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US President Donald Trump speaks frequently with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with trade teams from both nations engaging in “very serious discussions”, the White House said on Tuesday (Nov 4). This comes amid recent tensions between the two countries after Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs, citing New Delhi’s purchase of oil from Russia. The move has resulted in souring of US-India relations as talks continue.Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-have-toppled-political-dynasty-mamdani-s-first-reaction-after-big-win-in-ny-mayoral-polls-1762316914172">We have toppled political dynasty’: Mamdani’s first reaction after BIG win in NY mayoral polls</a>“The president and his trade team continue to be in very serious discussions with India,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a press briefing. “I know the president has great respect for Prime Minister Modi, and they speak pretty frequently.”Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/live-blog-new-york-mayor-election-2025-live-updates-zohran-mamdani-becomes-first-muslim-mayor-democrats-shine-in-gubernatorial-elections-1762310746253">New York Mayor Election 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: '...AND SO IT BEGINS!' Trump posts as Mamdani gives victory speech in New York</a> When asked about the future of India-US citizenship, Leavitt responded by saying that Trump feels very “positive and strongly” about it.Mentioning recent talks between the US president and the Indian prime minister during the Diwali celebrations at the Oval Office, Leavitt stated that the US ambassador to India Sergio Gore will represent their country “very well”.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-protecting-sensitive-material-white-house-bars-journalists-from-accessing-press-secretary-s-office-1761966555518">Also read | ‘Protecting sensitive material’: White House bars journalists from accessing press secretary’s office</a>Speaking ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) last week, Trump called PM Modi the “nicest looking man”, describing him as “killer.” Later, Trump also claimed that India would halt its oil purchase from Russia. Since last month, the US president has made several claims related to India stopping oil trade with Russia.

This comes amid recent tensions between the two countries after Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs, citing New Delhi’s purchase of oil from Russia. The move has resulted in souring of US-India relations as talks continue.

US President Donald Trump speaks frequently with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with trade teams from both nations engaging in “very serious discussions”, the White House said on Tuesday (Nov 4). This comes amid recent tensions between the two countries after Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs, citing New Delhi’s purchase of oil from Russia. The move has resulted in souring of US-India relations as talks continue. Also read | We have toppled political dynasty’: Mamdani’s first reaction after BIG win in NY mayoral polls “The president and his trade team continue to be in very serious discussions with India,” Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said in a press briefing. “I know the president has great respect for Prime Minister Modi, and they speak pretty frequently.” Also read | New York Mayor Election 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: '...AND SO IT BEGINS!' Trump posts as Mamdani gives victory speech in New York When asked about the future of India-US citizenship, Leavitt responded by saying that Trump feels very “positive and strongly” about it. Mentioning recent talks between the US president and the Indian prime minister during the Diwali celebrations at the Oval Office, Leavitt stated that the US ambassador to India Sergio Gore will represent their country “very well”. Also read | ‘Protecting sensitive material’: White House bars journalists from accessing press secretary’s office Speaking ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) last week, Trump called PM Modi the “nicest looking man”, describing him as “killer.” Later, Trump also claimed that India would halt its oil purchase from Russia. Since last month, the US president has made several claims related to India stopping oil trade with Russia.

This comes amid recent tensions between the two countries after Trump imposed 50 per cent tariffs, citing New Delhi’s purchase of oil from Russia. The move has resulted in souring of US-India relations as talks continue.

‘Very serious discussions’: White House says Trump and PM Modi ‘speak frequently’ amid trade tensions

New Yor Citys' new mayor Zohran Mamdani has often spoken out against Islamophobia, racism and injustice. He has addressed the Israel-Palestine conflict and the Democratic Party. He has had words for India, its ruling party BJP and PM Narendra Modi. Here is a compilation

Controversial remarks of Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayor: Find out what he said about India, Narendra Modi, BJP, RSS

Democrats have swept the first major poll of Trump's second term, with major victories in New York, New Jersey and the swing state of Virginia. The polls were seen as a litmus test ahead of the 2026 midterms and amid the government shutdown. As voters delivered an early warning, Trump quickly distanced himself from the GOP losses in a Truth Social post, citing an unknown pollster. Trump said that his absence from the ballot and the government shutdown were the two key reasons for the Republican defeat. &nbsp;White House was also quick to remind that Trump is still the President of the United States.

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><a href="https://t.co/UMskjYPHlf">pic.twitter.com/UMskjYPHlf</a>&mdash; The White House (@WhiteHouse) <a href="https://twitter.com/WhiteHouse/status/1985899570648252631?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2>Early warning for Trump</h2>Even though Trump tried to distance himself from the poor performance of the Republicans in the ballot, he did endorse every candidate who lost. Altogether, Trump endorsed 53 candidates. “Whether you personally like Andrew Cuomo or not, you really have no choice,” Trump posted, urging people to keep Mamdani out. Similarly, Trump urged voters to vote for Republicans but did not clearly endorse the Virginia Republican candidate, Winsome Earle-Sears. &nbsp;He did endorse Jack Ciattarelli, who was the Republican candidate for New Jersey. &nbsp;<h2>Democrats win big</h2>

Zohran Mamdani became the first Muslim and South Asian Mayor of New York City, Abigail Spanberger became the first female governor of Virginia, and Mikie Sherrill won New Jersey to become New Jersey's first Democrat Governor. Eventhough New York has been deep blue in every Presidential election since 1988, Mamdani was up against one of his own, the former Democrat party governor Andrew Cuomo. Similarly, New Jersey had been a Democratic stronghold since the 1992 Presidential election. Virginia is a swing state; it had been voting red until the 2008 presidential election, but since then, it has shifted to blue. However, the state and other legislative elections can be competitive. California is also voting on redistricting in response to Trump's Proposition 50 in Texas. Since the poll, the Democrats are hoping for a turnaround in their fortunes in the midterms. It shows some semblance of connection between the &nbsp;Democrats and the non-traditional voter base since last year's election, when Trump swept across all the swing states and made inroads into Democratic territory. Specifically, the victory of the Democratic Socialist, Muslim candidate Zohran Mamdani shows that the GOP is losing the identity politics, and Mamdani stood for everything that Trump and the GOP oppose. Rather, Mamdani ran on the cross-community issues and economic troubles of the commoners, which resonated more with New Yorkers.

Democrats win big in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia, dealing a major blow to Trump’s GOP amid the government shutdown and 2026 midterm buildup.

Democrats have swept the first major poll of Trump's second term, with major victories in New York, New Jersey and the swing state of Virginia. The polls were seen as a litmus test ahead of the 2026 midterms and amid the government shutdown. As voters delivered an early warning, Trump quickly distanced himself from the GOP losses in a Truth Social post, citing an unknown pollster. Trump said that his absence from the ballot and the government shutdown were the two key reasons for the Republican defeat. White House was also quick to remind that Trump is still the President of the United States.

Democrats win big in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia, dealing a major blow to Trump’s GOP amid the government shutdown and 2026 midterm buildup.

Democrats win big, Trump blames government shutdown and his absence from ballots

Zohran Mamdani has won the New York mayoral elections and will become first Indian-American of Muslim faith to be at the post. As he addressed New Yorkers after his historical win, he did not shy away from his Indian roots. From first Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to Bollywood, Mamdani's speech encapsulated what his campaign showed for so long - he is in New York for immigrants and he is not the one to run away from his identity. Amid loud cheers as he finished his speech, Bollywood song ‘Dhoom Macchale’ played in background!

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">Zohran Mamdani&#39;s victory speech just ended with the closing song &quot;Dhoom Machale&quot; 😱 <a href="https://t.co/DJfFLFXcOz">pic.twitter.com/DJfFLFXcOz</a>&mdash; Saib Bilaval (@SaibBilaval) <a href="https://twitter.com/SaibBilaval/status/1985932881886396585?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Thanking the voters for the mandate, Mamdani said that New York will be the light in political darkness of the country. He directly addressed US President Donald Trump, took a swipe at now defeated Andrew Cuomo and then, came straight to the main point - his vision to make New York city “affordable and accessible.” It hit a different chord, not only for his supporters but for Democrats in general, whose speeches have for long been focussed on Trump and his highhandedness.&nbsp;Quoting Nehru, Mamdani said, “Standing before you, I’m reminded of Jawaharlal Nehru’s words. A moment comes but rarely in history when we step out from the old to the new, when an age ends and when the soul of a nation long suppressed finds utterance. Tonight, New York has done just that. This new era demands clarity, courage, and vision — not excuses. It will be defined by bold leadership and the most ambitious plan yet to confront our city’s cost-of-living crisis.”

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560">VIDEO | USA: Addressing his supporters after winning New York city mayoral elections, Indian-origin democratic socialist lawmaker, Zohran Mamdani (<a href="https://twitter.com/ZohranKMamdani?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@ZohranKMamdani</a>), quotes former Prime Minister of India Jawaharlal Nehru in his victory speech. He says, “Standing before you, I’m… <a href="https://t.co/gydR3zPsql">pic.twitter.com/gydR3zPsql</a>&mdash; Press Trust of India (@PTI_News) <a href="https://twitter.com/PTI_News/status/1985932029582799226?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 5, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

Zohran Mamdani, the first Indian-American Muslim to win New York’s mayoral race, celebrated his roots quoting Nehru and ending with “Dhoom Machale.” Promising to make NYC “affordable and accessible,” he called the win a new era of bold leadership and a light in America’s political darkness.

Zohran Mamdani has won the New York mayoral elections and will become first Indian-American of Muslim faith to be at the post. As he addressed New Yorkers after his historical win, he did not shy away from his Indian roots. From first Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru to Bollywood, Mamdani's speech encapsulated what his campaign showed for so long - he is in New York for immigrants and he is not the one to run away from his identity. Amid loud cheers as he finished his speech, Bollywood song ‘Dhoom Macchale’ played in background!

Zohran Mamdani, the first Indian-American Muslim to win New York’s mayoral race, celebrated his roots quoting Nehru and ending with “Dhoom Machale.” Promising to make NYC “affordable and accessible,” he called the win a new era of bold leadership and a light in America’s political darkness.

Dhoom macchale! Zohran Mamdani brings Bollywood to NY, mentions Nehru in first speech after win - WATCH

Democrat Ghazala Hashmi, the first Indian-origin woman has became a Lieutenant Governor in the United States on Wednesday after defeating Republican John Reid. She also became the first Muslim woman in the US to be elected to the post when she won the race for Virginia lieutenant governor. In fact, Ghazala was also the first Muslim woman who serve the Senate from Virginia.&nbsp;She is among the American politicians who attracted public attention after openly speaking and criticising gun violence in the US, demanding stringent actions against such weapons, including a ban on assault rifles. Ghazala also focused on public education, reproductive freedom, voting rights, pro-environment work, housing, and affordable healthcare access.<h3>Who is Ghazala Hashmi?</h3>Born in Hyderabad in 1964 to Zia Hashmi and Tanveer Hashmi, Ghazala Hashmi spent her early years at her maternal grandparents' home in Malakpet. At the age of four, she shifted with her mother and older brother from India to the United States to join her father in Georgia.&nbsp;Hashmi earned a BA degree with honours from Georgia Southern University and later completed a PhD in American literature at Emory University in Atlanta. She married Azhar Rafiq over thirty years ago and has two daughters, Noor and Yasmin. Her maternal grandfather worked for the Government of Andhra Pradesh, and she continues to maintain close ties with her extended family in Hyderabad.&nbsp;Before joining Reynolds Community College, Ghazala Hashmi worked in academia for nearly three decades, beginning her teaching career at the University of Richmond. She also established and directed the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Reynolds.<h3>Ghazala Hashmi's political journey</h3>She began her political career in 2019 when she was unseated for a Republican incumbent in a major upset, and earned a seat in the Virginia General Assembly. Later, she rose to become Chair of the Senate Education and Health Committee by 2024, a key leadership role tied to two of her core issues of the party-- reproductive rights and education.&nbsp;Motivated to step into politics after US President Donald Trump’s travel ban targeting several Muslim-majority nations, Hashmi has emerged as a strong advocate for inclusion, justice, and equity. As the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, she intends to prioritise reproductive rights, backing access to abortion and contraception.&nbsp;She is also a firm supporter of tighter gun control, pushing for red flag laws, comprehensive background checks, and limits on assault weapons. In addition, her key areas of focus include affordable housing, quality public education, environmental sustainability, and equitable healthcare access.&nbsp;

Ghazala Hashmi is among the American politicians who attracted public attention after openly speaking and criticising gun violence in the US, demanding stringent actions against such weapons, including a ban on assault rifles. 

Democrat Ghazala Hashmi, the first Indian-origin woman has became a Lieutenant Governor in the United States on Wednesday after defeating Republican John Reid. She also became the first Muslim woman in the US to be elected to the post when she won the race for Virginia lieutenant governor. In fact, Ghazala was also the first Muslim woman who serve the Senate from Virginia. She is among the American politicians who attracted public attention after openly speaking and criticising gun violence in the US, demanding stringent actions against such weapons, including a ban on assault rifles. Ghazala also focused on public education, reproductive freedom, voting rights, pro-environment work, housing, and affordable healthcare access. Who is Ghazala Hashmi? Born in Hyderabad in 1964 to Zia Hashmi and Tanveer Hashmi, Ghazala Hashmi spent her early years at her maternal grandparents' home in Malakpet. At the age of four, she shifted with her mother and older brother from India to the United States to join her father in Georgia. Hashmi earned a BA degree with honours from Georgia Southern University and later completed a PhD in American literature at Emory University in Atlanta. She married Azhar Rafiq over thirty years ago and has two daughters, Noor and Yasmin. Her maternal grandfather worked for the Government of Andhra Pradesh, and she continues to maintain close ties with her extended family in Hyderabad. Before joining Reynolds Community College, Ghazala Hashmi worked in academia for nearly three decades, beginning her teaching career at the University of Richmond. She also established and directed the Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) at Reynolds. Ghazala Hashmi's political journey She began her political career in 2019 when she was unseated for a Republican incumbent in a major upset, and earned a seat in the Virginia General Assembly. Later, she rose to become Chair of the Senate Education and Health Committee by 2024, a key leadership role tied to two of her core issues of the party-- reproductive rights and education. Motivated to step into politics after US President Donald Trump’s travel ban targeting several Muslim-majority nations, Hashmi has emerged as a strong advocate for inclusion, justice, and equity. As the Lieutenant Governor of Virginia, she intends to prioritise reproductive rights, backing access to abortion and contraception. She is also a firm supporter of tighter gun control, pushing for red flag laws, comprehensive background checks, and limits on assault weapons. In addition, her key areas of focus include affordable housing, quality public education, environmental sustainability, and equitable healthcare access.

Ghazala Hashmi is among the American politicians who attracted public attention after openly speaking and criticising gun violence in the US, demanding stringent actions against such weapons, including a ban on assault rifles.&nbsp;

Who is Ghazala Hashmi? Indian-born first Muslim woman wins Virginia Lt Governor race in historic first

Democrat Abigail Spanberger etched her name in history by becoming the first woman to win the gubernatorial office of Virginia, defeating Republican rival Winsome Earle-Sears. Out of an estimated 95 per cent of the vote in Spanberger secured 57.4 per cent of the vote, compared to 42.4 per cent for Earle-Sears. Addressing the cheering supporters after polls were called in her favour, “We sent a message to every corner of the commonwealth, a message to our neighbours and our fellow Americans across the country. We sent a message to the whole world that in 2025, Virginia chose pragmatism over partisanship. We chose our commonwealth over chaos.”&nbsp;Spenberger's victory also provides the much-needed respite to the Democratic Party by securing a first significant win for the party after a Devastating defeat in the 2024 United States presidential polls.&nbsp;&nbsp;Journey from CIA case officer to Virginia Governor&nbsp;Born in Red Bank, New Jersey, her family relocated to Virginia when she was a teenager and completed her schooling in Henrico County Area before moving to the University of Virginia to study Arts in French language and literature for her graduation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Following completion of her MBA from Purdue University after graduation, she followed footsteps of her father and joined the United States Postal Inspection Service, investigating narcotics and federal enforcement matters.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zohran-mamdani-sends-four-word-message-to-trump-in-first-speech-after-winning-ny-mayoral-polls-1762319097303">'I know your are...': Zohran Mamdani sends four-word message to Trump in first speech after winning NY mayoral polls</a>&nbsp;In 2006, Spenberger joined the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as a "case officer" working on counter terrorism and other national security-related issues.&nbsp;&nbsp;The 46-year-old forayed into politics by joining the House of Representatives after getting elected from Virginia's 7th Congressional district in 2019. She went on to serve in Congress for three terms before announcing her candidacy for Governor of Virginia in the 2025 election.&nbsp;&nbsp;Spenberger made issues like lowering the cost of housing, energy and healthcare as her poll plank, which struck a chord with the working classes. Positioning herself as the antithesis of the chaos of cruelty, she chose issue-based politics as her path and refrained from participating in the rhetoric of the day, by very little mention of President Trump during her campaign.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, Spenberger opposed the policies of the Trump administration on the ongoing crackdown on immigration. She called the immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Virginia a "distraction of resources".

In 2006, Spenberger joined the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as a "case officer" working on counter terrorism and other national security-related issues. 

Democrat Abigail Spanberger etched her name in history by becoming the first woman to win the gubernatorial office of Virginia, defeating Republican rival Winsome Earle-Sears. Out of an estimated 95 per cent of the vote in Spanberger secured 57.4 per cent of the vote, compared to 42.4 per cent for Earle-Sears. Addressing the cheering supporters after polls were called in her favour, “We sent a message to every corner of the commonwealth, a message to our neighbours and our fellow Americans across the country. We sent a message to the whole world that in 2025, Virginia chose pragmatism over partisanship. We chose our commonwealth over chaos.” Spenberger's victory also provides the much-needed respite to the Democratic Party by securing a first significant win for the party after a Devastating defeat in the 2024 United States presidential polls. Journey from CIA case officer to Virginia Governor Born in Red Bank, New Jersey, her family relocated to Virginia when she was a teenager and completed her schooling in Henrico County Area before moving to the University of Virginia to study Arts in French language and literature for her graduation. Following completion of her MBA from Purdue University after graduation, she followed footsteps of her father and joined the United States Postal Inspection Service, investigating narcotics and federal enforcement matters. Also read | 'I know your are...': Zohran Mamdani sends four-word message to Trump in first speech after winning NY mayoral polls In 2006, Spenberger joined the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as a "case officer" working on counter terrorism and other national security-related issues. The 46-year-old forayed into politics by joining the House of Representatives after getting elected from Virginia's 7th Congressional district in 2019. She went on to serve in Congress for three terms before announcing her candidacy for Governor of Virginia in the 2025 election. Spenberger made issues like lowering the cost of housing, energy and healthcare as her poll plank, which struck a chord with the working classes. Positioning herself as the antithesis of the chaos of cruelty, she chose issue-based politics as her path and refrained from participating in the rhetoric of the day, by very little mention of President Trump during her campaign. However, Spenberger opposed the policies of the Trump administration on the ongoing crackdown on immigration. She called the immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations in Virginia a "distraction of resources".

In 2006, Spenberger joined the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) as a "case officer" working on counter terrorism and other national security-related issues.&nbsp;

Who is Abigail Spanberger? Ex-CIA officer becomes Virginia’s first woman governor

New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani created history as he became first Indian-American to win the race. However, he has been a critic of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and just ahead of the elections, Mamdani explained the reason for his opposition. Mamdani defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate - who was backed by US President Donald Trump - and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa in the key mayoral polls. Mamdani will take office on January 1, 2026, becoming the city's youngest mayor in more than a century.&nbsp;&nbsp;In his first speech, Mamdani called the victory a 'mandate for change' and thanked his parents - mother Mira Nair and father Professor Mahmood Mamdani - for their support. He also thanked his wife Rama and said, “no one I would rather have by my side in this moment and in every moment.”&nbsp;Read More | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zohran-mamdani-wins-new-york-city-s-mayoral-election-defeats-trump-backed-andrew-cuomo-curtis-sliwa-1762310323558">Zohran Mamdani creates history, wins New York City’s mayoral election, defeats Trump-backed Cuomo</a><h2>Mamdani criticised PM Modi</h2>During his outreach to Hindu American voters on Diwali, Mamdani claimed that Modi and the BJP “has room for certain kinds of Indians.” "So, I have been critical of Mr. Modi because of the vision that I grew up with was of an India that was pluralistic, an India where everyone belonged, no matter their religion. And my critique has been of Mr. Modi and the BJP political party for their vision of an India that only has room for certain kinds of Indians, and it's part of a belief that pluralism is something to be celebrated, something to be strived for," he said. "And I also know that I'm running to be the mayor of New York City - eight and a half million people - many of whom may feel differently than me about Mr. Modi, and that's their right, and I will look to represent them all the same, because my responsibility to them as New Yorkers is to ensure that they are safe, to ensure they can afford this city," he added. '&nbsp;Read More |<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-have-toppled-political-dynasty-mamdani-s-first-reaction-after-big-win-in-ny-mayoral-polls-1762316914172"> ‘We have toppled political dynasty’: Mamdani’s first reaction after BIG win in NY mayoral polls</a>&nbsp;In June 2025 Mamdani had called the Indian PM a ‘war criminal'. “Narendra Modi helped to orchestrate what was a mass slaughter of Muslims in Gujarat… to the extent that we don’t even believe there are Gujarati Muslims any more, he had said. In his speeches, Mamdani has called out Hindu majoritarian policies in India, linking them to Modi.&nbsp;

Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor-elect, made history as the first Indian-American to win the post. A vocal critic of PM Modi, he’s accused Modi and the BJP of promoting exclusionary politics and earlier called Modi a “war criminal” over the 2002 Gujarat riots.

New York City's mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani created history as he became first Indian-American to win the race. However, he has been a critic of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and just ahead of the elections, Mamdani explained the reason for his opposition. Mamdani defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate - who was backed by US President Donald Trump - and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa in the key mayoral polls. Mamdani will take office on January 1, 2026, becoming the city's youngest mayor in more than a century. In his first speech, Mamdani called the victory a 'mandate for change' and thanked his parents - mother Mira Nair and father Professor Mahmood Mamdani - for their support. He also thanked his wife Rama and said, “no one I would rather have by my side in this moment and in every moment.” Read More | Zohran Mamdani creates history, wins New York City’s mayoral election, defeats Trump-backed Cuomo Mamdani criticised PM Modi During his outreach to Hindu American voters on Diwali, Mamdani claimed that Modi and the BJP “has room for certain kinds of Indians.” "So, I have been critical of Mr. Modi because of the vision that I grew up with was of an India that was pluralistic, an India where everyone belonged, no matter their religion. And my critique has been of Mr. Modi and the BJP political party for their vision of an India that only has room for certain kinds of Indians, and it's part of a belief that pluralism is something to be celebrated, something to be strived for," he said. "And I also know that I'm running to be the mayor of New York City - eight and a half million people - many of whom may feel differently than me about Mr. Modi, and that's their right, and I will look to represent them all the same, because my responsibility to them as New Yorkers is to ensure that they are safe, to ensure they can afford this city," he added. ' Read More | ‘We have toppled political dynasty’: Mamdani’s first reaction after BIG win in NY mayoral polls In June 2025 Mamdani had called the Indian PM a ‘war criminal'. “Narendra Modi helped to orchestrate what was a mass slaughter of Muslims in Gujarat… to the extent that we don’t even believe there are Gujarati Muslims any more, he had said. In his speeches, Mamdani has called out Hindu majoritarian policies in India, linking them to Modi.

Zohran Mamdani, New York City’s mayor-elect, made history as the first Indian-American to win the post. A vocal critic of PM Modi, he’s accused Modi and the BJP of promoting exclusionary politics and earlier called Modi a “war criminal” over the 2002 Gujarat riots.

Indian-American Zohran Mamdani wins New York mayor elections but he opposes PM Modi - Here's why

Democrat Zohran Mamdani secured a landmark victory in the New York City Mayoral election on Tuesday (Nov 4), becoming the city's first Indian-American to win the race. Speaking after his win, Mamdani declared, “We have toppled a political dynasty.” He added that today marks the dawn of a better day for humanity after he defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani has also become the first Muslim leader and the youngest mayor in the city. He will take the office on January 1, 2026.&nbsp;“The sun may have set over our city this evening, but as Eugene Debs once said, ‘I can see the dawn of a better day for humanity,’” he said. “And yet, over the last 12 months, you have dared to reach for something greater. Tonight, against all odds, we have grasped it.”&nbsp;“The future is in our hands,” he said, as the crowd cheered.&nbsp;Mamdani also directly addressed US President Donald Trump, his foe, in his speech. “Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up,” he said. “To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us.”<h2>‘We have toppled a political dynasty’</h2>&nbsp;"My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty," Mamdani declared in his victory speech. “I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life. But let tonight be the final time that I utter his name.”&nbsp;He further thanked his wife, parents, and volunteers for their support in his campaign that led to his landmark victory.&nbsp;“New York City, breathe this moment in,” he said. “We have held our breath for longer than we know. We have held it in anticipation of defeat. Held it because the air has been knocked out of our lungs too many times to count. Held it because we cannot afford to exhale, thanks to all of those who sacrifice so much.”&nbsp;“We are breathing in the air of a city that has been reborn,” he added.&nbsp;“Today we have spoken in a clear voice: hope is alive,” Mamdani told his supporters. “This will be an age where New Yorkers will expect of their leaders a bold vision.”&nbsp;

Democrat Zohran Mamdani secured a landmark victory in the New York City Mayoral election on Tuesday (Nov 4), becoming the city's first Indian-American to win the race.

Democrat Zohran Mamdani secured a landmark victory in the New York City Mayoral election on Tuesday (Nov 4), becoming the city's first Indian-American to win the race. Speaking after his win, Mamdani declared, “We have toppled a political dynasty.” He added that today marks the dawn of a better day for humanity after he defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani has also become the first Muslim leader and the youngest mayor in the city. He will take the office on January 1, 2026. “The sun may have set over our city this evening, but as Eugene Debs once said, ‘I can see the dawn of a better day for humanity,’” he said. “And yet, over the last 12 months, you have dared to reach for something greater. Tonight, against all odds, we have grasped it.” “The future is in our hands,” he said, as the crowd cheered. Mamdani also directly addressed US President Donald Trump, his foe, in his speech. “Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up,” he said. “To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us.” ‘We have toppled a political dynasty’ "My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty," Mamdani declared in his victory speech. “I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life. But let tonight be the final time that I utter his name.” He further thanked his wife, parents, and volunteers for their support in his campaign that led to his landmark victory. “New York City, breathe this moment in,” he said. “We have held our breath for longer than we know. We have held it in anticipation of defeat. Held it because the air has been knocked out of our lungs too many times to count. Held it because we cannot afford to exhale, thanks to all of those who sacrifice so much.” “We are breathing in the air of a city that has been reborn,” he added. “Today we have spoken in a clear voice: hope is alive,” Mamdani told his supporters. “This will be an age where New Yorkers will expect of their leaders a bold vision.”

Democrat Zohran Mamdani secured a landmark victory in the New York City Mayoral election on Tuesday (Nov 4), becoming the city's first Indian-American to win the race.

‘We have toppled political dynasty’: Mamdani’s first reaction after BIG win in NY mayoral polls

Zohran Mamdani was elected the next mayor of New York City on Tuesday (Nov 4), defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. The Democrat became the city's first Indian-American mayor and youngest in more than a century at the age of 34. Mamdani is also the city's first Muslim mayor.This was the first major election since Donald Trump became the US president for the second time. The major contenders of this poll were: Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani and independent candidate and former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, has been slammed multiple times by Trump.

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In her first reaction to her son's victory in the New York mayoral election, Indian-American filmmaker Mira Nair shared an Instagram story praising Zohran Mamdani on his win.“Zohran you beauty,” she wrote, reposting Indian movie director Zoya Akhtar's congratulatory post.

Mamdani's mother Mira Nair reacts on son's win in New York mayoral election

Former president Barack Obama congratulated Democratic candidates who won on Tuesday (Nov 4).“Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter,” he wrote on X. &nbsp;

Obama congratulates Democrats on their wins

Democrat Zohran Mamdani secured a landmark victory in the New York City Mayoral election on Tuesday (Nov 4), becoming the city's first Indian-American to win the race. Speaking after his win, Mamdani declared, “We have toppled a political dynasty.” He added that today marks the dawn of a better day for humanity after he defeated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani has also become the first Muslim leader and the youngest mayor in the city. He will take the office on January 1, 2026.<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-we-have-toppled-political-dynasty-mamdani-s-first-reaction-after-big-win-in-ny-mayoral-polls-1762316914172">Read full story here.</a>

California Governor Gavin Newsom: "What a night for the Democratic Party", and that the party is now “on its toes, not on its heels.” "We stood firm in response to Donald Trump's recklessness... After poking the bear, this bear roared," Newsom said.

California Governor Gavin Newsom reacts to Mamdani's win

“Donald Trump, since I know you’re watching, I have four words for you: turn the volume up,” Mamdani said. “To get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us.”

'I have four words for you': Mamdani directly addresses Trump in his victory speech

In yet another post after Zohran Mamdani's landmark win in the New York mayoral election, US President Donald Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, “...AND SO IT BEGINS!”

'...AND SO IT BEGINS!' Trump posts as Mamdani gives victory speech in New York

"My friends, we have toppled a political dynasty," Mamdani declared in his victory speech. “I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life. But let tonight be the final time that I utter his name.”

'We have toppled a political dynasty': Mamdani

Following his victory in the New York mayoral elections on Tuesday (Nov 4) Mamdani took the stage in Brooklyn. “Thank you my friends,” he said. “The sun may have set over our city this evening but as Eugene Debs once said, ‘I can see the dawn of a better day for humanity.’”He declared: “the future is in our hands.”“For as long as we can remember, the working people of New York have been told by the wealthy and the well-connected that power does not belong in their hands, fingers bruised from lifting boxes on the warehouse floor, palms calloused from delivery bike handle bars, Knuckles scarred with kitchen burns. These are not hands that have been allowed to hold power,” Mamdani said. “And yet, over the last 12 months, you have dared to reach for something greater. Tonight, against all odds, we have grasped it.Mamdani celebrated his victory over Andrew Cuomo, the three-term former governor and son of a governor.“We have toppled a political dynasty,” Mamdani said. “I wish Andrew Cuomo only the best in private life. But let tonight be the final time I utter his name as we turn the page.”

‘Dawn of a better day for humanity’: Mamdani speaks after his win in New York mayoral election

Democrat Ghazala Hashmi was elected as the next lieutenant governor of Virginia, becoming the first Indian-American and first Muslim to serve in the Virginia Senate. Hashmi defeated Republican John Reid.

Indian-American Democrat Ghazala Hashmi elected Virginia's Lieutenant Governor

Mary Sheffield won the race for Detroit mayor on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to lead the city. She defeated Solomon Kinloch Jr.

Mary Sheffield becomes first woman mayor of Detroit

All three justices of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court were re-elected on Tuesday (Nov 4), ensuring another term and continuing the Democratic majority on the presidential battleground state’s highest court.

Pennsylvania re-elects Supreme Court Justices, extending Democratic majority

Democrat Sean Ryan was elected Buffalo Mayor on Tuesday (Nov 4), defeating Republican nominee James Gardner. The state senator earlier defeated the incumbent acting mayor, Christopher Scanlon, in the Democratic primary in June.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Democrat Sean Ryan elected Buffalo Mayor

Zohran Mamdani secured over one million votes in the New York mayoral election, as the city witnessed its highest voter turnout since 1969. Mamdani won 1,016,968 votes, while Andrew Cuomo secured 840,191 and Curtis Sliwa secured 144,397.

Zohran Mamdani secures over a million votes

In a post on his Truth Social platform, US President Donald Trump suggested that Republicans would have won if he was on the ballot. This comes after Democrat Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral election.“‘TRUMP WASN’T ON THE BALLOT, AND SHUTDOWN, WERE THE TWO REASONS THAT REPUBLICANS LOST ELECTIONS TONIGHT,’ according to Pollsters,” Trump posted on Truth Social. &nbsp;

Trump believes Republicans would have won if he was on ballot

Democrat Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to win the Virginia governor's race. Abigail Spanberger is married to Adam Spanberger, who grew up in Henrico County. He graduated from Mills Godwin High School and the University of Virginia.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger becomes first female governor in the state

Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa conceded the mayoral race on Tuesday, delivering a fiery speech after his defeat to Democrat Zohran Mamdani.“We’re not only organising, but we are mobilising and we will become the mayor-elect and his supporters’ worst enemies,” said Sliwa. He added, “some of the most powerful people in the world” mobilised against his candidacy.

Republican mayoral candidate Sliwa concedes defeat

Democratic representative Mikie Sherrill won the New Jersey governor's race, becoming the state's 57th Governor. She defeated Republican Jack Ciattarelli, a businessman and former state lawmaker.

Mikie Sherrill becomes New Jersey governor

Zohran Mamdani on Tuesday (Nov 4) was elected the first Muslim mayor of New York City after defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa.

Zohran Mamdani wins New York City mayoral election

New York City on Tuesday (Nov 4) elected its first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani. The Democrat defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa in a close race.

Zohran Mamdani was elected the next mayor of New York City on Tuesday (Nov 4), defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. The Democrat became the city's first Indian-American mayor and youngest in more than a century at the age of 34. Mamdani is also the city's first Muslim mayor. This was the first major election since Donald Trump became the US president for the second time. The major contenders of this poll were: Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani and independent candidate and former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, has been slammed multiple times by Trump.

New York City on Tuesday (Nov 4) elected its first Muslim mayor, Zohran Mamdani. The Democrat defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa in a close race.

New York Mayor Election 2025 HIGHLIGHTS: '...AND SO IT BEGINS!' Trump posts as Mamdani gives victory speech in New York

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has created history as he won New York City Mayoral elections to become the first Indian-American of Muslim faith to win the race. Mamdani, who won the Democratic primary earlier this year, was facing former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa in the key mayoral election. Mamdani will take office on January 1, 2026, becoming the city's youngest mayor in more than a century.&nbsp;Mamdani's victory comes as a turning point in the US politics as he is seen as the future of Democratic Party. Mamdani had stitched a wonderful campaign for the poll highlighting his South Asian heritage. He spoke in Hindi and Bengali to woo the voters from South Asian heritage. He spoke about haleem and biryani and he exhibited his love for Bollywood. While he didn't shy away from embracing his Muslim identity during the campaign, he also courted several controversies. Mamdani who identifies as Democratic socialist, currently represents Astoria and Long Island City in the New York State Assembly. He has supported policies such as higher taxes on wealthier white neighbourhoods, defunding the police, limiting police response to domestic violence, cutting gifted education programs, and closing Rikers Island prison.&nbsp;<h2>Who is Zohran Mamdani?</h2>Zohran Kwame Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, but was brought up with his family in New York City, USA, at the age of 7. His mother, Mira Nair, is a celebrated film director and his father Professor Mahmood Mamdani, teaches at Columbia. Both of them are Harvard alumni. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Africana Studies from Bowdoin College and became an American citizen in 2018. He attended the Bronx High School of Science and later earned a degree in Africana Studies from Bowdoin College, where he co-founded the campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Mamdani and his wife, 27-year-old Brooklyn-based Syrian artist Rama Duwaji, met on the dating app Hinge.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/zohran-mamdani-defeats-former-governer-andrew-cuomo-1762314775222/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/zohran-mamdani-defeats-former-governer-andrew-cuomo-1762314775222/embed</a>&nbsp;<h2>Mamdani and Trump</h2>Just a day ago, US President Donald Trump had warned of cutting New York federal funding if voters choose Mamdani. He had also called him anti-jew. Mamdani was constantly the target of Trump - who called him ‘100% communist lunatic.’ “He looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he’s not very smart,” Trump has said several times about the self-proclaimed Democratic socialist. In a recent interview with CBS, he said that he is “better looking” than Mamdani.&nbsp;Mamdani received the backing from New York Governor Kathy Hochul, US Senator Bernie Sanders, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, US Representative Jerrold Nadler, who represents Manhattan’s Upper West Side, and former Vice President Kamala Harris. Former President Barack Obama also backed him and said that he would become his “sounding board” but didn't endorse him. However, he did campaign alongside New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill and Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger - both of who won the race.&nbsp;As he won, Mamdani posted a video showing a New York subway train opening at City Hall, with the text "Zohran For New York City" emerging on the wall. City Hall is the place where the mayor's office is located. Meanwhile, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa conceded the mayoral race, vowing to become Mamdani's “worst enemies.”&nbsp;

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has created history as he won New York City Mayor poll by defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa in the key mayoral election.

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has created history as he won New York City Mayoral elections to become the first Indian-American of Muslim faith to win the race. Mamdani, who won the Democratic primary earlier this year, was facing former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa in the key mayoral election. Mamdani will take office on January 1, 2026, becoming the city's youngest mayor in more than a century. Mamdani's victory comes as a turning point in the US politics as he is seen as the future of Democratic Party. Mamdani had stitched a wonderful campaign for the poll highlighting his South Asian heritage. He spoke in Hindi and Bengali to woo the voters from South Asian heritage. He spoke about haleem and biryani and he exhibited his love for Bollywood. While he didn't shy away from embracing his Muslim identity during the campaign, he also courted several controversies. Mamdani who identifies as Democratic socialist, currently represents Astoria and Long Island City in the New York State Assembly. He has supported policies such as higher taxes on wealthier white neighbourhoods, defunding the police, limiting police response to domestic violence, cutting gifted education programs, and closing Rikers Island prison. Who is Zohran Mamdani? Zohran Kwame Mamdani was born in Kampala, Uganda, but was brought up with his family in New York City, USA, at the age of 7. His mother, Mira Nair, is a celebrated film director and his father Professor Mahmood Mamdani, teaches at Columbia. Both of them are Harvard alumni. He graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Africana Studies from Bowdoin College and became an American citizen in 2018. He attended the Bronx High School of Science and later earned a degree in Africana Studies from Bowdoin College, where he co-founded the campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine. Mamdani and his wife, 27-year-old Brooklyn-based Syrian artist Rama Duwaji, met on the dating app Hinge. https://www.wionews.com/videos/zohran-mamdani-defeats-former-governer-andrew-cuomo-1762314775222/embed Mamdani and Trump Just a day ago, US President Donald Trump had warned of cutting New York federal funding if voters choose Mamdani. He had also called him anti-jew. Mamdani was constantly the target of Trump - who called him ‘100% communist lunatic.’ “He looks TERRIBLE, his voice is grating, he’s not very smart,” Trump has said several times about the self-proclaimed Democratic socialist. In a recent interview with CBS, he said that he is “better looking” than Mamdani. Mamdani received the backing from New York Governor Kathy Hochul, US Senator Bernie Sanders, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, US Representative Jerrold Nadler, who represents Manhattan’s Upper West Side, and former Vice President Kamala Harris. Former President Barack Obama also backed him and said that he would become his “sounding board” but didn't endorse him. However, he did campaign alongside New Jersey Democratic gubernatorial candidate Mikie Sherrill and Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger - both of who won the race. As he won, Mamdani posted a video showing a New York subway train opening at City Hall, with the text "Zohran For New York City" emerging on the wall. City Hall is the place where the mayor's office is located. Meanwhile, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa conceded the mayoral race, vowing to become Mamdani's “worst enemies.”

Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has created history as he won New York City Mayor poll by defeating former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa in the key mayoral election.

Zohran Mamdani creates history, wins New York City’s mayoral election, defeats Trump-backed Cuomo

It was Democrats day in the United States as Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to win the Virginia governor's race. In New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill was elected. Moreover, Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani won in the high-octane New York Mayoral polls. These elections seen as a test for US President Donald Trump, proved to be a ray of hope for the Democrats, months after they faced defeat in presidential polls. In all the elections, Democratic candidates were pitted against Trump-aligned Republicans with the US president himself endorsing them.&nbsp;The former CIA officer and three-term congresswoman was projected to beat Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, a Marine veteran and staunch Trump ally, by a comfortable margin that makes her Virginia's first-ever female governor. In New Jersey, Democratic former Navy pilot Mikie Sherrill was also seen as the favorite, although she was locked in a closer battle with Republican businessman Jack Ciattarelli.&nbsp;&nbsp;Meanwhile, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has created history as he won New York City Mayoral elections to become the first Indian-American of Muslim faith to win the race. Mamdani, who won the Democratic primary earlier this year, was facing former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa in the key mayoral election.&nbsp;

Democrat Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to win the Virginia governor's race. 

It was Democrats day in the United States as Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to win the Virginia governor's race. In New Jersey, Mikie Sherrill was elected. Moreover, Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani won in the high-octane New York Mayoral polls. These elections seen as a test for US President Donald Trump, proved to be a ray of hope for the Democrats, months after they faced defeat in presidential polls. In all the elections, Democratic candidates were pitted against Trump-aligned Republicans with the US president himself endorsing them. The former CIA officer and three-term congresswoman was projected to beat Republican Lieutenant Governor Winsome Earle-Sears, a Marine veteran and staunch Trump ally, by a comfortable margin that makes her Virginia's first-ever female governor. In New Jersey, Democratic former Navy pilot Mikie Sherrill was also seen as the favorite, although she was locked in a closer battle with Republican businessman Jack Ciattarelli. Meanwhile, Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani has created history as he won New York City Mayoral elections to become the first Indian-American of Muslim faith to win the race. Mamdani, who won the Democratic primary earlier this year, was facing former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, an independent candidate, and Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa in the key mayoral election.

Democrat Abigail Spanberger defeated Republican Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears to win the Virginia governor's race.&nbsp;

Democrats shine in gubernatorial elections: Abigail Spanberger wins Virginia, Mikie Sherrill elected from New Jersey

A UPS wide-body cargo plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, shortly after takeoff killing at least three people. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the incident and said that 11 were injured. Social media video showed the plane bursting into flames. Another video showed a massive fire trail that damaged several buildings as the plane crashed. According to Kentucky Governor, the number of deaths and injuries can increase. The three dead in the fatal crash were the crew members on board, according to UPS and federal officials quoted by news agency Reuters. The plane reportedly took off with fire on one wing.

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In a statement, the Federal Aviation Administration said that UPS Flight 2976 crashed around 5:15 p.m. local time on Tuesday, Nov 4, after departing from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky. The plane was en route to Honolulu. Louisville Metro Emergency Services requested people to avoid the nearby areas as the fire was still on. It said it had issued a shelter-in-place order for all locations within five miles (8 km) of the airport.&nbsp;"We've got some initial numbers, but let me tell you I expect them to grow," Beshear said. “Right now we believe we have at least three fatalities. I believe that number is going to get larger. We have at least 11 injuries, some of them very significant that are being treated by local hospitals,” he added.

A UPS MD-11 cargo plane crashed after takeoff from Louisville Airport, killing at least three and injuring 11. The 34-year-old aircraft burst into flames, damaging nearby buildings. Authorities issued a shelter order, and the NTSB is investigating the cause of the deadly crash.

A UPS wide-body cargo plane crashed in Louisville, Kentucky, shortly after takeoff killing at least three people. Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed the incident and said that 11 were injured. Social media video showed the plane bursting into flames. Another video showed a massive fire trail that damaged several buildings as the plane crashed. According to Kentucky Governor, the number of deaths and injuries can increase. The three dead in the fatal crash were the crew members on board, according to UPS and federal officials quoted by news agency Reuters. The plane reportedly took off with fire on one wing.

A UPS MD-11 cargo plane crashed after takeoff from Louisville Airport, killing at least three and injuring 11. The 34-year-old aircraft burst into flames, damaging nearby buildings. Authorities issued a shelter order, and the NTSB is investigating the cause of the deadly crash.

Cargo plane crashes after takeoff from US' Louisville Airport, bursts into flames; 3 killed - Video

Indian-American lawyer Neal Katyal will be in the spotlight as he leads a challenge and will initiate arguments against Donald Trump’s tariffs in the US Supreme Court on Wednesday in a trial that could redraw the lines on presidential authority. The 54-year-old Katyal has argued more than 50 cases before the top court and is no stranger to high-stakes constitutional battles. Katyal will lead the arguments on the extent of presidential powers to impose tariffs and Trump’s use of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs. The question before the court is whether that law truly grants the president such power, or whether all tariff and taxation decisions rest with the Congress. The eyes of the entire world will be glued to the proceedings as Trump’s tariffs triggered a massive turmoil in the global economy.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/towering-republican-and-46th-us-vice-president-dick-cheney-dies-at-84-1762257177051">Towering Republican and 46th US vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84</a>&nbsp;Trump himself has described the case as “one of the most important in the History of the Country” and said that he had initially planned to appear in person at the hearing but then changed his mind. “I do not want to distract from the importance of the decision.”“It will be, in my opinion, one of the most important and consequential Decisions ever made by the United States Supreme Court,” Trump said on Sunday in his characteristic tone, while warning of the stakes ahead.&nbsp;“If we win, we will be the Richest, Most Secure Country anywhere in the World, BY FAR. If we lose, our Country could be reduced to almost Third World status—Pray to God that that doesn’t happen!”&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/idf-receives-casket-with-hostage-body-from-red-cross-in-gaza-taken-for-identification-1762284793257">IDF receives casket with hostage body from Red Cross in Gaza; remains taken for identification</a>&nbsp;Katyal has already achieved a victory in the case in the lower court when, as lead counsel for the Liberty Justice Center, he won a 7-4 ruling at the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which concluded that the American president had exceeded his authority. He will now urge the top court justices to uphold that judgment.&nbsp;Katyal has an impressive track record and represented Al Gore in Bush v. Gore to challenge Trump-era travel bans. He is also a persistent adversary of Trump’s legal agenda.&nbsp;&nbsp;Katyal was born in Chicago to Indian immigrant parents, a physician mother and engineer father. He studied at Yale Law School, where he was mentored by constitutional scholar Akhil Amar. His sister, Sonia Katyal, teaches law at the University of California, Berkeley.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eam-dr-jaishankar-to-visit-canada-next-week-1762277224927">External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to visit Canada next week</a>&nbsp;Another Indian-American lawyer, Pratik Shah, head of Akin Gump’s Supreme Court and Appellate practice, is also involved in the tariff challenge. Shah represents two educational toy makers, Learning Resources and Hand2Mind, who also argue that the president’s tariff actions exceeded statutory limits.&nbsp;WATCH: Yunus Govt Bows To Islamists, Drops Plan To Hire Music And Physical Education Teachers<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/yunus-govt-bows-to-islamists-drops-plan-to-hire-music-and-physical-education-teachers-1762278825457/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/yunus-govt-bows-to-islamists-drops-plan-to-hire-music-and-physical-education-teachers-1762278825457/embed</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

The question before the court is whether that law truly grants the president such power, or whether all tariff and taxation decisions rest with the Congress. The eyes of the entire world will be glued to the proceedings as Trump’s tariffs triggered a massive turmoil in the global economy.

Indian-American lawyer Neal Katyal will be in the spotlight as he leads a challenge and will initiate arguments against Donald Trump’s tariffs in the US Supreme Court on Wednesday in a trial that could redraw the lines on presidential authority. The 54-year-old Katyal has argued more than 50 cases before the top court and is no stranger to high-stakes constitutional battles. Katyal will lead the arguments on the extent of presidential powers to impose tariffs and Trump’s use of the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs. The question before the court is whether that law truly grants the president such power, or whether all tariff and taxation decisions rest with the Congress. The eyes of the entire world will be glued to the proceedings as Trump’s tariffs triggered a massive turmoil in the global economy. Also Read: Towering Republican and 46th US vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84 Trump himself has described the case as “one of the most important in the History of the Country” and said that he had initially planned to appear in person at the hearing but then changed his mind. “I do not want to distract from the importance of the decision.” “It will be, in my opinion, one of the most important and consequential Decisions ever made by the United States Supreme Court,” Trump said on Sunday in his characteristic tone, while warning of the stakes ahead. “If we win, we will be the Richest, Most Secure Country anywhere in the World, BY FAR. If we lose, our Country could be reduced to almost Third World status—Pray to God that that doesn’t happen!” Also Read: IDF receives casket with hostage body from Red Cross in Gaza; remains taken for identification Katyal has already achieved a victory in the case in the lower court when, as lead counsel for the Liberty Justice Center, he won a 7-4 ruling at the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, which concluded that the American president had exceeded his authority. He will now urge the top court justices to uphold that judgment. Katyal has an impressive track record and represented Al Gore in Bush v. Gore to challenge Trump-era travel bans. He is also a persistent adversary of Trump’s legal agenda. Katyal was born in Chicago to Indian immigrant parents, a physician mother and engineer father. He studied at Yale Law School, where he was mentored by constitutional scholar Akhil Amar. His sister, Sonia Katyal, teaches law at the University of California, Berkeley. Also Read: External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to visit Canada next week Another Indian-American lawyer, Pratik Shah, head of Akin Gump’s Supreme Court and Appellate practice, is also involved in the tariff challenge. Shah represents two educational toy makers, Learning Resources and Hand2Mind, who also argue that the president’s tariff actions exceeded statutory limits. WATCH: Yunus Govt Bows To Islamists, Drops Plan To Hire Music And Physical Education Teachers https://www.wionews.com/videos/yunus-govt-bows-to-islamists-drops-plan-to-hire-music-and-physical-education-teachers-1762278825457/embed

The question before the court is whether that law truly grants the president such power, or whether all tariff and taxation decisions rest with the Congress. The eyes of the entire world will be glued to the proceedings as Trump’s tariffs triggered a massive turmoil in the global economy.

Indian-American lawyer Neal Katyal to argue against Trump’s tariffs in US Supreme Court

The Israel Defence Forces troops in the Gaza Strip received a casket, with the apparent body of a dead hostage, from the Red Cross on Tuesday. The casket had been collected by the Red Cross from Hamas in Gaza City earlier. The IDF inspected the casket before draping it in an Israeli flag and holding a short ceremony led by a military rabbi. The remains were then taken to the Abu Kabir forensic institute in Tel Aviv for identification.&nbsp;If the body is confirmed to belong to a hostage, it would mean that the remains of seven hostages are still held in Gaza.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">🟡 The coffin of a deceased hostage, escorted by IDF troops, crossed the border into the State of Israel a short while ago and is on its way to the National Institute for Forensic Medicine, where identification procedures will be carried out. IDF representatives are accompanying…&mdash; Israel Defense Forces (@IDF) <a href="https://twitter.com/IDF/status/1985789748921680303?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 4, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/towering-republican-and-46th-us-vice-president-dick-cheney-dies-at-84-1762257177051">Towering Republican and 46th US vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84</a><h2>Possible to recover all remaining bodies: Israel</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, Israel reportedly believes that it will be possible to return all the bodies of the remaining hostages held in Gaza, with “strenuous work and cooperation” with Hamas and other parties.Channel 12 news says Israel knows the locations of at least four of the dead hostages. The report cited three defence officials as saying that the remaining ones can also be returned, though it will take time.“This can take time, and there are further moves that need to be carried out on the ground, but in the end, it will be possible to return them all for burial in Israel,” said an official.&nbsp;Earlier, the Red Cross notified the Israeli military that it has collected a casket, with the apparent body of a slain hostage, from Hamas in Gaza City. The Red Cross brought the casket to IDF troops inside the Gaza Strip.&nbsp;Hamas did not identify the hostage whose body it handed over. The terror group said that it had “retrieved” the body on Tuesday in Gaza City’s Shejaiya neighborhood.&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/eam-dr-jaishankar-to-visit-canada-next-week-1762277224927">External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to visit Canada next week</a><h2>IDF troops destroy Hamas tunnel, rocket launching site</h2>&nbsp;Meanwhile, the IDF said its troops deployed to the Strip’s north destroyed a Hamas tunnel spanning hundreds of metres and located a rocket launching site.Reservists of the Yiftah Brigade operating in Gaza City’s eastern Shejaiya neighborhood found the site with several launchers, rockets and launch posts.In the Jabalia area, the troops of the 188th Armored Brigade and the elite Yahalom combat engineering unit located and destroyed a Hamas tunnel that was hundreds of metres long and dozens of metres deep.

The Red Cross notified the Israeli military that it has collected a casket, with the apparent body of a slain hostage, from Hamas in Gaza City. The Red Cross brought the casket to IDF troops inside the Gaza Strip. Hamas did not identify the hostage whose body it handed over.

The Israel Defence Forces troops in the Gaza Strip received a casket, with the apparent body of a dead hostage, from the Red Cross on Tuesday. The casket had been collected by the Red Cross from Hamas in Gaza City earlier. The IDF inspected the casket before draping it in an Israeli flag and holding a short ceremony led by a military rabbi. The remains were then taken to the Abu Kabir forensic institute in Tel Aviv for identification. If the body is confirmed to belong to a hostage, it would mean that the remains of seven hostages are still held in Gaza.

The Red Cross notified the Israeli military that it has collected a casket, with the apparent body of a slain hostage, from Hamas in Gaza City. The Red Cross brought the casket to IDF troops inside the Gaza Strip. Hamas did not identify the hostage whose body it handed over.

IDF receives casket with hostage body from Red Cross in Gaza; remains taken for identification

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, wrapping up a two-day visit here, termed India a "special country" and declared that both countries share “more than 90%” alignment on global and regional issues after talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. Speaking at a reception hosted by Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar, the visiting FM said, “I met the Indian NSA Ajit Doval, I felt the same desire to promote strategic relations with Israel, huge understanding, you never agree 100%, but more than 90% of issues the problems, world and regional. It demonstrates friendship". The reception saw the presence of envoys of Italy, the Czech Republic, Guatemala, Romania, Sri Lanka, diplomats from the UK, the EU, Canada, Austria, and many business leaders.He called India a “special country", hailing it as&nbsp;“the largest growing world economy” and recalled how he told EAM Jaishankar that, “India is the future, and this is the way we look at it”. He called for cooperation in agriculture, defence, and that “we can do much more", pointing out that “5-6 Israeli ministers have visited India this year that demonstrates our strong desire to improve relations with India.”The Israeli minister urged the restart of Air India flights, as it is “extremely important” for business people, people ties, and that “Israelis have a great interest in India.” Air India used to operate direct daily flights between Delhi (DEL) and Tel Aviv (TLV), but that remains suspended due to the current turmoil in the region. Reports suggest that from January, the flight will be reinstated.On terrorism, Sa’ar warned of a “new phenomenon of terror states.” He elaborated that “we face common threats, they are not the same, but from the same nature. One of them is terrorism, confronting terrorism. It is always tough. We can cooperate on sharing knowledge, experience". Both countries have faced major terror attacks. India saw a Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan-trained terrorists earlier this year, while Israel saw a major terror attack in October 2023 by Hamas.He pointed out how Israel "confronted the 7 fronts" and "not only restore the image of power of Israel...change the entire region for the good, create opportunities that can lead the Middle East to a better future. Must confront all those drag who want to drag it to a dark day." The Foreign Minister lauded President Donald Trump's Gaza peace which envisions Hamas' disarmament and Gaza's demilitarisation. "At the heart of the President Trump's peace is the disarmament of Hamas, Islamic Jihad, demilitarization of Gaza, at same time govt of Lebanon dismantle Hezbollah... we have huge problem with Houthis in Yemen... need to uproot it," he told the gathering.&nbsp;He said India’s role in regional connectivity “will eventually happen,” adding, “India will play a role in the future, in terms of trade, business, and connectivity. Maybe it was delayed for a while because of the war, but it will eventually happen.” The India Middle East Europe Corridor, announced during the Delhi G20 summit in 2023, has been languishing due to the conflict in West Asia. The Israeli Foreign Minister, during the Delhi visit, also visited the historic Haifa Chowk Memorial that pays homage to Indian soldiers who helped liberate Haifa city from Ottoman rule in 1918.The development comes on a day when Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Israeli Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram signed a Defence memorandum of understanding in Tel Aviv to deepen ties across training, cyber security, and innovation.

The development comes on a day when Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Israeli Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram signed a Defence memorandum of understanding in Tel Aviv to deepen ties across training, cyber security, and innovation.

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar, wrapping up a two-day visit here, termed India a "special country" and declared that both countries share “more than 90%” alignment on global and regional issues after talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar and National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. Speaking at a reception hosted by Israeli Ambassador Reuven Azar, the visiting FM said, “I met the Indian NSA Ajit Doval, I felt the same desire to promote strategic relations with Israel, huge understanding, you never agree 100%, but more than 90% of issues the problems, world and regional. It demonstrates friendship". The reception saw the presence of envoys of Italy, the Czech Republic, Guatemala, Romania, Sri Lanka, diplomats from the UK, the EU, Canada, Austria, and many business leaders. He called India a “special country", hailing it as “the largest growing world economy” and recalled how he told EAM Jaishankar that, “India is the future, and this is the way we look at it”. He called for cooperation in agriculture, defence, and that “we can do much more", pointing out that “5-6 Israeli ministers have visited India this year that demonstrates our strong desire to improve relations with India.” The Israeli minister urged the restart of Air India flights, as it is “extremely important” for business people, people ties, and that “Israelis have a great interest in India.” Air India used to operate direct daily flights between Delhi (DEL) and Tel Aviv (TLV), but that remains suspended due to the current turmoil in the region. Reports suggest that from January, the flight will be reinstated. On terrorism, Sa’ar warned of a “new phenomenon of terror states.” He elaborated that “we face common threats, they are not the same, but from the same nature. One of them is terrorism, confronting terrorism. It is always tough. We can cooperate on sharing knowledge, experience". Both countries have faced major terror attacks. India saw a Pahalgam terror attack by Pakistan-trained terrorists earlier this year, while Israel saw a major terror attack in October 2023 by Hamas. He pointed out how Israel "confronted the 7 fronts" and "not only restore the image of power of Israel...change the entire region for the good, create opportunities that can lead the Middle East to a better future. Must confront all those drag who want to drag it to a dark day." The Foreign Minister lauded President Donald Trump's Gaza peace which envisions Hamas' disarmament and Gaza's demilitarisation. "At the heart of the President Trump's peace is the disarmament of Hamas, Islamic Jihad, demilitarization of Gaza, at same time govt of Lebanon dismantle Hezbollah... we have huge problem with Houthis in Yemen... need to uproot it," he told the gathering. He said India’s role in regional connectivity “will eventually happen,” adding, “India will play a role in the future, in terms of trade, business, and connectivity. Maybe it was delayed for a while because of the war, but it will eventually happen.” The India Middle East Europe Corridor, announced during the Delhi G20 summit in 2023, has been languishing due to the conflict in West Asia. The Israeli Foreign Minister, during the Delhi visit, also visited the historic Haifa Chowk Memorial that pays homage to Indian soldiers who helped liberate Haifa city from Ottoman rule in 1918. The development comes on a day when Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Israeli Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram signed a Defence memorandum of understanding in Tel Aviv to deepen ties across training, cyber security, and innovation.

The development comes on a day when Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh and Israeli Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram signed a Defence memorandum of understanding in Tel Aviv to deepen ties across training, cyber security, and innovation.

Israel's FM Gideon Sa’ar hopes direct flight with India will be restarted

New Delhi: India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will travel to Canada next week, in a significant step towards consolidating the ongoing reset in bilateral ties. The visit comes months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in July, setting the stage for a thaw in relations that had hit rock bottom in 2023-24. The Indian foreign minister will attend the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Ontario’s Niagara Region on November 11-12. Canada, holding the G7 Presidency, is hosting the meeting for the second time this year.&nbsp;A statement released by Canada said, “The meeting will bring together G7 ministers to discuss global challenges and strengthen international collaboration. The agenda will cover thematic issues including security and prosperity, as well as important work on economic resilience.”&nbsp;India has been a regular invitee of the G7 summit meetings, a tradition restarted by France in 2019.&nbsp;Last month, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand visited New Delhi, marking the first visit by a Canadian cabinet minister in two years. During her trip, Anand held extensive talks with EAM Dr Jaishankar, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. She also called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a rare gesture for a visiting foreign minister. Both sides unveiled a new roadmap for cooperation, including the relaunch of the energy dialogue and the Joint Science and Technology Cooperation Committee.&nbsp;Ties between India and Canada had nosedived after then-Canadian PM Justin Trudeau alleged in 2023 that Indian agents were involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistan separatist and designated terrorist by India. New Delhi rejected the claims as “absurd”. What followed was a public war of words between the two sides followed by the withdrawal of high commissioners. The turnaround in ties came when Mark Carney took over as Canadian Prime Minister in early 2025, pledging in the election campaign to restore and strengthen ties with India.&nbsp;A key telephonic conversation between Jaishankar and Anand on May 29 is believed to have been the turning point. Canada extended an invitation to India for the G7 Summit in June, and by August, both nations reinstated their high commissioners. September saw National Security Advisers’ talks and pre-foreign office consultations, further solidifying the reset.

A key telephonic conversation between Jaishankar and Anand on May 29 is believed to have been the turning point. Canada extended an invitation to India for the G7 Summit in June, and by August, both nations reinstated their high commissioners.

New Delhi: India’s External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar will travel to Canada next week, in a significant step towards consolidating the ongoing reset in bilateral ties. The visit comes months after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in July, setting the stage for a thaw in relations that had hit rock bottom in 2023-24. The Indian foreign minister will attend the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Ontario’s Niagara Region on November 11-12. Canada, holding the G7 Presidency, is hosting the meeting for the second time this year. A statement released by Canada said, “The meeting will bring together G7 ministers to discuss global challenges and strengthen international collaboration. The agenda will cover thematic issues including security and prosperity, as well as important work on economic resilience.” India has been a regular invitee of the G7 summit meetings, a tradition restarted by France in 2019. Last month, Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand visited New Delhi, marking the first visit by a Canadian cabinet minister in two years. During her trip, Anand held extensive talks with EAM Dr Jaishankar, Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal. She also called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a rare gesture for a visiting foreign minister. Both sides unveiled a new roadmap for cooperation, including the relaunch of the energy dialogue and the Joint Science and Technology Cooperation Committee. Ties between India and Canada had nosedived after then-Canadian PM Justin Trudeau alleged in 2023 that Indian agents were involved in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Khalistan separatist and designated terrorist by India. New Delhi rejected the claims as “absurd”. What followed was a public war of words between the two sides followed by the withdrawal of high commissioners. The turnaround in ties came when Mark Carney took over as Canadian Prime Minister in early 2025, pledging in the election campaign to restore and strengthen ties with India. A key telephonic conversation between Jaishankar and Anand on May 29 is believed to have been the turning point. Canada extended an invitation to India for the G7 Summit in June, and by August, both nations reinstated their high commissioners. September saw National Security Advisers’ talks and pre-foreign office consultations, further solidifying the reset.

A key telephonic conversation between Jaishankar and Anand on May 29 is believed to have been the turning point. Canada extended an invitation to India for the G7 Summit in June, and by August, both nations reinstated their high commissioners.

External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar to visit Canada next week

Former US Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi while speaking to the CNN attacked US President Donald Trump. In an interview with CNN's Elex Michaelson in San Francisco, ahead of California's Proposition 50 vote, she said, "He's just a vile creature. The worst thing on the face of the Earth. But anyway."When pressed to clear her views she said that, Donald Trump being the President of the United States doesn't respect the constitution, overturned the power of House of Representatives and infiltrated the Supreme Court and the Judiciary. He has silenced the press and scared the people who are living in the country legally. These remarks emerge just after the President Trump threw a Gatsbyesque party as the US Government Shutdown continue and SNAP beneficiaries saw the cut off in aid. Pelosi's comment also comes just ahead of the voting for proposition 50, in California.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>What is the Proposition 50?</h2>Proposition-50 is a proposed constitutional ammendment in the state of California which allows the state legislature to draw new congressional district ahead of the 2026 mid terms.As of now California has 52 seats in House of Representatives and 2 seats in Senate. Among the House of Representatives seats 43 belongs to Democrats and 9 belongs to Republicans. The two Senators both are Democrat.&nbsp;Pelosi supports redistricting of California but Trump opposes it. He called it a “Democrat power grab” while supporting the proposition 50 in Texas. Nancy Pelosi and Gavin Newsom are used the argument of whataboutery to defend the redistricting in California. They argue that proposition-50 significantly strengthened Republican stronghold Texas, and Republican called it self-defence and now when Democrats are doing the same they are calling it power grab.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nancy Pelosi attacks Donald Trump in a CNN interview ahead of California’s Proposition 50 vote, defending redistricting as a counter to GOP gerrymanders.

Former US Speaker of the House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi while speaking to the CNN attacked US President Donald Trump. In an interview with CNN's Elex Michaelson in San Francisco, ahead of California's Proposition 50 vote, she said, "He's just a vile creature. The worst thing on the face of the Earth. But anyway." When pressed to clear her views she said that, Donald Trump being the President of the United States doesn't respect the constitution, overturned the power of House of Representatives and infiltrated the Supreme Court and the Judiciary. He has silenced the press and scared the people who are living in the country legally. These remarks emerge just after the President Trump threw a Gatsbyesque party as the US Government Shutdown continue and SNAP beneficiaries saw the cut off in aid. Pelosi's comment also comes just ahead of the voting for proposition 50, in California. What is the Proposition 50? Proposition-50 is a proposed constitutional ammendment in the state of California which allows the state legislature to draw new congressional district ahead of the 2026 mid terms. As of now California has 52 seats in House of Representatives and 2 seats in Senate. Among the House of Representatives seats 43 belongs to Democrats and 9 belongs to Republicans. The two Senators both are Democrat. Pelosi supports redistricting of California but Trump opposes it. He called it a “Democrat power grab” while supporting the proposition 50 in Texas. Nancy Pelosi and Gavin Newsom are used the argument of whataboutery to defend the redistricting in California. They argue that proposition-50 significantly strengthened Republican stronghold Texas, and Republican called it self-defence and now when Democrats are doing the same they are calling it power grab.

Nancy Pelosi attacks Donald Trump in a CNN interview ahead of California’s Proposition 50 vote, defending redistricting as a counter to GOP gerrymanders.

Nancy Pelosi slams Trump as ‘vile creature’ amid debate over California’s proposition 50 redistricting measure

The United Nations suspended operations at a key border crossing between Afghanistan and Iran on Tuesday, a UN official told AFP, citing new Taliban government restrictions on Afghan women workers."The UN and humanitarian partners have today suspended operations at the Islam Qala border between Afghanistan and Iran, following the introduction of additional restrictions preventing female national UN and partner staff from operating at the border," said Indrika Ratwatte, the UN's humanitarian coordinator in Afghanistan.He did not specify the nature of the new restrictions but warned they were creating "immediate operational challenges" and posed "additional risks for returning people, particularly women and girls".Islam Qala is the main crossing point for Afghans expelled from Iran, more than 60 per cent of whom are women, according to the UN official."Without female staff, we cannot collectively serve returning women and children under conditions of dignity and respect," said Ratwatte.The Taliban authorities did not immediately respond to AFP's request for comment.In 2022, the Taliban banned NGOs from employing Afghan women, extending the measure to UN agencies in 2023.While women are still allowed to work in certain sectors or remotely, all Afghan UN employees have been required to work from home for the past two months. NGOs, however, can still deploy Afghan women as staff in the field.According to the UN, more than 1.2 million Afghans have crossed through the Islam Qala border from Iran so far this year.They are among 2.2 million Afghans to return to the country this year, including 1.7 million from Iran.Roza Otunbayeva, head of the UN mission in Afghanistan, in July described the situation at Islam Qala as a "test of our collective humanity".The UNAMA chief warned that many returnees, especially women, face trauma, poverty and restricted access to basic services under Taliban rule.She urged the international community to act swiftly, saying Afghanistan "cannot absorb this shock alone" and that the cost of inaction would be measured in lives lost and renewed instability.

The Taliban authorities did not immediately respond to AFP request for comment. In 2022, the Taliban banned NGOs from employing Afghan women, extending the measure to UN agencies in 2023.

The United Nations suspended operations at a key border crossing between Afghanistan and Iran on Tuesday, a UN official told AFP, citing new Taliban government restrictions on Afghan women workers. "The UN and humanitarian partners have today suspended operations at the Islam Qala border between Afghanistan and Iran, following the introduction of additional restrictions preventing female national UN and partner staff from operating at the border," said Indrika Ratwatte, the UN's humanitarian coordinator in Afghanistan. He did not specify the nature of the new restrictions but warned they were creating "immediate operational challenges" and posed "additional risks for returning people, particularly women and girls". Islam Qala is the main crossing point for Afghans expelled from Iran, more than 60 per cent of whom are women, according to the UN official. "Without female staff, we cannot collectively serve returning women and children under conditions of dignity and respect," said Ratwatte. The Taliban authorities did not immediately respond to AFP's request for comment. In 2022, the Taliban banned NGOs from employing Afghan women, extending the measure to UN agencies in 2023. While women are still allowed to work in certain sectors or remotely, all Afghan UN employees have been required to work from home for the past two months. NGOs, however, can still deploy Afghan women as staff in the field. According to the UN, more than 1.2 million Afghans have crossed through the Islam Qala border from Iran so far this year. They are among 2.2 million Afghans to return to the country this year, including 1.7 million from Iran. Roza Otunbayeva, head of the UN mission in Afghanistan, in July described the situation at Islam Qala as a "test of our collective humanity". The UNAMA chief warned that many returnees, especially women, face trauma, poverty and restricted access to basic services under Taliban rule. She urged the international community to act swiftly, saying Afghanistan "cannot absorb this shock alone" and that the cost of inaction would be measured in lives lost and renewed instability.

The Taliban authorities did not immediately respond to AFP's request for comment. In 2022, the Taliban banned NGOs from employing Afghan women, extending the measure to UN agencies in 2023.

Taliban restricts women workers, UN suspends work at Afghanistan-Iran border in protest

Tesla's CEO and former ally of Donald Trump, Elon Musk, alleged on Tuesday (Nov 4) that the New York City ballot form is a scam. Sharing an image of a ballot paper of his X account, Musk claimed that no ID card is required to cast a ballot in New York. He also claimed that other mayoral candidates appeared twice on the paper, and Andrew Cuomo's name was last in the bottom right of the paper.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/towering-republican-and-46th-us-vice-president-dick-cheney-dies-at-84-1762257177051">Towering Republican and 46th US vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84</a>Meanwhile, his claims were busted by a journalist in the comments who said that the NYC does not have any voter ID laws. The journo, who went by the name Isaac Saul, further said that "In New York, the state, multiple parties can endorse the same candidate, so some can appear multiple times. Sliwa, the Republican, is also listed twice!"Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-net-worth-trump-is-already-billions-richer-even-before-one-year-into-second-term-here-is-how-he-is-filling-his-pockets-1762251025229">Trump is growing richer by day, less than a year into second term. Here is how</a>Responding to Musk's allegation of Cuomo's name at the bottom, the journo said, "Cuomo lost the primary, and ran as an indy, and ballots list major party candidates first."Meanwhile, Linda Sarsour, a Palestinian-American activist, has accused New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani of receiving his election funds from the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR). It is the same organisation that is under congressional scrutiny for alleged links to the Palestinian militant group Hamas. As per The New York Post, Sarsour claimed she and the Hamas-linked nonprofit helped fuel Mamdani's rise.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/asim-munir-to-get-more-powers-shehbaz-sharif-pitches-amendment-that-could-make-serious-changes-in-pakistani-constitution-1762263854774">Asim Munir to get more powers? Shehbaz Sharif pitches amendment that could make serious changes in Pakistani constitution</a>She named the CAIR-funded Unity and Justice Fund PAC. She described the organisations as "the largest institutional donor to the pro-Zohran super PAC in New York", the NYP reported.

Sharing an image of a ballot paper of his X account, Musk claimed that no ID card is required to cast a ballot in New York. He also claimed that other mayoral candidates appeared twice on the paper, and Andrew Cuomo name was last in the bottom right of the paper.

Tesla's CEO and former ally of Donald Trump, Elon Musk, alleged on Tuesday (Nov 4) that the New York City ballot form is a scam. Sharing an image of a ballot paper of his X account, Musk claimed that no ID card is required to cast a ballot in New York. He also claimed that other mayoral candidates appeared twice on the paper, and Andrew Cuomo's name was last in the bottom right of the paper. Also read: Towering Republican and 46th US vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84 Meanwhile, his claims were busted by a journalist in the comments who said that the NYC does not have any voter ID laws. The journo, who went by the name Isaac Saul, further said that "In New York, the state, multiple parties can endorse the same candidate, so some can appear multiple times. Sliwa, the Republican, is also listed twice!" Also read: Trump is growing richer by day, less than a year into second term. Here is how Responding to Musk's allegation of Cuomo's name at the bottom, the journo said, "Cuomo lost the primary, and ran as an indy, and ballots list major party candidates first." Meanwhile, Linda Sarsour, a Palestinian-American activist, has accused New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani of receiving his election funds from the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR). It is the same organisation that is under congressional scrutiny for alleged links to the Palestinian militant group Hamas. As per The New York Post, Sarsour claimed she and the Hamas-linked nonprofit helped fuel Mamdani's rise. Also read: Asim Munir to get more powers? Shehbaz Sharif pitches amendment that could make serious changes in Pakistani constitution She named the CAIR-funded Unity and Justice Fund PAC. She described the organisations as "the largest institutional donor to the pro-Zohran super PAC in New York", the NYP reported.

Sharing an image of a ballot paper of his X account, Musk claimed that no ID card is required to cast a ballot in New York. He also claimed that other mayoral candidates appeared twice on the paper, and Andrew Cuomo's name was last in the bottom right of the paper.

‘No ID required’: Elon Musk calls NYC ballot form ‘a SCAM’ - Is he right?

Pakistan is under heavy debate after a constitutional amendment was proposed in the parliament. Experts have expressed fear that the move may make the Army chief Asim Munir more powerful than he is now in the country's politics. The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) delegation, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, approached the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for support on the move.The prime objective of the proposal is to weaken Article 243 of the Pakistani constitution. This will give an extended tenure to Munir, and his rank as Field Marshal will be formalised if the amendment is passed. The post was given to Munir after India's anti-terror Operation Sindoor in May 2025.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-no-id-required-elon-musk-calls-nyc-ballot-form-a-scam-is-he-right-1762266081393">‘No ID required’: Elon Musk calls NYC ballot form ‘a SCAM’ - Is he right?</a>Asim Munir is only the second officer to become Field Marshal. Ayub Khan was the first to hold the rank. If the rank does not get formalised, Munir is scheduled to retire on November 28 this year. The amendment will constitutionalise the rank of Field Marshal in Pakistan. As of now, the post does not have any legal recognition.Pakistan's Minister of State for Law and Justice, Barrister Aqeel Malik, confirmed the intent and said, “discussions are underway regarding the 27th Amendment, but formal work has not yet begun”.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/towering-republican-and-46th-us-vice-president-dick-cheney-dies-at-84-1762257177051">Towering Republican and 46th US vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84</a>Not only the rank of Field Marshal, but the proposed amendment could also make changes in Pakistan’s legal and judicial setup. Under the amendment, there will be the creation of a Constitutional Court, which would be separate from the Supreme Court.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-net-worth-trump-is-already-billions-richer-even-before-one-year-into-second-term-here-is-how-he-is-filling-his-pockets-1762251025229">Trump is growing richer by day, less than a year into second term. Here is how</a>

The prime objective of the proposal is to weaken Article 243 of the Pakistani constitution. This will give an extended tenure to Munir, and his rank as Field Marshal will be formalised if the amendment is passed. 

Pakistan is under heavy debate after a constitutional amendment was proposed in the parliament. Experts have expressed fear that the move may make the Army chief Asim Munir more powerful than he is now in the country's politics. The ruling Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) delegation, led by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, approached the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) for support on the move. The prime objective of the proposal is to weaken Article 243 of the Pakistani constitution. This will give an extended tenure to Munir, and his rank as Field Marshal will be formalised if the amendment is passed. The post was given to Munir after India's anti-terror Operation Sindoor in May 2025. Also read: ‘No ID required’: Elon Musk calls NYC ballot form ‘a SCAM’ - Is he right? Asim Munir is only the second officer to become Field Marshal. Ayub Khan was the first to hold the rank. If the rank does not get formalised, Munir is scheduled to retire on November 28 this year. The amendment will constitutionalise the rank of Field Marshal in Pakistan. As of now, the post does not have any legal recognition. Pakistan's Minister of State for Law and Justice, Barrister Aqeel Malik, confirmed the intent and said, “discussions are underway regarding the 27th Amendment, but formal work has not yet begun”. Also read: Towering Republican and 46th US vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84 Not only the rank of Field Marshal, but the proposed amendment could also make changes in Pakistan’s legal and judicial setup. Under the amendment, there will be the creation of a Constitutional Court, which would be separate from the Supreme Court. Also read: Trump is growing richer by day, less than a year into second term. Here is how

The prime objective of the proposal is to weaken Article 243 of the Pakistani constitution. This will give an extended tenure to Munir, and his rank as Field Marshal will be formalised if the amendment is passed.&nbsp;

Asim Munir to get more powers? Shehbaz Sharif pitches amendment that could make serious changes in Pakistani constitution

Republican Senator and Former US Vice President Dick Cheney passed away on Monday night due to pneumonia and cardiovascular disease. Born in 1941, Cheney was a businessman and the 46th Vice President of the United States. He was married to Lyne Cheney and had two children, Liz and Merry.<h2>Dick Cheney's education and career&nbsp;</h2>Dick Cheney, a British American, graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper, Wyoming. He joined Yale University to pursue higher education, but dropped out. He then attended the University of Wyoming, where he studied graduation and post-graduation. He started to pursue his doctoral degree but could not finish it.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cheney started his career as a Congressman, as an intern to Congressman William A. Steiger during the Presidency of Richard Nixon. He later joined the White House as the Chief of Staff under Gerald Ford in 1974, and later represented Wyoming in the U.S. House of Representatives. He served as the Secretary of Defence under the US President George Bush, during which he overlooked key military operations such as Operation Desert Storm during the Gulf War. He became the 46th Vice President from 2001-2009.<h2>What was the net worth of Dick Cheney?</h2>Dick Cheney has a net valuation of $150 million. This is mainly due to his illustrious career in both public and private sectors. He was the CEO and Chairman of the Hilburton Energy Services. During which he made a significant amount of money at least $36 million including severance package and stock options. He also had significant earnings from the decade of government services, which he gently invested in energy, defence sector, real estate holdings, book deals and speaking engagements after he left the role of Vice President. He is considered one of the wealthiest Vice President of the United States.&nbsp;<h2>Controversies around Dick Cheney</h2>Cheney was also one of the most controversial Vice President of the United States. He was one of the early advocate of the Iraqi invasion of 2003, and repeatedly warned about the weapons of mass destructions of Iraq, which the US never found. This fact subjected Bush administration to significant scrutiny. He was also accused of intelligence manipulation to provide information consistent with the war agenda.Moreover after the Iraq invasion a Halliburton subsidiary, Kellogg Brown &amp; Root (KBR), was awarded billions of dollars in government contracts for logistics and infrastructure work in Iraq and elsewhere. He also continued to receive deferred compensation and stock options from Halliburton while being in office. He had a class-action lawsuit for artificially inflating stock price through shady accounting practices. He settled a bribe case with a Nigerian official with connection to Justice Department related payments. He held questionable opinions on South African apartheid and voted against the release of Nelson Mandela.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Former Vice President of the United States, Dick Cheney, dies at the age of 84. His family confirmed his death was due to pneumonia and cardiovascular disease. Explore his life, educational background, political career, net worth and controversies.

Republican Senator and Former US Vice President Dick Cheney passed away on Monday night due to pneumonia and cardiovascular disease. Born in 1941, Cheney was a businessman and the 46th Vice President of the United States. He was married to Lyne Cheney and had two children, Liz and Merry. Dick Cheney's education and career Dick Cheney, a British American, graduated from Natrona County High School in Casper, Wyoming. He joined Yale University to pursue higher education, but dropped out. He then attended the University of Wyoming, where he studied graduation and post-graduation. He started to pursue his doctoral degree but could not finish it. Cheney started his career as a Congressman, as an intern to Congressman William A. Steiger during the Presidency of Richard Nixon. He later joined the White House as the Chief of Staff under Gerald Ford in 1974, and later represented Wyoming in the U.S. House of Representatives. He served as the Secretary of Defence under the US President George Bush, during which he overlooked key military operations such as Operation Desert Storm during the Gulf War. He became the 46th Vice President from 2001-2009. What was the net worth of Dick Cheney? Dick Cheney has a net valuation of $150 million. This is mainly due to his illustrious career in both public and private sectors. He was the CEO and Chairman of the Hilburton Energy Services. During which he made a significant amount of money at least $36 million including severance package and stock options. He also had significant earnings from the decade of government services, which he gently invested in energy, defence sector, real estate holdings, book deals and speaking engagements after he left the role of Vice President. He is considered one of the wealthiest Vice President of the United States. Controversies around Dick Cheney Cheney was also one of the most controversial Vice President of the United States. He was one of the early advocate of the Iraqi invasion of 2003, and repeatedly warned about the weapons of mass destructions of Iraq, which the US never found. This fact subjected Bush administration to significant scrutiny. He was also accused of intelligence manipulation to provide information consistent with the war agenda. Moreover after the Iraq invasion a Halliburton subsidiary, Kellogg Brown & Root (KBR), was awarded billions of dollars in government contracts for logistics and infrastructure work in Iraq and elsewhere. He also continued to receive deferred compensation and stock options from Halliburton while being in office. He had a class-action lawsuit for artificially inflating stock price through shady accounting practices. He settled a bribe case with a Nigerian official with connection to Justice Department related payments. He held questionable opinions on South African apartheid and voted against the release of Nelson Mandela.

Former Vice President of the United States, Dick Cheney, dies at the age of 84. His family confirmed his death was due to pneumonia and cardiovascular disease. Explore his life, educational background, political career, net worth and controversies.

Dick Cheney passes away at 84: Education, career, net worth and controversies

A senior Pakistani official has rejected Donald Trump's claim that South Asian countries are actively testing nuclear weapons. In an interview with CBS News, he said that his country was “not the first to carry out nuclear tests and will not be the first to do it again”.US President Donald Trump, during his interview with Norah O'Donnell for 60 Minutes, alleged that Russia, China, North Korea and Pakistan are secretly testing nuclear weapons. When pressed about whether he is conflating nuclear weapons with tests of nuclear missiles. He asserted that they test underground, and people usually do not find out the ordeal, just feel the vibrations. He announced that the US will also carry out its nuclear tests. &nbsp;“We're gonna test, because they test and others test. And certainly North Korea's been testing. Pakistan's been testing.”Trump has recently ordered the Pentagon to “immediately” start “testing our nuclear weapons”. The statement is contradictory because only a few days back, US presidential nominee for STRATCOM, the U.S. military command in charge of nuclear weapons, assured the lawmakers at Capitol Hill that China and Russia are not conducting nuclear tests.&nbsp;The United States has been a signatory to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) since 1996. Apart from North Korea, no other nations have detonated Nuclear weapons since the 1990s. China detonated its last nuclear weapon in &nbsp;1992, and Pakistan in 1998. Since 1998, Pakistan said it had observed &nbsp;"unilateral moratorium on nuclear testing."The Chinese foreign ministry on Monday dismissed Mr Trump's claim, asserting that China is committed to “peaceful development” and follows a policy of “no first use”. Pakistan also asserts on its website that it despite being a non-signatory state, Pakistan has been supporting the objectives and purposes of the Treaty.The US energy Secretary Chris Wright, while talking to Fox New,s downplayed Trump's statements, saying that these are most likely "system tests", not “nuclear explosions”.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Pakistan officials have downplayed claims of their ally, Donald Trump, that South Asian countries, including Pakistan, are actively testing Nuclear weapons. 

A senior Pakistani official has rejected Donald Trump's claim that South Asian countries are actively testing nuclear weapons. In an interview with CBS News, he said that his country was “not the first to carry out nuclear tests and will not be the first to do it again”. US President Donald Trump, during his interview with Norah O'Donnell for 60 Minutes, alleged that Russia, China, North Korea and Pakistan are secretly testing nuclear weapons. When pressed about whether he is conflating nuclear weapons with tests of nuclear missiles. He asserted that they test underground, and people usually do not find out the ordeal, just feel the vibrations. He announced that the US will also carry out its nuclear tests. “We're gonna test, because they test and others test. And certainly North Korea's been testing. Pakistan's been testing.” Trump has recently ordered the Pentagon to “immediately” start “testing our nuclear weapons”. The statement is contradictory because only a few days back, US presidential nominee for STRATCOM, the U.S. military command in charge of nuclear weapons, assured the lawmakers at Capitol Hill that China and Russia are not conducting nuclear tests. The United States has been a signatory to the Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty (CTBT) since 1996. Apart from North Korea, no other nations have detonated Nuclear weapons since the 1990s. China detonated its last nuclear weapon in 1992, and Pakistan in 1998. Since 1998, Pakistan said it had observed "unilateral moratorium on nuclear testing." The Chinese foreign ministry on Monday dismissed Mr Trump's claim, asserting that China is committed to “peaceful development” and follows a policy of “no first use”. Pakistan also asserts on its website that it despite being a non-signatory state, Pakistan has been supporting the objectives and purposes of the Treaty. The US energy Secretary Chris Wright, while talking to Fox New,s downplayed Trump's statements, saying that these are most likely "system tests", not “nuclear explosions”.

Pakistan officials have downplayed claims of their ally, Donald Trump, that South Asian countries, including Pakistan, are actively testing Nuclear weapons.&nbsp;

'Will not be the first to resume nuclear tests': Pakistan responds to Trump's nuclear test claims

America’s most powerful modern vice president, Dick Cheney, who was the chief architect of the “war on terror” after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and helped lead the country into the Iraq War on faulty assumptions, died on Monday night, as per a statement from his family. He was 84. The 46th vice president, who served under Republican President George W. Bush for two terms between 2001 and 2009, was a towering and polarizing power player in Washington for decades. However, Cheney was largely ostracized from his party in his final years over his intense criticism of President Donald Trump, whom he branded a “coward” and the greatest-ever threat to the republic. At the fag end of his political career, Cheney cast his final vote in a presidential election in 2024 for a liberal Democrat and fellow member of the vice president’s club, Kamala Harris.&nbsp;Cheney suffered from cardiovascular disease for a long period in his adult life but survived many heart attacks and lived many years in retirement after a heart transplant in 2012 that he hailed in a 2014 interview as “the gift of life itself.”&nbsp;“Richard B. Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States, died last night, November 3, 2025,” his family said in a statement. “He was 84 years old. His beloved wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him as he passed. The former Vice President died due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.”&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-indirectly-funded-zohran-mamdani-for-new-york-election-here-s-what-linda-sarsour-claims-1762256012649">Hamas indirectly funded Zohran Mamdani for New York election? Here’s what Linda Sarsour claims</a><h2>Cheney, dubbed a ‘war hawk’, pushed for Iraq invasion&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;Cheney, known as somewhat of a war hawk, helped lead the push under President George W. Bush to invade Iraq on the basis of intelligence, which was later proven wrong, that Saddam Hussein had amassed weapons of mass destruction.&nbsp;He worked for nearly four decades in Washington. He served as the youngest White House chief of staff under President Gerald Ford; represented Wyoming in the US House of Representatives; was secretary of defense under President George H.W. Bush; and later served two terms as vice president under Bush junior, President George W. Bush.&nbsp;Cheney was enjoying a lucrative career in the corporate world and was the CEO of Halliburton, a Texas-based energy company when George W. Bush urged him to vet potential vice-presidential nominees. In the end, Cheney himself took the oath of office.&nbsp;&nbsp;Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-best-mayor-potus-endorses-cuomo-for-nyc-mayor-says-will-stop-federal-funding-if-communist-candidate-zohran-mamdani-wins-1762229434725">Trump’s 'best NYC mayor'? POTUS endorses Cuomo, says will stop federal funding if 'Communist Candidate Zohran Mamdani' wins</a><h2>On 9/11, Cheney took charge as Bush was out of Washington</h2>&nbsp;On September 11, 2001, when terrorists attacked the United States, Cheney took charge as President Bush was out of Washington.&nbsp;“When the president came on the line, I told him that the Pentagon had been hit and urged him to stay away from Washington,” Cheney recalled in his memoir, ‘In My Time’. “The city was under attack, and the White House was a target. I understood that he didn’t want to appear to be on the run, but he shouldn’t be here until we knew more about what was going on.”“The first war of the twenty-first century wouldn't simply be a conflict of nation against nation, army against army. It would be first and foremost a war against terrorists who operated in the shadows, feared no deterrent, and would use any weapon they could get their hands on to destroy us,” he added.&nbsp;After the hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center in New York, Cheney became determined to avenge the al Qaeda-orchestrated attacks and to enforce US power. Cheney later said that the attacks left him with an overwhelming sense of responsibility to ensure such similar incidents never happened again in the US.&nbsp;<h2>Never regretted his decisions, actions&nbsp;</h2>&nbsp;After the 9/11 attacks, reports of “enhanced interrogations” of terror suspects were severely criticised as torture, but Cheney insisted methods like waterboarding were perfectly acceptable.&nbsp;He was also an outspoken advocate for holding terror suspects without trial at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.&nbsp;Cheney was never regretful and said he had done what was necessary in response to the unprecedented attack on the US that killed nearly 2,800 people.“I would do it again in a minute,” Cheney said when confronted by a Senate Intelligence Committee.On being questioned about the Iraq War, he said, “It was the right thing to do then. I believed it then, and I believe it now.”&nbsp;WATCH: Saudi Security Officer Assaults Woman Sitting on Floor | WION<a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/saudi-security-officer-assaults-woman-sitting-on-floor-wion-1762258121055/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/saudi-security-officer-assaults-woman-sitting-on-floor-wion-1762258121055/embed</a>&nbsp;

Dick Cheney served with Republican President George W. Bush for two terms between 2001 and 2009, and was a towering and polarizing power player in Washington. However, Cheney was largely ostracized from his party in his final years over his intense criticism of President Donald Trump.

America’s most powerful modern vice president, Dick Cheney, who was the chief architect of the “war on terror” after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and helped lead the country into the Iraq War on faulty assumptions, died on Monday night, as per a statement from his family. He was 84. The 46th vice president, who served under Republican President George W. Bush for two terms between 2001 and 2009, was a towering and polarizing power player in Washington for decades. However, Cheney was largely ostracized from his party in his final years over his intense criticism of President Donald Trump, whom he branded a “coward” and the greatest-ever threat to the republic. At the fag end of his political career, Cheney cast his final vote in a presidential election in 2024 for a liberal Democrat and fellow member of the vice president’s club, Kamala Harris. Cheney suffered from cardiovascular disease for a long period in his adult life but survived many heart attacks and lived many years in retirement after a heart transplant in 2012 that he hailed in a 2014 interview as “the gift of life itself.” “Richard B. Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States, died last night, November 3, 2025,” his family said in a statement. “He was 84 years old. His beloved wife of 61 years, Lynne, his daughters, Liz and Mary, and other family members were with him as he passed. The former Vice President died due to complications of pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease.” Also Read: Hamas indirectly funded Zohran Mamdani for New York election? Here’s what Linda Sarsour claims Cheney, dubbed a ‘war hawk’, pushed for Iraq invasion Cheney, known as somewhat of a war hawk, helped lead the push under President George W. Bush to invade Iraq on the basis of intelligence, which was later proven wrong, that Saddam Hussein had amassed weapons of mass destruction. He worked for nearly four decades in Washington. He served as the youngest White House chief of staff under President Gerald Ford; represented Wyoming in the US House of Representatives; was secretary of defense under President George H.W. Bush; and later served two terms as vice president under Bush junior, President George W. Bush. Cheney was enjoying a lucrative career in the corporate world and was the CEO of Halliburton, a Texas-based energy company when George W. Bush urged him to vet potential vice-presidential nominees. In the end, Cheney himself took the oath of office. Also Read: Trump’s 'best NYC mayor'? POTUS endorses Cuomo, says will stop federal funding if 'Communist Candidate Zohran Mamdani' wins On 9/11, Cheney took charge as Bush was out of Washington On September 11, 2001, when terrorists attacked the United States, Cheney took charge as President Bush was out of Washington. “When the president came on the line, I told him that the Pentagon had been hit and urged him to stay away from Washington,” Cheney recalled in his memoir, ‘In My Time’. “The city was under attack, and the White House was a target. I understood that he didn’t want to appear to be on the run, but he shouldn’t be here until we knew more about what was going on.” “The first war of the twenty-first century wouldn't simply be a conflict of nation against nation, army against army. It would be first and foremost a war against terrorists who operated in the shadows, feared no deterrent, and would use any weapon they could get their hands on to destroy us,” he added. After the hijacked planes struck the World Trade Center in New York, Cheney became determined to avenge the al Qaeda-orchestrated attacks and to enforce US power. Cheney later said that the attacks left him with an overwhelming sense of responsibility to ensure such similar incidents never happened again in the US. Never regretted his decisions, actions After the 9/11 attacks, reports of “enhanced interrogations” of terror suspects were severely criticised as torture, but Cheney insisted methods like waterboarding were perfectly acceptable. He was also an outspoken advocate for holding terror suspects without trial at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Cheney was never regretful and said he had done what was necessary in response to the unprecedented attack on the US that killed nearly 2,800 people. “I would do it again in a minute,” Cheney said when confronted by a Senate Intelligence Committee. On being questioned about the Iraq War, he said, “It was the right thing to do then. I believed it then, and I believe it now.” WATCH: Saudi Security Officer Assaults Woman Sitting on Floor | WION https://www.wionews.com/videos/saudi-security-officer-assaults-woman-sitting-on-floor-wion-1762258121055/embed

Dick Cheney served with Republican President George W. Bush for two terms between 2001 and 2009, and was a towering and polarizing power player in Washington. However, Cheney was largely ostracized from his party in his final years over his intense criticism of President Donald Trump.

Towering Republican and 46th US vice president Dick Cheney dies at 84

Linda Sarsour, a Palestinian-American activist, has accused New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani of receiving his election funds from the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR). It is the same organisation that is under congressional scrutiny for alleged links to the Palestinian militant group Hamas. As per The New York Post, Sarsour claimed she and the Hamas-linked nonprofit helped fuel Mamdani's rise.She named the CAIR-funded Unity and Justice Fund PAC. She described the organisations as "the largest institutional donor to the pro-Zohran super PAC in New York", the NYP reported.Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-net-worth-trump-is-already-billions-richer-even-before-one-year-into-second-term-here-is-how-he-is-filling-his-pockets-1762251025229">Trump is growing richer by day, less than a year into second term. Here is how</a>Meanwhile, the public records revealed that the Unity and Justice PAC gave $120,000. The allegation casts doubts on Mamdani for accepting funds from an outfit that is under investigation.Meanwhile, Tesla's CEO and former ally of Donald Trump, Elon Musk, alleged on Tuesday (Nov 4) that the New York City ballot form is a scam. Sharing an image of a ballot paper of his X account, Musk claimed that no ID card is required to cast a ballot in New York. He also claimed that other mayoral candidates appeared twice on the paper, and Andrew Cuomo's name was last in the bottom right of the paper.Meanwhile, his claims were busted by a journalist in the comments who said that the NYC does not have any voter ID laws. The journo, who went by the name Isaac Saul, further said that "In New York, the state, multiple parties can endorse the same candidate, so some can appear multiple times. Sliwa, the Republican, is also listed twice!"Responding to Musk's allegation of Cuomo's name at the bottom, the journo said, "Cuomo lost the primary, and ran as an indy, and ballots list major party candidates first."

Meanwhile, the public records revealed that the Unity and Justice PAC gave $120,000. The allegation casts doubts on Mamdani for accepting funds from an outfit that is under investigation.

Linda Sarsour, a Palestinian-American activist, has accused New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani of receiving his election funds from the Council on American Islamic Relations (CAIR). It is the same organisation that is under congressional scrutiny for alleged links to the Palestinian militant group Hamas. As per The New York Post, Sarsour claimed she and the Hamas-linked nonprofit helped fuel Mamdani's rise. She named the CAIR-funded Unity and Justice Fund PAC. She described the organisations as "the largest institutional donor to the pro-Zohran super PAC in New York", the NYP reported. Also read: Trump is growing richer by day, less than a year into second term. Here is how Meanwhile, the public records revealed that the Unity and Justice PAC gave $120,000. The allegation casts doubts on Mamdani for accepting funds from an outfit that is under investigation. Meanwhile, Tesla's CEO and former ally of Donald Trump, Elon Musk, alleged on Tuesday (Nov 4) that the New York City ballot form is a scam. Sharing an image of a ballot paper of his X account, Musk claimed that no ID card is required to cast a ballot in New York. He also claimed that other mayoral candidates appeared twice on the paper, and Andrew Cuomo's name was last in the bottom right of the paper. Meanwhile, his claims were busted by a journalist in the comments who said that the NYC does not have any voter ID laws. The journo, who went by the name Isaac Saul, further said that "In New York, the state, multiple parties can endorse the same candidate, so some can appear multiple times. Sliwa, the Republican, is also listed twice!" Responding to Musk's allegation of Cuomo's name at the bottom, the journo said, "Cuomo lost the primary, and ran as an indy, and ballots list major party candidates first."

Meanwhile, the public records revealed that the Unity and Justice PAC gave $120,000. The allegation casts doubts on Mamdani for accepting funds from an outfit that is under investigation.

Hamas indirectly funded Zohran Mamdani for New York election? Here’s what Linda Sarsour claims

New York went to the polls on Tuesday (Nov 4) to elect its new mayor. This was the first major election since Donald Trump became the US president for the second time. The major contenders of this poll are: Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani and independent candidate and former Governor Andrew Cuomo. The candidate who has emerged as the frontrunner is Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, who has been slammed multiple times by Trump.Trump announced on Truth Social that he is backing independent candidate Cuomo, who lost the Democratic primary to Mamdani in June this year. “Whether you personally like Andrew Cuomo or not, you really have no choice. You must vote for him,” Trump said.

The NYC Board of Elections has said that voting check-ins have passed more than 1.1 million people, with some analysts saying that the total could approach two million by the time polls close.The agency stated that as of 12pm New York City time (8pm GMT), a total of 1,195,062 voting check-ins have taken place, including a record-breaking period of early voting.

NYC Election Board says more than one million votes cast, final figures may hit 2 million

For Our City, a super political action committee (super PAC) supporting Andrew Cuomo, is running a video advertisement tying Zohran Mamdani and left-wing Twitch streamer Hasan Piker to the September 11, 2001, attacks. The video, released this week, superimposed Mamdani’s photo over an image of the burning World Trade Center, as Piker is quoted as saying, “America deserved 9/11”.The advertisement goes on to call Piker “Zohran’s buddy” before saying, “Mamdani is wrong for New York.”Piker has previously apologised for the 2019 comment, saying it was an “inappropriate” attempt at satire, while Mamdani, who interviewed with Piker earlier this year, condemned the comments during a mayoral debate.

Super PAC supporting Cuomo links Mamdani to 9/11 in ad

The major contenders of this poll are: Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani and independent candidate and former Governor Andrew Cuomo. The candidate who has emerged as the frontrunner is Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, who has been slammed multiple times by Trump.

New York went to the polls on Tuesday (Nov 4) to elect its new mayor. This was the first major election since Donald Trump became the US president for the second time. The major contenders of this poll are: Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani and independent candidate and former Governor Andrew Cuomo. The candidate who has emerged as the frontrunner is Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, who has been slammed multiple times by Trump. Trump announced on Truth Social that he is backing independent candidate Cuomo, who lost the Democratic primary to Mamdani in June this year. “Whether you personally like Andrew Cuomo or not, you really have no choice. You must vote for him,” Trump said.

The major contenders of this poll are: Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani and independent candidate and former Governor Andrew Cuomo. The candidate who has emerged as the frontrunner is Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, who has been slammed multiple times by Trump.

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