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USA: Over 10,000 Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha in North Carolina More than 10,000 Muslims gathered in Raleigh, North Carolina, to mark Eid al-Adha in one of the state’s largest Islamic festivals. Organized by the Islamic Association of Raleigh, the celebration…

Trump administration weighs $1,000 fee for expedited U.S. visa interviews The Trump administration is reviewing a proposal to introduce a $1,000 fee for expedited interview appointments for U.S. tourist and other non-immigrant visas, according to an internal State Department memo.…

Trump’s new travel ban sparks widespread criticism from lawmakers and rights groups Donald Trump’s newly announced travel ban on 12 countries has triggered widespread condemnation from Democrats, human rights organizations, and some Republicans, who argue the policy is discriminatory, politically…

Trump Administration presses ICE to increase daily immigration arrests Senior U.S. immigration officials have directed field officers to intensify arrests, including of individuals not originally targeted, referred to as “collaterals,” according to internal emails obtained by The Guardian. The guidance,…

Trump Administration targets Columbia University over alleged failure to combat antisemitism The Trump administration has warned that Columbia University may no longer meet federal accreditation standards due to its handling of antisemitism on campus, the CNN reported. U.S. Secretary of…

Trump Administration issues new travel ban on 12 countries The Trump administration signed a proclamation Wednesday suspending entry to the U.S. for citizens from 12 countries, citing national security concerns, CNBC reported. The affected nations include Afghanistan, Iran, Libya, Myanmar,…

USA: Rule change halts Automatic Social Security numbers for millions of immigrants A recent policy change by the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) has halted the automatic issuance of Social Security numbers (SSNs) for many legal immigrants, causing significant delays…

US: CDC expands measles vaccine guidance for all international travel The CDC has updated its measles vaccination guidelines, now recommending immunization for all international travelers, regardless of destination, the Independent reported. The agency advises two doses of the vaccine for…

Ex-IS-member American sentenced to 10 years in prison for record of operation in Syria ———————————— A naturalized U.S. citizen, Lirim Sylejmani, 49, was sentenced Monday to 10 years in federal prison for receiving military training from the IS group, NBC…

American writer blames Muslim migrants for Europe’s ‘Cultural Decline’ American writer Lars Müller has sparked widespread controversy after an article he wrote for American Thinker leveled racist accusations at Muslim migrants in Europe. He argued that the “Old Continent” is…