Sanya Mansoor

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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
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