In Pictures: New York Celebrates Mamdani’s Historic Mayoral Win New York City: Jubilant crowds flooded the streets of Manhattan as progressive firebrand Zohran Mamdani, the Ugandan-born democratic socialist and state assemblyman, was declared the victor in a stunning upset for New York City mayor. The 33-year-old’s win over establishment favorite Eric Adams Jr. marks a seismic shift in city politics, …
Iran Commemorates 1979 Storming of US Embassy with Missile Replicas and Effigies Tehran: Thousands of Iranians gathered on Tuesday to mark the 46th anniversary of the 1979 storming of the US embassy in Tehran, known as the “Death to America” day, amid heightened regional tensions following recent US and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian targets. State-organized rallies across the country featured …
US Seeks UN Approval for Two-Year International Security Force in Gaza United Nations/Washington: The United States has circulated a draft resolution to the UN Security Council seeking authorization for an international stabilization force in Gaza with a minimum two-year mandate, extendable beyond 2027. According to sources familiar with the proposal, the force—operating under a unified command approved by a new …
Germany Offers Cash to Afghan Refugees in Pakistan to Forgo Resettlement Scheme Berlin/Islamabad: The German government is providing financial incentives and support to Afghan refugees in Pakistan who agree to relinquish their spots in a resettlement program to Germany, according to activists and reports. Under the “Airbridge Kabul” initiative, established post-Taliban takeover, accepted refugees have received letters offering money and …
Imran Khan Rejects Talks with Govt or Establishment: ‘No Use in Dialogue’ Adiala/Islamabad: PTI founder Imran Khan, speaking from Adiala Jail, has categorically ruled out any possibility of talks with the current government or the military establishment, calling such efforts futile and a “waste of time.” In a message relayed through his legal team, Khan reiterated his stance that meaningful …
