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Zohran Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani was elected to the position of mayor of New York City in November 2025, after running as the Democratic Party nominee. A member of the Democratic Socialists of America, Mamdani campaigned on a string of politicies aimed at improving the lives of the city's working classes, including free buses, rent freezes and creating a network of city-owned grocery stores. However, his left-wing politics, his Muslim faith and his opposition to Israel's war in Gaza made national and international headlines. His victory was seen by many as a victory for those on the Democratic Party's left wing.
Zohran Mamdani and US President Donald Trump at the White House in November 2025. Photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Trump and Mamdani set to meet in New York

Meeting marks first sit-down on the mayor’s turf following series of cordial exchanges between political opposites.

United States

Americans mark 25 years since 9/11 attacks amid enduring grief, reflection

United States

Leaders ‘lied’ about New York’s 9/11 toxic air, Mayor Mamdani says

United States

Bank of America VP Erin Piacenti killed in Times Square stabbing

The suspect, Pamela Cisneros, was killed on Monday as police responded.

Police cordoned off the site of a Monday stabbing attack in New York. Photo: Xinhua
Police and investigators work at the site of a stabbing attack in New York on Monday. Photo: Xinhua
Viral stories

Video | Malaysians appeal to Zohran Mamdani for government action

The campaign began after a social media user posted video of a battered road he frequently uses that caused him to crash.

Malaysia

‘Please help me’: Malaysians ask Mamdani to fix potholes in meme appeal

Malaysians push for local government action by reaching out to the New York City mayor, who is known for his quick responses.

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Video | New York mayor speaks Chinese on social media

The post was to promote a lottery programme to offer free tickets to Broadway shows to secondary school students.

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani and New York Governor Kathy Hochul (not pictured) attend a news conference to make a 2-K announcement in New York, U.S., August 4, 2026. REUTERS/Jordan Tovin TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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Middle East

Netanyahu claims New York mayor ‘fomenting hate’ ahead of expected UN trip

The Israeli PM dismissed war-crimes charges as ‘bogus’ after Zohran Mamdani urged US federal authorities to detain him.

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Israel-Gaza war

Israeli PM’s office slams New York mayor over Netanyahu arrest remarks

Zohran Mamdani said he was asking lawyers about the mayor’s authority to direct police to detain a foreign leader, referring to Israel’s PM.

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Fame and celebrity

Taylor Swift paid US$160,000 police bill for her wedding, New York mayor says

Critics of the billionaire pop star had questioned if taxpayers were on the hook for security costs at her weekend extravaganza.

Taylor Swift performs during The Eras Tour at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles in August 2023. Photo: AP
United States

New York City races to secure unstable skyscraper after columns buckle, floors sag

Mayor Zohran Mamdani warns of an ‘extremely serious situation’ as unstable tower sparks Manhattan evacuation.

The building at 235 East 42nd Street. Photo: AP
Fame and celebrity

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce kick off wedding celebrations: ‘she’s our queen’

An intimate dinner at Madison Square Garden for 100 guests on Thursday will be followed by a star-studded main event on Friday.

Fame and celebrity

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to wed at Madison Square Garden, insider says

New York is bracing itself for the superstar singer and football player’s nuptials, with Mayor Zohran Mamdani adding to the hype.

Donald Trump

Trump targets likely next Washington mayor online, touts golf course project

US president calls Democratic nominee a ‘communist’ while pitching a grand redesign for East Potomac Golf Links.

President Donald Trump looks at blueprints while touring the East Potomac Park golf course. Photo: AP
United States

New York City freezes rents for 1 million flats in win for Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s democratic socialist mayor, called the decision ‘a historic victory’ for tenants.

People celebrate following the final New York City Rent Guidelines Board vote on rent-stabilised flats. Photo: Reuters
United States

Teen tourist’s death in New York City reignites push to ban horse carriage rides

Mayor Mamdani leads calls to outlaw rides after an 18-year-old dies in a runaway accident in Central Park.

Fashion

9 fashion-forward collabs for the 2026 Fifa World Cup, from Nike to Loewe

From Jacquemus working with Nike and the France national team to Drake’s Nocta tracksuit for Canada, these are the hottest football fashion collabs this season.

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Donald Trump

Trump booed by crowd at NBA Finals in New York

Madison Square Garden crowd erupts as the US president appears on big screens during the national anthem.

President Donald Trump during the national anthem. Photo: AP
Icons and Influencers

Meet Ella Devi, the ‘socialist socialite’ fashion influencer drawing Maga ire

Nicknamed ‘hot girl for Zohran’ for her support of the New York mayor, she has called out Pete Hegseth’s wife and Erika Kirk for their fashion choices.

King Charles III

UK’s King Charles commemorates 9/11 victims in New York visit

The monarch has been emphasising the military and cultural ties between the UK and US, at a time of high tension between the countries.

United States

Obama meets New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani before reading to preschoolers

The event comes days after Republican US President Trump said Mamdani was destroying New York with his tax policies.

Former US president Barack Obama and Mayor Zohran Mamdani sing ‘The Wheels on the Bus’ during a reading event in New York on Saturday. Photo: AP
United States

New York Mayor Mamdani puts city’s government back on TikTok

The city’s top official, himself a social media star, has reversed a ban on the app that was sparked by concerns over its Chinese links.

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Mayor Zohran Mamdani attends a press conference in New York in January. Photo: TNS
Crime

New York police say device thrown near anti-Islam protest was explosive

FBI investigates after two suspicious devices were thrown near a protest led by a far-right influencer opposed to public Muslim prayer.

Crime

New York police arrest man after officers pelted in massive snowball fight

A 27-year-old influencer known as ‘Diaper Man’ faces charges as his lawyer calls his arrest ‘politicised’.

United States

NYPD investigating after officers hit with snowballs: ‘criminal behaviour’

Multiple officers responding to a massive snowball fight were taken to hospital after what one union head called an ‘assault’.

An organised snowball fight takes place in Washington Square Park in New York on Monday. Photo: AFPP)
Extreme weather

Blizzard blast: New York City battens down for major winter storm

Mayor shuts down traffic network as millions brace for ‘extremely treacherous’ conditions.

New York’s Times Square during heavy snowfall. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Exclusive | Hasan Piker talks about his controversial China trip – and ‘thinking Chinese thoughts’

One of the most influential political commentators among young Americans, Piker claims Americans are ‘taught to hate China’, calling it ‘stupid’.

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United States

Trump admin removes rainbow flag from birthplace of US gay rights movement

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani called it an ‘act of erasure’, while others described the move as an attack on the queer community.

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