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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…

Trump Administration Ends Temporary Protections for Immigrants The Trump administration is ending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from seven countries, making thousands of people with legal documents vulnerable to deportation. This action affects individuals from nations including Afghanistan and…

Zohran Mamdani Leads NYC Mayoral Race in Fundraising ———————————— Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has significantly outraised his opponents in the New York City mayoral race, The Guardian reported. Between early July and mid-August, he collected $1,051,200, nearly double the amount…

DHS Reviews Security Funding for Muslim Organizations —————————– The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is reviewing security grants provided to Muslim organizations and places of worship after a pro-Israel think tank, the Middle East Forum (MEF), accused them of…

U.S. Expands Visa Holder Reviews Amid Crackdown on Foreign Nationals ———————————- The Trump administration announced a sweeping review of more than 55 million valid U.S. visa holders to identify any violations that could lead to visa revocation or deportation, Africanews…