NEW YORK – Indian-origin Democrat Zohran Mamdani, 34, made history on Tuesday night by becoming the first South Asian, first Muslim, and youngest-ever Mayor of New York City, defeating independent candidate Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa in a decisive victory. Mamdani, the son of acclaimed filmmaker Mira Nair and Columbia University professor Mahmood Mamdani, […]
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Democrats find fresh momentum in 2025
WASHINGTON – After a rocky 2024, Democrats appear to have found their footing heading into 2025, riding a wave of wins that analysts say could reshape the party’s strategy against Donald Trump’s Republicans. Read More: Republicans and democrats clash over US election map redrawing On Tuesday, Abigail Spanberger flipped Virginia’s governorship in a commanding victory, Mikie Sherrill […]
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani reveals admiration for Rameez Raja
NEW YORK – Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected Asian-origin Democratic Socialist Mayor of New York City, has revealed his admiration for former Pakistani cricketer and commentator Rameez Raja. The 34-year-old mayor, who won the election on Tuesday, became the subject of a viral video in which he addresses his campaign team, quoting Raja’s famous commentary […]
London Mayor hails Zohran Mamdani’s NYC win as “hope over fear”
RIO DE JANEIRO – London Mayor Sadiq Khan praised Zohran Mamdani’s victory in the New York City mayoral race, calling it “a fantastic win” and congratulating New Yorkers for choosing “hope over fear.” Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, campaigned on policies including higher taxes on corporations and the wealthy to fund free city buses, childcare, […]
Trump offers cautious support after Mamdani wins New York mayoral race
MIAMI – US President Donald Trump on Wednesday commented on the recent mayoral election in New York City, where Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old democratic socialist, was elected mayor. Trump said the federal government might offer “a little” assistance to Mamdani, while warning that the new mayor must maintain a respectful relationship with Washington to ensure […]
Mamdani makes Trump’s America great again
“A moment comes, which comes but rarely in history, when we step out from the old to the new.” On a crisp November night in New York, Nehru’s words from 1947 echoed once more; this time from the victory stage of Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Muslim of South Asian descent and the newly elected mayor […]
Rama Duwaji: The quiet creative force behind NY’s new political era
NEW YORK – While the spotlight shines brightly on Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s newly elected Democratic mayor and a rising star in progressive politics, another figure has been quietly captivating hearts and headlines — Rama Duwaji, his wife and an artist of profound depth and grace. A Syrian-American illustrator, ceramicist, and visual storyteller, Rama […]
Zohran: Fear has been defeated, and hope has triumphed
NEW YORK – Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani delivered an emotional and defiant victory speech on Tuesday night, thanking New Yorkers for their support and declaring that “fear has been defeated, and hope has triumphed.” Addressing a jubilant crowd at his election night rally, the 34-year-old Democratic Socialist — who made history as New York City’s first […]
Zohran elected New York’s first Muslim and African-born mayor
NEW YORK – Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democratic Assembly member, has been elected mayor of New York City, marking a historic victory for the progressive wing of the Democratic Party. Mamdani defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican Curtis Sliwa, becoming the first Muslim, first of South Asian heritage, and first African-born mayor in the city’s […]
Trump backs Cuomo for NYC mayor, threatens to cut funds
WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump on Monday endorsed former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo for mayor of New York City, warning he would withhold federal funds if Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani wins Tuesday’s election. Trump’s surprise endorsement of Cuomo — a Democrat running as an independent — marks a rare cross-party move that has […]