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Tax the rich, but who’s rich? Zohran Mamdani’s allies call for equality while sitting on millions; reveal disclosures

Liz Krueger (left), Zohran Mamdani (Hans Pennink, AP) Several lawmakers in Albany who describe themselves as socialists and progressives have access to considerable financial resources, despite advocating for policies centered on economic equality and wealth redistribution. Their well-funded positions highlight a growing presence of resource-rich progressive voices in New York politics.State Senator Liz Krueger, who […]

Operation Midnight Hammer: How allies US, Israel partnered for strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities; IAF eliminated Iran’s air defenses

Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu (File photo) At Donald Trump‘s request, the Israel Air Force (IAF) took out multiple air defense systems in the 48 hours leading up to the strike on Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility, one of the three sites targeted under Operation Midnight Hammer on Sunday.Also Read | ‘An act of strength’ : […]

Nato leaders to meet in The Hague: Trump’s 5% defense push sparks division among allies | World News

Nato leaders to meet in The Hague Nato leaders along with US President Donald Trump, are set to meet in The Hague on Tuesday for a two-day summit focused on a key point of contention within the alliance – a proposed defense spending target of 5% of GDP.In 2014, Nato members pledged to move toward […]

‘Critical to avoid spiral of chaos’: World leaders urge restraint after US strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities; some allies back Trump’s move

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu, left, and UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres (Image credits: AP, PTI) World leaders reacted swiftly to US strikes on Iran’s three nuclear facilities early Sunday, with many urging de-escalation and diplomacy, while some supporting the move.The strikes come amid escalating tensions in the Middle East following recent clashes between Israel and Iran. […]

Israel’s allies voice less understanding & more concern

Israel’s allies voice less understanding & more concern (Photo: AP) The last time Israel and Iran traded attacks, Israel received strong support from many allies. Britain and the US provided backup in the form of fighter jets, refuelling planes and air defence systems. Neighbouring Jordan confirmed it had shot down Iranian missiles and drones. Some […]

‘Muslim countries have 644 times amount of land controlled by Israel’: US ambassador Huckabee on two-state solution; slams allies UK, Australia

US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee (Image: X) US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggested “Muslim countries” should give up some of their land to create a future Palestinian state.Speaking to the BBC, Huckabee said Muslim countries have 644 times more land than Israel. “So maybe, if there is such a desire for the Palestinian […]

‘Corrupt and politically motivated’: Trump-pardoned Proud Boys sue government for $100 million, allege persecution of political allies

5 Proud Boys sue US government over January 6 prosecutions Five leaders of the far-right Proud Boys group are suing the US government for $100 million, claiming their constitutional rights were violated during their prosecution for involvement in the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot.The lawsuit, filed Friday in Florida, accuses FBI agents and federal prosecutors […]

Ukraine allies set Russia 30-day ultimatum for truce

Emmanuel Macron, Keir Starmer and Volodymyr Zelensky visit the ‘The Wall of Remembrance of the Fallen for Ukraine’, a memorial for Ukrainian soldiers in downtown Kyiv, on Saturday (AFP photo) Kyiv’s allies pressed Russia on Saturday to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine from Monday, threatening Moscow with coordinated sanctions if it did not […]

Ukraine allies set ultimatum to Russia for 30-day ceasefire | World News

KYIV: Kyiv’s allies pressed Russia on Saturday to accept a 30-day unconditional ceasefire in Ukraine from Monday, threatening Moscow with coordinated sanctions if it did not agree to the demand.The ultimatum came during a joint press conference in Kyiv attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and the leaders of France, Germany, the UK and Poland. […]

Quds force commander claims US and Israel ‘powerless in practice’ against Iran and allies: Report

Image used for representative purposes The commander of Iran’s Quds Force, Brigadier General Esmail Qa’ani, asserted on Thursday that the United States and Israel are “powerless in practice” against Iran and its regional allies, despite their tough rhetoric. “They cannot even comprehend why our missiles accurately hit their targets. This is our strength,” Qa’ani said, […]