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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Saudi, Lebanese officials discuss ties and regional developments

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. The two discussed bilateral relations and ways to strengthen co-operation in various fields, as well as the latest regional developments, according to a readout from the Saudi Foreign Ministry. Prince Faisal praised the Lebanese government’s efforts to preserve the state and its national institutions, saying they would contribute to regional security and stability. Read More…

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Alina Hashmi Posted in World

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed attends UAE Investment Majlis in New York

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, attended the inaugural UAE Investment Majlis, jointly hosted by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Ministry of Investment on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly. Inspired by the traditional Emirati majlis as a forum for open dialogue and consensus-building, the UAE Investment Majlis provided a setting for candid engagement on common economic interests. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in World

Netanyahu Cuts US Visit Short Amid Security Warnings

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has shortened his upcoming New York visit, planning to address the UN General Assembly before returning to Israel the same day. Israeli media reported that security officials advised against a longer stay following recent assessments. His revised schedule also excludes a planned Texas stop and a meeting with US President Donald Trump. Read More…

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Trump and Mamdani Hold Fresh Talks in New York

US President Donald Trump and New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani held their third meeting on Monday, discussing immigration, housing and affordability. At a news conference, Trump praised Mamdani and said he wanted him to succeed as mayor. The two also agreed to continue discussions on a proposed Queens housing project, while acknowledging their continuing differences over immigration policy. Read More…

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Merriam-Webster Adds 1,400 New Words

NEW YORK: Merriam-Webster has added 1,400 words and definitions to its online dictionary, reflecting the rapid evolution of modern language. The latest additions include internet and Gen-Z terms such as “glow up,” “looksmaxxing,” “vibe coding,” “Rickroll” and “uncanny valley.” Food, lifestyle and pop-culture terms including “bao,” “cuffing season,” “Sunday scaries” and “trash pandas” also made the list. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Sports

Rybakina Claims US Open Crown, Reaches No. 1

NEW YORK: Elena Rybakina defeated two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 6-4, 5-7, 6-2 in the US Open final to win her third Grand Slam title and become world number one. The Kazakh ended Sabalenka’s 20-match winning streak at Flushing Meadows despite battling an ankle injury before the tournament. Rybakina also became the third woman this century to win both hardcourt majors in one year. Read More…

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Princess Diana Dress Set for Major Auction

LONDON: Princess Diana’s iconic black “revenge dress” is set to go under the hammer at Sotheby’s in New York on December 9. Designed by Christina Stambolian, the silk gown became famous after Diana wore it in 1994. Nearly three decades after its previous sale, the dress is expected to attract major interest and will tour London, Hong Kong and Geneva before the auction. Read More…

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A New York story shaped by years of change

NEW YORK: Asad Dandia was eight when he watched the Sept 11 attacks from his Pakistani immigrant family’s home. The years that followed brought Islamophobia, suspicion and surveillance. At 19, he discovered a police informant had posed as a friend to infiltrate his family, part of a discredited effort targeting suspected extremism. Now 33, the historian sees a transformed New York, with a Muslim mayor, public prayers in Times Square and mosques expanding across the city. Read More…

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Bhagwat Appearance Draws Protesters in New York

WASHINGTON: A large demonstration was held outside Madison Square Garden as RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat attended a “Universal Oneness” event. Hindu, Muslim, Sikh, Dalit and civil-rights groups criticised his appearance, accusing the RSS of promoting majoritarian politics and discrimination against minorities. Organisers described the gathering as a celebration of Hindu culture and “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”, or the world as one family. Protesters, however, said the message conflicted with the RSS’s record in India. Read More…

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Syeda Mubeena Hashmi Posted in Sports

US Open begins as Djokovic targets another milestone

NEW YORK: The US Open begins Sunday, with Jessica Pegul hoping to claim her maiden Grand Slam title and Novak Djokovic continuing his pursuit of a record 25th major. Two-time champion Venus Williams will make another main-draw appearance, while Marta Kostyuk aims to build on recent strong runs. Djokovic, now 39, remains ranked among the world’s top players and has dismissed retirement talk, insisting he can still compete for the sport’s biggest prizes. Read More…

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