Community Op-Ed: Delivering on Safety: Record Low Shootings and Homicides in 2025 
AMMWEC Names Drammeh National Changemakers Awardee 
Op-Ed: Before it was Memorial Day 
Mayor Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Our Bodegas Were a Lifeline During COVID-19. Now, We Are Providing a Lifeline to Them 
Botswana’s BMD Rallies African Solidarity Behind Ibrahim Traoré, Urges Continental Support for Self-Determination 
Community Op-Ed: Delivering on Safety: Record Low Shootings and Homicides in 2025
This National Gun Violence Awareness Month, where we honor and remember victims of gun crimes, our administration is making good...
AMMWEC Names Drammeh National Changemakers Awardee
Sheikh Musa Drammeh has been named a recipient of the National Changemakers Award by the American Muslim and Multifaith Women’s...
Op-Ed: Before it was Memorial Day
A Sacred and Essential Act of Remembrance By Department of Veterans’ Services Commissioner James Hendon Memorial Day, formerly known as...
Mayor Adams’ Community Op-Ed: Our Bodegas Were a Lifeline During COVID-19. Now, We Are Providing a Lifeline to Them
By New York City Mayor Eric Adams and UBA President Radhames Rodriguez Bodegas are on every corner of New York...
Botswana’s BMD Rallies African Solidarity Behind Ibrahim Traoré, Urges Continental Support for Self-Determination
In a bold show of Pan-African unity, the Botswana Movement for Democracy (BMD) has declared its unwavering support for Burkina...
Trump Administration Reverses Controversial Visa Ban, Allows Foreign Students to Stay in US
The Trump administration has rescinded its decision to terminate visas for foreign students studying in U.S. institutions. The change, confirmed...
Mali’s Junta Entrenches Power: Goïta Named President for Renewable 5-Year Term, Political Parties Dissolved
Mali’s military-led transitional government has named General Assimi Goïta as the President of the Republic for a renewable five-year term,...
Community Op-Ed: Destroying Guns, Protecting Our City
The Adams administration has been committed to public safety from the start, and getting illegal guns off our streets and...
Saudi’s ‘Sleeping Prince’ Al-Waleed Quietly Marks 36th Birthday After Nearly 20 Years in Coma
Prince Al-Waleed bin Khaled bin Talal, widely known as the “Sleeping Prince,” has quietly marked his 36th birthday, a poignant...
NAHCON Sets May 9 for 2025 Inaugural Hajj Flight as Airlift Plans Finalized for 43,000 Pilgrims
The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has officially announced May 9, 2025, as the date for the inaugural airlift...
Burkina Faso Thwarts Coup Attempt Against Junta Leader, Accuses Soldiers of Collusion with Terrorist Groups
The military government of Burkina Faso has confirmed the foiling of what it called a “major coup plot” aimed at...
Community Op-Ed: Standing in Solidarity with our Dominican Community
The Dominican community in New York City is the largest anywhere in the world outside of the Dominican Republic —...
Tragedy in Philadelphia: Nigerian Uber Driver Shot Dead, Passenger Critically Injured in Suspected Targeted Attack
A 77-year-old Nigerian Uber driver, Olatunji W. Bolaji, has been shot and killed in a tragic incident outside a hookah...
Community Op-Ed: Improving Quality of Life as We Make New York City the Best Place to Raise a Family
We all want to enjoy a great quality of life in the greatest city in the world — but it’s...
Gabon’s Military Leader Brice Nguema Clinches Presidency with Overwhelming 90% Vote Share
Brice Oligui Nguema, Gabon's transitional military leader, has been officially declared the winner of the country’s presidential election, securing a...
Massive Fire Ravages Sierra Leone’s State House
Freetown was gripped by panic on Saturday as a massive fire engulfed Sierra Leone’s State House, the presidential seat and...
The Largest Interfaith Israeli–Palestinian Iftar in the West Bank : A Message of Unity and Courage in a Time of Division
Written and organized by Mohamad M. Jamous CEO - Children Of Abraham Project In a rare historic moment, nearly 1,000...
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Becomes Namibia’s First Female President at 72
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been sworn in as Namibia’s first female president. Her inauguration marks a historic moment and continues the...
Nigerian Bishop’s Testimony before US Congress Sparks Outrage as Islamic Groups Slam Anagbe over False Security Claims
A recent testimony by Bishop Wilfred Chikpa Anagbe of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi before the U.S. Congress has sparked...
Missile Intercepted: Israel Thwarts Houthi Attack Amid Rising Tensions in Middle East
Israel’s military successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early Thursday, marking a significant escalation in hostilities with the Iran-backed...
Burkina Faso President Rejects Saudi Offer to Build Mosques, Prioritizes Development Projects
In a bold move emphasizing national development, Burkina Faso's President, Ibrahim Traoré, has turned down an offer from Saudi Arabia...
Trump, Putin Call for Immediate Ceasefire and Lasting Peace in Ukraine War
Photo Image: Google In a significant diplomatic development, former U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin engaged...
Saudi Emirs Discuss Security, Development as Expats Embrace Ramadan in the Kingdom
The annual meeting of Saudi regional emirs took center stage this week, focusing on national security and sustainable development. As...
Mayor Eric Adams’ Community OpEd: Healthy Minds Equal a Healthy New York City
We know that in order to make New York City the best place to raise a family, we need to...
Ethiopian Airlines, AfDB Partner to Build Africa’s Largest Airport in $7.8 Billion Deal
Ethiopian Airlines has signed a landmark agreement with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to develop what will be Africa’s largest...
Saudi Cracks Down on Illegal Trucking: Foreign Operators Face Heavy Fines
File source: Google Saudi authorities have impounded three foreign trucks and imposed fines of SR10,000 on each operator for unauthorized...
Ronaldo’s Efforts Not Enough as Al Nassr Drops Points; Mitrović’s Return Boosts Al Hilal’s Title Push
The Saudi Pro League delivered another night of high drama as Al Shabab stunned 10-man Al Nassr with a late...
Digital Dispute Turns Deadly: Man Kills WhatsApp Group AdminAfter Removal
In a shocking escalation of online conflict into real-world violence, authorities in Pakistan have charged a man with murder after...
Arab-Islamic Alliance Stands Firm Against Trump’s Gaza Vision
In a sweeping rejection of former U.S. President Donald Trump's controversial plan to take over Gaza, Muslim nations have united...
Nigeria: Muslims in Oyo Township Barred from Tarāwīh, Fajr as Aláàfin Ìpẹ̀bí Rites Enforce Night Curfew
A mandatory night curfew imposed for the ÒRÒ ÌPĘBÍ rites of the newly appointed Aláàfin of Oyo, Oba Engr. Abimbola...
Bureaucratic Failures Left Nigeria’s Leprosy Patients Suffering—Now WHO Rushes to Fix the Mess
The World Health Organization (WHO) will ship leprosy drugs to Nigeria this weekend, ending a year-long delay that left thousands...
America’s Changing Stance on Humanitarian Protections: The Fate of 240,000 Ukrainians Under Trump’s Immigration Overhaul
File source: Google The Trump administration is set to take another hardline stance on immigration by revoking temporary legal status...
Ramadan: King Salman approves global distribution of 1.2 million Qur’an copies in 79 languages
Ahead of the month of Ramadan, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman has authorized the distribution of...
Trump’s AI-generated Gaza resort video sparks outrage, accusations of fascism, ‘ethnic cleansing’
Social media erupted in anger and disbelief after Donald Trump’s official accounts posted an AI-generated video depicting a war-torn Gaza...
Hamas hands over four Israeli hostages’ bodies as ceasefire’s first phase nears end
As the ongoing first phase of the ceasefire deal in the war-torn Gaza nears its end, Hamas has handed over...
Saudi Arabia calls for Ramadan moon sighting
Saudi Arabia’s Supreme Court has urged Muslims to look for the crescent moon of Ramadan on the evening of Friday,...
Indonesia: Panic as 6.1-magnitude earthquake strikes Sulawesi, no casualties reported
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck near Indonesia’s Sulawesi island early Wednesday morning, triggering panic but causing no reported damage or casualties....
Somali Army eliminates over 70 al-Shabab militants in major counter-terrorism operation
The Somali National Army, in coordination with local forces, eliminated over 70 Al-Shabab militants in a joint military operation, the...
Saudi Arabia partners with University of Sydney for groundbreaking documentation of ancient sites
The Saudi Heritage Commission, in collaboration with the University of Sydney, Australia, has initiated the “Survey and Documentation of Stone...
UN migration chief breaks silence on Gaza evacuation, says “we wouldn’t be involved in any kind of forced movement”
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) will not participate in any forced evacuation of Palestinians from Gaza, its director Amy...
UAE schools wrap up syllabus early as Ramadan nears, fostering reflection and togetherness
With Ramadan set to begin in early March, numerous schools across the UAE have finalized their academic syllabi, aligning the...
Doctors Without Borders halts Sudan operations amid escalating violence in Zamzam
Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has ceased operations in Sudan’s famine-stricken Zamzam camp, citing escalating violence between the Sudanese military and...
Gaza death toll climbs to 48,346 as ceasefire fails to halt bloodshed
The Gaza Strip's death toll has soared to 48,346, with women and children constituting the majority of the victims since...
Iran condemns Israeli airspace violation over Nasrallah’s funeral as ‘terrorism against civilians
Iran has strongly condemned Israel’s violation of Lebanese sovereignty, branding it a "vicious act of terrorism against civilians." The reaction...
Egypt, Qatar press Israel to release 620 Palestinian prisoners following ceasefire dispute
Egypt and Qatar are urging Israel to fulfill its commitment to release 620 Palestinian prisoners, following Hamas' release of six...
Human Rights Watch urges EU to condemn Israel’s ‘atrocity crimes’ at Brussels meeting
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on European Union representatives to use Monday’s EU-Israel Association Council meeting in Brussels as...
Syria: President Al-Sharaa invited to Arab League summit on Gaza amid outcry over Trump plan
New Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa has received an official invitation from Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to attend an extraordinary...
Gaza ceasefire: Suez Canal comes back to life as Red Sea attacks subside
Egypt’s Suez Canal Authority (SCA) reported on Sunday that 47 ships have resumed using the vital waterway since the start...
Indian Muslim teen Mahmood Akram stuns global community by mastering 400 languages while pursuing multiple degrees
Mahmood Akram, a 19-year-old prodigy from India, has stunned the global community with his unparalleled mastery of 400 languages, a...
Palestinian Prisoner Society accuses Israel of ‘organized terrorism’ after Tel Aviv announces delay in prisoner release
The Palestinian Prisoner Society has denounced Israel’s delay in releasing detainees in the seventh batch of a prisoner exchange deal...
Truce future hangs in balance as Israel halts Gaza prisoner release, cites reason
The Israeli government has announced a move to delay the planned release of 620 Palestinian prisoners, citing concerns over the...
King Salman honors Saudi legacy, names Riyadh squares after imams, kings
King Salman issued a directive to name 15 squares in Riyadh after notable imams and kings of the Saudi State,...
Vatican gives update on Pope Francis health, says respiratory crisis remains critical
The Vatican has announced that Pope Francis’ health has worsened over the past 24 hours, describing his condition as "critical"...
Pope Francis remains fragile state but not in life-threatening danger, doctor assures
Pope Francis, who is being treated for double pneumonia at Rome’s Gemelli hospital, remains in a fragile state but is...
Saudi Arabia celebrates founding day, honoring three centuries of heritage, unity
Saudi Arabia marks its annual Founding Day today, February 22, commemorating the establishment of the first Saudi state by Imam...
EU to suspend Syria sanctions amid post-Assad reconstruction efforts
The European Union is set to lift sanctions on Syria’s banking, energy, and transport sectors starting Monday, diplomats confirmed, marking...
Netanyahu pictured inside displaced Palestinian home in Tulkarm refugee camp, UN slams Israeli PM action
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been pictured alongside Israeli soldiers inside a Palestinian family’s home in Tulkarm Refugee Camp,...
Stage sets as Hamas prepares to return bodies of hostages, including Bibas family
Hamas has announced plans to transfer the bodies of four Israeli hostages back to Israel today, including three members of...
Trump praises Saudi Arabia for hosting U.S.-Russia talks, lashes Zelenskyy at Miami Investment Summit
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia for facilitating discussions between Washington and Moscow last week,...
Delta offers $30,000 to passengers of Toronto plane crash as investigation unfolds
Delta Air Lines has announced a $30,000 compensation package for each passenger aboard the flight that crashed upon landing at...