Trump Grants Cabinet Full Authority as DOGE Slashes 100,000 Jobs
U.S. President Donald Trump has told his cabinet members they have the final say on staffing and policy decisions within their agencies, reinforcing his push for streamlined governance. Meanwhile, in a major cost-cutting move, Elon Musk-led DOGE has laid off over 100,000 employees within…
U.S. Dollar Near Four-Month Low Amid Trade Uncertainty
The U.S. dollar remained near a four-month low on Friday as shifting tariff policies fueled economic uncertainty. Investors awaited key jobs data later in the day for insights into growth prospects. Concerns over trade policies and potential Federal Reserve actions added to market caution,…
Muslims Gather for First Friday Prayers of Ramadan at Mecca’s Grand Mosque
Thousands of Muslims from around the world gathered at the Grand Mosque in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, to observe the first Friday prayers of Ramadan. The mosque, home to Islam’s holiest site, was filled with worshippers who traveled from various countries to take part in…
Trump’s New Travel Ban May Block Travelers from Afghanistan, Pakistan
A new travel ban by U.S. President Donald Trump could bar people from Afghanistan and Pakistan from entering the United States as soon as next week, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The restrictions are reportedly based on a government review of…
Sylvester Turner, Former Houston Mayor and U.S. Congressman, Passes Away at 70
Houston, TX – The city of Houston and the nation are mourning the loss of Sylvester Turner, former Houston mayor, Texas state representative, and U.S. Congressman, who passed away at the age of 70. A dedicated public servant, Turner’s career spanned decades, leaving an…
Empowering Women in STEM and Humanities: The Launch of the Amtul Hafeez Habibullah Scholarship Fund
Introduction Education is accepted as a strong marketer for social change, but across many other things, it is financial and/or societal hindrances that often deny talented people—the most marginalized being women—access to a good quality higher education. In a landmark move to advance gender…
Sylvester Turner, Former Houston Mayor and U.S. Congressman, Passes Away at 70
Houston, TX-The city of Houston and the metropolitan mourning loss of Sylvester Turner, former longtime mayor, Texas state representative, and just-elected United States Congressman for Texas’s newly configured 18th district, who died at the age of 70. Turner was a well-known personality in the…
