United States
Thousands of Migrants Stranded in Mexico as U.S. Appointment System Changes
January 24, 2025
Thousands of Migrants Stranded in Mexico as U.S. Appointment System Changes
Migrants from various countries, including Haiti and Venezuela, are facing uncertainty after the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agency announced the cancellation of appointments to enter the United States via the CBP One app, VOA reported. The announcement came…
New York Attorney General’s Office Appoints First Director of Muslim Affairs
January 22, 2025
New York Attorney General’s Office Appoints First Director of Muslim Affairs
In a significant move, New York Attorney General Letitia James has announced the appointment of Mohammad Awais as the Office of the Attorney General’s (OAG) first-ever Director of Muslim Affairs, AMNY Newsletter reported. Officially starting on December 6, 2024, Awais…
Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th US President, Issues Multiple Executive Orders on Day 1
January 21, 2025
Donald Trump Sworn in as 47th US President, Issues Multiple Executive Orders on Day 1
Donald Trump was inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on Monday, marking his return to the White House. The ceremony took place indoors at the US Capitol Rotunda due to inclement weather, with Trump accompanied by JD…
Winter Storm Warnings Affect 70 Million in the U.S.
January 20, 2025
Winter Storm Warnings Affect 70 Million in the U.S.
A significant winter storm is affecting over 70 million people across the United States, bringing heavy snow and dangerously cold temperatures, Arab News reported. Winter storm warnings are in place from the Northern Plains to the East Coast, with forecasts…
Biden Declares Equal Rights Amendment “Law of the Land” Despite Ratification Challenges
January 19, 2025
Biden Declares Equal Rights Amendment “Law of the Land” Despite Ratification Challenges
U.S. President Joe Biden recently proclaimed the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as “the law of the land,” asserting that it has cleared all necessary hurdles for inclusion in the U.S. Constitution, Reuters reported. This statement comes as Biden prepares to…
US House of Representatives Embraces its Fourth Muslim American
January 17, 2025
US House of Representatives Embraces its Fourth Muslim American
Lateefah Simon of California has officially begun her term in the 119th Congress, becoming the fourth Muslim American to serve in the US House of Representatives, New Arab Reported. She took office on January 3, joining Representatives Rashida Tlaib, Ilhan…
US Bans Imports from 37 Additional Chinese Companies Over Uyghur Forced Labor
January 16, 2025
US Bans Imports from 37 Additional Chinese Companies Over Uyghur Forced Labor
The United States has imposed import bans on another group of 37 Chinese companies due to alleged human rights violations related to the Uyghurs, Reuters reported. This action, announced by the Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday, targets firms in…
30,000 Evacuate as Wildfire Rages in Los Angeles
January 8, 2025
30,000 Evacuate as Wildfire Rages in Los Angeles
A rapidly spreading wildfire in Los Angeles, California, has led to the evacuation of 30,000 residents, with officials cautioning that increasing winds could exacerbate the situation, Anadolu Agency reported today. According to local media, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported…
Uyghur Group Welcomes Key Laws in U.S. Defense Bill Addressing Human Rights Abuses
January 2, 2025
Uyghur Group Welcomes Key Laws in U.S. Defense Bill Addressing Human Rights Abuses
Uyghur-American activists have expressed their approval of the 2025 U.S. defense spending bill, which includes significant legislation addressing human rights abuses against Uyghurs in China, RFA reported yesterday. The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, passed by Congress on December 18…
First Severe Human Case of Avian Influenza Detected in the U.S.
December 21, 2024
First Severe Human Case of Avian Influenza Detected in the U.S.
The United States has confirmed its first severe human case of avian influenza, with a patient hospitalized in Louisiana on December 18, Khaama Press reported. The individual is in critical condition, suffering from severe respiratory symptoms. In response, California Governor…