For many South Asian and Muslim New Yorkers, Mamdani’s political upset gives them hope
Zohran Mamdani’s Primary Win Celebrated by Longtime Friend Hari Kondabolu The success of Zohran Mamdani in New York City’s Democratic primary for mayor is euphoric for Hari Kondabolu, a stand-up comedian who’s been friends with the candidate for 15 years. Mamdani stunned the political establishment when he declared victory in the primary on Tuesday, a […]
Attacks on Muslims flood mainstream after Mamdani win
Mamdani’s Victory Met with Islamophobic Attacks from Public Officials Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary triggered a wave of Islamophobic attacks — including from sitting members of Congress — that once might have disqualified the perpetrators from public office. Why it matters: Openly racist rhetoric has become normalized at the highest levels of […]
Trump Says Gaza Ceasefire Deal Close as Talks Race Forward
Gaza ceasefire talks heat up as Trump claims a deal could land within days, while major players scramble to lock in a rare opening for peace Ceasefire talks over the Gaza conflict have taken a sharp turn in Cairo, as former US President Donald Trump claimed a deal could be just days away, NaijNaira can […]
Zohran Mamdani is running to be New York mayor. How his Muslim faith stirred the race.
Four Candidates Respond to Democratic Primary Invitation NEW YORK (RNS) — On June 5, at the historic Cathedral of St. John the Divine, New York’s mayoral candidates were invited by an interfaith panel of religious leaders to discuss their visions for the city and its religious communities. Only four candidates of the June 24 Democratic […]
Iran targets Israeli hospital in missile attack, dozens wounded in strikes
Hospital Staff in Negev Unite Across Divides to Save Lives “The dedicated hospital staff – both Jewish and Arab – work shoulder to shoulder in extraordinary harmony, united in the sacred mission: saving the lives of the residents of the Negev of all religions, beliefs and lifestyles – Jews and Muslims, Israelis and Palestinians alike.” […]
Trump news at a glance: president tells Iran’s supreme leader he is ‘an easy target’ as US weighs options
Donald Trump boosted speculation over whether the US could become involved in Israel’s conflict with Tehran on Tuesday, warning Iran’s supreme leader that he was “an easy target” and that America’s “patience is wearing thin”. In a post on his Truth Social platform, the US president wrote: “We know exactly where the so-called ‘Supreme Leader’ […]
World holds its breath as Trump meets with US generals in the Situation Room to discuss whether to intervene in Israel-Iran
Trump Considers US Strike on Tehran Amid Conflict with Iran Donald Trump is reportedly considering a US strike on Tehran following Situation Room crisis talks with security advisers about the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran. Inside sources say the US President is weighing up whether to join Israel in striking Iranian nuclear sites, including […]
Khabib Nurmagomedov Exposes Dark Truth of MMA Promotions
Khabib Nurmagomedov isn’t done challenging the MMA world’s opinion of Dagestani fighters. After publicly dismissing Irish MMA and sparking a backlash earlier this year, the former lightweight champion has now targeted the organizations themselves by exposing their dark truth that has been kept a secret for a while now. Fighters from Dagestan Face Industry Hesitation […]
Choosing peace together: a Muslim and Jew call for peace in a time of violence
Muslim and Jewish Americans Unite in Grief Over Gaza Conflict (RNS) — In this moment of deep global and national crisis, we, a Muslim American and a Jewish American, find ourselves grieving together. The ongoing catastrophic war in Gaza has claimed tens of thousands of Palestinian lives, as well as those still suffering in captivity […]
Happy Eid-ul-Adha 2025
Embracing the Spirit of Sacrifice and Gratitude Happy Eid‑ul‑Adha 2025 marks one of the holiest celebrations in the Islamic calendar, honoring Prophet Ibrahim’s unwavering faith and ultimate act of devotion. This year, many across the globe—including Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and the USA—will begin festivities on the evening of June 6, 2025, while countries like […]
