The 4 Russia investigations in Congress, explained House intelligence committee Who leads it: Rep. Mike Conaway, Texas Republican, and Rep. Adam Schiff, California Democrat. What’s the latest: The committee is back on track, planning to hear from FBI Director James Comey on May 2 and former acting Attorney General Sally Yates later. It’s a far
Understanding the Turkish Model of Governance Turkey began 2008 in the shadow of a very heated debate over whether female students could cover their hair with a headscarf — a practice banned in Turkey since 1989. In February 2008, the Justice and Development Party (AKP), a “conservative” party led by devout Muslims, with the support of two
Sanders 'can't guarantee' Trump hasn't used the n-word, but hasn't heard him do it As President Donald Trump faced allegations of racism and cruelty on Tuesday, his press secretary stepped to the White House podium to deny only one of those charges. Briefing reporters for the first time in weeks, Sarah Sanders insisted Trump was not using racially coded language when he disparaged a
Why the U.S. and Others Are Casting a Wary Eye on Foreign Investment From China While the U.S.-China trade war has been getting the headlines, investors from China are running into resistance in countries around the world, including the United States. Typically, governments welcome foreign investment, especially local governments, as a mechanism to create—or save—jobs, reinvigorate their economies and gain access
Dahal cancels North Korea visit Former prime minister and Nepal Communist Party (NCP) Co-chairperson Pushpa Kamal Dahal has cancelled his planned visit to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Dahal was set to visit North Korea on the occasion of the country’s National Day on September 9, the day DPRK was proclaimed
lombok imam Imaam prays on while earthquake hits mosque in Lombok, Indonesia The Imaam prayed on, but some of the congregation ran for their lives. Hadith on Planting: Finish planting trees even if the Hour is established upon you Abu Amina Elias Day of Resurrection يوم القيامةHereafter الآخرةManners الادبPlanting زرعResponsibility مسؤولTrees الأشجارWorldly Life الحياة الدنيا Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of
regional regig Is Mahathir's regional rejig the best bet to deal with the trade war? Is the regional rejig proposed by Malaysian Premier Mahathir Mohamad the way to go for Asean? Asean is at crossroads in the wake of a trade war started by the US. The risk is it could have a boomerang effect on Southeast Asia. The tussle is biting into China’s
ANWAR IBRAHIM Are mediocre Singaporeans happy on this national day? Are mediocre Singaporeans happy? Decades ago, this small country became a republic but are not many people who could have predicted its march to success. Not even the leaders who kicked the ball to get the country to where it is today. But from a strict regime of compliance, the
ANWAR IBRAHIM At long last, Anwar Ibrahim the reformasi leader, is PKR president Nearly 20 years after the reformasi calls were first sounded in Kuala Lumpur, leading to his arrest, beating in jail and the subsequent change of government in Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim is, at last, the PKR president! He won the presidency unopposed. This has somehow doused the numerous rumours spread by
human rights Is Mahathir facing mutiny over Zakir Naik? The Malaysian media is abuzz with Zakir Naik and the Pakatan ministers who expressed the need to extradite him back to India. Let’s get to the bottom of this error of judgement by the Pakatan trio. Yes, from the start, it is an error on their part. Why? Because
arab money Mauritius benefited too much from foreign aid: Arab Money? Is Arab Money too much for Mauritius? Recently, the Labour Party complained that Mauritius benefited too much from international aid since this government has come to come to power. This was Mr Arvind Boolell speaking. As a popular member of the Parliament, Mr Boolell hit it hard on the issue
MMM BP manipulated MMM BP elections voting process manipulated? The MMM opposition party recently held its Polit Bureau elections, and the results shocked the old guard of the party. Sources said the elections were manipulated by some in order to pursue the destructive work carried out by former members who have since then left the party. The elections of
arab money Can we have our own Mauritian-Saudi prince now? Interestingly enough, Mauritius signed a US$50 million deal with Saudi Arabia. Far more interesting is how the nay-sayers will react to this sudden submission of the Mauritius government to Arab Money! Mauritius indeed has a long history of aversion for Arab Money, accusing the Muslims outside the country
MMM 1976 MMM in search for winning formula: Back to 1976? The MMM is still struggling to find a winning formula to face the next General Elections, alone. It is now re-looking at the 1976 attempt to take power, working on a formula that can possibly give it an edge. In 1976, the MMM had Sir Aneerood Jugnauth as President
lebanese group Passport investment scheme to facilitate Lebanese investors? A Lebanese group said to have set its eyes on a massive piece of fertile land in the North of the country could benefit largely from the new ‘Transformative Journey’ of Mauritius. The Prime Minister cum Minister of Finance said in his Budget 2018-2019 speech the Transformative Journey will
cabinet reshuffle Mini cabinet reshuffle after Budget? At least one Minister found himself in trouble with the ruling class in Port Louis recently. And because of that, a mini cabinet reshuffle is expected after the Budget presentation. This could be the case for a Minister who had apparently caused trouble over the St Antoine-Lebanese deal. WFTV
india Five ministers and a Lebanese group in a land deal? Five ministers – including two top Ministers – are allegedly involved in a land deal that is to be signed soon. The deal is worth Rupees 4 billion (milliards in Mauritius). The land will be sold to a Lebanese group, we are told. It is said to be of a 350 arpents
Why hasn't Mauritius deported Verner? Police inaction decried! Video of a press conference by a Muslim group explaining what really led to last Saturday’s rally and giving main points on what the group of Mosques feels about the threat of Lght in the country (In French) Mauritius is still reeling from the aftermath of the Lgbt event
A sizzling plot for the Parliament to enact pro-Lgbt laws! It is a sizzling plot that has now been unearthed after the Lgbt march was cancelled last week in Port Louis. Among the major actors of the plot are the Lgbt leaders, high officials in Mauritius, a couple of Foreign Embassies and the not so rowdy Muslim crowd at Places
sirul death sentence drop Sirul to be sent back to KL if Malaysia drops death sentence: Mahathir Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad said today the hitman Sirul Azhar Umar will only be sent back if Putrajaya opts to drop his death sentence. Sirul and a fellow bodyguard, Azila Hadri, were charged with the murder and sentenced to death in 2009 but Sirul has denied carrying out the
agalega Agaléga: Where Mauritius reneged its pledge to its own people Agaléga is where Mauritius has simply abandoned its virtues: One of which is to look into the interest of its own people. The country has simply placed money ahead to reneged its pledge to protect the three hundred people living on this small archipelago. They are forced to watch while
Muslim Pro, lifestye app, expands to Malaysia The Muslim Pro lifestyle app has expanded its operations in Malaysia. With over 52 million downloads globally, Muslim Pro is used by Muslims in over 200 countries around the world. The app offers features such as accurate prayer times, Qibla directions, various translations & recitals of the Quran, Halal restaurants
down India to pump cash: Pravind to knock down fuel-flour-oil prices? The visit of the Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to Mauritius was about the internal affairs of the country. That is what a source told WFTV today. “It was more about the upcoming budget and the support India will provide to the budget,” said the source. From New Delhi,
Outrageous Rosmah Outrageous Rosmah: Still wearing Chopard watch worth RM90k at MACC grilling! Malaysia’s ex-PM Najib Razak’s wife Rosmah Mansor met the anti-graft agents at the anti-corruption agency offices in defiance. She sported a Chopard “Ladies Happy Sports Classic 7 Floating Diamond” watch worth between RM60,000 to RM90,000 said netizens. For a lady under investigation, that
Muslim pride Why Pravind must embrace the Muslim pride over the Lgbt issue This weekend we saw a flurry of attacks against Muslims on social media in Mauritius. The attack surged after a large group of Muslims ‘armed’ with their faith showed their opposition to a Lgbt march in Port Louis. This is the first time the Muslims of all ages were upset
