America

Rise of Muslim Politicians in U.S. Draws Far‑Right Alarm Amid Record Wins ————————————- A notable surge in the success of Muslim‑American candidates across U.S. elections has drawn attention from both civil rights advocates and far‑right groups, highlighting the evolving political…

Vatican Launches Investigation into Sexual Abuse Allegations in Spanish Church ——————————————— The Vatican has opened an investigation into a Catholic bishop in Spain following allegations of sexual abuse, according to a report by Reuters cited by the Shia Waves Agency.…

Record Muslim Representation in U.S. Politics: 38 Muslim Candidates Win in Recent Elections —————————————— The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) announced that at least 38 Muslim candidates won seats at various levels of government in the recent U.S. elections —…

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…