Former South Korean President Receives Verdict for Sending Troops to National Assembly
Former South Korean President Sentenced to Life in Prison for Treason Former South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of treason for directing military forces to seize the National Assembly in December 2024. The decision came from Judge Gee Kui-young at the Seoul Central District Court. […]
Ed Ra from Long Island selected as the Republican leader of the New York Assembly
GARDEN CITY – The New York Republican Party has a new minority leader. State Representative Ed La (R-Nassau) was chosen unanimously during a vote by the Assembly Republican Conference on Monday, following former leader Will Barclay’s (R-Oswego) resignation announcement and his decision not to run for re-election. Rahr, from Garden City South in Nassau County, […]
Another DSA member will take over Zohran Mamdani’s state Assembly position in NYC.
Diana Moreno Wins Special Election for State Parliament Seat Diana Moreno, a 38-year-old democratic socialist, will succeed Mayor Zoran Mamdani in the state parliament following a strong win in a special election. She garnered 74% of the votes in Congressional District 36, as reported by the Associated Press. Mamdani had held this district since 2021 […]
Hot seat: ‘Working class’ socialist aiming for NYC Assembly position is child of famous cosmetic surgeon
David Orkin’s Aspirations in Politics David Orkin, a candidate supported by the Democratic Socialists of America, is trying to challenge a close ally of former New York City Mayor Eric Adams in the state Legislature. Despite coming from a privileged background as the son of a famed colorectal surgeon, he presents himself as a representative […]
Zohran Mamdani’s support for a controversial New York assembly candidate who downplayed 9/11 faces criticism
Zoran Mamdani is currently receiving significant criticism for endorsing a far-left congressional hopeful from New York, Aba Qawas, who characterized the 9/11 attacks as actions “perpetrated by a few people.” This endorsement has drawn ire from both conservative and some liberal circles, with critics claiming that her provocative remarks don’t belong in American political discourse.
Zohran Mamdani supports a NY assembly candidate associated with CAIR that has sparked debate
Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani, who is said to support state House candidates linked to the Council on American-Islamic Relations, has previously characterized 9/11 as a “terrorist attack by a few people.” His backing of veteran Palestinian-American activist Abar Khawas was confirmed by his mayoral transition team’s members during a private Democratic Socialists of America meeting in […]
Democratic Socialists compete for Mamdani’s NYC Assembly position following the mayor’s victory
Political Developments in New York Following Mamdani’s Mayoral Victory In a surprising turn of events, 34-year-old Zoran Mamdani’s victory as the city’s next mayor has led to several Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) members stepping forward to compete for his seat in the New York State Assembly. Rana Abdelhamid, an Egyptian-American Muslim community organizer, has […]
PM Mark Carney Absent from General Assembly Stage Following U.N. Trip to China
On the final day of its annual general meeting, the Canadian government addressed the United Nations while Prime Minister Mark Carney was present as an audience member for much of the previous week. Last week, Carney noted that he had been using the opportunity to “meet with CEOs and world leaders in an ongoing effort […]
Trump addresses the UN General Assembly and participates in the Ryder Cup this week
Trump Address at UN General Assembly Highlights European Immigration Issues During a recent speech at the UN General Assembly, former President Donald Trump emphasized the crisis Europe is facing due to the surge of illegal immigration. He expressed strong discontent, claiming that the United Nations could face dire consequences with its “failed experiment of open […]
Pezeshkian from Iran criticizes US airstrikes in his first speech at the UN General Assembly
Iranian President Denounces US and Israel Actions On Tuesday, Iranian President Masuud Pezeshkian expressed strong criticism towards the US and Israel, accusing them of a “significant diplomatic betrayal.” He claimed their airstrikes in Iranian cities violated international laws and hindered peace efforts, calling for accountability from world leaders at the UN. During his initial address […]