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Zuhur Mamdani Wins NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary, Vows to Tackle Hate and Islamophobia …………. In a surprising political shift, Zuhur Mamdani, a Muslim progressive Democrat and son of Ugandan-Indian immigrants, has secured the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor,…

Pope Leo XIV Supports Chagos Refugees’ Right to Return Amid UK-Mauritius Treaty ——————————- Pope Leo XIV met with refugees from the Chagos archipelago on August 23, 2025, strongly affirming their right to return to their homeland, Arab News reported. The…

Trump Administration Ends Temporary Protections for Immigrants The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from seven countries, making thousands of people with legal documents vulnerable to deportation. This action affects individuals from nations including Afghanistan and…

Zohran Mamdani Leads NYC Mayoral Race in Fundraising ———————————— Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has significantly outraised his opponents in the New York City mayoral race, The Guardian reported. Between early July and mid-August, he collected $1,051,200, nearly double the amount…

DHS Reviews Security Funding for Muslim Organizations —————————– The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reviewing security grants provided to Muslim organizations and places of worship after a pro-Israel think tank, the Middle East Forum (MEF), accused them of…

U.S. Expands Visa Holder Reviews Amid Crackdown on Foreign Nationals ———————————- The Trump administration announced a sweeping review of more than 55 million valid U.S. visa holders to identify any violations that could lead to visa revocation or deportation, Africanews…

7.5-magnitude earthquake hits south of Chile, tsunami threat subsides ——————— A magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck south of Chile in the Drake Passage on Thursday, Anadolu Agency reported citing the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake struck at a depth of…

Appeals court permits Trump administration to end deportation protections for over 63,000 immigrants ————————————————– A US federal appeals court on Wednesday granted permission to the Trump administration to end deportation protections and revoke work permits for over 63,000 immigrants from…

Anti-Muslim Poster Sparks Outcry in France Amid Rising Islamophobia ……………… A poster reading “No-Muslim Zone” displayed in a public space in the French city of Orléans has triggered widespread condemnation, reigniting debate over the rise of Islamophobia in the country.…

Ottawa Police Charge 30-Year-Old Man in Bus Attack on Muslim Woman ————————- In a recent incident that has been classified as a hate-motivated crime, Ottawa police have charged a 30-year-old man in connection with an assault on a young Muslim…