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Muslim New Yorkers move to assert political power in city

With Mr Zohran Mamdani as NYC mayor, Muslim New Yorkers are moving to expand their foothold in the city's organising networks.
With Mr Zohran Mamdani as NYC mayor, Muslim New Yorkers are moving to expand their foothold in the city's organising networks.

Pardoned January 6 rioter pleads guilty to threatening US Democratic leader Jeffries

FILE PHOTO: U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on day three of a partial government shutdown in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: U.S. House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY) speaks during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on day three of a partial government shutdown in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago/File Photo

Trump offered to unfreeze NYC tunnel funding if airport, train station renamed for him, source says

On Feb 6, a US judge will hold a hearing on the emergency request to force the restoration of funding for the Gateway Hudson River tunnel.
On Feb 6, a US judge will hold a hearing on the emergency request to force the restoration of funding for the Gateway Hudson River tunnel.

Another cold blast to grip US North-east, testing power demand

Temperatures are forecast to fall to -15 deg C late on Feb 7 in New York City.
Temperatures are forecast to fall to -15 deg C late on Feb 7 in New York City.

Russia is ready for new world with no nuclear limits, senior diplomat says

Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov attends a press conference in Moscow, Russia November 26, 2025. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov attends a press conference in Moscow, Russia November 26, 2025. REUTERS/Anastasia Barashkova

New York to monitor Trump’s deportation efforts with new legal observers

A formal state-organised effort to deploy legal observers in New York to monitor federal law enforcement appears to be new.
A formal state-organised effort to deploy legal observers in New York to monitor federal law enforcement appears to be new.

US judge halts Trump plan to end protections for 350,000 Haitians

Immigrants from Haiti who recently arrived in Boston from other parts of the United States listen to instructions from representatives of La Colaborativa, a non-profit community services organization based in Chelsea, as they arrive at temporary housing in a hotel in Everett, Massachusetts, U.S., July 10, 2023.     REUTERS/Brian Snyder
Immigrants from Haiti who recently arrived in Boston from other parts of the United States listen to instructions from representatives of La Colaborativa, a non-profit community services organization based in Chelsea, as they arrive at temporary housing in a hotel in Everett, Massachusetts, U.S., July 10, 2023.     REUTERS/Brian Snyder

Not 'once every four years': women's ice hockey has professional pathway

Feb 11, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Team Canada forward Emma Maltais (27) celebrates her goal against Team USA during the third period of a Rivalry Series women's ice hockey game at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 11, 2024; Saint Paul, Minnesota, USA; Team Canada forward Emma Maltais (27) celebrates her goal against Team USA during the third period of a Rivalry Series women's ice hockey game at Xcel Energy Center. Mandatory Credit: Nick Wosika-USA TODAY Sports

Boxing-Stevenson outpoints Lopez to become a four-division world champion

FILE PHOTO: Boxing - Artur Beterbiev and Dmitrii Bivol - Media Workouts - Boulevard City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - February 19, 2025 Shakur Stevenson during his workout REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/ File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Boxing - Artur Beterbiev and Dmitrii Bivol - Media Workouts - Boulevard City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - February 19, 2025 Shakur Stevenson during his workout REUTERS/Hamad I Mohammed/ File Photo

Is your dog peeing on some of New York’s best folk art?

New York City became the first city to have a “pooper scooper” law, requiring pet owners to pick up waste, on Aug 1, 1978.
New York City became the first city to have a “pooper scooper” law, requiring pet owners to pick up waste, on Aug 1, 1978.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.