He has vanquished the entrenched Democratic establishment, but the new mayor can expect to face serious scrutiny in office.
It is a historic moment as Mamdani also becomes the first South Asian and Muslim to lead the city.
The number of U.S. military personnel arrested for criminal offenses in Okinawa has reached 77 so far this year, already surpassing the record total for all of 2024 as of the end of September. (News On Japan)
A rare migratory bird seldom seen in Okinawa has become the talk of the town after appearing in Nago City. The bird, identified as a spoonbill, was spotted along the Nasada River in the city’s Kogachi district. (News On Japan)
Nintendo has raised its forecast for the upcoming fiscal year ending in March 2026, projecting revenue to exceed 2 trillion yen for the first time. (News On Japan)
Three people have died and officials expect more fatalities after a UPS plane crashed during takeoff.
Georgia is a small country between Europe and Asia, known for its beautiful nature, rich history and warm hospitality. From high mountains to green valleys, from old churches to modern cities, Georgia offers something for every traveler. (News On Japan)
Japan’s space industry is gaining new momentum under Prime Minister Takaichi’s vision of building a “strong economy,” with the sector identified as a key target for strategic investment alongside AI and energy security. (News On Japan)
They were freed in September under a deal between Belarus's authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko and US President Donald Trump.
The Kerala high court says some of the Sabarimala temple idols have been stripped of their gold covering.
The car-maker is lobbying fiercely for the pay package, which is being voted on ahead of its AGM on Thursday.
A year after Donald Trump’s election victory over Kamala Harris, Ros Atkins looks at how his second term has unfolded.
The ban takes effect on 10 December and also includes Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.
The ban takes effect on 10 December and also includes Facebook, X, TikTok, YouTube and Instagram.
The federal budget from Canada's PM seeks to attract business investment and protect sectors hit by the ongoing trade war with the Trump administration.
From tariff cushions to space launches to Eurovision, Prime Minister Carney’s first budget aims to protect Canada while looking beyond the US.
It is the latest in a string of suspected drone sightings causing disruptions at European airports.
The federal budget from Canada's PM seeks to attract business investment and protect sectors hit by the ongoing trade war with the Trump administration.
Based in the ancient capital of Nara, “future implementer” Hiromichi Fujimoto is leading multiple companies that blend technology and imagination to shape the society of tomorrow. (News On Japan)
There was no lost love between the two Republicans, but there are parallels in how both expanded presidential power.
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