American Muslims, Jews, Christians overcome threats, gather for iftar meal

Muslims, Jews, and Christians gather for a meal that marks the end of daily fasting during the Muslim month of Ramadan; the Jewish Fast of Esther; and the New Year (Nowruz), for those who celebrate it . VOA’s Nilofar Mughal reported from Potomac, Maryland. Narrator: Bezan Hamdar. Camera: Nilofar Mughal. Follow us on Google news … Read more

Central American and Mexican families mourn missing bridge workers

Asaquialpa, Honduras— The construction workers missing in the Baltimore bridge collapse all came from Mexico or Central America before settling in Maryland. A cargo ship hit a support on the Francis Scott Key Bridge early Tuesday, causing the bridge to plunge into the frigid Patapsco River, seconds before police managed to shut down the bridge … Read more

Chennaiyin FC’s Bijay Chhetri signs for Latin American club Colon FC Football News

Bijay Chhetri file photo. Indian defender Bijay Chhetri has joined Uruguay’s Cologne FC on loan until the end of the year, Indian Super League (ISL) club Chennaiyin FC said on Wednesday. Chhetri thus became the first Indian footballer to sign with a Latin American club. Cologne is headquartered in Montevideo, and the club competes in … Read more

Kevin Hart wins Mark Twain Award for American Humor: ‘It felt surreal’

Kevin Hart attended the prestigious event with his wife Eniko and four children Kevin Hart has won comedy’s top award for his 25-year career in movies, TV shows and countless live performances. The 44-year-old comedian and actor received the Mark Twain Award for American Humor on Sunday at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. … Read more

Comedian Kevin Hart wins Mark Twain Award for American Humor

Washington—— Kevin Hart, who rose from open mics and comedy clubs in his hometown of Philadelphia to become one of America’s best-known performers, will be honored with a Mark Twain tribute in a gala show Sunday at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts American Humor Awards. Hart, 44, has honed a signature style that … Read more

French bulldogs remain most popular American breeds in new rankings

French bulldog. American Dog Owners. This is love. French bulldogs remained the most commonly registered purebred dogs in the United States last year, according to American Kennel Club rankings released Wednesday. The club says French bulldogs are the most popular breed, although other canine voters may think otherwise. Is this a coup worth celebrating? Longtime … Read more

Why Nearly All American Muslim Charitable Donations Stay in the United States

As Muslims across the United States fast and pray this Ramadan, many are donating generously to charities that provide help in Gaza and other remote areas in need. But the bulk of their charitable giving remains within the United States, helping to fight poverty and improve health care, among other things. “One of the misconceptions … Read more

American Muslim groups plan Ramadan boycott of White House

American Muslim leaders angry over President Joe Biden’s support for Israel say they will not attend White House Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr celebrations this year as they demand the administration push for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. As White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara reports, this isn’t the first time that anger from American Muslims … Read more

American Muslim groups plan Ramadan boycott of White House

Washington—— American Muslims angry over President Joe Biden’s support for Israel say they will not attend White House Ramadan and Eid al-Fitr celebrations this year as they continue to demand the government push for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Robert McCaw, director of government affairs for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), said there was … Read more

Arab Americans and American Muslims fear bias attacks after October 7

Since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel and the start of Israel’s war in Gaza, fears of reprisal and reprisal have spread among Arab-American and American Muslim communities. As VOA’s Dora Mekouar reports, many Arab Americans say they haven’t felt this nervous since the September 11 terrorist attacks more than 20 years ago.Photography: Adam … Read more