Open primaries lawsuit targets NY Governor, NYC Mayor
By Mutiu Olawuyi A legal battle over New York City’s proposed open primaries and nonpartisan local elections has moved to...
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US Embassy in Dakar marks America’s 250th anniversary with call for partnership, democracy and shared progress
By Mutiu Olawuyi The U.S. Embassy in Dakar commemorated the 250th anniversary of the United States on Wednesday, June...
NYC public schools launches district working groups to build stronger, more integrated schools
By Mutiu Olawuyi New York City Public Schools Chancellor Kamar Samuels has launched new District Working Groups in five school...
UN Conference in New York pushes disability rights from access to leadership
By Lawrence Seiler Edited by: Mutiu Olawuyi The United Nations is hosting a major disability rights conference this week at...
Staten Island honors Israeli Consul General in historic visit
By Mutiu Olawuyi Israeli Consul General in New York Ofir Akunis conducted a borough-wide visit to Staten Island on May...
MALA invites Muslim Americans to tell their stories for America’s 250th anniversary
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary, the Muslim American Leadership Alliance has launched a national creative...
NYC Charter Commission moves open primaries proposal toward 2026 ballot
By Mutiu Olawuyi The New York City Charter Revision Commission has adopted an interim final report that could place a...
Islamabad Talks End Without U.S.-Iran Deal as Hormuz Dispute Persists
High-stakes talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan ended without an agreement after roughly 21 hours of negotiations,...
Editorial | Mamdani’s 100 Days: Conviction, Contradiction, and the Burden of Governing New York
“You campaign in poetry. You govern in prose.” — Mario Cuomo At New York Parrot, and in the neighborhood-facing reporting...
Iran signals two-week Strait of Hormuz opening in response to Pakistan mediation
By Mutiu Olawuyi Iran has signaled that it will allow safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz for two weeks,...
Trump announces two-week Iran strike pause, cites Pakistan mediation
By Mutiu Olawuyi President Donald Trump said the United States will suspend planned military strikes on Iran for two weeks,...
NYC names Rebecca Jones Gaston to lead Children’s Services Agency
New York City, under the leadership of Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani, has appointed Rebecca Jones Gaston as the new commissioner...
Trump’s Iran Threat Sparks Global Backlash
President Donald Trump’s Easter Sunday threat against Iran has triggered a wave of criticism from American lawmakers, media figures, and...
Adams slams AOC over Israel rocket defense
By Mutiu Olawuyi Former NYC Mayor Eric Adams has sharply criticized Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez over what he described as opposition...
Birthright citizenship showdown reaches Supreme Court as New York leads constitutional fight
A major constitutional battle over birthright citizenship reached the United States Supreme Court today, as New York and a coalition...
Mamdani blasts Council budget plan as ‘unrealistic,’ warns of deep service cuts
By Mutiu Olawuyi Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani has sharply criticized the City Council’s preliminary budget response, warning that the proposal...
South African Zionist Federation Welcomes U.S. Intervention at ICJ, Criticizes Pretoria’s Genocide Case Against Israel
The South African Zionist Federation has welcomed a recent intervention by the United States at the International Court of Justice,...
Muslim Intellectual Freedom, Israel’s Security, and the Future of the Ummah
In moments of deep geopolitical turbulence and ideological confusion within the Muslim world, the most difficult task is often the...
Erdogan Condemns Islamophobia, Antisemitism at Interfaith Iftar in Ankara
ANKARA — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan delivered a strong message against religious hatred and extremism during an interfaith iftar...
Ibadan rally signals political earthquake as broadcaster Oriyomi Hamzat declares 2027 gubernatorial bid
Ibadan, Nigeria — In a dramatic political moment that could reshape the landscape of southwestern Nigerian politics, popular human rights...
JCRC-NY hails historic moment as Julie Menin becomes first Jewish Speaker of NYC Council
Julie Menin was, today, elected Speaker of the New York City Council, becoming the first Jewish person to hold the...
Blumberg Fellowship opens applications for 2025–26 cohort, calls for new generation of Jewish civic leaders
The Jewish Community Relations Council of New York (JCRC-NY) has officially opened applications for the 2025–26 Blumberg Fellowship for Jewish...
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...
“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...
Tuggar Unveils Elias as Nigeria’s Candidate for ICJ Election
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, has formally presented Dr. Taoheed Olufemi Elias as Nigeria’s candidate for election to the...
NYC Joins National Coalition Opposing Federal Military Deployment in U.S. Cities
The City of New York has joined a coalition of 74 local governments nationwide in filing a new amicus brief...
Why I Suspend My Reelection Bid — Eric Adams
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has announced that he will not continue his campaign for a second term, citing...
Mayor Adams’ Supporters Dismiss Rumors of Withdrawal, Condemn “Swift Boating” Campaign
Supporters of New York City Mayor Eric Adams have denounced what they describe as a coordinated “swift boating” campaign...
Trump Pays Tribute to Slain American Youth Leader Charlie
File Source: Google U.S. President Donald Trump has paid tribute to Charlie, a young American activist recently assassinated, describing him...
New York Needs a Mayor, Not a Movement
By Soraya Deen New Yorkers need a mayor who can govern the city, not someone serving as the figurehead of...
Op-Ed: New York Deserves Leadership, Not Copycats and Cluelessness
New York City, August 8, 2025 — Former Governor Andrew Cuomo’s attempt at a political comeback is proving to be...
Mayor Eric Adams Secures Broad Interfaith Endorsement for Re-election
Over 100 religious leaders from across New York City gathered at City Hall on Tuesday to publicly endorse Mayor...
60% of New Yorkers back Adams to defeat Mamdani in Nov mayoral race— Poll shows
New York City — A recent Facebook poll has revealed that a majority of engaged New Yorkers believe Mayor Eric...
UAE unveils bold strategy to dominate global islamic finance, halal trade
File Source: Google In a landmark move set to transform the nation’s economic landscape, the UAE Cabinet has approved the...
Israel expands Gaza offensive as Netanyahu calls up reservists
File Source: BBC Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a decisive step to escalate the ongoing war in Gaza,...
UN rejects Israeli aid plan for Gaza, calls it ‘dangerous’, politicized
File Source: AA The United Nations has forcefully rejected a new Israeli proposal to reshape humanitarian aid delivery in Gaza,...
Simion leads Romania vote, eyes presidency in runoff
File Source: X George Simion, a fiery nationalist and vocal admirer of U.S. President Donald Trump, surged ahead in Romania’s...
Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz prison
File Source: Google In a dramatic callback to America’s penal past, U.S. President Donald Trump has ordered the Federal Bureau...
UK launches first air strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen in 18 months
The UK has launched air strikes against Houthi targets in Yemen for the first time since Donald Trump re-entered the...
Harvard head apologizes as scathing reports on campus prejudice released
File Source: Google Harvard University President Alan Garber has apologized following the release of internal reports into antisemitic and anti-Muslim...
Swedish police arrest teenager after fatal triple shooting
File source: X Swedish police have arrested a teenager after a fatal triple shooting in the city of Uppsala on...
Uzbekistan repatriates 131 migrants in landmark US deal
File Source: US Embassy in Uzbekistan Uzbekistan has agreed to repatriate 131 Central Asian nationals at its own expense aboard...
US Navy loses $60 million jet at sea after it fell overboard from aircraft carrier
A US Navy F/A-18 Super Hornet fighter jet has been lost at sea after it fell overboard from the USS...
Hong Kong frees four pro-democracy lawmakers after completing jail terms
File Source: BBC Hong Kong has released four former opposition lawmakers who were among dozens of pro-democracy leaders jailed under...
Trump set to ease tariff impact on US car makers
File Source: Google President Donald Trump is set to take action to ease the impact of his tariffs on US...
Israel spy chief to step down after row with Netanyahu exposes deepening rifts
File Source: Google The head of Israel's Shin Bet domestic intelligence agency has resigned.Ronen Bar made the announcement that he...
Saudi Arabia, Qatar pay $15 million to clear Syria’s World Bank arrears
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have jointly announced the payment of Syria’s outstanding arrears to the World Bank Group, totaling approximately...
North Korea confirms troop deployment to Russia for first time
File Source: Google North Korea acknowledged for the first time on Monday that it sent troops to fight for Russia...
High-ranking Russian general killed in car blast just outside Moscow
File Source: YouTube A senior Russian general has died in a car bombing in the Russian city of Balashikha on...
Iran, US to resume high-stakes talks in Oman on Saturday to revive nuclear deal
Negotiations between Iran and the United States over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear programme are set to resume on Saturday in...
Rwandan beekeeper arrested in US over genocide charges
File Source: YouTube A Rwandan beekeeper living in the US has been arrested over his alleged involvement in the 1994...
Trump claims meeting with China after Beijing denies any trade negotiations
File Source: Google US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US and China have been on trade talks...
London to host fresh Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks
Diplomats from the UK, France, Germany, Ukraine and the US will hold fresh talks in London on Wednesday aimed at...
Gunmen open fire on tourists in Indian Kashmir, killing at least 26
File Source: YouTube Gunmen killed at least 26 people and injured a dozen others in a suspected terror attack in...
Gaza health ministry denies manipulating death toll figures
File Source: X At al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City, Alam Hirzallah resigns himself to a grim task: registering the deaths...
Musk to reduce Doge role after Tesla profits plunge
File Source: Google Tesla boss Elon Musk says he will cut back his role in Donald Trump's administration after the...
Vance to meet Modi in Delhi amid tariff tensions
File Source: Google US Vice President JD Vance has arrived in the Indian capital where he is due to hold...
Beijing warns countries against colluding with US to restrict trade with China
File Source: YouTube Beijing has warned its trading partners against succumbing to US pressure to isolate China in President Donald...
