Omesh Abeysekera
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China’s Climate Pivot: A Global Signal
Xi Jinping announced plans to increase wind and solar capacity sixfold from 2020 levels over the next decade.
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Controversial Statue Sparks Outrage in D.C.
pair of bronze statues depicting President Donald Trump and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein holding hands and dancing
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Six Nations Join Global Momentum in Recognizing Palestinian Statehood
In a historic diplomatic shift, six European nations formally recognized the State of Palestine.
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India’s $18B Bet on Semiconductor Sovereignty
India lacks a native chip industry and plays a minimal role in the global supply chain
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Israel Escalates Gaza Offensive as Trump Prepares Diplomatic Push
Massive plumes of smoke and drone surveillance have been reported, with thousands displaced
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Disney Reinstates Jimmy Kimmel After Suspension
Disney announced that Jimmy Kimmel Live! will return to air on Tuesday.
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France Joins Wave of Recognition for Palestinian Statehood
France formally recognized the State of Palestine
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Trump’s H-1B Visa Crackdown Disrupts Indian IT Strategy
Donald Trump’s administration has introduced sweeping changes to the H-1B visa program, including a proposed $100,000 application fee and stricter eligibility criteria, aimed at curbing what it calls “visa abuse.”
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Trump Intensifies Legal Offensive, Urges Bondi to Target Political Foes
Donald Trump has escalated his retribution campaign by urging former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to spearhead legal efforts against a growing list of political adversaries
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Trump Rallies MAGA Base at Charlie Kirk Memorial
Trump emphasized loyalty as a core value, warning Republicans who oppose him that they risk political exile.
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UK Formally Recognizes Palestinian Statehood
Keir Starmer announced the UK’s formal recognition of a Palestinian state, marking a dramatic policy reversal 108 years after the Balfour Declaration
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Ukraine Deploys Remote-Controlled Vehicles to Shield Troops
strategy aims to reduce soldier exposure to frontline dangers, especially in areas heavily targeted by Russian artillery and drone strikes
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Trump and Xi Eye TikTok Deal to Ease US-China Tensions
Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to speak for the first time in three months
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Erika Kirk Takes Helm at Turning Point USA
has been unanimously elected CEO and Chair of the Board of Turning Point USA, the youth-focused political organization her husband co-founded
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Jimmy Kimmel Suspended After Remarks on Charlie Kirk’s Murder
He also mocked President Trump’s response, comparing it to “how a four-year-old mourns a goldfish”.
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Gaza City, Civilians Trapped in the Crossfire
Israeli military is pushing into central Gaza City from both the northwest and southeast, effectively “sandwiching” the population and forcing civilians westward
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Free to Speak, Free to Die?
America must confront whether it still believes in the freedom it once fought to protect.
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U.S.–China Trade Talks Resume in Madrid
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer met with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng and trade negotiator Li Chenggang in Madrid
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Free Speech vs. Workplace Boundaries
Death of Kirk, had several workers posted comments online expressing personal views
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Gaza’s Crisis Escalates Amid Tower Demolitions
Israeli forces flattened three residential towers in Gaza City, killing 53 Palestinians
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Security Council Condemns Israeli Attack That Killed Hamas Leaders in Doha
United Nations Security Council has issued a rare unified condemnation following Israel’s deadly airstrike on the Qatari capital, Doha
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Charlie Kirk Assassination: Key Developments (orientation)
Investigators found a high-powered bolt-action rifle, believed to be the murder weapon, wrapped in a towel
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Kim Ju Ae: North Korea’s Next in Line?
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to be positioning his daughter, Kim Ju Ae, as his successor
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Nepal’s Broil for a New System Change
The violent conflict that has shaken Nepal, often referred to as the Nepalese Civil War or Maoist Insurgency, began on February 13, 1996
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Nepal’s Gen Z Protesters and Army in Talks Over Interim Leadership
30 dead, over 1,000 injured, and mass jailbreaks reported nationwide
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Charlie Kirk Fatally Shot at Utah Event
Charlie Kirk, 31, a prominent conservative activist and founder of Turning Point USA, was shot dead on Sept 10
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U.S. Tech Companies enable Surveillance, AI, and Detention
U.S. technology companies whose hardware and software were used to build China’s surveillance infrastructure
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Thaksin Shinawatra Sentenced
Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra to serve one year in prison for abuse of power
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India/BRICS Trade Tensions and Strategic Messaging
S. Jaishankar urged member nations to address trade imbalances
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Netanyahu’s Warning to Gaza City Residents
“leave now.” This comes as Israeli forces intensify bombardments ahead of a planned ground invasion
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Nepal’s Sweeping Social Media Ban Nepal’s Sweeping Social Media Ban
Nepal has banned 26 major social media platforms, including Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), WhatsApp
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U.S. Semiconductor Tariff Alert
President Trump announced plans to impose “fairly substantial” tariffs on semiconductor imports
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White House Tech Dinner: Power, AI & Politics
Donald Trump hosted a high-profile dinner at the White House, bringing together top tech leaders
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Thailand’s Political Turmoil Intensifies
Thailand’s parliament is set to vote on its third prime minister in just two years
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West Coast Climate Alliance Forms in Defiance of Trump
Governors Jay Inslee (WA), Kate Brown (OR), and Jerry Brown (CA) have joined forces to resist the Trump administration’s efforts to weaken environmental protections
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Trump’s Tariff Battle Reaches Supreme Court
Donald Trump has formally requested an expedited ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a federal appeals court decision
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Sri Lanka’s EV Tax Storm, BYD Just the Beginning
What began as a customs dispute over BYD electric vehicles has now escalated into a broader investigation into multiple EV brands entering Sri Lanka
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Gaza Crisis Intensifies, No Mercy
Hamas urged the UN and global community to intervene immediately, accusing Israel of genocide and “horrific war crimes.
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Gold Surges to Record High Amid Rate Cut Expectations and Global Uncertainty
Gold hit a fresh peak of $3,537/oz, with futures for December delivery reaching $3,600
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Parade Diplomacy and Power Messaging
Xi Jinping declared that the world faces a pivotal choice: “peace or war, dialogue or confrontation.”
