United States
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…
California Governor Declares Emergency Over Bird Flu Outbreak
December 20, 2024
California Governor Declares Emergency Over Bird Flu Outbreak
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared on Thursday an emergency following an outbreak of the H5N1 bird flu virus detected in the state’s dairy cattle, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The virus has spread to cattle in 16 states since its initial…
Biden Administration Unveils 1st National Strategy to Combat Islamophobia
December 14, 2024
Biden Administration Unveils 1st National Strategy to Combat Islamophobia
The White House announced on Thursday a national strategy aimed at combating Islamophobia, detailing over 100 actions to address hate, violence, and discrimination against Muslim and Arab American communities, Anadolu Agency reported. This marks the first initiative of its kind…
US Appeals Court Upholds Law Requiring TikTok Sale or Ban
December 8, 2024
US Appeals Court Upholds Law Requiring TikTok Sale or Ban
A federal appeals court has upheld a law requiring TikTok, owned by China’s ByteDance, to either sell its assets to a non-Chinese company or face a ban in the United States, The Guardian reported yesterday. The ruling, announced on Friday,…
US Bans Imports of Steel and Artificial Sweeteners from Chinese Companies Over Forced Labor Allegations
December 7, 2024
US Bans Imports of Steel and Artificial Sweeteners from Chinese Companies Over Forced Labor Allegations
The Department of Homeland Security announced last Wednesday a ban on imports of steel and artificial sweeteners from two Chinese companies, Baowu Group Xinjiang Bayi Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. and Changzhou Guanghui Food Ingredients Co. Ltd., AOL reported. This…
US Imposes Further Import Restrictions Due to Uyghur Forced Labor Concerns
November 24, 2024
US Imposes Further Import Restrictions Due to Uyghur Forced Labor Concerns
The United States announced on Saturday, November 23, new restrictions on imports from approximately 30 China-based companies, citing concerns over forced labor practices in Xinjiang, Arab News reported. This action adds to the existing list under the Uyghur Forced Labor…
Half of Muslim College Students in US State of California Face Discrimination, Survey Suggests
November 21, 2024
Half of Muslim College Students in US State of California Face Discrimination, Survey Suggests
A survey conducted by the California chapter of the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) and the Center for the Prevention of Hate and Bullying (CPHB) indicates that approximately 50% of Muslim college students in California have experienced harassment or…