‘Called Trump directly to register my opposition’: Mamdani condemns US strikes on Venezuela, calls it an ‘act of war’

[ad_1] Newly inaugurated New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Saturday condemned the US military capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.The socialist democrat called it an “act of war and a violation of federal and international law.”At a news conference, Mamdani said he had spoken to US President Donald Trump by phone […]

‘Best way to end day 2’: After grooving to Punjabi beats, NY mayor Zohran Mamdani enjoys Bengali food

[ad_1] NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani ended his day savoring Bengali cuisine (Image/X) After grooving to Punjabi beats at his historic inauguration, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani ended his second day in office on a flavorful note, savoring Bengali cuisine. In a post on X, he wrote: “Best way to end Day 2: chicken roast […]

Watch: New York mayor Zohran Mamdani takes subway to work on Day 1; interacts with commuters

[ad_1] NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani interacted with commuters during his subway ride (AP image) Less than 24 hours after taking the oath, New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani began his first full day in office with a routine familiar to millions of New Yorkers, a morning subway commute from his Queens apartment.Battling against the cold, […]

‘Lying propagandists’: Elon Musk accuses legacy media of targeting him over ‘Nazi salute’ while ignoring Zohran Mamdani

[ad_1] Elon Musk has accused major news organizations of acting as “lying propagandists,” saying they selectively targeted him over a gesture of a “Nazi salute” while ignoring a similar moment involving New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani.Musk’s post quoted a viral video comparing his arm movement at a January 20, 2025, event celebrating Donald Trump’s […]

‘This isn’t leadership’: Israel blasts Zohran Mamdani; NYC Mayor scraps antisemitism definition on Day One

[ad_1] Israel blasted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Friday, saying he’s pouring “antisemitic gasoline on an open fire” after the Democrat used his first day in office to roll back multiple city policies supporting Israel.Mamdani revoked an executive order signed last month by former Mayor Eric Adams that barred city officials from boycotting […]

‘New York vich munda renda’: Zohran Mamdani grooves to Punjabi beats at mayoral oath ceremony – Watch | World News

[ad_1] Source: Instagram/@babbulicious Zohran Mamdani‘s historic mayoral oath ceremony inside a New York subway station drew widespread attention and sparked social media buzz after videos showing him grooving to a Punjabi track went viral.The ceremony concluded with a performance by Toronto-based Punjabi artist Babbulicious, who sang his popular track “Gaddi Red Challenger.” Mamdani was seen […]

‘Disgusting’: MAGA meltdown over Mamdani taking oath as NYC mayor on Quran

[ad_1] As Zohran Mamdani took the oath as the New York City mayor on two Qurans, MAGA activists rejected the oath and condemned how NYC forgot 9/11. “Disgusting. We are an occupied country!” right-wing commentator Laura Loomer wrote while Steve Bannon accused the New York Times of ‘gushing’ about the move. The New York Times, […]

Zohran Mamdani to use Quran at swearing-in: First NYC Mayor to do so; will feature 3 unique Qurans

[ad_1] Zohran Mamdani will make history on January 1 as the first New York City mayor to place his hand on the Quran during his swearing-in ceremonies. Mamdani, who represents a range of demographics not seen before in the mayor’s office—South Asian, millennial, and Muslim—will use at least three unique Qurans for his ceremonies, according […]

‘A new era’: Zohran Mamdani appoints al Qaeda detainee’s lawyer Ramzi Kassem as NYC chief counsel – who is he?

[ad_1] New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday announced the appointment of lawyer Ramzi Kassem as New York City’s chief counsel, the city’s top legal position. Kassem, whose past legal work includes representing Ahmed al-Darbi in an al–Qaeda–related terrorism case, will assume the role when Mamdani takes office on January 1.“Welcome to A New Era, […]

Zohran Mamdani to assume office: NYC to get new mayor; attorney general Letitia James to administer midnight oath

[ad_1] As the clock strikes midnight on New Year’s Day, Zohran Mamdani will officially assume office as the mayor of New York City, marking the start of his term with two separate swearing-in ceremonies.The Democrat’s team has planned a private oath-taking with family at midnight, followed by a public ceremony in the afternoon outside City […]