New York City's mayoral race features a diverse field of 12 candidates as early voting commences. Incumbent Eric Adams is running as an independent, while prominent Democrats like Zohran Mamdani, Brad Lander, and Adrienne Adams are also vying for the position. The Republican candidate, Curtis Sliwa, hopes to capitalise on divisions within the Democratic Party.
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The GCC has approved a unified tourist visa allowing travel across all six member states, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, and Kuwait, with a single entry. Expected to launch soon, the visa aims to boost tourism, "bleisure" travel, and regional GDP. Industry leaders hail it as a transformative step for economic integration and job creation across the Gulf.
But he didn’t exactly rise to the top through a hotly contested election. The war has decimated Hamas’s top ranks. Of the 18 senior figures on the group’s military council before the war, only a few are thought to still be alive. Mohammed Sinwar, Haddad’s immediate predecessor and Yahya’s younger brother, was killed in May during an Israeli strike beneath Khan Younis’s European Hospital. Haddad survived—and took over.
Israel launched military operations against Iran, targeting nuclear sites and military camps, citing a growing threat. This action follows concerns over Iran's uranium enrichment activities, which are close to weapons-grade levels, despite Iran's insistence on peaceful purposes. The strikes have sparked global concern and heightened tensions in the region, potentially disrupting Iran's nuclear progress.
Huma Abedin, an Indian-origin author, married Alex Soros. Alex is the son of George Soros. The wedding occurred in New York. Many prominent figures attended the event. Hillary and Bill Clinton were present. Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff also attended. Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi were among the guests. The couple got engaged in May 2024.
Three Indian students faced legal consequences for their involvement in phone scams in US. Kishan Rajeshkumar Patel and Dhruv Rajeshbhai Mangukiya targeted elderly Americans, impersonating IRS officials. Moinuddin Mohammed orchestrated a similar scheme. They defrauded victims of significant amounts. The money was laundered internationally. Despite these cases, most Indian students in America are pursuing legitimate paths.
A US- and Israel-backed relief group, Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF), reported a deadly attack on its aid workers in southern Gaza, accusing Hamas of targeting them. At least five workers were killed while distributing aid. GHF condemned the attack, holding Hamas responsible, while Hamas rejected the accusations, questioning GHF's neutrality.
Karen Read was acquitted of second-degree murder in the death of her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, but was convicted of OUI. Read claimed she was framed, while the O'Keefe family called the verdict a 'miscarriage of justice.' Despite the acquittal, a wrongful death lawsuit filed by O'Keefe's family remains active, ensuring the legal battle continues.
Israeli airstrikes have significantly damaged Iran's uranium-conversion facility at Isfahan, according to the IAEA, potentially delaying Iran's uranium fuel cycle. While the Fordow enrichment complex and Natanz facility remain largely intact, the disruption to Isfahan's conversion capabilities could freeze Iran's ability to produce additional enriched uranium, limiting its capacity to scale up production despite existing stockpiles.