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The city council of St. Anthony, Minnesota, has approved the construction of a new Islamic center named “Tebyan”. This decision follows months of discussions regarding the Muslim community’s request to relocate the old Islamic center and establish a new facility…

A U.S. appeals court ruled that three Muslim men cannot sue FBI agents for being placed on the “No Fly List” after they refused to act as informants, Reuters reported yesterday. The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan…

As the U.S. presidential election approaches, Teaneck, New Jersey, is witnessing a significant political shift with two Muslim women, Reshma Khan and Nadia Hussain, running for local office, VOA reported yesterday. Teaneck, home to a diverse population of 41,000, has…

As North Carolina grapples with the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, Governor Roy Cooper reported that 92 individuals remain unaccounted for, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. This number may fluctuate as ongoing efforts by the task force continue to gather information. The…

Cole Bridges, a 24-year-old US soldier, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for attempting to provide material support to the Daesh terrorist group, Arab News reported yesterday. Bridges, who pleaded guilty in June 2022, also faces 10 years of…

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced a ban on imports from two Chinese companies, Baowu Group Xinjiang Bayi Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. and Changzhou Guanghui Food Ingredients Co. Ltd., due to allegations of forced labor linked to Muslim…

The Islamic Center of East Lansing in Michigan, U.S., is set to hold its third annual Salaam Peace Festival this Sunday, promoting peace and understanding of Islamic culture, WKAR revealed yesterday. Inspired by the Arabic word for peace, the festival…

Preliminary data suggests that U.S. suicide deaths in 2023 remained near historically high levels. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported over 49,300 suicides last year, a slight decrease from the nearly 49,500 deaths recorded in 2022. The…

The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Chicago) has voiced deep concern following the unannounced removal of nearly 100 Muslim headstones at Bohemian National Cemetery, the organization’s website revealed yesterday. Operations Manager Maggie Slavin stated, “We are saddened to hear that improper…

A new survey highlights the troubling experiences of Indian American Muslims, revealing that a significant majority have faced discrimination tied to the rise of Hindu nationalism. Conducted by the Indian American Muslim Council (IAMC) and ReThink Media, the study sheds…