RALEIGH, North Carolina – A new study has found that sweeteners used as an alternative to sugar are harmful to health. According to a study conducted by researchers from North Carolina University, chemicals produced after sweetener is digested damages DNA. Researchers say the commonly used sweetener sucralose releases harmful chemical ca...
LANSING, Michigan – A Muslim rights group has filed suit against the sheriff of Kent Country in Michigan for forcing a woman to remove her hijab for a photograph. The lawsuit filed in court alleges the sheriff’s office violated the religious rights of 21-year-old Jannah Hague of Grand Rapids. Staff attorney Amy Doukoure said the [&...
WASHINGTON – Dozens of advocacy groups have urged the White House to apologize to a Muslim mayor who was prevented from attending Eid celebration. Despite an invitation, Mohamed Khairullah, mayor of Prospect Park, New Jersey, was not allowed to attend the May 1 celebration hosted by President Joe Biden. He was not given a reason [&hellip...
WASHINGTON – Two public health groups have filed a lawsuit over the use of insecticide-coated seeds which have potential to harm birds and bees. In a lawsuit Thursday, the groups demanded that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) close loopholes in the regulations. The loopholes allow companies to coat seeds with chemicals called n...
TALLAHASSEE, Florida – Ultra-right conservative Laura Loomer has sued her attorney for leading her to file a lawsuit against the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR) and Twitter. Loomer, a Florida Republican, who lost Congressional District primary last year is known for her anti-Muslim positions. She was banned from the social m...
LONDON – A global humanitarian aid and rescue organization has accused European countries of neglecting Afghan refugees and abandoning millions of them. According to a new study by the International Rescue Committee (IRC), EU countries admitted only 271 Afghans in 2022. This is in contrast to the big promises these countries made in 2021...
MERRITT ISLAND, Florida – A space capsule with two Saudi astronauts aboard returned to Earth late Tuesday night The SpaceX capsule landed off the coast of Florida, completing the second private mission to the International Space Station. Rayyanah Barnawi, the first Saudi woman in space, her compatriot Ali Al-Qarni, and Americans Peggy Wh...
MUSCAT, Oman – A beauty and fashion show was held in Muscat, the capital of Oman, showcasing a variety of new designs by Omani fashion designers. The 2023 Oman Beauty and Fashion Fair was held at the Oman Exhibition and Convention Center. The event served as a platform for local designers to showcase their latest […]
ISTANBUL – A rights activist has said that 90% of refugee camps housing Rohingya in Myanmar’s Rakhine State have been destroyed by the recent deadly Cyclone Mocha. In an interview with Turkey’s Anadolu news agency, Nay Say Lwin said hundreds of Rohingya have been killed and many are missing. He said that at least 30,000 [&hel...
NEW YORK – Yemeni-American law graduate Fatima Mohammed has become a target of Republicans and Democrats for her criticism of Israel. In her 12-minute speech at the City College of New York (CUNY) School of Law, Mohammed addressed atrocities against Palestinians. She said Israel continues to rain bullets and bombs indiscriminately on bel...
