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Crab meat has become the season’s signifier in the luxury dining scene. Photo: @kinkan_la/Instagram
Food and Drinks

Why crab is now fine dining’s ultimate luxury ingredient

American chefs are embracing this delicacy, used in omakase in New York and crab rice in San Francisco, as prices soar to over US$2,000 for a king crab.

Celebrity style

Meet Gabriella Karefa-Johnson, who styled Zohran Mamdani’s wife Rama Duwaji

United States

Zohran Mamdani takes over as New York mayor in the era of Trump

US-China relations

Mistrial in case of ex-top aide to New York governor charged as China agent

Linda Sun, ex-deputy chief of staff to Kathy Hochul, walked free after jury was deadlocked on all 19 counts and could not reach a verdict.

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Linda Sun arrives at US District Court in New York earlier this month. A mistrial was declared on Monday in the case of the former senior New York official charged with acting as a Chinese agent. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Banking & finance

China’s sovereign fund reveals it opened London office after Trump win

China Investment Corporation opened its third offshore office in London in December 2024, joining outposts in Hong Kong and New York.

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United States

Mamdani tells immigrant New Yorkers about their right not to comply with ICE

Mayor-elect’s video instructs New Yorkers on their right to remain silent, film agents, and refuse entry without a judicial warrant signed by a judge.

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Luxury Hotels

Review | The Peninsula New York becomes a centre of seasonal cheer during the holidays

With luxe rooms, great dining and a 2024 refurbishment, the grande dame on Fifth Avenue in Midtown Manhattan is always a great stay – but it’s even better during the holidays.

The lobby of the Peninsula New York during the holidays. Photo: Handout
Chanel

Chanel’s Métiers d’Art 2026 show was an ode to New York City life

It’s not the first time the French maison has presented a collection in the US – this time, Matthieu Blazy took guests, including ambassadors Margaret Qualley and A$AP Rocky, underground.

Chanel

Q&A | A chat with Chanel’s president of fashion Bruno Pavlovsky

Chanel lands in New York and unveils a short video starring ambassadors Margaret Qualley and A$AP Rocky – Pavlovsky tells us more.

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Crime

Alleged CEO killer tries to exclude evidence from US murder trial

Luigi Mangione’s defence argues police conducted an illegal warrantless search of his backpack, threatening his right to a fair trial.

Luigi Mangione appearing in Manhattan Criminal Court on Monday. Photo: Yuki Iwamura via Reuters
My Life

The Peninsula’s first female GM on burnout and the joy of reinvention

A colleague once told her she’d never make it at The Peninsula, ‘an old boys’ club’ – now she’s executive director of Hong Kong Design Centre, which runs Business of Design Week.

Rainy Chan has been executive director at Hong Kong Design Centre for almost a year. Photo: Alexander Mak
Fashion

8 viral tote bags: Emily Ratajkowski’s Daunt Books tote and more

Trader Joe’s micro bags have brought totes into the conversation again – here are a few that have taken off and are gaining cult status.

United States

Unlikely thaw: Trump, New York City mayor-elect Mamdani find harmony – for now

Their first meeting brought unexpected warmth, with Trump praising Mamdani as both leaders signalled willingness to work together.

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Donald Trump

Trump and New York mayor-elect Mamdani set for high-stakes White House meeting

Zohran Mamdani is ‘ready for whatever happens’ after the US president branded him a ‘communist’ and suggested he be deported.

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US President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani are set to meet at the White House on Friday. Photo: AFP
Chinese overseas

TD Bank sued by Chinese staff in US who say they were illegally fired

The employees say they were hired to forge ties with Chinese customers, then sacked as part of a money-laundering crackdown.

A bilingual branch of TD Bank in Chinatown in New York. Photo: Shutterstock
United States

Opinion | Why Zohran Mamdani’s New York election win resonates beyond the US

As cities grapple with high living costs, Mamdani’s mayoral campaign reflects the global challenge of reconciling growth with fairness and accountability.

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US-China relations

Ex-New York governors’ aide Linda Sun on trial for acting as Chinese agent

Sun and her husband, Chris Hu, are accused of making millions from their illicit conduct and reaping other rewards, like Nanjing-style ducks.

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Art

4 notable art exhibitions opening around the world

Westwood and Rei Kawakubo’s work is celebrated, Anderson’s film sets yield many intriguing items, Rauschenberg’s Asia travels bear fruit, and Wifredo Lam’s mixed heritage comes to the fore.

Director Wes Anderson. “Wes Anderson: The Archives” will be on show in London. Photo: Handout
Donald Trump

Trump gets another shot at erasing his hush money conviction

The US president was accused of covering up US$130,000 in payments to porn star Stormy Daniels, and was found guilty by a New York jury.

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India

‘Badhai!’ In India, a celebration for Mamdani’s New York mayoral win

After his victory, Mamdani thanked his Indian-born parents, quoted a Jawaharlal Nehru speech and partied Bollywood-style.

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United States

Mamdani unveils all-woman team as he prepares to ‘Trump-proof’ New York

The US president had repeatedly threatened to cut federal funding to the city – and even take it over – if the Democratic candidate won.

New York Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani and (from left) Transition Executive Director, Elana Leopold, Transition Co-chairs, Melanie Hartzog, Maria Torres-Springer, and Grace Bonilla arrive for a press conference in Queens on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
Africa

‘I can also make it’: pride in Uganda over Mamdani’s New York City win

Mamdani’s mayoral win is a ‘beacon of hope’ for Ugandan activists seeking change under President Yoweri Museveni’s four-decade rule.

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Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani delivers a speech following his victory in the New York City mayoral race. Photo: dpa
United States

Zohran Mamdani elected New York City mayor, capping stunning rise

The 34-year-old democratic socialist will be the city’s first Muslim mayor, and its youngest in over a century.

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United States

Trump’s shadow looms as US voters pick New York mayor, state governors

The results will serve as an early gauge of the US electorate’s mood after a whirlwind first nine months of a norm-shattering presidency.

US Politics

Trump backs Cuomo, threatens to cut funds for New York City if Mamdani wins

The US president, a former New York City resident of note, has loomed over the mayoral race for months.

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Polls have consistently shown Zohran Mamdani with a solid lead over former governor Andrew Cuomo. Photo: TNS
United States

Is New York’s Zohran Mamdani the future of the struggling US Democrats?

The 34-year-old New York mayoral candidate is constitutionally barred from running for president, but his success signals hope for the direction of America’s left.

Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani, poses for a selfie with a supporter while campaigning. Photo: Reuters
Art

How ancient Egyptians depicted their gods shown in more than 200 objects

An exhibition at New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art explores how the gods were portrayed by Egyptians both royal and common.

United States

Trump looms large as New York mayor hopefuls clash in testy debate

Socialist Zohran Mamdani, ex-governor Andrew Cuomo and Guardian Angels founder Curtis Sliwa trade barbs ahead of the November 4 election.

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