Mohammed bin Salman (MbS) is probably the most talked about crown prince in the history of the Wahhabi kingdom, in a political culture where leaders are usually careful not to air their dirty laundry in public and fear abrupt decisions and risk-taking above all else.
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Racism at the UN: Internal Audit Reveals Deep-rooted Problems
In the words of a former senior official at the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA): “When you start working at the UN, an institution that was entirely conceived and founded on the basis of equality and human rights, you never imagine this kind of behaviour.
Myanmar’s Military Stages Coup d’etat
Myanmar’s military has terminated the country’s short-lived experience with democracy by removing democratically elected leader Aung San Suu Kyi and declaring a one-year state of emergency.
Immigrants Rights Groups Celebrate Hard-Fought Release of Haitian Families After 10 Months in Prison
Reading, Pennsylvania and San Diego, California — Aldea – The People’s Justice Center and Haitian Bridge Alliance celebrate the hard-fought release of two families from the Berks County Residential Center (“Berks”), who fled Haiti due to political persecution.
The Pandemic is no Excuse to Shut the Door on Refugee Resettlement
Kabul, Afghanistan and Sydney, AustraliaCOVID-19 is one of the biggest global challenges in modern history, and all nations are grappling with its impacts. But some countries have responded by shutting their doors even further to the world’s most vulnerable.
Biden Is Sworn In as 46th President, Kicking Off New Era in Washington
Joseph Robinette Biden Jr. has been sworn in as the 46th president of the United States on Wednesday, taking office at a moment of profound economic, health and political crises with a promise to seek unity after a tumultuous four years that tore at the fabric of American society.
Is Iran the Big Loser from Reconciliation Efforts in the Gulf?
Iran may fear that restored unity amongst the Gulf countries might be used against it. However, it could also end up having more influence on the Gulf Cooperation Council.
China Possibly Committed ‘Genocide’ Against Xinjiang Muslims
China has possibly committed “genocide” in its treatment of Uighurs and other minority Muslims in its western region of Xinjiang, a bipartisan commission of the United States Congress has said in a new report.
Donald Trump Impeached for ‘Inciting’ US Capitol Riot
The US House of Representatives has impeached President Donald Trump for “incitement of insurrection” after a mob of his supporters stormed the United States Capitol last week, marking the first time in US history that a president has been impeached twice.
World Celebrates Christmas Like No Other, In Shadow Of Pandemic
Global Christmas celebrations are taking place amid the coronavirus pandemic, with millions of people limiting festivities in a bid to spread further contagion.