Mamdani Sworn In as NYC Mayor
New York City ushered in a new political era on January 1, 2026, as Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as...
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Drammeh Urges Reassessment of Muslim World’s Stance on Israel
Sheikh Musa Drammeh, President of Muslims-Israel Dialogue, has called on Muslims worldwide to critically reassess long-held positions on Israel and...
Muslim Nations, OIC Reject Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland
Foreign ministers from over 20 countries, alongside the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), have jointly condemned Israel’s recognition of the...
Heated Global Reactions as Kuwait Rejects Somaliland Recognition
Kuwait’s firm rejection of Israel’s recognition of Somaliland as an independent state has sparked a wave of intense reactions across...
AU Rejects Somaliland Recognition
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has firmly rejected any move to recognise Somaliland...
Israel Recognises Somaliland
File Source: Google Israel has become the first country in the world to formally recognise Somaliland, marking a major diplomatic...
Mother Jailed for Nine Years after Shaking Three-Month-Old Baby to Death
A 24-year-old woman, Nazli Merthoca, has been sentenced to nine years in prison for killing her three-month-old daughter, Kaylani Kalanzi,...
Trump Signs Executive Order Classifying Fentanyl as ‘Weapon of Mass Destruction’
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order formally classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction, escalating his...
Global Imams Council Condemns Bondi Beach Terror Attack
The Global Imams Council has condemned in strong terms the terrorist attack on the Jewish community at Bondi Beach, Sydney,...
Eric Adams Condemns Sydney Antisemitic Attack, Warns Against ‘Globalizing the Intifada’
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has strongly condemned a recent antisemitic terror attack in Sydney, Australia, describing it as...
UN Secretary-General Condemns Deadly Drone Attack on UNISFA Base in Sudan
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has strongly condemned the three drone strikes that struck the logistics base of the United...
Banjul Mayor Malick-Lowe Highlights Women’s Role in Transforming Informal Transport at Riyadh Mobility Conference
Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick-Lowe, has emphasized the critical role of women in shaping safer and more inclusive transport systems...
Nigerian Military Hailed for Foiling Coup, Restoring Democracy in Benin Republic
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded the swift and decisive intervention of the Nigerian Armed Forces in helping to restore...
Trump Receives Inaugural FIFA Peace Prize at World Cup Draw in Washington
U.S. President Donald Trump was on Friday presented with the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize during the World Cup draw ceremony...
Mayor of Banjul Malick-Lowe Raises Alarm Over “Degrading Politics,” Urges President Barrow to Protect Women in Public Life
Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick-Lowe, has expressed strong concern over what she describes as a rapidly deteriorating political climate in...
NYC Council Passes Key Measures on Emergency Response, Student Transit, Housing Protections
New York City Council Member Amanda Farías says the Council has passed several critical pieces of legislation aimed at easing...
White House Shuts Down Over Security Threat, Trump Reacts
The White House and several federal buildings in Washington, D.C., were placed on lockdown Wednesday following a shooting incident near...
Renowned Civil Rights Activist, Muslim Leader Imam Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin Dies
Imam Jamil Abdullah Al-Amin, formerly known as H. Rap Brown, a nationally respected civil rights activist, Muslim leader, and lifelong...
AU Commission Decries “Despicable” Abduction of Nigerian Schoolchildren, Demands Swift Justice
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has condemned the recent abduction of schoolchildren and teachers...
Banjul Mayor Malick-Lowe Announces Major Partnerships After “Highly Productive” Visit to China
Banjul Mayor Rohey Malick-Lowe says her recent official visit to Nanning, China, has yielded significant gains for the Gambian capital,...
ECOWAS Sounds Alarm as Terrorism Threatens Entire West Africa
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has warned that terrorism has escalated beyond the Sahel and Lake Chad...
JCRC-NY Condemns Violent Protest Outside Park East Synagogue, Calls for Full Investigation
File Source: Google The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) has condemned the violent protest that took place...
Texas Lawmakers Condemn Governor Abbott’s Proclamation Targeting Muslim Organizations
A group of Democratic members of the Texas House of Representatives, led by State Representative Salman Bhojani, has criticized Governor...
Mayor Adams Unveils Restored Soccer Fields on Randall’s Island After Making $5 Million Investment
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, New York City Department of Parks and Recreation (NYC Parks) Commissioner Iris Rodriguez-Rosa, and...
South Bronx Celebrates Completion of $1.7 Billion Hunts Point Access Project
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson has hailed the completion of the $1.7 billion Hunts Point Access Improvement Project as a...
Minaj Calls for Global Action to Protect Nigerian Christians, Praises Trump’s Advocacy
American rapper Nicki Minaj has issued a powerful call for urgent international action to protect Christians facing violent persecution in...
Banjul Mayor Malick-Lowe Announces New Partnership Milestone with Nanning, China
Mayor of Banjul, Rohey Malick-Lowe, has announced significant gains in the city’s long-standing partnership with Nanning, China, following a high-level...
Texas Governor Abbott Designates Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR as Terrorist and Criminal Organizations
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has formally designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist...
Trump Urges House Republicans to Release Epstein Files, Calls Controversy a “Democrat Hoax”
U.S. President, Donald J. Trump, has called on House Republicans to vote in favor of releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files,...
TANY Joins Statewide Coalition to Combat Rising Auto Insurance Premiums
File Source: Google The Trucking Association of New York (TANY) has joined forces with Citizens for Affordable Rates (CAR) in...
New Yorkers to Host Appreciation Dinner in Honor of Mayor Adams
A group of appreciative New Yorkers will on December 2, 2025, host an appreciation dinner in honor of the 110th...
Turkish Community Activist Raises Alarm Over “Crisis of Representation” at Türkiye’s New York Consulate
A prominent Turkish American community activist, Ibrahim Kurtulus, has written to Türkiye’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, H.E. Hakan Fidan, alleging...
FBI Offers $25,000 Reward for Fugitive Wanted in Newark Federal Building Incident
File Source: FBI The Federal Bureau of Investigation has announced a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to...
Community Activist Kurtulus Calls for Termination of NYC Official Over Alleged Islamophobic Post
A Staten Island community activist has formally called on the Office of Mayor Eric Adams to terminate Assistant Commissioner Erick...
Bronx BP Gibson Hosts Reso-A Funding Session for Schools, Community Institutions
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson has thanked residents, educators, and community leaders who attended an informational session on Reso-A capital...
Adams, Hochul Unveil Plan to Extend Roosevelt Island Lease, Launch Long-Term Development Strategy
File Source: Google New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York Governor Kathy Hochul have announced a new framework...
NYC Launches In-School Banking Pilot to Boost Financial Literacy for Public School Students
File Source: Google New York City Mayor Eric Adams, alongside the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) and NYC...
Singer Akon Detained in Georgia Over Traffic Warrant
Aliaune Badara Thiam, popularly known as Akon, was briefly detained in Georgia, USA last week due to an outstanding traffic...
NYC Expands Programs Linking Foster Youth to Free College, Coaches, Career Opportunities
New York City Mayor Eric Adams and Administration for Children’s Services (ACS) Commissioner Jess Dannhauser have announced a major expansion...
North Korea Heavily Censors Premier League Broadcasts, Cuts South Korean Players
North Korea’s state broadcaster, Korean Central Television (KCTV), has begun airing delayed and heavily censored English Premier League (EPL) matches...
VIDEO: Wizkid’s Surprise Visit Sets New York Abuzz with Afrobeats Energy
Global Afrobeats superstar Wizkid electrified New York City with an unexpected appearance that drew throngs of fans and music lovers...
I’ll Retire When I Stop Enjoying Football – Lionel Messi
Argentine football legend Lionel Messi has once again spoken about his future in football, saying he will only retire when...
Cameroonian Footballer Ngamaleu Caught in Cheating Scandal in Moscow Apartment
File Source: Google Cameroonian international and Dynamo Moscow winger, Nicolas Moumi Ngamaleu, has reportedly been caught in a cheating scandal...
NYC Councilwoman Vernikov Invites PM Netanyahu Amid Controversy Over Mamdani’s Arrest Threat
Councilwoman Inna Vernikov, representing 48th District in Brooklyn, has extended an official invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to...
President Barrow Prioritizes Agriculture and Road Development in North Bank Region
Agriculture and road infrastructure were at the forefront of discussions during President Adama Barrow’s first general meeting of his annual...
Community Op-Ed: Administration Accomplishments
For nearly four years, the Adams administration has worked every day to make New York City a safer, more affordable...
Trump Threatens $1 Billion Lawsuit Against BBC Over January 6 Documentary
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to file a $1 billion defamation lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), accusing...
Governor Newsom Criticizes Vice President Vance Over SNAP Benefits Ruling
File Source: Google California Governor Gavin Newsom has sharply criticized U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance for rejecting a federal court...
OIC Member States Deliberate on Reform Roadmap
File Source: OIC Member States of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) have intensified discussions on the ongoing reform process...
Viral Moment as Nigerian TikTok Star Peller Finally Meets $400,000 Benefactor ‘Mafia Ghost’
Popular TikTok sensation Peller has finally come face-to-face with his mysterious benefactor, Mafia Ghost — the user famed for...
AU Calls for Urgent Global Intervention as Mali’s Security Crisis Deepens
The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has issued an urgent call for coordinated international...
Guardiola Set to Mark 1,000th Managerial Game in City–Liverpool Showdown
File Source: Google Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola is set to reach a major career milestone as he takes...
Tributes Pour In as Poet and Thinker Parcelli Dies at 77
File Source: Google Tributes have continued to pour in for Carlo Parcelli (1948–2025), the renowned American poet, thinker, activist, and...
Arsenal Slap €150m Price Tag on Declan Rice Amid Real Madrid Interest
File Source: Google Arsenal have reportedly valued star midfielder Declan Rice at €150 million, a clear indication that the club...
Bridging Our Divides for a Shared Future
By Rabbi Bob Kaplan Zohran Mamdani's recent victory has ignited joy and hope among his supporters while fostering fear and...
Gibson Re-Elected as BP President, Vows to Deepen Progress Across Bronx
Bronx Borough President Vanessa Gibson has been re-elected for another term, reaffirming her leadership in one of New York City’s...
Malick-Lowe Hails Zohran Mamdani’s Election as New York’s First Muslim Mayor
Mayor of Banjul, Hon. Rohey Malick Lowe, has extended heartfelt congratulations to Zohran Kwame Mamdani on his historic election as...
“It’s Our Democracy; We Will Move Together — Says Eric Adams, Congratulates Mayor-elect Mamdani
Outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams has officially conceded defeat and congratulated Zohran Mamdani, the city’s mayor-elect, following the...
New York City Elects First Muslim Mayor
Democrat Zohran Mamdani has made history as the first Muslim mayor of New York City after defeating former Governor Andrew...
Bloomberg Reaffirms Support for Andrew Cuomo Amid New York Mayoral Race
Former New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg has reiterated his endorsement of Andrew Cuomo, praising his leadership experience and ability...