Indian-origin Zohran Mamdani to be next NYC mayor: Old post on ‘Queer Liberation’ goes viral; Vivek Ramaswamy suggests ‘move to Ohio’

Zohran Mamdani (AP) and Vivek Ramaswamy (ANI) The recent election of Zohran Kwame Mamdani, a New York City mayoral candidate of Indian origin, has ignited reactions on social media.Railey Gaines, a former University of Kentucky swimmer turned conservative political activist and vocal advocate for women’s sports not allowing transgenders, stirred controversy by posting a blunt […]

2026 senate race: Scott Brown launches bid to flip battleground New Hampshire seat from blue to red; Pappas criticizes

Chris Pappas (left-X@ChrisPappasNH) and Scott Brown (AP) Former ambassador and former senator Scott Brown launched his campaign for senate in the swing state of New Hampshire on Wednesday.“I’m running for the United States senate to restore common sense, keep our border secure, and fight for our New Hampshire values,” Brown, a Republican, said in a […]

This Dubai-based entrepreneur built a million-dirham brand after starting as a pizza delivery boy – here’s his secret | World News

Dubai is full of tales of success, transformation, and survival but few are more universally inspiring than Jason Kwao’s. From humble beginnings in the UK working as a pizza delivery boy to becoming a self-made business owner in the UAE, Jason’s story exemplifies the strength of vision, the ability to adapt, and sheer grit. With […]

‘Daddy used strong words’: Rutte jokes at Nato meet; Trump likens Iran-Israel clash to schoolyard fight

Nato secretary general Mark Rutte on Wednesday jokingly referred to US President Donald Trump as “daddy,” saying he had to use strong language to stop Iran and Israel from fighting, like “two kids in a schoolyard.“Speaking at a media briefing during the Nato summit in the Netherlands, Trump said: “They’ve had a big fight, like […]

From rent freeze to Israel: What are Zohran Mamdani’s views on major issues? Find out more about NYC’s Dem Mayor nominee | World News

With his recent victory in the Democratic primary for mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani has gone from political curiosity to citywide contender. At 33, the Astoria-based assemblyman has successfully positioned himself as the voice of New York’s progressive, multi-ethnic, and working-class future. But what exactly does Mamdani stand for?From rent controls and universal […]

Why Germany’s former chancellor has triggered fresh outrage

Parties of the far-left and far-right in Germany are criticizing the decision to afford former Chancellor Olaf Scholz his own office with a staff of eight — on top of his regular office as a member of the Bundestag.Stephan Brandner, parliamentary whip for the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD), said he could understand former chancellors […]

After US bombs Iran, North Korea watches closely

North Korea on Monday condemned the US attacks against three of Iran’s key nuclear sites, accusing the administration of President Donald Trump of violating Iran’s territorial integrity and the United Nations Charter.“The just international community should raise the voice of unanimous censure and rejection against the US and Israel’s confrontational acts,” said a spokesperson for […]

Zohran Mamdani’s biggest victory? From pestering Mira Nair to winning NYC’s mayoral primary

(L-R) Zohran Kwame Mamdani with his parents Director Mira Nair, and Mahmood Mamdani (PTI Photo) In a sweeping upset, Indian-American lawmaker Zohran Kwame Mamdani has won the Democratic primary for New York City Mayor, defeating political heavyweight and former governor Andrew Cuomo. But long before Mamdani was hailed as a rising political star with Bernie […]

Did a bald JD Vance meme really get this tourist banned from America? Here’s what really happened | World News

A 21-year-old Norwegian tourist, Mads Mikkelsen, claimed he was denied entry into the United States at Newark Liberty International Airport after immigration officers found a meme of US Vice President JD Vance on his phone. The meme, depicting Vance with an exaggerated bald head, had circulated widely online. Mikkelsen said he was detained, questioned about […]

ECOWAS gets a new leader at pivotal time for West Africa

ECOWAS gets a new leader at pivotal time for West Africa (Image: AP) Nigerian President Bola Tinubu led the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) for just under two years as its rotating chairman. But, in that short period, the main political and economic body in the region witnessed some of the biggest challenges […]