A. Rizvi, wrote a rambling article called An Open Letter to Moderate Muslims, where he conflated nearly every aspect of extremism with the behavior of moderate Muslims. Rizvi begins by criticizing Reza Aslan for being upset with Bill ...
FBI asks for tips regarding ISIL agents in the United States
FBI officials report being aware of pro-ISIS graffiti and activity in Washington DC and ask the public to contact them if they see any suspicious activity.
Discrimination against Shia led to genocide of Christian and Yazidi
International committees, governments, and NGOs must end discriminatory or oppressors and terrorists will not fear to violate human rights.
Indian Parliament members force feed Muslim during holy month of fasting
WASHINGTON, July 28, 2014 — India’s government is furious at the actions of some members of its parliament, after it was revealed that a hard line politician forced a Muslim to eat food while he was fasting. The act was condemned nationally by religious Hindu and Muslim organizations, as well as a variety of humanitarian ...