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The Zohran Effect: 50,000 apply to work in Mamdani’s administration | World News

New York City’s incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani has sparked an extraordinary wave of interest before even stepping into City Hall. His transition team revealed that more than 50,000 people have already applied through the official portal, transition2025.com, hoping to secure a role in the administration he promises will put working people at the centre of […]

Did Zohran Mamdani do a ‘Nazi salute’? Social media compares his wave to Elon Musk, calls out ‘double standards’

Newly elected New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani became the centre of an internet debate after a video from his victory speech went viral. In the clip, Mamdani is seen raising his arm several times and waving to supporters. Some social media users claimed the movements resembled a Nazi salute, similar to the hand gesture […]

Donald Trump calls Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech ‘very angry,’ says NYC mayor-elect is off to a ‘bad start’

US President Donald Trump reacted to New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s victory speech and said that the 34-year-old should seek a fresh relationship with Washington or risk losing much.Trump, while responding to a question by a Fox News reporter, softened his stance and said he wanted Mamdani “to do well” as he loved New […]

Away from political spotlight, Rama Duwaji, Mamdani’s wife, carves a path of her own

As Zohran Mamdani delivered an emphatic speech on Tuesday night to mark his victory in the race to become mayor of New York City, he delivered a special shoutout. “And to my incredible wife, Rama, hayati,” he said, using the Arabic word for “my life.” “There is no one I would rather have by my […]

Praise or taunt? Elon Musk calls Zohran Mamdani ‘future of Democratic Party’ – watch

Elon Musk called Zohran Mamdano ‘the future of Democratic Party’ igniting debate about the Democratic Party’s future. Governor Kathy Hochul’s endorsement of Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, drew criticism. Musk’s remarks framed this as a leftward shift. Voters expressed concerns about Mamdani’s agenda, with some calling it ‘far-left’ and others linking it to ‘communism’. Tesla […]

‘Not surrendering’: NYC Mayor Eric Adams targets Zohran Mamdani; dismisses exit rumors

New York City mayor Eric Adams on Friday reaffirmed that he will not step down from his reelection bid, emphasising his commitment to the race amid reports suggesting that he has been approached about a potential role in a future Trump administration.“I am in this race. And I am the only one who can beat […]

Who is Rudy Giuliani? Former NYC mayor injured in car crash; hospitalized in New Hampshire

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani was seriously injured in a car accident in New Hampshire on Saturday night and is currently hospitalized with multiple injuries.The 81-year-old sustained a fractured vertebra, as well as cuts and bruises on his left arm and lower leg, after his rental car was struck from behind at high […]

Eric Adams eyed Turkey trip to raise re-election funds: Documents

New York mayor Eric Adams (Image: AP) Mayor Eric Adams expressed interest in raising campaign donations from Turkish businessmen during a 2022 dinner, newly unsealed court documents in his dismissed corruption case have revealed. According to filings cited by the New York Post, Adams “welcomed the offer of foreign contributions” and directed a promoter to […]

‘There’s a permanent government’: NYC mayor Eric Adams believes in the ‘deep state’ theory

New York City mayor Eric Adams said he believes the “deep state” exists, claiming there is a “permanent government” in the United States that operates beyond the control of elected officials.Speaking on the Flagrant podcast hosted by Andrew Schulz on Wednesday, Adams said, “I don’t want to sound [like a] conspiracy theor[ist], but there’s a […]