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Sanya Mansoor
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Lawmaker Faces Violent Threats for Trying to Make California the First State of Ban Caste Discrimination
California state senator Aisha Wahab talks to TIME about the threats her office has received after introducing the bill.
By Sanya Mansoor
March 29, 2023
Netanyahu Is Beholden to the Israeli Far-Right on the Judicial Overhaul Plan
"If Netanyahu loses Ben-Gvir, he loses his government and he has to pacify him."
By Sanya Mansoor
March 27, 2023
Why Not All Observant Muslims Fast During Ramadan
For many Muslims with mental or physical health issues, Ramadan’s fasting requirements can be difficult.
By Sanya Mansoor
March 22, 2023
State Prisoners in U.S. Are Serving Longer Prison Sentences
Despite the potent politics around campaigning on "tough on crime" positions, members of a bipartisan task force argue that long sentences don't equate to safer communities.
By Sanya Mansoor
March 21, 2023
Ukraine Is Getting MiG-29 Fighter Jets from Poland, Slovakia
Slovakia said Friday it would send 13 warplanes, a day after Poland became the first NATO country to agree to sending jets.
By Sanya Mansoor
March 16, 2023
What Ammunition Shortages Mean for the War in Ukraine
Ukraine is using far more ammunition than the West produces. Here's why allies are worried.
By Sanya Mansoor
March 16, 2023
Pakistan Delays Attempt to Arrest Imran Khan: Latest Updates
The move follows a court order and two days of clashes between police and supporters of the former PM.
By Sanya Mansoor and Chad de Guzman
March 14, 2023
Jordan's Princess Iman Ties the Knot
Jordan's Princess Iman, 26, married a New York-based financier in an intimate outdoor ceremony.
By Sanya Mansoor
March 13, 2023
Washington Assault Weapons Bill Would Ban AR-15s and AK-47s
Magazines that hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition would also be banned.
By Sanya Mansoor
March 9, 2023
Train Derailments Are More Common Than You Might Think
The U.S. Department of Transportation has registered more than 12,400 train derailments over the past decade, and they rarely lead to disaster.
By Sanya Mansoor
March 7, 2023
5 Arrested in Connection With Deadly Kidnappings in Mexico
Tamaulipas governor Américo Villarreal said two of the four died, and of the remaining two, one was wounded and the other unharmed.
By Sanya Mansoor , Nik Popli and Anisha Kohli
March 6, 2023
U.S. Anti-Boycott Laws Are On the Rise
TIME spoke with director Julia Bucha about her film 'Boycott,' which chronicles the spread of U.S. laws penalizing boycotts against Israel.
By Sanya Mansoor
March 3, 2023
Water Bottled 25 Miles From East Palestine Pulled From Shelves
Giant Eagle withdrew its spring water from shelves out of an 'abundance of caution' following the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
By Sanya Mansoor
February 27, 2023
9 Photographers Reflect on Covering the War in Ukraine
TIME speaks to photojournalists on their work the past year—and the moments that have stayed with them.
By Sanya Mansoor and TIME Photo Department
February 24, 2023
Why the Era of Nuclear Arms Control Is Over
Russia suspended its participation in New START and China is reluctant to engage in dialogue about nuclear arms control.
By Sanya Mansoor
February 22, 2023
Why Is the U.S. Is Shooting Down So Many UFOs?
It's unlikely that using Sidewinder air-to-air missiles at about $400,000 a pop will be an economical response in the long term, experts say.
By Sanya Mansoor
February 14, 2023
Why U.S. Air Defenses Failed to Spot Chinese Spy Balloons
NORAD allowed at least four other Chinese balloons to cross into U.S. territory undetected. Here's why.
By Sanya Mansoor
February 10, 2023
U.S. Navy Recovers Chinese Balloon Wreckage
The U.S. will now be focused on learning more about the purpose of the balloon, which was assessed to be 200 feet tall.
By Sanya Mansoor
February 7, 2023
All the Places Suspected Chinese Spy Balloons May Have Been Spotted
There are reports of other possible balloons over Canada, Colombia, Taiwan, and Japan.
By Sanya Mansoor
February 6, 2023
Chinese Spy Balloon Path: Where It's Headed in U.S.
By Friday, it appeared to be floating above northwest Missouri and the Kansas City area. Predictions have it headed for the Carolinas.
By Sanya Mansoor
February 3, 2023
Why the Philippines Is Letting the U.S. Military Expand Its Footprint
The U.S. formally ended its 94-year military presence in the area in the early 1990s, shutting down Clark Air Base and Subic Bay Naval Base.
By Sanya Mansoor and Simmone Shah
February 3, 2023
A Friend Remembers the Sensitive, Funny Tyre Nichols
"He had a lot of game; he was very charismatic," Sary Mansour says of his friend and former coworker.
By Sanya Mansoor
February 1, 2023
The ‘Good Guys Without a Gun’ Argument
The debate has resurfaced, but experts note that more guns can increase the risk of casualties.
By Sanya Mansoor
January 25, 2023
What to Know About Tyre Nichols' Life
Video released by Memphis police showed Nichols yelling out repeatedly for his mother
By Sanya Mansoor
January 25, 2023
Why Lula Accused Bolsonaro of Genocide Against the Yanomami
Thousands of illegal gold miners flooded into the Indigenous region, leading to poisoned rivers and wrecked forests.
By Sanya Mansoor
January 23, 2023
Why Ukraine Needs More Tanks for its Defense
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky welcomed Britain’s shipment of tanks. But Ukraine needs more from Western allies.
By Sanya Mansoor
January 19, 2023
German Police Detain Greta Thunberg at Protest
The climate activist was protesting the destruction of a German village to make way for the expansion of a coal mine
By Sanya Mansoor
January 17, 2023
What the U.S. Can Do About Bolsonaro
During the insurrection in Brazil, Bolsonaro was in Florida. Now Biden is facing pressure to expel the former Brazilian president.
By Sanya Mansoor
January 11, 2023
Why U.S. Bradleys Are Just What Ukraine's Army Needs
The U.S., France, and Germany agree to send Bradleys, French AMX-10s, and German Marders last week.
By Sanya Mansoor
January 9, 2023
Why HIMARS Rockets Are Decisive for Ukraine
The rockets have provided Ukraine with greater long range capabilities in responding to Russian aggression.
By Sanya Mansoor
January 4, 2023
These Are the Elections to Watch in 2023
From Argentina to Pakistan to Turkey, these are the biggest votes next year.
By Sanya Mansoor
December 27, 2022
11 Holidays the World Celebrates in December
From Boxing Day to Yule, the month of December includes several cultural and religious holidays from around the world.
By Sanya Mansoor
December 19, 2022
A Presidential Scandal in South Africa
President Cyril Ramphosa, head of the A.N.C., avoided impeachment on Tuesday, but allegations of corruption continue to swirl.
By Sanya Mansoor
December 13, 2022
The Qatar Corruption Scandal Is Rocking E.U. Politics
Belgian federal prosecutors have charged four people in a case that alleges Qatar bribed European lawmakers.
By Sanya Mansoor
December 12, 2022
Paul Whelan Remains Imprisoned in Russia
The 52-year-old former U.S. Marine was not included in the prisoner swap that freed Brittney Griner.
By Sanya Mansoor
December 8, 2022
Peru’s President Is Impeached and Arrested
Peruvian President Pedro Castillo sparked fears of a coup Wednesday after dissolving Congress ahead of an impeachment vote.
By Sanya Mansoor
December 7, 2022
Pakistani Director Saim Sadiq on 'Joyland' and Trans Rights
TIME speaks with Sadiq about Pakistan banning—then un-banning—his award-winning movie.
By Sanya Mansoor
November 23, 2022
The Countries FIFA Has Ever Banned From the World Cup
TIME breaks down the soccer governing body's decisions to ban nations over the years.
By Sanya Mansoor
November 17, 2022
A Record Number of Muslims Won Office in the U.S. Midterms
Muslim candidates won at least 83 seats across local, state, and federal midterm elections, according to the Council on American-Islamic Relations and Jetpac.
By Sanya Mansoor
November 11, 2022
What to Know About Iran's Morality Police
Iran's morality police has faced increasing international scrutiny over their role in the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini.
By Sanya Mansoor
November 10, 2022
What to Know About Israel's Elections
The biggest question ahead of the Nov. 1 election is whether the right-wing, scandal-plagued Benjamin Netanyahu will return to power.
By Sanya Mansoor
October 29, 2022
Thailand's Abortion Law Is Part of a Trend
Thailand has legalized abortions up to the 20th week of pregnancy—an extension of a previous law which allowed termination within 12 weeks.
By Sanya Mansoor
October 27, 2022
Ukraine Wants Russian Assets to Rebuild. Experts Say It's Risky
Volodymyr Zelensky has called for the seizure of Russian assets to be part of a “new Marshall Plan” to rebuild Ukraine.
By Sanya Mansoor
October 26, 2022
Reactions to Rishi Sunak Becoming U.K. Prime Minister
Conservatives herald Sunak as a celebration of the nation’s diversity — while others argue he will not help marginalized communities.
By Sanya Mansoor
October 24, 2022
Iran’s Long History of Oppressing Athletes
After Iranian climber Elnaz Rekabi competed without a hijab, Iranian athletes in exile braced for a familiar pattern.
By Sanya Mansoor
October 21, 2022
The People Building the Future of the #MeToo Fight
5 years after #MeToo went viral, movement founder Tarana Burke picks five people and groups blazing new trails in the sexual-justice fight
By Sanya Mansoor
October 15, 2022
Why Students Joining Iran's Protest Wave Matters
Since the early days of the Islamic Republic, Iran’s student movements have been a spark for broader protests.
By Sanya Mansoor
October 7, 2022
Who Are the 2022 Nobel Peace Prize Favorites?
What Norwegian lawmakers and bookies are saying about who has been nominated, and who might win.
By Sanya Mansoor
October 4, 2022
Photos: Reactions to Mahsa Amini Death in Iran
Amini’s death in custody of the country’s morality police last week sparked sweeping protests calling for an end to the hijab mandate
By Sanya Mansoor and Photo editing by Kaya Lee Berne
September 23, 2022
Pakistan’s Catastrophic Floods Captured in Photos
Photographer Hassaan Gondal spent three days capturing the devastation and destruction in Sindh, Pakistan's worst affected province.
By Sanya Mansoor
September 22, 2022
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