The Saudi-Iran détente has the potential to bring forth better intra-Muslim relations
The deal, if all goes according to plan, would open up a new vista of cooperation between two of the Muslim world’s most influential states.
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Blast after blast in Dhaka
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300 years needed to reach full gender equality
Discrimination against women in science and technology is the result of centuries of patriarchy, discrimination and damaging stereotypes.
No respite for the Rohingya
The international community should get back to working on a permanent solution to the Rohingya refugee crisis.