Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old Muslim socialist, appeared poised to become New York’s first Muslim mayor as Americans voted in key local elections seen as a test of Trump’s presidency, with Democrats scoring early wins in Virginia and New Jersey.
The status of the three crew members on board is unknown. Video footage suggested a possible engine fire. The FAA and NTSB are investigating the cause of the crash, which occurred amid a government shutdown raising air traffic control concerns.
After being convicted of a 1980 murder based on weak circumstantial evidence, Indian-origin legal US resident Subramanyam Vedam spent over 4 decades in jail. His conviction was overturned in 2025 when new evidence emerged.
Subramanyam Vedam, an Indian-origin man wrongfully imprisoned in Pennsylvania for over 43 years, has won a temporary halt to his deportation from the US after two courts intervened, giving him time to fight against deportation.
Trump’s threat of military action in Nigeria over Christian killings raises questions on aid, sanctions, and ongoing conflict.
Kim Kardashian stunned fans by calling the 1969 Moon landing a hoax, questioning NASA’s footage. But scientists said that hard evidence — from lunar rocks to laser reflectors — proves Apollo 11 really did happen.
Donald Trump’s shocking order to resume US nuclear testing after three decades has set off global alarm. Scientists warn it could trigger a worldwide arms race, radiation leaks, and possibly World War III.
Donald Trump and Xi Jinping’s rare face-to-face meeting brought a brief calm to the stormy US-China trade war. With smiles, tariff pauses, and talk of “consensus,” both sides signalled hope — but experts warn tougher tests lie ahead.
India has been granted 6-month exemption by US on sanctions relating to Iran’s Chabahar Port, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal confirmed. The waiver enables India to proceed with its port operations and project development without US restrictions.
Dr Anca Aldrin, 66, wife of astronaut Buzz Aldrin, died on Tuesday. The couple married on 20 January 2023 after meeting in 2017. Anca was a chemical engineer with a PhD and served in leadership roles in hydrogen and space-related organisations.
Stay informed on US politics, elections, and domestic policies - Asianet Newsable
