POLITICS

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani sparks controversy by revoking Israel-related executive orders, drawing both criticism and praise over free speech and antisemitism.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani creates Office of Mass Engagement led by DSA organiser Tascha Van Auken, bringing campaign's 100,000 volunteers into City Hall.

Cilia Flores, Maduro's wife and Venezuela's hidden power broker, captured by US forces. Lawyer-turned-revolutionary faced narco-trafficking scandal.

Trump reveals he ignores doctors' advice on aspirin and regrets taking heart scans that fueled health speculations.

George Clooney and Donald Trump used to be friends. Now, the two high-profile personalities are engaged in an ongoing 'war of words.'

Mamdani scraps NYC antisemitism definition on day one, sparking Jewish community backlash and Herzog criticism.

NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani signs a sweeping order revoking most of Eric Adams' post-indictment policies, including the Crypto Office, Anti-BDS rules, and the 'Rat Czar' office.

Alex Jones claims the Trump family could face indictment over Bitcoin deals, citing DOJ and FBI fears of future dismissals and calling for urgent action.

Trump shared a viral image claiming wind turbines kill bald eagles, but the photo is of an Israeli falcon, highlighting misinformation about wind energy impacts.

New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani sat down with Vox to talk about his upcoming inauguration where he addressed his appointments and agenda.

A US appeals court allows Trump's tax law to cut Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, raising concerns over clinic closures and healthcare access.

Federal authorities freeze childcare payments to Minnesota following a £7.4 billion fraud scandal, demanding comprehensive audits and stricter evidence requirements to combat systemic financial abuse.

FBI ramps up Minnesota daycare fraud probes after viral video claims $110M+ in misuse, sparking political debates, racial concerns, and calls for balanced community and law enforcement action.

Taliban authorities destroyed musical instruments in eastern Afghanistan, reinforcing a nationwide ban critics say is erasing culture.

Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's first female prime minister and Sheikh Hasina's archrival who dominated politics for decades, has died aged 80.

Russia claims Ukraine launched 90 drones at Vladimir Putin's home, while Zelensky warns of a 'false flag' to justify revenge strikes.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says Iran is in a full-scale war with the West as tensions rise ahead of Trump and Netanyahu talks.