As the clock strikes midnight on January 1, 2026, Zehran Mamdani will make history by becoming the first Muslim Mayor of New York City to take his oath of office while placing his hand on the Quran. The highly anticipated event is expected to be attended by Senator Bernie Sanders, who will administer the oath, and outgoing Mayor Eric Adams, who has confirmed his participation. The ceremony will also feature a host of prominent figures, including members of Congress and other dignitaries.
Zehran Mamdani, an Asian-American and a proud Muslim, won the New York City mayoral election in November 2025, defeating incumbent Mayor Eric Adams and his challenger Andrew Cuomo, despite the latter’s endorsement by former President Donald Trump. According to reports, the mayoral election in New York City set a new record for voter turnout, with the highest number of voters participating in a mayoral election since 2001.
In other news, the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres, expressed concern over Israel’s decision, while Elon Musk, one of the world’s richest individuals, claimed that his company’s ChatBot, Gruok, can produce better medical imaging results than doctors. The United Arab Emirates announced that it had foiled an operation by terrorists, and the Emirati Defense Ministry has recalled its forces.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has expressed his willingness to facilitate the resumption of talks between the United States and North Korea. In Dubai, the real estate market saw a record number of transactions in 2025, with a 30.6% increase in real estate mortgage rates compared to 2024. In other news, a driver was fined 10,000 dirhams for reckless driving in Dubai, and the police in Kerala, India, seized over 1 million fake degrees from 22 universities.
A joint statement by foreign ministers of Muslim countries called for the restoration of basic infrastructure and hospitals in Gaza, as well as the reopening of the Rafah crossing. A video of a male-only fitness class at the Ottoman Mosque in Bradford, UK, has gone viral on social media, with over 2 million views on TikTok and Facebook. The Canadian Transportation Regulatory Authority has demanded an investigation into the case of an Indian Airlines pilot who was accused of drinking while on duty.
Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince, Mohammed bin Salman, has donated aid packages to the Taliban in Afghanistan, but the group has reportedly taken half of the aid for themselves. According to reports, Elon Musk has confirmed that he will provide financial support to the Republican Party ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Protests have been ongoing in Iran for five days, with demonstrators calling for an end to rising inflation and a depreciation of the currency. The UK’s Met Office has issued amber and yellow warnings for potential snowfall, while the Foreign Secretary has urged for diplomacy and dialogue to resolve the ongoing crisis.
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