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Zohran Mamdani vows to 'reinvent' New York in first speech as mayor
Mamdani pledges to reel in a new era of New York in his first speech as mayor, vowing to govern “expansively and audaciously” to fulfil campaign promises and improve the lives of millions of New Yorkers “abandoned” by previous administrations.
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Venezuela
Crew paints Russian flag on Iran-linked tanker pursued by US
The operation by the US Coast Guard to seize the sanctioned tanker Bella 1 became more complicated after the crew painted a Russian flag, claiming Moscow's protection, during a 10-day Atlantic pursuit. The vessel linked to the Iranian oil trade is reportedly now empty.
Business
Explainer: Why Chevron operates in Venezuela despite US sanctions
Chevron’s continued presence in Venezuela looks like an anomaly amid intensifying US sanctions. In fact, the contradiction is rooted in selective enforcement to maintain leverage over Caracas, as well as decades of oil politics.
USA
'We have the makings of a deal,' Trump says after welcoming Zelenskyy
Welcoming Ukraine's Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday, US President Donald Trump said he believed Putin is "serious about peace" in Ukraine. Trump will have another call with the Russian president after the meeting with Zelenskyy is over. Europeans will be debriefed separately.
USA
Zelenskyy and Trump to discuss Ukraine’s territories and US security guarantees
The US president repeatedly said he would only meet Volodymyr Zelenskyy when the diplomatic peace process is at its final stage. According to Ukraine’s president the peace plan is 90% complete. When the two leaders meet in Florida on Sunday, can they agree on the final and the most sensitive issues?