New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing his first major crisis just over a week after taking office. Known for his staunch support of Palestinian rights, Mamdani’s recent condemnation of a Queens protest has left his base shocked and netizens questioning his political future. As the first Democratic Socialist mayor of NYC, every move Mamdani makes is under a microscope. Is he abandoning his roots, or is he simply trying to govern for all 8 million New Yorkers?
11 January,2026 12:00 AM IST
As the Gaza ceasefire clock runs down, Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meet at Mar-a-Lago for one of the most consequential diplomatic huddles of the year. From high-stakes ceasefire negotiations to Israel’s unprecedented decision to award Trump its highest peace honour, this episode breaks down everything unfolding behind closed doors and what it means for Phase Two of the Gaza plan. WATCH
31 December,2025 11:00 PM IST
Hamas has officially confirmed the deaths of its armed wing spokesman Abu Obeida and former Gaza leader Mohammed Sinwar, marking a major moment in the ongoing Gaza war. In a video statement released by the al-Qassam Brigades, Hamas acknowledged for the first time that Abu Obeida — the masked figure who became the face of the group’s wartime messaging — was killed earlier this year. The group also revealed his real identity and announced the appointment of a new masked spokesman.
30 December,2025 12:55 AM IST
The fragile Gaza ceasefire is now hanging by a thread after an Israeli airstrike on the Gaza coast killed Raad Saad, Hamas’s weapons chief marking the highest-profile assassination since the October truce. The strike has sent shockwaves through U.S.-brokered negotiations and pushed the ceasefire to its most dangerous moment yet. Hamas has confirmed Saad’s killing, accusing Israel of deliberately undermining the truce while rearmament allegations swirl in the background. As Phase Two negotiations stall, Gaza’s leadership has appealed directly to Trump and U.S. mediators, warning that the assassination fallout could collapse talks entirely. WATCH
15 December,2025 04:34 PM ISTADVERTISEMENT
