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Republicans re-nominate Trump for 2020 election
WASHINGTON: Republicans formally re-nominated US President Donald Trump for the 2020 national election on Monday as the party’s four-day convention kicked off. The official naming of Trump and Vice President Mike Pence […]
China fires carrier killer missiles ‘in warning to US’
ANKARA: China and the US have witnessed a rare confrontation in the contested South China Sea as the Chinese army fired missiles to warn off US forces. According to South China Morning […]
US authorizes convalescent plasma to treat Covid-19
ANKARA: US President Donald Trump made a “truly historic announcement” Sunday on the emergency authorization of convalescent plasma to treat patients infected with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). The Food and Drug […]
US exceeds 4M coronavirus cases: Johns Hopkins
WASHINGTON: The US on Thursday surpassed four million coronavirus cases as the number of cases spiked, according to a running tally compiled by Johns Hopkins University. In all, the Maryland-based university recorded […]
China slams ‘unprecedented’ US move on Houston consulate
ANKARA: China on Wednesday slammed the US for asking Beijing to close its consulate in Houston in the state of Texas. Accusing the US of “unilateral political provocation,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman […]
East Texas Islamic Society holding virtual open house Tuesday
The East Texas Islamic Society will also provide free meals to anyone that needs it in the community. TYLER, Texas: The East Texas Islamic Society (ETIS) will hold their annual open house […]
Islamic Circle of North America makes sure ‘nobody goes hungry’ in Raleigh
RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD): During the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re hearing about more organizations rising up to serve their neighbors in need. The Islamic Circle of North America, or ICNA, is a national organization […]
Maranao Moro dance artist making waves in the USA
By Masiding Noor Yahya Every weekday at noon in Fort lee, New Jersey’s Fort lee, famous Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company offers a free 1-hour company class online via Zoom. Classes are open […]
Ohio Muslims sewing masks for frontliners
Muslims in the American State of Ohio are providing masks to healthcare professionals, essential workers and those in the community in need, report said. The Islamic Society of Greater Dayton with around […]
