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President of Islamic Society of Milwaukee Detained by ICE Amid Immigration Dispute ———————————————— Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee and a pro-Palestinian activist, was taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Monday, April…

HRW Reports Widespread Civilian Killings in Burkina Faso as Ibrahim Traoré Rejects Democratic Transition ————————————– Burkina Faso’s military and allied armed groups have been responsible for large-scale abuses against civilians, with more than 1,800 people killed since 2023, according to…

Mauritanian MPs Protest Israeli Death Penalty Law, Call for Urgent International Action ————————————- Several members of the National Assembly of Mauritania held a protest in Mauritania’s capital on Thursday to condemn the Knesset’s approval of a law imposing the death…

Political Backlash in Spain After Racist, Anti‑Muslim Chants at Friendly Match Against Egypt ———————————– A friendly football match between Spain national football team and Egypt national football team in Barcelona on March 31, sparked widespread condemnation after sections of the crowd were…

Survey Finds Americans Value Banking Apps Over Social Media Amid Economic Pressures ———————————————- A new survey by Wells Fargo, reported by Axios, shows that Americans are placing greater importance on financial tools than social media as economic concerns grow. According…

Australia Investigates Meta, TikTok and Google Over Under‑16 Social Media Rules ——————————- Australia’s online safety regulator is investigating whether major tech companies, including Meta, TikTok and Google, have failed to enforce a new law that bans social media use for…

Verified News: Pope Leo XIV Calls for Reduction of Violence and Peace in the Middle East ————————————– Pope Leo XIV, the first American‑born pontiff, has issued a renewed appeal for peace and a reduction in violence related to the ongoing…

NYC Mayor Mamdani Calls for Opposition to War Amid Middle East Tensions —————————— New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has reiterated his opposition to expanding military conflict in the Middle East, emphasizing moral, economic, and political concerns and urging peaceful…

Middle East Tensions Add Pressure to Global Economy, Key Sectors Face Strain ———————————- Ongoing tensions in the Middle East are contributing to heightened global economic uncertainty, with rising energy costs, market volatility, and sector-specific disruptions affecting economies worldwide. According to…

Texas Congressman Faces Backlash Over Anti-Muslim Social Media Post ———————————- Republican U.S. Rep. Chip Roy of Texas’ 21st Congressional District has sparked widespread criticism after posting on social media: “No more Muslims. No more criminals. No more marxists. No more…