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Zohran Mamdani will be sworn in as New York City’s first Muslim mayor at midnight local time, taking his oath of office at an abandoned subway stop in a gesture he says underscores his commitment to working people and the city’s soaring cost-of-living crisis. Mamdani, a 34-year-old Democrat who was virtually unknown a year ago, campaigned on an ambitious agenda that includes a rent freeze, universal childcare and free public buses. His office said the understated venue reflects his governing priorities. New York Attorney…

PALM BEACH, Fla. — The United States hit and destroyed a docking area used by alleged Venezuelan drug boats, President Donald Trump said, in what could amount to the first land strike of his administration’s anti-trafficking campaign in Latin America. “There was a major explosion in the dock area where they load the boats up with drugs,” Trump told reporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida as he hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “So, we hit all the boats and now we hit the area, it’s the implementation…

Trump warns Iran of fresh strikes, says Hamas faces ‘hell to pay’ if it fails to disarm after meeting Netanyahu U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran of potential new military strikes and said Hamas would have “hell to pay” if it fails to disarm in Gaza, escalating rhetoric after a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Florida. Speaking alongside Netanyahu at a news conference, Trump threatened to “eradicate” any effort by Tehran to rebuild its nuclear program or ballistic missile arsenal following what…

MAR-A-LAGO, Florida — President Donald Trump warned Iran against rebuilding its nuclear and missile programs as he welcomed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for talks at his Florida estate, signaling support for further Israeli action if Tehran presses ahead. “Now I hear that Iran is trying to build up again,” Trump told reporters shortly after Netanyahu arrived at Mar-a-Lago. “We’ll knock them down. We’ll knock the hell out of them. But hopefully that’s not happening.” The meeting came amid a fragile Israel-Hamas…

Trump to meet with Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago Former President Donald Trump is set to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Mar-a-Lago, the oceanfront club and residence in Palm Beach, Florida. Details on the timing, agenda and format of the conversation were not immediately available. The planned Trump–Zelensky meeting comes as the war in Ukraine grinds on and Kyiv continues to press international partners for air defenses, long-range strike capabilities and sustained financing. Any interaction between the former U.S.…

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said the United States will not rush to follow Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia’s independence, signaling Washington will keep the issue under review even as pressure mounts from allies and some U.S. lawmakers. Speaking to U.S. media, Trump acknowledged Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s push for the United States to mirror Israel’s move. But he described North Western State of Somalia’s status as “politically and geographically complex” and said his…

U.S. surveillance flights over Nigeria have ramped up since late November, signaling a sharp uptick in security cooperation as Washington presses Abuja to curb mounting violence, including attacks on Christian communities. Flight-tracking data and current and former U.S. officials confirm contractor-operated missions flying near daily from Accra, Ghana, across Nigerian airspace and back. It was not immediately clear what specific intelligence the aircraft are collecting. A current U.S. official confirmed the flights but…

New Epstein document dump sharpens scrutiny on Trump’s past ties, adds detail but few conclusions A fresh tranche of U.S. government records tied to Jeffrey Epstein offers new specifics on former President Donald Trump’s proximity to the financier in the 1990s and early 2000s, while underscoring how much remains unverified or sharply disputed. The materials, uneven and heavily redacted, do not alter the public record on Trump’s conduct. Trump has long denied any wrongdoing, and the Justice Department has labeled some of the…

Trump names Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry special envoy to Greenland, draws rebuke from Denmark and Greenland; suspends offshore wind leases; unveils new “Trump-class” battleships U.S. President Donald Trump reasserted that the United States “has to have” Greenland for national security and named Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry on Sunday as his special envoy to the Arctic island, triggering swift criticism from Danish and Greenlandic leaders. The moves came alongside a separate push to expand U.S. naval power with a new class of…

Somalia Among Countries Affected as Trump Administration Recalls Nearly 50 U.S. Ambassadors WASHINGTON — Nearly 50 U.S. ambassadors and senior diplomatic officials are being recalled worldwide under President Donald Trump’s administration, leaving key posts vacant in countries including Somalia, according to officials familiar with the move. The changes, expected to take effect by January, are part of Trump’s effort to reshape U.S. foreign service leadership and align diplomatic posts with his “America First” agenda. The…