Tag: Politics and Government

Born and Raised in Pakistan, but Living in Legal Limbo

KARACHI, Pakistan — For these four young people, Pakistan is home. They…

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Iraq Confirms Election Gains for Muqtada al-Sadr

Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court on Monday upheld the results of the country’s…

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Will Juan Carlos, Spain’s Disgraced King, Get a Royal Homecoming?

MADRID — At Casa Lucio, an old-fashioned eatery near the royal palace…

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As Other Arab States Falter, Saudi Arabia Seeks to Become a Cultural Hub

JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — A pregnant Saudi woman, far from home, finds…

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Even in Retirement, Desmond Tutu Remained South Africa’s Moral Compass

Long after he led the nonviolent struggle against apartheid, Archbishop Desmond M.…

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A New Israeli Wonderland, Where You Can Almost Forget Where You Are

MAALE ADUMIM, West Bank — There is a vast indoor amusement park…

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We’re in Omicron Lockdown in the Netherlands. It Shouldn’t Have Happened.

AMSTERDAM — Since 5 a.m. on Sunday, bars, restaurants, museums, schools, clothing…

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As Hindu Extremists Call for Killing of Muslims, India’s Leaders Keep Silent

Hundreds of right-wing Hindu activists and monks rose in unison at a…

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In Myanmar, a Notable Burmese Family Quietly Equipped a Brutal Military

Ultimately, the story of the Kyaw Thaungs parallels that of Myanmar: a…

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