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Zohran Mamdani

Also known as: Mayor Zohran Mamdani · New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani

Mayor of New York City who pledged to arrest Netanyahu over ICC warrant, later acknowledged lacking legal authority to do so.

2026-06-072026-09-13
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  1. June 2026

  2. Joy Online

    … Fans react as they watch NBA Final game 5 on a phone along 42nd Street in Times Square, Ahead of the game, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in a social media post that the city was working with the Knicks to host watch parties outside Madison Square Garden, Radio City Music Hal …

    New York Knicks win NBA championship for first time in over 50 years

  3. Joy Online

    … New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani actively campaigned against the financial burdens placed on fans during the tournament. …

    FIFA reverses World Cup water bottle policy in US, Canada as extreme heat looms

  4. Joy Online

    … Mayor Zohran Mamdani will also attend.

    Five people injured in stabbing at New York City’s Penn Station

  5. Joy Online

    … Mayor Zohran Mamdani will also attend.

    Five people injured in stabbing at New York City’s Penn Station
World & Region

New York officials concealed toxic air risks after 9/11

The News

Newly released files show toxic air quality was recorded in Manhattan soon after the 9/11 attacks even as officials downplayed health risks to the public, with asbestos found "nearly everywhere" tested near Ground Zero. According to US health officials, illnesses related to the dust and smoke from the towers' collapse have claimed more lives than the nearly 3,000 who died in the attacks.

9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 9 September

  1. New York officials concealed toxic air risks after 9/11

    Newly released files show toxic air quality was recorded in Manhattan soon after the 9/11 attacks even as officials downplayed health risks to the public, with asbestos found "nearly everywhere" tested near Ground Zero. According to US health officials, illnesses related to the dust and smoke from the towers' collapse have claimed more lives than the nearly 3,000 who died in the attacks.

    9 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 1 September

  1. Woman killed in Times Square stabbing by knife-wielding suspect

    A woman was killed and a man injured in an unprovoked stabbing attack in Times Square, New York on Monday; the suspect, a woman armed with two knives, was shot dead by police.

    1 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Michigan Democrats compete for crucial Senate seat nomination

    Two Michigan Democrats are in a tight battle for the party's Senate nomination in a seat the party views as pivotal to retaking the upper chamber in November's midterms. Left-wing insurgent Abdul El-Sayed is slightly ahead of establishment-backed congresswoman Haley Stevens with more than 90% of votes counted, with the primary underscoring party divisions over ties to Israel and grassroots frustration with Washington.

    5 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 27 July

  1. Netanyahu plans UN attendance despite NYC mayor's arrest threat

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he planned to attend the UN General Assembly in New York City this autumn despite NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani's threat to arrest him based on an ICC warrant. Netanyahu told Fox News he was "not concerned" about the threat and accused Mamdani of "fomenting hate," while the mayor has since walked back the arrest threat, acknowledging he lacked the legal power to do so.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. NYC Mayor Mamdani backs off Netanyahu arrest pledge

    New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who had pledged to arrest Benjamin Netanyahu if he visited, now says he lacks the legal authority to do so. He has instead called on the US federal government to join the ICC and enforce its arrest warrant for the Israeli Prime Minister over alleged war crimes.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 3 July

  1. US heat wave closes state fair, affects Fourth of July events

    Extreme heat forced the temporary closure of the Great American State Fair on Washington, DC's National Mall as more than 165 million people experienced record temperatures along the US East Coast and Midwest on Friday. The event organiser prioritised guest safety and said the fair would reopen at 17:00 local time when conditions improve.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. Record heat sweeps US East Coast ahead of Fourth of July

    A dangerous heatwave affecting 25 million people across central and eastern US is bringing record temperatures to cities including New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC, with some areas experiencing their highest heat in decades as the Fourth of July holiday weekend begins.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 26 June

  1. NYC mayor says World Cup generates enough revenue for affordability

    New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says the World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada generates "more than enough" income that could make the tournament affordable without high ticket and transport prices for supporters. Fifa stands to earn nearly $9bn from the tournament, more than the Paris 2024 Olympics, yet first-round game tickets range from $350 to $5,000 and transport costs to matches remain elevated despite some fare reductions.

    26 June 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 25 June

  1. Ghana's workplace culture discourages personal leave during emergencies

    Manuel Koranteng writes that Ghana's workplaces only excuse absences for total immobility, citing an incident where an MP publicly berated an MCE for attending his wife's emergency surgery instead of a parliamentary hearing, despite the MCE having delegated his responsibilities.

    25 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 15 June

  1. New York Knicks win first NBA championship in 50 years

    The Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94–90 in Game 5 of the 2026 NBA Finals, ending a championship drought spanning more than five decades. The victory sparked celebrations across New York City, though isolated violent incidents involving fans were reported.

    15 June 2026 · Daily Guide →

Sunday 14 June

  1. New York Knicks win first NBA championship in over 50 years

    The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in the fifth game of the best-of-seven NBA Finals series to clinch the championship for the first time in over 50 years, sparking celebrations across New York City.

    14 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 9 June

  1. FIFA reverses water bottle ban for World Cup in US and Canada

    FIFA reversed its decision to bar refillable water bottles from World Cup stadiums in the US and Canada following criticism from fan organisations and politicians. Under the new policy, spectators can bring one factory-sealed disposable plastic bottle up to 20 ounces into matches, though hard-sided reusable containers remain prohibited.

    9 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 8 June

  1. Five injured in stabbing at New York's Penn Station

    Five people were injured in a stabbing at Penn Station in New York City around 19:00 EST, with one suffering serious injury and two moderate injuries. Law enforcement described the attack as a random act of violence; the suspect was arrested by Amtrak police.

    8 June 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 7 June

  1. Five injured in Penn Station stabbing in New York City

    Five people were injured in a stabbing at New York City's Penn Station around 19:00 EST, with one suffering serious injury and two moderate injuries. Law enforcement described the incident as a random act of violence; the suspect was apprehended by Amtrak police.

    7 June 2026 · Joy Online →

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