It is a historic moment as Mamdani also becomes the first South Asian and first Muslim to lead the city.
Category: World
Typhoon heads for Vietnam after 114 killed in the Philippines
Kalmaegi, one of the strongest typhoons this year, has gained strength as it barrels toward central Vietnam.
Modi’s party faces test in crucial Indian state election
More than 74 million people in Bihar are eligible to vote in a key election that kicks off on Thursday.
German nurse gets life in jail after murdering 10 to reduce workload
The palliative care nurse was convicted of the murder of 10 patients, and the attempted murder of 27 others.
South Africans trapped in Donbas after joining Russia-Ukraine war, Ramaphosa says
It is unclear whether the citizens were fighting on behalf of Russia or Ukraine.
Great Barrier Reef may partially recover from ‘grim future’ if global warming stays below 2C
A new study has found certain corals are more resilient in warmer waters, giving hope to the world-famous reef.
Mexico president to seek charges after being groped on street
Claudia Sheinbaum says she is pressing charges because “a line must be drawn” against the harassment of Mexican women.
A popular rapper held over an influencer’s death: What we know so far
Police have reclassified Iris Hsieh’s “sudden death” as murder and remanded Namewee in custody.
Miss Universe contestants walk out after organiser berates Miss Mexico
Video of the incident, which was live streamed, has been shared widely on the internet.
US to cut flights at 40 airports if shutdown doesn’t end, transportation secretary warns
Flight capacity will be cut 10% across the country, as air traffic controllers report experiencing fatigue, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said.