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Anti-Muslim rhetoric rises as Zohran Mamdani embraces his Muslim faith

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has brought his Muslim faith to the center of his political life, but his effort has faced a backlash.During this Ramadan he’s hosted half a dozen public prayers and celebrations, the latest Monday night when he broke fast with incarcerated men ...  Show more

The U.S. went to war without its allies. Now it wants their help

President Trump launched the war against Iran without building a coalition of U.S. allies.Only now is the president trying to enlist allies to help end Iran’s effective shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz. And many of the countries he’s asked – are rejecting Trump’s request.Can the ...  Show more

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