The victory of the young Muslim Mamdani as mayor of NY was not the only blow to Trump, as he faced several setbacks with the victories of another Muslim candidate and multiple Democrats, prompting the media to call the outcome “a defeat for Trump.”

Just days before the UN General Assembly meets from September 9 to 23, 2025, the United States barred Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas and the entire Palestinian delegation from entry, in violation of the UN headquarters agreement.

New York City has permitted the call to prayer (Adhan) to be broadcast through external loudspeakers in mosques during Friday prayers, as well as for the Maghrib and Isha prayers during the holy month of Ramadan.