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Inside NYPD Headquarters: The Official Arabification of America’s Largest Police Force Is Now Complete (Video)

RAIR Foundation · June 4, 2026

<p>The NYPD has officially arabified One Police Plaza by recognizing the Arab Officers Association, which now recruits officers by ethnicity and language, hosts Arab heritage festivals inside headquarters, and openly declares itself the ‘voice’ and ‘bridge’ for 22 Arab countries with a seat at the table.</p> <p>The post <a href="https://rairfoundation.com/inside-nypd-headquarters-official-arabification-americas-largest-police/">Inside NYPD Headquarters: The Official Arabification of America’s Largest Police Force Is Now Complete (Video)</a> appeared first on <a href="https://rairfoundation.com">RAIR</a>.</p>

Iranian drone attack hits Kuwait airport, causing injuries

New York Post · June 3, 2026

Kuwait said Wednesday it had suspended commercial flights after an Iranian drone attack heavily damaged the country’s airport and caused injuries, hours after Iran and the United States traded missile strikes in the region.

Islamic extremism’s rise in California — and what to do about it

New York Post · June 3, 2026

Much has been written about the “Islamization” of Europe and the UK. Is it now California’s turn? Two major books — "Londonistan“ by Melanie Phillips, and "Submission,“ a novel from France’s Michel Houellebecq — have pictured an old continent that is increasingly at the mercy of often violent Islamists. Although the Muslim population in Europe...