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Zohran Mamdani and London’s Muslim mayor, Sadiq Khan, have much in common, but also key differences
London’s Sadiq Khan has a lot in common with New York Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani — but also many differences.
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Trump versus Mamdani: the president’s newest showdown
Donald Trump loves few things more than tackling a new political foe. But has he met his match in New York's incoming mayor Zohran Mamdani?
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US influencers falsely associate Mamdani with extremist group
US right-wing influencers falsely linked New York's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani to the Islamic State group, amplifying a fabricated statement that garnered millions of views on social media, researchers said Thursday.
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YouTube erases hundreds of videos of alleged Israeli war crimes – media
YouTube has removed hundreds of videos documenting alleged human rights violations by Israel in Gaza and the occupied West Bank, including eyewitness accounts, investigative reports, and humanitarian footage, according to the American non-profit news outlet The Intercept.
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Musk’s $1 trillion pay package approved
Tesla shareholders have approved an unprecedented compensation package for CEO Elon Musk, potentially worth up to $1 trillion over the next decade if ambitious performance targets are met.
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Dhoom Machale Dhoom: Victory Speech of Zohran Mamdani Goes Viral with Bollywood Anthem
Zohran Mamdani blends politics with pop culture as Bollywood songs, like Dhoom Machale Dhoom, popular dialogues, and cinematic flair become the highlight of his New York mayoral campaign and victory celebration.
Pakistan, Afghan Regime to Resume Istanbul Talks Led by Intelligence Chiefs
Following a fragile ceasefire brokered in Istanbul, Pakistan and the Afghan regime are preparing for the next round of talks led by their intelligence chiefs.
The Constitutional Martial Law: Pakistan’s Descent into Legalized Authoritarianism
The author critically examines how Pakistan’s evolving power structure, where constitutional reforms blur the line between democracy and military control.
Five things to know about New York’s new mayor
New Yorkers voted overwhelmingly for Democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani to be their next mayor, setting up a likely showdown with his political foe President Donald Trump.
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Meghan Markle set for big screen return: reports
Prince Harry's wife Meghan Markle is to make her return to the big screen, media reported Wednesday, with a small cameo role in a film being shot around Los Angeles.
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‘AI president’: Trump deepfakes glorify himself, trash rivals
In a parallel reality, Donald Trump reigns as king, fighter pilot, and Superman, and his political opponents are cast as criminals and laughingstocks -- an unprecedented weaponization of AI imagery by a sitting American president.
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Trump to host his first summit with Central Asian leaders
US President Donald Trump will host all five Central Asian leaders in Washington on Thursday for the first time, a few months after they held separate summits with Russia's Vladimir Putin and China's Xi Jinping.
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India and Israel sign defense deal
India and Israel have signed a defense cooperation agreement that aims to deepen ties between the two nations, New Delhi’s Defense Ministry has announced.
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Iran vows to rebuild nuclear sites after Western airstrikes
Iran will rebuild nuclear facilities targeted in US and Israeli strikes earlier this year, President Masoud Pezeshkian has said, reiterating that his country is not seeking to develop nuclear weapons.
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AI Cameras Take Over Karachi’s Roads: Inside the New E-Challan System
Karachi’s newly launched AI-powered e-challan system issued nearly 3,500 fines in a single day, marking a major shift toward automated traffic enforcement
Sir David Beckham knighted for services to sport and charity
David Beckham, one of Britain's most celebrated soccer players, has been knighted by King Charles at Windsor Castle, recognising his decades-long contribution to sport and charitable causes.
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Bridgerton’s Jonathan Bailey Crowned People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive 2025, First Openly Gay Man To Win Title
Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey has been named People Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive 2025. The actor became the first openly gay man to receive the title.
Long-shot socialist and Trump foe Mamdani becomes next NY mayor
Zohran Mamdani's election as New York mayor caps an extraordinary rise for the leftist local lawmaker who emerged from relative obscurity to lead a supercharged campaign for the US megacity's top job.
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Trump backs Cuomo, threatens to cut funds for New York City if Mamdani wins mayoral race
On the eve of New York’s well-watched mayoral election, President Donald Trump issued a threat to its voters: stop Zohran Mamdani or pay.
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India Could Attack Pakistan through Maritime Domain: ISPR
During a media briefing, DG ISPR Lt. Gen. Ahmed Sharif Chaudhary warned that India may attempt a false flag operation to justify aggression against Pakistan, adding that any such move would be met with a severe and decisive response.
India Vacates Ayni Base Tajikistan- A Strategic Setback For India?
India’s exit from Tajikistan's Ayni Air Base ends its only overseas military foothold, reshaping the balance of power and influence in Central Asia.
Saudi Police Official assaults pilgrims at Grand Mosque of Makkah
Viral video of Saudi police officer assaulting pilgrims inside Makkah’s Grand Mosque sparks outrage and debate online.
India to triple program for rare-earth magnets – Bloomberg
India is planning to significantly boost its incentive program for domestic rare-earth manufacturing, aiming to nearly triple its current size, Bloomberg has reported, citing government sources.
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Netanyahu speaks out on Israel’s ‘most serious PR attack’
The leak of a video allegedly showing Israeli soldiers sexually abusing a Palestinian prisoner is the “most serious public relations attack against Israel,” Benjamin Netanyahu has said.
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We have enough nukes to blow up the world 150 times – Trump
US President Donald Trump has defended his push to resume nuclear weapon testing, boasting that America’s arsenal is powerful enough “to blow up the world 150 times” and should be maintained through active trials.
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“I’m A Much Better Looking Person”: Trump On Comparison With Zohran Mamdani
US President Donald Trump has described himself as “a much better looking person” than New York mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani.
India was on the brink of nuclear war with Pakistan: President Trump
In a revealing CBS interview, Donald Trump says his intervention stopped a potential nuclear war between India and Pakistan amid rising regional tensions.
Shafali Verma: India’s World Cup hero who disguised herself as boy
Shafali Verma was initially dropped from India's Women's World Cup squad but the opener returned as an injury replacement to star in the title win and etch her name in history.
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UK police charge UK man with 10 counts of attempted murder in train attack
A man has been charged with 10 counts of attempted murder following a mass stabbing on a London-bound train, British Transport Police said on Monday.
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US energy secretary reveals details about nuclear weapon tests
Nuclear weapon tests recently ordered by US President Donald Trump will not involve actual nuclear explosions, Energy Secretary Chris Wright has said.
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