Alia Shoaib

London

Journalist at Freelance

Freelance News Reporter at Newsweek

freelance journalist - often @Newsweek, formerly @BusinessInsider

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Censors allowed to remove books from libraries, court rules

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Alia Shoaib

A federal appeals court has ruled that public library officials may remove books from shelves based on their content, the latest development in an ongoing national debate over censorship and free speech. On May 23, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court's ruling that said the removal of books based on their content likely violated patrons' First Amendment right to access information.
Multiple people get sick after cannabis found in Haribo

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Alia Shoaib

By Alia Shoaib is a freelance news reporter for Newsweek based between London, UK and Abuja, Nigeria. She primarily reports on U.S. politics and current affairs. Alia joined Newsweek in 2024 from Business Insider, where she reported extensively on U.S. politics, far-right extremism, the war in Ukraine and other global events. She is a graduate of the University of Bristol and City, University of London. You can get in touch with Alia by emailing [email protected].
Map shows cities where dogs bite USPS workers most

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Alia Shoaib

By Alia Shoaib is a freelance news reporter for Newsweek based between London, UK and Abuja, Nigeria. She primarily reports on U.S. politics and current affairs. Alia joined Newsweek in 2024 from Business Insider, where she reported extensively on U.S. politics, far-right extremism, the war in Ukraine and other global events. She is a graduate of the University of Bristol and City, University of London. You can get in touch with Alia by emailing [email protected].
Donald Trump Calls Leonard Leo 'Sleazebag,' Regrets Judge Picks

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Alia Shoaib

By Alia Shoaib is a freelance news reporter for Newsweek based between London, UK and Abuja, Nigeria. She primarily reports on U.S. politics and current affairs. Alia joined Newsweek in 2024 from Business Insider, where she reported extensively on U.S. politics, far-right extremism, the war in Ukraine and other global events. She is a graduate of the University of Bristol and City, University of London. You can get in touch with Alia by emailing [email protected].
US Issues Travel Warning For South Africa

1 week ago | macon.com | Alia Shoaib

The U.S. government has updated its travel advice for South Africa, adding new warnings about terrorism and tightening restrictions on official travel. The country remains under a Level 2 travel advisory, but the additional warnings published on May 27 come at a time of increased tensions between the two countries. What Is Level 2? A Level 2 travel advisory means that Americans are encouraged to "exercise increased caution" when traveling to that location. It is the second lowest of four levels.
Harvard Pastor says Trump is hurting Catholic Church's influence

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Alia Shoaib

A Harvard pastor says the Trump administration's move to ban the university from enrolling international students could limit the Catholic Church's reach. Father William T. Kelly, senior chaplain at the Harvard Catholic Center, said it "has an impact on what we're able to do for the world" as many students from overseas who participate in the center go on to secure top roles in their countries, according to OSV News. Newsweek contacted Kelly via email and the White House on Wednesday for comment.
Full list of Donald Trump pardons during his second term

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Alia Shoaib

President Donald Trump has announced a string of pardons this week, the latest examples of him using his clemency power to pardon people he believes have been treated unfairly by the justice system. Since the start of his second term, Trump has issued a string of pardons while criticizing what he describes as the politicalization and weaponization of the justice system.
Savannah Chrisley reacts to Donald Trump pardoning parents

1 week ago | newsweek.com | Alia Shoaib

By Alia Shoaib is a freelance news reporter for Newsweek based between London, UK and Abuja, Nigeria. She primarily reports on U.S. politics and current affairs. Alia joined Newsweek in 2024 from Business Insider, where she reported extensively on U.S. politics, far-right extremism, the war in Ukraine and other global events. She is a graduate of the University of Bristol and City, University of London. You can get in touch with Alia by emailing [email protected].
Savannah Chrisley Reacts to Donald Trump Pardoning Parents

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | Alia Shoaib

Savannah Chrisley has said she was left "speechless" after President Donald Trump told her that he planned to pardon her parents, the reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley. "I have shed so many tears," Chrisley said in a video posted to Instagram. She revealed that the president had called her personally to tell her the news. "Both my parents are coming home tonight or tomorrow, and I still don't believe it's real. I'm freaking out. The fact that the president called me.
The Penny Will Be Phased Out by 2026-Here’s What It Means for Americans

2 weeks ago | myrtlebeachonline.com | Alia Shoaib

The U.S. Treasury Department has announced that it plans to stop manufacturing the penny, the smallest value coin in the United States, after more than two centuries in circulation. The department says it has placed its final order for penny blanks, and production will end when they run out, which will likely be early 2026, according to The Wall Street Journal, which first reported on the decision. Why Is The Penny Being Phased Out? The penny has become increasingly costly to produce.