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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,…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…

The U.S. government has extended Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Afghan and Cameroonian refugees by 60 days, temporarily preventing the deportation of approximately 14,600 Afghan and 7,900 Cameroonian refugees, Khaama Press reported. The extension was announced on May 10, 2025,…

The Trump administration has announced a new initiative offering $1,000 and travel assistance to undocumented immigrants who voluntarily return to their home countries. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said on Monday that individuals using the CBP Home app to…

The U.S. Department of Education has halted billions in future research grants to Harvard University, demanding compliance with Trump administration policies on campus antisemitism, race-conscious admissions, and faculty diversity, Dawn reported. Education Secretary Linda McMahon’s letter warned Harvard to cease…

A 73-year-old Illinois man, Joseph Czuba, was sentenced to 53 years in prison for the 2023 hate-fueled stabbing that killed 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi and severely wounded his mother, Hanan Shaheen, Iqna reported. The attack occurred days after the Israel-Hamas war…