Politics

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the first Muslim Mayor of NYC on Jan 1, 2026. At 34, he is the city's youngest mayor in generations, promising a radical affordability agenda including rent freezes and free buses.

Zohran Mamdani was sworn in as the youngest and first Muslim mayor of New York City on Jan 1, 2026. Explore his progressive agenda for affordability and urban reform.

Zohran Mamdani makes history on Jan 1, 2026, as the first NYC Mayor sworn in using a Quran. Explore the significance of the 200-year-old Schomburg Quran.

President Xi Jinping reaffirms the Xi Jinping anti-corruption campaign 2026 with a stern warning to cadres: 'no one should harbour any illusions' of escaping graft charges.

Explore the implications of Khaleda Zia's death and Tarique Rahman's return to Bangladesh ahead of the 2026 elections. BNP faces a new leadership test.

In his 2026 New Year address, Xi Jinping called Taiwan reunification 'unstoppable' following Justice Mission 2025 drills and an $11.1bn US arms deal. Tensions in the Strait reach a new peak.

President Zelensky says a peace deal is 90% ready in his 2026 New Year address. Discover the remaining obstacles, including Donbas and security guarantees.

U.S. Southern Command reports 8 dead after striking 5 drug-smuggling boats in a secret 48-hour operation. Location and survivor status remain unconfirmed.

Explore the latest updates on the Ukraine Russia war peace process in 2026. Analyzing Zelenskyy's 90% ready deal, drone strikes in Odesa, and Trump's envoy's role.

Despite China's Justice Mission 2025 military drills, Taiwan maintains stability through its 'Silicon Shield' and TSMC's global economic importance.

Images show a new Chinese electromagnetic drone catapult system mounted on a cargo ship. This modular EMALS technology could allow China to convert merchant vessels into drone carriers.

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te vows to defend sovereignty following China's Justice Mission 2025 drills. 2026 is identified as a crucial year for regional security.