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US Soldier Receives 14-Year Imprisonment for Attempting to Aid Daesh
October 12, 2024
US Soldier Receives 14-Year Imprisonment for Attempting to Aid Daesh
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…
U.S. Bans New Imports from China Amid Forced Labor Allegations Involving Muslim Minorities
October 3, 2024
U.S. Bans New Imports from China Amid Forced Labor Allegations Involving Muslim Minorities
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…
US-based Islamic Center Hosts Salaam Peace Festival This Sunday
September 28, 2024
US-based Islamic Center Hosts Salaam Peace Festival This Sunday
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…
US suicide rates remain near historic highs in 2023, data suggests
September 27, 2024
US suicide rates remain near historic highs in 2023, data suggests
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…
CAIR-Chicago Expresses Concern Over Removal of Muslim Headstones
September 25, 2024
CAIR-Chicago Expresses Concern Over Removal of Muslim Headstones
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…
80% of Indian Muslims in U.S. Report Discrimination Linked to Hindu Nationalism
September 20, 2024
80% of Indian Muslims in U.S. Report Discrimination Linked to Hindu Nationalism
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…
US Court Summons Indian Officials in Pannun Case
September 20, 2024
US Court Summons Indian Officials in Pannun Case
A US court has summoned the Indian government in relation to a civil suit filed by Khalistani terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, who claims a conspiracy by Indian officials to assassinate him, Muslim Mirror reported yesterday. The Indian Ministry of External…
Nearly 60% of Muslim Students in New York Experience Bullying: Study
September 15, 2024
Nearly 60% of Muslim Students in New York Experience Bullying: Study
A recent study by the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) revealed alarming statistics regarding bullying among Muslim students in New York, Anadolu Agency reported on Friday. Conducted among 500 students, the survey found that nearly 60% reported being bullied due…
Wildfires Ravage Over 400 Square Kilometers in Western U.S., Putting Strain on resources
September 14, 2024
Wildfires Ravage Over 400 Square Kilometers in Western U.S., Putting Strain on resources
California is battling three major wildfires that have consumed over 400 square kilometers (100,000 acres), severely taxing firefighting resources, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. The Bridge Fire, which ignited on Sunday, has burned 198 square kilometers and remains 0% contained, although…
Uyghur Exiles Report Rising Repression in the U.S.
September 14, 2024
Uyghur Exiles Report Rising Repression in the U.S.
Uyghur exiles living in the United States are experiencing an alarming increase in transnational repression from the Chinese government, which reportedly uses relatives still in Xinjiang to threaten them into silence, VOA reported recently. In the article, activists, including Elfidar…