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International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued for Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin

March 19, 2023March 19, 2023 News Editor News Editor 1 Comment

International Criminal Court arrest warrant issued for Russian tyrant Vladimir Putin Vladimir Putin and his lackey Mari Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova are accused of war crimes in the unprovoked invasion of the Ukraine and the murder of civilians as well as with the kidnapping and unlawful relocation of Ukrainian children to Russia. The arrest warrants were issued…

Civil Rights, International news, News, refugees, Terrorism, war, war crimes

Arab Democrats endorse Rafferty and Bonnar in Orland Fire District race

March 17, 2023March 17, 2023 News Editor News Editor No Comments

Arab Democrats endorse Rafferty and Bonnar in Orland Fire District race The Arab American Democratic Club released its official endorsements for the April 4, 2023 elections including in the Orland Fire Protection District which includes Orland park, Orland Hills and parts of unincorporated Orland. The AADC has endorsed Matthew G. Rafferty and William Bonnar Jr.,…

American Arabs, Civil Rights, Culture, Election, Features, News, Politics, US Arab Politics

AHRC’s Humanitarian Mission to Lebanon

February 22, 2023February 22, 2023 News Editor News Editor No Comments

AHRC’s Humanitarian Mission to Lebanon The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) delegation to Lebanon recently returned from humanitarian fact-finding mission. The AHRC delegation visited several non-governmental organizations and institutions that included ANERA-Lebanon, Al-Hamshari Hospital, El-Buss Clinic, the UNIFIL headquarters in Naqoura, Lebanon and the US Embassy in Beirut. Given the dire humanitarian crisis in Lebanon,…

American Arabs, Lebanon, News

Arab News launches third season of The Mayman Show podcast

December 15, 2022December 15, 2022 News Editor News Editor No Comments

Arab News launches third season of The Mayman Show podcast Host Hussam Al-Mayman explores the cultural, social and entertainment renaissance happening in the Kingdom RIYADH: Arab News, the leading English-language daily in the Middle East, will launch the third season of its popular podcast, “The Mayman Show,” on Dec. 15. Presented by reporter Hussam Al-Mayman…

Arab News, Arab World, Culture, Entertainment, Features, Journalism, Middle East, News, Podcast, Saudi Arabia

This Thanksgiving, let’s use our Blessings for good

November 23, 2022November 23, 2022 News Editor News Editor No Comments

This Thanksgiving, let’s use our Blessings for good By Nihad Awad Thanksgiving is a time that evokes many feelings and memories. For many of us, it is a reminder of the appalling crimes committed against Native Americans throughout our nation’s history – and that is indeed something that must not be forgotten. But Thanksgiving is…

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The Road Ahead for Jordanian Youth

November 15, 2022November 16, 2022 News Editor News Editor No Comments

The Road Ahead for Jordanian Youth By Amjad Saqer al-Kremeen Young people in any nation represent the real opportunity for change in their societies and often aspire to make a difference for their communities and push their nation to compete in a fast moving and highly competitive world Jordan is a young country. Jordanian youth,…

Bloggers, Commentary, Guest Columnist, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

Arab Democrats urge NO VOTE on Gov. J.B. Pritzker re-election bid

November 2, 2022November 6, 2022 News Editor News Editor 1 Comment

Arab American Democratic Club urges NO VOTE on Gov. J.B. Pritzker re-election bid Arab American Democratic Club (AADC) urges the state’s more than 110,000 Arab American and 250,000 Muslim voters to vote NO on the re-election bid of Gov. J.B. Pritzker. Pritzker has marginalized the needs of Arab Americans and Muslim Americans, failing to name…

Activism, American Arabs, Election, News, Politics, Spotlight, US Arab Politics

Arab American Democratic Club issues endorsements for Nov. 8, 2022 Cook County Illinois elections

October 22, 2022November 6, 2022 News Editor News Editor 2 Comments

Arab American Democratic Club issues endorsements for Nov. 8, 2022 Cook County Illinois elections The Arab American Democratic Club released its endorsements for candidates in the November 8, 2022 General Elections. Those endorsed candidates include a list of the most popular and successful Democrats running for re-electionand for first-time office holder. The AADC, the largest…

Activism, American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, Civil Rights, Election, News, Politics, Spotlight, US Arab Politics

Saudis deny oil hike intended to harm US

October 13, 2022October 13, 2022 News Editor News Editor No Comments

Saudis deny oil hike intended to harm US Statement from the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regarding the Statements Issued About the Kingdom Following the OPEC+ Decision. But US Senate leaders and Congress vow retaliation An official at the Foreign Ministry in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia stated that the government of the Kingdom of…

Arab World, Congress, News, Saudi Arabia

Empowering the youth is a key to bring positive and needed change in Jordan

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022 News Editor News Editor No Comments

Empowering the youth is a key to bring positive and needed change in Jordan By Amjad Saqer al-Kremeen As it’s entering its second centennial Jordan is embarking on a social, political and economic changes that would usher its second century that will bring positive change and prosperity to its people. Change in Jordan is a…

Arab World, Arab World Politics, Bloggers, Commentary, Opinion, Palestine & Jordan

ADC Appoints Abed Ayoub as National Executive Director

August 24, 2022August 24, 2022 News Editor News Editor No Comments

ADC Appoints Abed Ayoub as National Executive Director The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Abed Ayoub, Esq. to serve as ADC National Executive Director. Ayoub most recently served as the ADC National Legal and Policy Director, a position he has held since 2011. As National Executive Director Ayoub…

American Arabs, Civil Rights, News, The Arab Street

AHRC Hosts “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” with CBP:

August 10, 2022August 10, 2022 News Editor News Editor No Comments

AHRC Hosts “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” with CBP: The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) recently hosted a community “Meet, Greet & Open Conversation” with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection-CBP. The event was held at the Islamic Center of Detroit (ICD). More than 60 diverse group of invited guests attended and engaged with the…

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AHRC “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala, New Date: Friday, October 21, 2022

July 21, 2022August 24, 2022 News Editor News Editor No Comments

AHRC “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala, New Date: Friday, October 21, 2022 The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) announces a new date for its annual “Spirit of Humanity” Awards & Dinner Gala. The new date is Friday, October 21, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. The gala will be at Fairlane Banquet Hall located at 700…

Activism, American Arabs, News

AHRC Observes World Refugee Day

June 20, 2022August 24, 2022 News Editor News Editor No Comments

AHRC Observes World Refugee Day The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the global community in observing and recognizing the World Refugee Day that falls annually on June 20. This day was declared by the United Nations General Assembly in 2001. During this day, the world utilizes this occasion to advance awareness and collaboration efforts…

American Arabs, Civil Rights, Human Rights, immigrants, News, refugees

Survivors of Israel’s strike on USS Liberty commemorate 55th year June 6 – 8

May 23, 2022May 26, 2022 News Editor News Editor No Comments

Survivors of Israel’s strike on USS Liberty commemorate 55th year June 6 – 8 Survivors of the U.S.S. Liberty, which was savagely attacked on June 8, 1967 by Israel’s military, will gather at a 55th reunion in Arlington, Virginia June 6 – June 8, 2022, to commemorate the lives of the 34 American soldiers who…

American Arabs, Arab World, Civil Rights, Israel, Middle East, News, NewsWire, Palestine & Jordan, Politics, Spotlight, Terrorism

ADC Applauds Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) for Pressing for Answers in the Case of Alex Odeh

December 21, 2021December 22, 2021 News Editor News Editor 1 Comment

ADC Applauds Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) for Pressing for Answers in the Case of Alex Odeh Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) released a letter Dec. 20, 2021 that he sent to Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Christopher Wray on December 17, 2021. In the letter, Sen. Durbin called on the FBI to “intensify…

American Arabs, Civil Rights, News, racism, Spotlight, The Arab Street

AHRC congratulates Chief Haddad for his service, and his successor Officer Shahin

December 21, 2021December 22, 2021 News Editor News Editor No Comments

AHRC congratulates Chief Haddad for his service, and his successor Officer Shahin AHRC Thanks Chief Haddad for His Service, Congratulates Officer Shahin on His Appointment as Chief of Dearborn Police The American Human Rights Council (AHRC-USA) joins the citizens of Dearborn in thanking outgoing Chief Ronald Haddad for his years of dedicated service to the…

American Arabs, Christian & Muslim, News

MBC GROUP’s Rupture wins Best Saudi Film at the inaugural Red Sea International Film Festival

December 15, 2021December 22, 2021 News Editor News Editor No Comments

MBC GROUP’s Rupture wins Best Saudi Film at the inaugural Red Sea International Film Festival “Rupture”, the psychological thriller produced by MBC STUDIOS, has won Best Saudi Film at the 2021 Red Sea International Film Festival (RSIFF). Directed by Hamzah K. Jamjoom, written by Alberto Lopez, “Rupture” follows the story of a Saudi couple who…

Arab World, Culture, Entertainment, Features, Middle East, Movies, News, Saudi Arabia