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Zohran Mamdani Wins New York Mayoral Race
Democrat Zohran Mamdani has won New York City’s mayoral election, becoming the first Muslim, African-born, and South Asian mayor in the city’s history. Mamdani, born in Uganda to Indian parents, secured about 54 percent of the vote…
German FM Says Syrians Could Be Forced to Return if Not Voluntary
German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul reversed his earlier remarks that Syrians in Germany would not return voluntarily, saying the state “has the possibility of forcing it.” His statement followed Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s…
Hegseth Visits Korean DMZ, Holds Security Talks in Seoul
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth toured the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) dividing North and South Korea and later met South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back in Seoul. The two discussed alliance issues, including US troop…
Russia Rebukes Pashinyan’s ‘KGB Mentality’ Remark
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova dismissed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s claim that Armenians’ attitudes toward Turks and Azerbaijanis were shaped by “KGB agents,” noting that “the KGB was established in…
Khamenei Says Iran May Consider Cooperation If US Ends Support for Israel
Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said Tehran could consider cooperation with Washington only if the US completely ends its support for Israel, withdraws regional military bases, and stops interfering in regional countries’…
US Defense Secretary Visits South Korea
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrived in South Korea for official meetings focused on the role of American troops stationed in the country. Hegseth is scheduled to visit the Demilitarized Zone on the North Korean border and attend…
Erdoğan Welcomes German Chancellor Merz in Ankara
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan welcomed German Chancellor Friedrich Merz with an official ceremony at the Presidential Complex in Ankara. The event featured a 21-gun salute and performances of both nations’ anthems.
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Trump and Xi Meet in South Korea
US President Donald Trump met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, saying they had “agreed on many things” and praising Xi as “a great leader.” Xi said recent trade talks made “encouraging progress” and laid the groundwork for…
Trump Awarded South Korea’s Highest Honor During Visit
US President Donald Trump arrived in South Korea, the third stop on his Asian tour, and was welcomed with full military honors in Busan. After meeting President Lee Jae Myung in Gyeongju, Trump was presented with the Grand Order of…
Finnish President Visits Kazakhstan
Finnish President Alexander Stubb met with Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev in Astana during his official visit to Kazakhstan. Tokayev described the visit as a “turning point” for bilateral relations, highlighting untapped…