August 20, 2026 10:11 PM
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UAE Suspends All Trade and Financial Transactions With Iran

The United Arab Emirates has suspended all trade, commercial exchanges and financial transactions with Iran until further notice, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. The decision comes amid escalating...

Thursday, August 20, 2026

China Puts Robocops on Traffic Duty

China has begun deploying robotic traffic officers at busy intersections in the eastern city of Hangzhou, using machines to perform some of the repetitive tasks normally handled by police officers....

Thursday, August 20, 2026

72-year-old man pushed onto New York subway tracks, 40-year-old suspect arrested

A 72-year-old man was allegedly pushed from behind onto the subway tracks at Rockefeller Center station in Midtown Manhattan early Wednesday morning. Police arrested a 40-year-old man in connection with...

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Mariam Khan aims for Connecticut State Senate after making history in State House

Pakistani-born Muslim politician Mariam Khan is seeking to make history once again, this time by winning a seat in the Connecticut State Senate. Khan won the Democratic primary for the...

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Majority of Americans Say Trump Has Inappropriately Profited Since Returning to Power

A majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump and his family have inappropriately profited from cryptocurrency since he returned to the White House and that his private business interests influence...

Thursday, August 20, 2026

US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion for First Time

The US national debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, according to government data released Wednesday, exceeding earlier forecasts as borrowing accelerates amid rising interest costs, government spending...

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Oil Prices Cross $91, Raising Market Volatility Fears

Oil prices have risen more than 2% over the past week, reaching their highest level in six weeks as the expiry of the Iran-US ceasefire has raised fears of a...

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

UAE accuses Iran of firing ballistic missiles at shipping

The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday accused Iran of firing two ballistic missiles at shipping in the Gulf, an allegation later denied by Tehran. “UAE air defenses detected two ballistic...

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Hajj 2027 Registration Opens in the US, Packages Expected in September

Registration has begun in the United States for Muslims planning to perform Hajj in 2027. Zamzam Travel USA said American passport holders and permanent residents holding green cards can now...

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Month-Long Fish Festival Underway at Pure Farmers Market in New York

A month-long fish festival is underway for the fifth time at Pure Farmers Market in Brooklyn, New York, offering Bangladeshi expatriates a wide selection of familiar freshwater and seafood at...

Wednesday, August 19, 2026