Indian-American Mamdani’s victory has ‘shaken up’ New York City politics: Community members

New York:  Indian-American Zohran Kwame Mamdani’s victory in the Democratic mayoral primary has shaken up New York City politics, the community members said, even as US President Donald Trump lashed out at the young lawmaker, calling him a “100% Communist Lunatic”. Mamdani, 33, son of renowned Indian filmmaker Mira Nair and Mahmood Mamdani, a Ugandan…

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In China, Rajnath Singh refuses to sign SCO statement that skips Pahalgam, but mentions Balochistan

Qingdao: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has refused to sign a joint statement at a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) meet because it did not mention the 22 April Pahalgam terror attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, news agencies reported on 26 June. While skipping any mention of Pahalgam, the document mentioned Balochistan, tacitly accusing India…

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Mexico Festival Shooting: 12 Killed

Mexico City: At least 12 people were killed and around 20 others injured in a mass shooting late Tuesday during a street celebration in the city of Irapuato in Mexico’s Guanajuato state, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The attack occurred as locals were dancing and drinking in the street to mark the feast of St John…

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India may strike again within a year, warns Pakistan’s opposition leader Omar Ayub

Islamabad: Pakistan’s Leader of the Opposition (LoP) in the National Assembly, Omar Ayub Khan, has raised concerns about another attack from India, citing New Delhi’s recent arms development. Khan also issued a sharp critique of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s leadership, highlighting Pakistan’s widening military gap with India. Speaking against the backdrop of rising regional tensions,…

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Iran says taking measures to continue nuclear programme

Tehran: Iran’s government said Tuesday it had “taken the necessary measures” to ensure the continuation of its nuclear programme after US and Israeli strikes targeted its facilities. “We have taken the necessary measures and are taking stock of the damage” caused by the strikes, said the head of the Atomic Energy Organization of Iran, Mohammad…

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