… New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani warned residents of the country's most populated city about strong wind gusts and the possibility of downed power lines, saying "Don't travel if you don't have to." The storm forced the cancellation of hundreds of flights early Saturday, with 25 …
… New York City’s left-wing mayor Zohran Mamdani – who had previously vowed to arrest Netanyahu but later said he did not have the authority to do so – was also criticised by the Israeli leader. …
… "If there are any other moral cowards who haven't left this hall, please do so now," Netanyahu told those turning their backs on him.He lashed out at New York's popular, leftist Mayor Zohran Mamdani as "antisemitic" and claimed that "since you were elected mayor of this city, man …
… In New York, Democratic Mayor Zohran Mamdani, the Big Apple's first Muslim leader, attended the Ground Zero event despite a campaign urging him to stay away. …
… ance health, and strengthen communities." Democratic former president Bill Clinton praised her as "one of a kind." "A great songwriter and performer who told the stories of everyday Americans with honesty, humility, and heart." New York's mayor, firebrand socialist Zohran Mamdani …
… Bush praised "her work to promote literacy, advance health, and strengthen communities." New York's mayor, Zohran Mamdani, praised Parton as "an irreplaceable champion of the working class.""We are a better country because of her," he said. …
… in New York, 82 of 125 members voted by secret ballot for him to be removed for "serious misconduct and a serious breach of duty." His lawyer said he plans to challenge the decision "through all available legal mechanisms." Netanyahu also took aim at New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani …
… in New York, 82 of 125 members voted by secret ballot for him to be removed for "serious misconduct and a serious breach of duty." His lawyer said he plans to challenge the decision "through all available legal mechanisms."Netanyahu also took aim at New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani …
New York mayor Mamdani says still mulling Netanyahu arrest during UN meet By AFP July 19, 2026 01:57 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani waves on stage after winning the New Y …
A powerful "Nor'easter" storm struck the northeastern US on Saturday with heavy rain and strong winds, leaving tens of thousands without power and one person reported dead. Authorities warned of potential flooding, downed trees, and damage to power lines affecting major cities including New York, Boston, and Philadelphia.
A powerful "Nor'easter" storm struck the northeastern US on Saturday with heavy rain and strong winds, leaving tens of thousands without power and one person reported dead. Authorities warned of potential flooding, downed trees, and damage to power lines affecting major cities including New York, Boston, and Philadelphia.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his country's military campaigns in Iran, Gaza and elsewhere at the UN General Assembly, vowing to continue fighting after dozens of delegates walked out. Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas told the UN via video that Israeli policies, including settlement expansion in the West Bank, threatened Palestinian existence and accused Israel of conducting a "genocidal war" in Gaza, which Netanyahu rejected.
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a fiery UN speech on Thursday assailing enemies and allies, including Iran, Britain, France, Turkey, and New York's first Muslim mayor Zohran Mamdani. The address sparked widespread walkouts and jeering in the chamber as Netanyahu, facing reelection in October 27 elections, used the global platform to defend himself against ICC war crimes allegations and attack what he called "moral cowards."
The United States commemorated the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks with a ceremony in New York, notably absent President Donald Trump, who instead paid respects at the Pentagon and linked the subsequent "war on terror" to his current conflict in Iran.
A knife-wielding woman stabbed and killed a person and injured another in New York's Times Square on Monday before being shot and killed by police. The attacker, identified as 49-year-old Pamela Cisneros, pulled large knives from a bag and stabbed a 68-year-old man and a 32-year-old woman in the abdomen.
Dolly Parton, the 80-year-old country music singer, has died. Americans across the political spectrum and entertainment world mourned her passing, with musicians including Jack White, Linda Ronstadt, Reba McEntire, and Kacey Musgraves paying tribute to her legacy.
Dolly Parton, the country music legend, has died at 80. Americans across political and entertainment lines united in mourning, with presidents Trump and Biden, former presidents Bush and Obama, and celebrities including Miley Cyrus paying tribute to her as a beloved cultural figure known for kindness and philanthropy.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, subject of an ICC arrest warrant, has criticized former prosecutor Karim Khan as a "con job" following Khan's dismissal over allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan had pushed in 2024 for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials to be charged with alleged war crimes related to the Gaza war.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces an ICC arrest warrant, attacked former prosecutor Karim Khan as a "con job" after Khan's removal for sexual misconduct allegations. Khan had pushed in 2024 for Netanyahu and other Israeli officials to be charged with war crimes over the Gaza war; 82 of 125 ICC member nations voted to remove him on Friday.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he is considering whether to attempt to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during an upcoming UN summit, calling Netanyahu a "war criminal" who belongs at The Hague. Mamdani acknowledged uncertainty over his legal authority to order such detention but said he is consulting with the city's legal team.
The New York Knicks won the NBA Championship for the first time since 1973 after defeating the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA Finals. Police said 10,000 officers—the department's largest ever deployment for a planned event—would be on hand for a heavily guarded victory parade Thursday.
Six people were wounded in a stabbing at New York's Penn Station on Sunday; a suspect was detained and victims were transported to hospital, with all expected to survive.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called on King Charles III to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond, a 106-carat stone taken by the British Empire from the Indian subcontinent in the 1800s and now housed in the Tower of London as part of Britain's crown jewels. India has repeatedly sought the return of the jewel, whose ownership has been contested through history.
On the third day of a four-day state visit to the US marked by Iran-war tensions, King Charles III will use a New York trip to highlight cultural and economic ties between Britain and the United States. The visit includes a wreath-laying ceremony at the 9/11 memorial marking 25 years since the attacks, meetings with first responders and victims' families, and visits to an urban sustainable farming project and the New York Public Library.
A Brooklyn restaurant's $40 half rotisserie chicken has sparked a social media row over dining costs in New York City, with the owner arguing that steep overheads leave little room for profit.