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Trump expected to raise Kashmir, religious freedom issues during India visit
President Donald Trump is expected to discuss a range of issues – from trade and investment to Kashmir and citizenship amendment act – during his meetings with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his first visit to...February 22, 2020 739 0 -
US and Taliban eye peace deal as reduction in violence begins this weekend
In this UNAMA image by Fraidoon Poya a family struggles through a dusty environment in Afghanistan The U.S. appears well on its way to signing an agreement with the Afghan Taliban, in all probability later this month....February 21, 2020 847 0 -
American Muslim political body Emgage endorses Bernie Sanders
Emgage, one of the largest American Muslim political organizations, has endorsed Democratic candidate Bernie Sanders, citing his inclusive campaign and commitment to equality of all citizens. “More than any other presidential candidate, Senator Sanders has built...February 21, 2020 946 0 -
Bernie, Biden or Bloomberg?
As Joe Biden, widely seen as the candidate closest to Democratic establishment’s idea for moderation, tumbles in early primaries, Senator Bernie Sanders has emerged as the top contender after strong showings in Iowa and New Hampshire....February 16, 2020 1210 1 -
Bernie Sanders leads polls as Democrats go to New Hampshire primary
After a vote counting process fiasco in Iowa caucus, Democratic presidential candidates go to New Hampshire primary on Tuesday in a contest that may provide some clarity who emerges on the top of the party hopefuls....February 10, 2020 574 0 -
Cultural show uplifts Asian communities amid coronavirus outbreak
A Chinese dragon dance, Indian classical music, Indonesian and Korean troupes and Vietnamese fashion walk were all part of a lively cultural show at the Pentagon Mall that uplifted Asian communities worried over spread of coronavirus....February 4, 2020 1144 0 -
January Memories
Editor’s Desk January 2020 started with a string of mixed developments around the world like the World Economic Forum’s well-orchestrated clarion call for action on climate change and the sudden spread of Coronavirus. America lost one...January 30, 2020 774 0 -
Young leaders must strive for dialogue among civilizations
By Anjali Singh, Mayra Bokhari What is the purpose of life? Ambassador Akbar Ahmed, former Pakistani High Commissioner and Ibn Khaldun Chair of Islamic Studies at American University, raised this question in his class World of...October 31, 2019 1971 0 -
‘Pakistan brimming with investment opportunities’
Vanessa O’ Brien has been a prominent financial expert and business executive for years. But economics is not the only area of her expertise. She is a seasoned mountaineer, the first American woman to surmount K-2...October 25, 2019 1764 0 -
Kashmir tensions boil as Pakistan, India trade fire, allegations
Pakistan has categorically rejected Indian media reports that Indian troops targeted the so-called terrorist launchpads on the Pakistani side of the Line of Control in Kashmir and instead the Foreign Ministry in Islamabad lambasted India over its...October 20, 2019 737 0