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‘Our brother-in-law’: Arab world embraces New York’s new mayor

‘Our brother-in-law’: Arab world embraces New York’s new mayor

Democratic candidate for New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji wave to the crowd at an election night rally in the Brooklyn borough of New York City, New York, US, November 4, 2025. — Reuters  The newly elected mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, is married to Rama Duwaji, a woman of Syrian descent. For …

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YouTube wipes out 700 videos depicting Israeli genocide during Gaza war

YouTube wipes out 700 videos depicting Israeli genocide during Gaza war

Destroyed buildings as seen from an Israeli military outpost within the borders of the ‘yellow line’ in the Shujaiya neighborhood in the eastern part of Gaza City in the Gaza Strip November 5, 2025.  YouTube, a major tech giant, has wiped out at least 700 videos, highlighting human rights violations in Palestine during war and spotlighting Israeli offences and genocide …

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Shooting at start of Bangladesh election campaign kills one

Shooting at start of Bangladesh election campaign kills one

Supporters from around the country join in a rally organised by Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP) in front of their office in Dhaka, Bangladesh, July 28, 2023. — Reuters  Shooting takes place at BNP rally in Chattogram. BNP leader calls its attempt to disrupt election. Interim leader Yunus orders investigation into shooting. Gunmen on motorbikes attacked a Bangladesh political rally, killing …

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Zohran Mamdani appoints all-women team to steer his transition to City Hall

Zohran Mamdani appoints all-women team to steer his transition to City Hall

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, alongside his mayoral transition team, speaks during a news conference at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in the Queens borough of New York City on November 5, 2025. — AFP  New York City’s newly elected mayor, Zohran Mamdani, is wasting no time setting the tone for his administration as the 34-year-old announced an all-women team to …

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Groping of Mexico’s president puts violence against women in spotlight

Groping of Mexico’s president puts violence against women in spotlight

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum attends a press conference at the National Palace in Mexico City, Mexico, November 3, 2025. — Reuters Assault took place on short walk between meetings. President files complaint against man who groped her. Incident underscores violence women face daily. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Wednesday she filed a complaint against a man who groped her …

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Trump to host his first summit with Central Asian leaders

Trump to host his first summit with Central Asian leaders

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press at Trump Tower in New York City, US, September 26, 2024. — Reuters ALMATY: 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. The West has …

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India’s Modi faces bellwether poll in poorest state

India’s Modi faces bellwether poll in poorest state

Narendra Modi, India’s Prime Minister and leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), waves to supporters during his roadshow in Patna, ahead of assembly elections in India’s Bihar state on November 2, 2025. — AFP Bihar votes in two phases, on November 6 and 11. Results due November 14, say election authorities. Money worries dominate for Bihar’s 130 million residents. …

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Trump administration has revoked 80,000 non-immigrant visas, says US official

Trump administration has revoked 80,000 non-immigrant visas, says US official

Travelers use a mobile phone at Terminal 8 at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York, US, June 8, 2025. — Reuters  WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration has revoked around 80,000 non-immigrant visas since its inauguration on January 20 for offenses ranging from driving under the influence to assault and theft, a senior State Department official said on Wednesday. …

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In fact, eight planes shot down in Pakistan-India clash: Trump

In fact, eight planes shot down in Pakistan-India clash: Trump

US President Donald Trump gestures during the American Business Forum Miami at the Kaseya Center Arena in Miami, Florida, US November 5, 2025. — Reuters US President Donald Trump has said that eight planes were downed in the May 2025 clash between nuclear-armed Pakistan and India. In an interview with a private TV channel, President Trump said some newspapers had …

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Trump says he may help New York’s Mamdani ‘a little bit’

Trump says he may help New York’s Mamdani ‘a little bit’

This collage of pictures taken on November 5, 2025, shows New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani (right) and US President Donald Trump. — Reuters “We want New York to be successful,” says Trump. Trump says, “Let’s see how Mamdani does in New York.” Says US loses “sovereignty” after New Yorkers elect Mamdani. MIAMI: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday …

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