Category: Global News
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City’s mayor
Zohran Mamdani has been sworn in as mayor of New York City, becoming the first Muslim to hold the office.
Palestine was the deadliest place to be a journalist in 2025: Media union
Of 128 journalists killed globally last year, 56 were Palestinian, the International Federation of Journalists said.
Gaza’s new year begins with a struggle for survival and dignity
Sanaa and Batoul embody Gaza's resilience, facing war, famine, and loss with little hope for a better life.
Israel escalates West Bank demolitions amid illegal settlement expansion
Bulldozers flatten refugee housing while Israel approves 126 settler housing units and targets UN agencies.
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Heavy rain, thunderstorms and hail is expected across Palestine, according to the Palestinian Meteorological Department.
All the big elections to look out for in 2026
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Several killed in explosion at Swiss ski resort town: Police
The New Years Eve blast occurred in a bar called Le Constellation in the Swiss town of Crans Montana.
Photos: Zohran Mamdani becomes New York City’s first Muslim mayor
Making history, Mamdani took his oath with his hand placed on a Quran.
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor
Mamdani, the US city's first Muslim mayor, is also the youngest person to be inaugurated in generations.
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York mayor with historic Quran
The incoming mayor will use two family Qurans and a historic edition that symbolises New York City history.