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Netherlands Advances Plan to Ban Imports from Israeli Settlements Despite Pausing Wider Sanctions ………….. The Netherlands is continuing work on legislation to ban imports from illegal Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine, even as it pauses broader sanctions on Israel following…

Bipartisan Islamophobia Threatens US Democracy, New Poll Suggests ———————————— A recent opinion piece, published by Al Jazeera, highlights concerns that the bipartisan normalization of Islamophobia in U.S. politics poses a significant threat not only to Muslim Americans but to American…

New Generation of Muslim Leadership Emerges in the U.S. as Islamophobia Persists ——————————– A new generation of Muslim leaders, particularly from the Shi’a community, is reshaping America’s political landscape — even as Islamophobia remains a persistent and deeply rooted challenge…

First U.S. Ismaili Center Opens in Houston as Landmark of Faith and Dialogue —————————– Houston welcomed the first Ismaili Center in the United States on November 6, 2025, marking a historic moment for the global Ismaili Muslim community and the…

Muslim Women and Youth Make History in Sports and Politics Across the U.S. ————————————————— Two groundbreaking achievements this week have highlighted the growing representation and success of Muslim Americans — one on the volleyball court in Illinois, and the other…

Zohran Mamdani Elected First Shia Muslim Mayor of New York City —————————————– In a historic victory, Zohran Mamdani, 34, has been elected the 111th mayor of New York City, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo and GOP candidate Curtis Sliwa. He will take office…

Trump Administration to Partially Fund SNAP Amid Ongoing Government Shutdown ………….. The administration of President Donald Trump announced Monday that it will partially fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) for November after two federal judges ordered the government to…

Barack Obama Backs Muslim Candidate for New York Mayoral Race ——————————————— During a campaign rally in Virginia, former U.S. President Barack Obama urged Democrats to stand against what he described as the “lawlessness and recklessness” of President Donald Trump, calling…

Study Finds Rising Cognitive Struggles Among Younger U.S. Adults …………… A growing number of American adults, particularly those under 40, report difficulties with memory, focus, and decision-making, according to a new study published in Neurology, the journal of the American…

Nine Seriously Injured in Stabbing Attack on Train Near Cambridge …………. Nine people were left with life-threatening injuries after a stabbing attack on a train near Cambridge in eastern England on Saturday, Reuters reported. British Transport Police said two men…