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US plans to move 1 million Palestinians to Libya, news agency reports
May 17, 2025
US plans to move 1 million Palestinians to Libya, news agency reports
The Trump administration is reportedly developing a plan to permanently relocate up to one million Palestinians from the Gaza Strip to Libya, Arab News reported citing NBC News. The plan, cited by five sources familiar with the matter, is under…
Harvard Allocates $250M to Sustain Research Amid Funding Freeze
May 16, 2025
Harvard Allocates $250M to Sustain Research Amid Funding Freeze
Harvard President Alan Garber announced the university will use $250 million from its own budget to support research impacted by the Trump administration’s freeze of over $2 billion in federal grants and $60 million in contracts, Anadolu Agency reported. Garber…
New Militarized Border Zone Spurs National Security Charges Against Hundreds of Immigrants
May 16, 2025
New Militarized Border Zone Spurs National Security Charges Against Hundreds of Immigrants
Since late April, several hundred immigrants have faced national security charges for unauthorized entry into a newly designated militarized zone along the US-Mexico border in New Mexico and western Texas, Arab News reported. The Department of Justice’s new approach involves…
Springfield, Illinois: A model of Muslim belonging amid rising hate crimes
May 15, 2025
Springfield, Illinois: A model of Muslim belonging amid rising hate crimes
As hate crimes against Muslims in the U.S. surpassed 8,000 cases in 2024 alone, Springfield—the capital of Illinois—stands out as a beacon of belonging and coexistence. Despite reports that 40% of Americans have never met a Muslim, Springfield residents have…
US, China Agree to Cut Tariffs for 90 Days, Easing Trade Tensions
May 13, 2025
US, China Agree to Cut Tariffs for 90 Days, Easing Trade Tensions
The United States and China announced a 90-day agreement Monday to significantly reduce their tit-for-tat tariffs, de-escalating a trade war that has unsettled global markets, Arab News reported. Following their first talks since President Donald Trump launched the tariff blitz,…
US Transportation Secretary Plans Flight Reductions at Newark Airport Amid Equipment, Staffing Issues
May 13, 2025
US Transportation Secretary Plans Flight Reductions at Newark Airport Amid Equipment, Staffing Issues
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced plans to reduce the number of flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport for the coming weeks to address ongoing radar outages, equipment failures, and a shortage of air traffic controllers, Arab News…
Economic worries impact Americans’ life plans amid Trump’s policies
May 13, 2025
Economic worries impact Americans’ life plans amid Trump’s policies
Economic uncertainty during the early months of Donald Trump’s presidency is prompting many Americans to delay major life decisions, according to a new Harris Poll conducted for the Guardian. Sixty percent of respondents said the current economy has affected at…
Rockford Mosque Opens Doors to Foster Understanding, Unity
May 12, 2025
Rockford Mosque Opens Doors to Foster Understanding, Unity
The Rockford chapter of the Islamic Circle of North America (ICNA), in partnership with GainPeace, hosted an open mosque day at 1110 Arthur Ave. to clear misconceptions about Islam, WIFR reported. The event welcomed neighbors of all faiths, offering insight…
Trump Pledges to Help Resolve Kashmir After India-Pakistan Ceasefire
May 12, 2025
Trump Pledges to Help Resolve Kashmir After India-Pakistan Ceasefire
US President Donald Trump has committed to working with India and Pakistan to resolve the long-standing Kashmir dispute following a ceasefire after recent clashes, Anadolu Agency reported. He announced plans to substantially increase US trade with both countries. Trump praised…
Trump issues executive order allowing immigrants free flights out of US
May 11, 2025
Trump issues executive order allowing immigrants free flights out of US
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday launching a “self-deportation” program that allows undocumented immigrants to take free flights out of the United States, Anadolu Agency reported. The White House announced the order includes the CBP Home…