America

Trump proposes to limit US stays of students, journalists ——————————- The Trump administration has proposed stricter limits on the length of stay for foreign students and journalists in the United States, Arab News reported. Under the new rule, student visas…

Wayne State University Accused of Silencing Muslim and Arab Voices ———————————— The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) has accused Wayne State University of systematically silencing Muslim, Arab, and Palestinian students. According to a report by The…

Al-Azhar Condemns Quran Desecration by US Political Candidate ———————————— Al-Azhar’s Observatory for Combating Extremism has issued a strong condemnation of the recent Quran burning carried out by Valentina Gomez, a candidate for Texas’s 31st congressional district, IQNA reported. Gomez filmed…

Texas GOP Candidate Sparks Backlash After Quran Burning Video ………………. Valentina Gomez, a Republican candidate in Texas, has drawn widespread criticism after posting a video in which she burns a copy of the Quran using a torch. The footage, shared…

North America’s Halal Food Market Set to Surpass $226 Billion by 2033 …………….. The halal food market in the United States and Canada is experiencing rapid growth, with projections indicating it could exceed $226 billion by 2033—more than double its…

Massive dust storm strikes Phoenix in US, causes damage, power outages ——————————– A massive dust storm, known as a haboob, struck the Phoenix metropolitan area in Arizona on Monday evening, bringing severe thunderstorms, widespread damage, downed trees, and power outages,…

US Far-Right Candidate Valentina Gomez Sparks Outrage After Quran Burning Incident ……………. Valentina Gomez, a far-right Republican candidate for the US Congress, has sparked widespread condemnation after burning a copy of the Quran in a video posted on social media.…

“Mother Mosque”: The First Mosque in the Heart of America —————————————— Built in 1934, the “Mother Mosque” stands as the first official mosque in the United States and a historic symbol of Muslim presence and identity in America. According to…

Zuhur Mamdani Wins NYC Democratic Mayoral Primary, Vows to Tackle Hate and Islamophobia …………. In a surprising political shift, Zuhur Mamdani, a Muslim progressive Democrat and son of Ugandan-Indian immigrants, has secured the Democratic nomination for New York City mayor,…

Pope Leo XIV Supports Chagos Refugees’ Right to Return Amid UK-Mauritius Treaty ——————————- Pope Leo XIV met with refugees from the Chagos archipelago on August 23, 2025, strongly affirming their right to return to their homeland, Arab News reported. The…