A ceremonial royal visit is now at the center of a geopolitical and historical debate. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has publicly stated that he would urge King Charles III to return the Kohinoor diamond if the two meet during the monarch’s upcoming visit for the September 11 commemoration at One World Trade Center. The remark, made during a press briefing, has transformed what was expected to be a symbolic diplomatic engagement into a renewed conversation about colonial history and restitution. The Kohinoor diamond, often called the “Mountain of Light”, remains one of the most contested artifacts of the colonial era. Originally mined in India’s Kollur mines, the gem passed through Mughal and Sikh rulers before coming under British control in 1849 following the Treaty of Lahore, signed by Maharaja Duleep Singh after the Second Anglo-Sikh War. WATCH

Met Gala 2025 returned with the theme “Tailored for You,” celebrating suiting and personal style. Shah Rukh Khan made a stunning debut in Sabyasachi, joined by Kiara Advani in Gaurav Gupta, and Diljit Dosanjh. Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas turned heads with retro glam, Isha Ambani brought regal elegance, and designer Manish Malhotra marked his debut on fashion’s biggest night. Other honorary mentions included Rihanna, ASAP Rocky, Zendaya, Gigi Hadid, Anna Wintour, Sabrina Carpenter, Lisa, and Jennie of BLACKPINK, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, Kim Kardashian, Kylie Jenner, Madonna, and Shakira.