‘Purely politics’: Row over Zohran Mamdani’s new communications office costing $5 million

New York City mayor Zohran Mamdani’s new communications office is facing backlash after budget documents revealed it could cost taxpayers more than $5.2 million in salaries. Critics are calling the spending “morally incomprehensible”.The Office of Mass Engagement has expanded far beyond its original size. According to the city’s 2027 executive budget, its headcount has risen…

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Nepal PM calls for dialogue with India to resolve border issues, seeks UK’s involvement in talks

Nepal prime minister Balendra Shah on Sunday said the country’s border issues with India would be resolved through dialogue and diplomatic efforts, while also proposing the involvement of the United Kingdom in the talks, citing Britain’s role in shaping the region’s modern borders during the colonial era.Addressing Nepal’s House of Representatives for the first time…

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‘Yet another propaganda ploy’: Kyiv denies Russian claim of drone strike on nuclear plant

Ukraine on Sunday rejected Russian claims that it had carried out a drone strike on the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant, as both sides exchanged accusations following fresh attacks amid the ongoing war.The denial came after the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said a drone struck the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine, citing…

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Malta’s Labour party wins historic fourth term amid Mideast crisis

Phot​o credit: Agencies​ NAXXAR: Malta’s Labour party won an unprecedented fourth term Sunday in a victory for outgoing prime minister Robert Abela, who had called a snap election in light of geopolitical uncertainties.Fireworks were set off across the tiny Mediterranean island and ecstatic Labour supporters dressed in the party’s red chanted “four times!” after officials…

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‘Hard to recover from trauma’: TV antiques expert decides to close jewellery shop, leave London after hammer attack

TV antiques expert Ian Towning​ Celebrity antiques dealer Ian Towning has shut down his iconic Chelsea jewellery emporium and decided to leave London after a violent armed robbery left him traumatised.Towning, 78, known for his appearances on TV shows including Dickinson’s Real Deal and Posh Pawn, said he never fully recovered from a brutal raid…

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