Tonight ,as the new crescent moon marks the beginning of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, President Joseph R. Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have extended their best wishes and prayers to Muslims across the United States and around the world.
In a groundbreaking move aimed at fostering diversity and inclusion, the City University of New York (CUNY) has become one of the first universities in the nation to designate Eid al-Fitr, Eid al-Adha, Lunar New Year, and Diwali as official holidays on its academic calendar. This decision comes following a vote by the CUNY Board of Trustees, announced today by CUNY Chancellor Félix V. Matos Rodríguez.
In a striking demonstration of unity and solidarity, the American Muslim Task Force for Palestine successfully organized a monumental rally in Washington, DC, on January 13. This event, drawing over 400,000 participants, stands as the largest gathering of Muslim Americans in U.S. history, signifying a powerful stance against the ongoing conflict in Gaza.
Coming up on CNN State of the Union, an exclusive interview with Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken. Tune in as Jake Tapper sits down with Secretary Blinken to discuss the latest developments in Washington, D.C. It's a conversation you won't want to miss, right here MNN.
Washington, D.C. - October 4, 2023 – The U.S. Council of Muslim Organizations (USCMO) issues a strong condemnation of the recent attack on Turkish diplomats that took place following a conference on Turkish foreign policy held at the University of Southern California (USC) Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism on September 29, 2023. This conference, attended by Ambassador Hasan Murat Mercan and other diplomats and staff, aimed to foster dialogue and understanding on Turkish foreign policy.
In a historic gathering at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on September 18 and 19, 2023, world leaders and high-ranking representatives convened for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Summit. The purpose of this summit was to assess progress and revitalize efforts in implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The political declaration adopted during this summit, under the auspices of the General Assembly, reaffirms global commitment to achieving the SDGs and addressing pressing challenges.
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) and its partners reaffirm their commitment to aiding the most vulnerable people in Niger. However, concerns arise as the country faces potential sanctions and suspensions of financial aid, which could have severe consequences for the population.
The Mayor’s Public Engagement Unit (PEU) has launched an important new resource for New Yorkers: a live operator Tenant Helpline. The implementation of live calls represents a permanent commitment to maintain and scale tenant support structures established during the pandemic. The new live call system, along with increased funding for the PEU’s Tenant Support Team, will be a critical resource for New York tenants who face potential eviction, landlord harassment, or unacceptable living conditions.
The Myanmar military has imported at least $1 billion in arms and raw materials to manufacture weapons since generals staged their coup in February 2021, according to a new report released on Wednesday by the UN-appointed independent expert monitoring and investigating human rights abuses in the country.
State legislators Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani, NYS Senate Deputy Leader Michael Gianaris, Assembly Member Jeffrey Dinowitz, Senator Nathalia Fernandez, Assembly Member Kenny Burgos, Senator Andrew Gounardes and Senator Gustavo Rivera, along with Derrick Holmes, Digital Strategist at Riders Alliance also joined the press event.
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake shocked southeast Türkiye early on Feb. 6 and was felt in several provinces and elsewhere in the Middle East. The quake knocked down a number of buildings, reports said.
Türkiye's disaster management agency AFAD said the quake was centered in Pazarcık district of Kahramanmaraş province.
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