In recent years, Muslim Americans have become actively involved in politics, with more than 180 Muslim candidates running in the 2020 elections in 28 states BOSTON, Massachusetts – In Massachusetts, two Muslim women running for local office have faced targeted attacks on their campaign materials. Ayah Al-Zubi, a candidate for Cambridge C...
Several former Trump associates have claimed that he watched the incident from a room near the Oval Office WASHINGTON – In his first major network interview since leaving office, former President Donald Trump refused to divulge details about his activities on Jan. 6, 2021, the day of the Capitol uprising. Speaking on NBC’s “...
Derna, Libya – AFP Hundreds of protesters rallied in Libya’s disaster-hit Derna on Monday, accusing the authorities of neglect after a huge flash flood devastated the coastal city and swept thousands to their deaths. Demonstrators gathered outside the city’s grand mosque and chanted slogans against the parliament in east Liby...
HAVANA, Cuba – A meeting of Group 77 countries and China, in the Cuban capital of Havana has called for international cooperation and multilateralism. The group, which now includes more than 130 countries, also called for an end to unilateralism and monopolies, whether military or digital. Recognizing the voice of the Global South, the summit ...
MADISON, Wisconsin – Wisconsin Democratic Attorney General Josh Kaul has filed a lawsuit challenging Republican senators’ attempt to fire election official Meagan Wolfe. The senators’ action was challenged on the grounds that they lacked authority. The Senate vote, which was 22-11 and strictly along party lines, is seen by ma...
Special prosecutor Smith says Trump’s inflammatory rhetoric is threatening to undermine upcoming election fraud trial WASHINGTON – Special prosecutor Jack Smith is requesting a gag order on former President Donald Trump. He argues that his inflammatory rhetoric threatens to undermine the upcoming election fraud trial. Smith cites a seri...
ISLAMABAD (AA) – Pakistan’s top court on Friday struck down some crucial amendments introduced by the outgoing government in the anti-corruption laws, restoring corruption cases against politicians and officials. The verdict, announced by Pakistan’s Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial, ordered the restoration of corruption cases against publi...
Indian Minister and former Army Chief Gen. (retd.) VK Singh urged international community to isolate Pakistan and increase pressure on the country to tackle cross-border terrorism ISLAMABAD, Pakistan – Pakistan has rejected allegations by India that it was involved in the killing of its security forces in the disputed region of Jammu and...
Dhaka, Bangladesh – AFP A Bangladesh court on Thursday sentenced two leading human rights activists to two years each in jail, after a trial critics say is part of a government crackdown ahead of elections. Adilur Rahman Khan, 63, and Nasiruddin Elan, 57, have led the Odhikar organisation for decades, working to document thousands of [&h...
Flynn is right-wing conservative who has made anti-Muslim statements in past HAMTRAMCK, Michigan – Michael Flynn, former President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, met with about 35 Muslims in Hamtramck, Michigan. The meeting was organized by Hamtramck Mayor Amer Ghalib. Flynn is a right-wing conservative who has been asso...
