India’s Waqf amendments spark debate and concern

Authorities in Ujjain, a city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, demolished nearly 250 properties, including homes, shops, and a century-old mosque, to clear a 2.1-hectare (5.27-acre) area. The land, owned by the Madhya Pradesh Waqf Board, was designated for religious and charitable purposes. Despite this, the government proceeded with the demolitions to […]

Ahmed al-Sharaa appointed as Syria’s transitional president

Syria’s de facto leader, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has been appointed president for a transitional phase, during which the country’s constitution has been suspended, according to the state-run Syrian news agency (SANA). Al-Sharaa has also been granted authority to establish a temporary legislative council, which will function until a new constitution is drafted and implemented. The decision […]