Zohran Mamdani listed as Asian and African American in Columbia application
Controversy Surrounds NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic candidate for mayor, identifies himself as a socialist and describes his mixed heritage as both Asian and African American. This self-identification was noted in a 2009 college application to Columbia University. At 33 years old, Mamdani, a Muslim immigrant, emphasized that he chose multiple […]
NYC’s Socialist Favorite Claimed He Was Both ‘Asian’ And ‘African American’ On Ivy League Application
Democratic New York mayoral candidate Zoran Mamdani identified himself as both “Asian” and “African American” on his Columbia University application in 2009, though he prominently discussed his Muslim background during his campaign, according to the New York Times. Before being appointed as the Democratic mayoral candidate in June, Mamdani worked with former governor Andrew Cuomo […]
Zohran Mamdani identified as Asian and African American on his Columbia application, according to a report.
Controversy Surrounding Zoran Mamdani’s University Application Zoran Mamdani, a Muslim immigrant and recent Democratic mayoral appointee, indicated both “Asian” and “Black or African-American” on his application to Columbia University, as reported on Thursday. The 33-year-old’s application, made in 2009 when he was a high school senior, was ultimately rejected. Born in Uganda, he did not […]
Trump seeks trade agreements with important Asian partners in the upcoming weeks.
Remember when it seemed like trade discussions revolved mainly around tariffs, rather than conflict? As the recent tensions between Israel and Iran start to settle—hopefully curbing Tehran’s nuclear ambitions—there’s talk that tariffs might come back into play, stirring up the market again. According to my Wall Street contacts, Team Trump is gearing up to announce […]
Most Asian stocks are up after US markets approach a record high.
Market Update: Asian Stocks Rise as US Trade Deal Signed MANILA, Philippines (AP) — On Friday, Asian markets were buoyed by the prospect of US stocks approaching a new high. US futures and crude oil prices also saw minor gains. Investors are closely watching developments after President Donald Trump announced a trade agreement between the […]
Asian stocks remain cautious as the dollar weakens following Trump’s criticism of Powell.
SINGAPORE (Reuters) – On Thursday, Asian stocks showed slight movement, while oil prices held steady and the euro found some stability as investors weighed geopolitical, economic, and fiscal uncertainties ahead of a tariff deadline set by U.S. President Donald Trump. Markets appear to be calming, backed by a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, which has […]
Assistant principal at a Queens high school accused of bullying 13 Asian girls
Assistant Principal Removed After Harassment Allegations An assistant principal, who was designated as a “sexual harassment prevention” liaison at a top public school in Queens, has been removed following allegations from 13 girls accusing him of inappropriate behavior. This incident came to light recently. Hector L. Diaz, known as the “All Respect” Liaison at Queens […]
Are Asian countries moving away from the U.S. dollar more quickly?
Asia is slowly shifting away from the US dollar, driven by a mix of geopolitical issues, changes in finance, and sudden disruptions in currency stability. Regional developments are also playing a part. Recently, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) unveiled its Economic Community Strategic Plan, which aims to boost local currency usage in trade […]
Asian stocks climb as investors process Chinese data and look forward to trade discussions between Beijing and Washington.
Asian Markets Gain Amid Trade Talks Shenzhen, China Asian markets experienced an uptick on Monday as they processed new inflation and trade figures from China. Investors seemed to be anticipating trade discussions scheduled between Washington and Beijing later in the day. Reports indicate a reduction in trade tensions between the two major economies. Temporary approvals […]
Asian stocks show diverse performance following a pause in Wall Street’s gains due to U.S. economic reports.
Asian Stocks Show Mixed Results Amid US Economic Concerns Tokyo – Asian stock markets exhibited a mixed performance on Thursday, following a recent surge in Wall Street that seemed to wane due to reports raising concerns about the US economy. US futures dipped, and crude oil prices also took a hit. The Nikkei 225 in […]