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Uyghur Advocates Urge Stronger U.S. Action on Xinjiang Human Rights Violations
November 14, 2024
Uyghur Advocates Urge Stronger U.S. Action on Xinjiang Human Rights Violations
Uyghur advocates are pressing the incoming Trump administration to intensify efforts against human rights abuses in Xinjiang, China, where Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities face severe oppression, ANI reported yesterday. Following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory, leaders within the Uyghur American…
Largest Islamic Arts Festival Returns to University of Houston
November 8, 2024
Largest Islamic Arts Festival Returns to University of Houston
The University of Houston is set to host the largest Islamic Arts Festival in the United States this weekend, marking its 11th year, CW39.com revealed yesterday. Scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, November 09-10, the festival promises a vibrant mix of…
Muslim Votes Leave Significant Impact on U.S. Presidential Election: A Key Role in Social and Political Decision-Making
November 7, 2024
Muslim Votes Leave Significant Impact on U.S. Presidential Election: A Key Role in Social and Political Decision-Making
The results of the U.S. presidential election showed that Muslims, as an influential voting bloc, played a key role in shaping the country’s social and foreign policies. Concerns such as combating Islamophobia, human rights, and ending foreign wars have been…
U.S. Plans Massive Expansion in Offshore Wind Energy with 30 GW Target by 2030
November 4, 2024
U.S. Plans Massive Expansion in Offshore Wind Energy with 30 GW Target by 2030
The United States is set to significantly ramp up its offshore wind energy capacity, aiming for an ambitious target of 30 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, SciTech Daily reported yesterday. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance renewable…
U.S. Bans Imports from Esquel Group Over Uyghur Labor Allegations
November 1, 2024
U.S. Bans Imports from Esquel Group Over Uyghur Labor Allegations
The United States announced on Thursday, October 31, import bans on products from Hong Kong-based Esquel Group and several associated firms due to allegations of forced labor involving Uyghur workers, UPI reported yesterday. The companies, including Guangdong Esquel Textile and…
Muslims open mental health centre in Detroit, Michigan
October 31, 2024
Muslims open mental health centre in Detroit, Michigan
Members of the Islamic Center in Detroit, Michigan’s largest city, have opened a mental health center within the Islamic Center’s premises, with officials, specialists, and Muslim community members in attendance. The center aims to offer various mental health services, staffed…
Minnesota approves construction of new Islamic centre to meet growing community needs
October 31, 2024
Minnesota approves construction of new Islamic centre to meet growing community needs
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…
Court Rules Against Muslim Men in No Fly List Case Against FBI Agents
October 30, 2024
Court Rules Against Muslim Men in No Fly List Case Against FBI Agents
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…
Muslim Women Candidates Surge in Local Elections in US
October 20, 2024
Muslim Women Candidates Surge in Local Elections in US
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…
Hurricane Helene Leaves 92 Unaccounted for in North Carolina
October 17, 2024
Hurricane Helene Leaves 92 Unaccounted for in North Carolina
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…