Let this Eid be one to remember: The Daily Star
Firstly, the spirit of sacrifice is more relevant than ever. Our nation has faced significant trials recently. Many of our fellow citizens have been severely affected by the…
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Rising to the haj challenge: The Jakarta Post
As the fifth pillar of Islam, the haj is a mandatory once in a lifetime journey for every able-bodied Muslim who can afford it. However, after decades of handling embarkations for…
Dividing the spoils: The Jakarta Post
It is in a classic patron-client relationship where a patron grants favors in return for political services, loyalty and allegiance shown by the client. The granting of these…
Believers across the world must remember brutalised Palestinians in times of festivity: Dawn
The Muslim world is not without agency. A number of Muslim countries have fabulous wealth, thanks to their hydrocarbon deposits, while others have standing armies respected around…
Nepal and China can tango together: The Kathmandu Post
Nepal and China have vastly increased bilateral engagements in the post-pandemic period. On June 25, the two countries are to meet for a foreign secretary-level talks. Before…
An affront to democracy: The Jakarta Post
ASEAN has shown it is willing to take action against Myanmar's military by temporarily banning the junta from attending any official meetings. But ASEAN leaders cannot do the same…
Addressing rural-to-urban migration: Kuensel
As young people leave their ancestral homes in search of these perceived benefits, they leave behind aging parents and abandoned homes. This migration not only disrupts the social…
Enter monsoon: The Kathmandu Post
Experts have predicted above-normal rains and above-average maximum and minimum temperatures. As this will exacerbate floods, landslides and epidemics, disaster preparedness…
Lesson of 2024: The Statesman
The BJP, despite emerging as the single largest party, faces an existential dilemma. Historically grounded in Hindutva, the party’s recent strategy of fielding ideologically…
Prabowo’s Gaza diplomacy: The Jakarta Post
Prabowo’s Gaza initiatives indicate the incoming administration’s intention of getting actively involved in global efforts to maintain peace and security in the Middle East…