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Mamdani calls on King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani urged King Charles III to return the Koh-i-Noor diamond during the monarch’s state visit, framing the 105.6-carat gem as having been mined in India and contested among several countries. France 24 reports Mamdani’s call on the third day of the visit, noting the diamond’s long British ownership since 1849 and ongoing disputes over rightful ownership. CNN also covers Mamdani’s appeal and explains the significance of the diamond and the ownership dispute; both sources identify Mamdani’s request and the contested claim. Disagreement on next steps or outcomes is not reflected in the articles.
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Mamdani calls on King Charles to return Koh-i-Noor diamond
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani called for King Charles to "return" the prized Koh-i-Noor diamond, which the British Empire took from the Indian subcontinent in the 1800s, on the third day of the monarch's state visit on Wednesday.
Mamdani urges King Charles to return 105.6-ct diamond
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani says he would ask King Charles to return the controversial 105.6 carat Koh-i-Noor diamond. CNN's Max Foster explains the significance of this diamond and why the owner of it is in dispute. King Charles is in town and CNN asks New Yorkers what they think about his visit. President Donald.
New York's Mamdani calls on King Charles to 'return' Koh-i-Noor diamond taken from India
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Wednesday called on King Charles III to "return" the Koh-i-Noor diamond, a 105.6 carat gem that was mined in India and is now the star of Britain's crown jewels. The diamond has been in British hands since 1849 but its ownership is contested with several countries laying claim.