U.S. Government Shutdown Ends After House Vote
Congress on Wednesday ended the longest government shutdown in US history — 43 days that paralysed Washington and left hundreds of thousands of workers unpaid…
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China eases tensions by pausing special port fees on US vessels
China said Monday it would suspend for one year “special port fees” on US vessels “simultaneously” with Washington’s pause on levies targeting Chinese ships, as…
UAE signals it may not join international Gaza stabilization efforts
The United Arab Emirates is not planning to join the international stabilization force for Gaza because it lacks a clear framework, a senior official said…
US Senators Strike Deal to End Historic Government Shutdown
US senators reached a bipartisan deal on Sunday to resume federal funding, ending a government shutdown that has stretched to a record 40 days and…
Russia Strikes Ukraine with 450 Drones, 45 Missiles; Six Dead
Russia carried out one of its largest overnight attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, killing at least six people and leaving vast areas without electricity, water,…
Trump Says He’s Open to Reviewing Iran Sanctions
US President Donald Trump said on Thursday that Iran has requested the lifting of heavy US sanctions, adding that he is open to discussing the…
Kazakhstan Set to Join Abraham Accords, Says US President
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that Kazakhstan will join the Abraham Accords, a move aimed at normalizing relations between Israel and Muslim-majority nations….
Cargo Plane Crash Near US Airport Leaves Seven Dead
At least seven people were killed and eight others injured after a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after taking off from Louisville International Airport in…
Zohran Mamdani elected New York City’s first Muslim mayor following remarkable political rise
34-year-old democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani secured a historic victory on Tuesday, winning the New York City mayoral race and becoming the first Muslim mayor of…
South Korea unveils major budget plan to triple AI funding, strengthen defence
South Korea plans to triple its investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and implement its largest defence budget hike in six years, President Lee Jae Myung…