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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…

Harvard University is under scrutiny for training members of China’s Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (XPCC), a paramilitary group sanctioned by the U.S. in 2020 over alleged human rights abuses against Uyghurs, NewsBytes reported. The Washington Free Beacon revealed that…

A tractor-trailer transporting $800,000 USD in dimes rolled over, causing a massive coin spill, The Canberra Times reported. This incident forced the closure of the southbound lanes of US 287 in Alvord for about half a day. Workers resorted to…

Harvard University President Alan Garber has issued an apology following the release of internal reports revealing widespread anti-Muslim prejudice on campus, BBC reported. The reports, which emerged after pro-Palestinian protests related to the Israel-Gaza conflict last year, include testimonies from…