Omesh Abeysekera
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Gaza Sumud Flotilla Intercepted: Humanitarian Mission Meets Naval Force
Among those detained are high-profile activists including Greta Thunberg, Leila Hegazy, and others from over 40 countries.
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U.S. Government Shutdown
The U.S. government entered its 15th partial shutdown since 1981 after Congress failed to pass a short-term funding
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Truth and Reconciliation Day
Canada marked its 5th annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day.
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Indonesia School Collapse – Sidoarjo, East Java
The building was undergoing an unauthorized expansion, adding two floors to a century-old structure with a weak foundation.
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China Manufacturing Progress
Domestic demand remains weak, compounded by higher U.S. tariffs and global trade disruptions.
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Tech & Politics Briefing
YouTube will pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump.
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Gaza Conflict Briefing – 30 Sept 2025
Plan welcomed by Saudi Arabia, UAE, Egypt, UK, France, and others.
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H-1B Dreams Collide with Trump’s Fee Hike
Trump administration has raised the H-1B visa application fee from $2,000 to $100,000.
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TikTok’s U.S. Future Secured?
Fox News Sunday, Vance declared that the U.S. has “successfully separated” TikTok’s American operations from ByteDance.
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Michigan Church Shooting
The attack occurred during a Sunday service at New Hope Baptist Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
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Sony Financial Group Surges in Debut
Sony Financial Group jumped 36% on its first day of trading, outperforming broader Asia-Pacific markets.
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Gaza Onslaught Intensifies Further
Mecca Tower and dozens of other high-rises have been bombed following evacuation threats.
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Trump’s Pharma Tariff Gambit
President Donald Trump announced that starting October 1, 2025, the U.S. will impose a 100% tariff on all branded or patented pharmaceutical imports.
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Microsoft Severs Cloud Access Over Surveillance Concerns
Microsoft has disabled specific cloud and AI services used by a unit within the Israeli Ministry of Defense
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Trump’s Surprise Stance on Israel
Donald Trump made a striking declaration this week, stating he will block any Israeli attempt to annex the occupied West Bank.
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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
