USA: Surprise result in New York mayoral primary
Zohran Mamdani, a 33‑year‑old state lawmaker and self‑described socialist, has won New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, defeating former governor Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani, focusing sharply on rising living costs, promised free buses, free…
USA: former government aide accused of espionage
Linda Sun, a former senior aide to two New York governors, has been charged with acting as a secret agent for the Chinese government. She and her husband face multiple charges including visa…
USA: Aftermath of Ida – 68 now dead
One week after Hurricane Ida came ashore over half a million people are still without power. Some of the hardest-hit areas could be without power until 29th September. Mayor David Camardelle said, ‘It…
USA: gun violence a health emergency
New York, which saw 51 shootings over the 4 July holiday weekend, has become the first US state to declare a disaster emergency order to address rising gun violence. It comes amid reports…
USA: tiger has coronavirus
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) reported that Nadia, a four-year-old female Malayan tiger, has tested positive for COVID-19. She, her sister, two Amur tigers, and three African lions had a dry cough. All…
Fifty-one baptised at New York beach
People crowded onto Jacob Riis Beach on a hot July afternoon to witness an unusual event - 51 people presenting a public witness for Christ through baptism. As exciting as it was, for…
Editorial: International Prayer Connect: Strategic Reflections
Thankful to God for the Past, Anticipating His Wonders for the Future Some history The International Prayer Council (leadership team) and eventually International Prayer Connect (network of prayer leaders, ministries and networks) came…
UN: women’s economic empowerment
The 61st session of the Commission on the Status of Women, taking place in New York from 13 to 24 March, will focus on 'Women’s economic empowerment in the changing world of work.’…
