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Global billionaire population projected to approach 4,000 by 2031 amid rising wealth inequality ————————————— The number of billionaires worldwide could rise to nearly 4,000 within five years, driven by rapid wealth creation linked to technology and artificial intelligence, according to…

Rise in anti-Muslim rhetoric, legislation as U.S. elections approach ——————————— A new report highlights a growing use of anti-Muslim rhetoric and proposed legislation by some U.S. politicians as election campaigning intensifies. The Center for the Study of Organized Hate found…

Muslims in southern US report surge in aggressive political rhetoric —————————————— Muslim communities across the southern United States are reporting a surge in hostile political rhetoric, with advocacy groups and residents warning that recent statements by some politicians are fueling…

Zohran Mamdani Criticizes US Military Spending Priorities Amid Iran Tensions ————————————- Zohran Mamdani, the First Muslim Mayor of New York, has criticized US military spending linked to tensions with Iran, arguing that resources allocated to conflict could be redirected toward…

Anti-Muslim Incidents Surge in U.S. Amid Security Threats to Mosques —————————— Anti-Muslim incidents in the United States have sharply increased in recent months, with advocacy groups warning of a deteriorating climate for Muslim communities alongside growing security concerns at religious…

Muslims in US Concerned Recognition Does Not Guarantee Safety ———————————- A guest contributor article published on April 16 on Muslim Matters reflects on the gap between symbolic recognition of Muslims in the United States and ongoing concerns about discrimination and…

Pope Leo warns of waning democracy after Trump criticism ——————————– Pope Leo voiced concern over the risk of democracies sliding into “majoritarian tyranny” on Tuesday, in a letter issued by the Vatican two days after US President Donald Trump attacked…

Rising Iran War Rhetoric Linked to Increased Scrutiny, Hate Incidents Against Shiite Muslims in U.S. ———————————– Muslim advocacy groups warn that escalating rhetoric surrounding the conflict with Iran is contributing to increased law enforcement scrutiny and a surge in hate…

White House Says “Era of Amnesty” in Immigration Courts Is Over as Deportation Orders Rise ———————————————– The White House has declared that the “era of amnesty is over” in U.S. immigration courts, citing a sharp increase in deportation orders and…

World’s richest gain $265 billion in one day after market rally driven by easing US–Iran tensions ——————————– The world’s 500 richest people saw their combined wealth rise by $265 billion in a single day, marking the second-largest daily increase on…