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In one of the most dramatic political reversals of the year, President Donald Trump struck an unexpectedly warm tone toward New York mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani during a meeting at the White House — just weeks after denouncing him as a “communist lunatic” and threatening to cut off federal funding if he won the election. The shift has surprised everyone who had expected a tense encounter, given the bitter exchanges of the campaign. Instead, Trump described Mamdani as a “rational person”, praised his vision for New York and signalled a willingness to work closely with him on affordability and public safety — a remarkable U-turn from the hostility he projected throughout the mayoral race.A surprisingly cordial Oval Office meeting between Trump and MamdaniThe highly anticipated meeting delivered none of the fireworks that had been predicted. Instead, Trump appeared eager to reassure the mayor-elect, repeatedly emphasising areas of agreement and mutual concern. He congratulated Mamdani on h..

AdvertisementJapanThis Week in AsiaLifestyle & CultureIs decline in Japanese studies risking US relations with key Indo-Pacific ally?Academics bemoan the myopic approach after a recent report calls dropping Japan-focused subjects a ‘looming crisis in US-Japan relations’
Reading Time:3 minutesWhy you can trust SCMP3Julian RyallPublished: 9:30am, 1 Dec 2025Academics are bemoaning the decline in programmes focused on Japanese language, culture, history, art and other social science subjects at universities in the United States, warning that a “short-sighted approach” could threaten future trade and business opportunities as well as the critical diplomatic relationship.Funding for liberal arts courses at US universities has been under pressure for some years, they point out, but that appears to be accelerating as greater emphasis is placed on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) programmes.The situation has become so serious that a recent report has described universitie..

Image Via Instagram FaZe Clan has officially made history by signing its first-ever female member, Cinna, a move that marks a groundbreaking moment in one of esports’ most influential organizations. The announcement sent shockwaves through the gaming community, with fans and creators celebrating the long-awaited step toward diversity and inclusion in the competitive gaming world. Cinna’s induction signals both change and progress for the next generation of content creators.Who is Cinna? The FaZe Clan creator making waves in gaming and streamingCinna, known online as @cinnabrit, is a content creator, streamer, and rising gaming personality whose charm and humor have earned her a loyal following across multiple platforms. Before joining FaZe, she built her name through entertaining content, ranging from gaming streams to lifestyle videos. Her ability to blend comedy, relatability, and skill has made her one of the most promising young voices in online entertainment.Originally gaining tra..