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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.

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.

US President launches ‘TrumpRx’ discount drug site

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 5, 2026. REUTERS/Al Drago

CIA World Factbook ends publication after 6 decades

The CIA’s World Factbook, a version of which dates to 1962, provided facts, figures, maps and more to generations of economists, professors, journalists and others.
The CIA’s World Factbook, a version of which dates to 1962, provided facts, figures, maps and more to generations of economists, professors, journalists and others.

Blood of US news anchor’s missing mother found at crime scene: Police

Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos exits the press room past a missing persons poster after giving an update on the investigation after the disappearance of Ms Nancy Guthrie.
Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos exits the press room past a missing persons poster after giving an update on the investigation after the disappearance of Ms Nancy Guthrie.

He was laid off at The Washington Post after working there for 60 years

Martin Weil, one of hundreds being let go at The Post, has worked on local news there since 1965.
Martin Weil, one of hundreds being let go at The Post, has worked on local news there since 1965.

How Epstein used luxury goods to curry favour

An email from Jeffrey Epstein instructing a redacted recipient to purchase a black Prada handbag as a gift.
An email from Jeffrey Epstein instructing a redacted recipient to purchase a black Prada handbag as a gift.

Kennedy makes unfounded claim that keto diet can ‘cure’ schizophrenia

US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has a history of promoting ideas with little to no scientific evidence to back them up.
US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr has a history of promoting ideas with little to no scientific evidence to back them up.

Democrats’ immigration enforcement reforms face rough waters in Congress

A January Reuters/Ipsos poll found 58 per cent of Americans thought ICE had gone too far.
A January Reuters/Ipsos poll found 58 per cent of Americans thought ICE had gone too far.

‘Save the Post’: Hundreds in Washington protest cuts at famed US newspaper

The Post did not disclose the number of jobs being eliminated, but The New York Times reported approximately 300 of its 800 journalists were laid off.
The Post did not disclose the number of jobs being eliminated, but The New York Times reported approximately 300 of its 800 journalists were laid off.

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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.