Omesh Abeysekera
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Toyota launches new U.S. battery plant, announces $10 billion investment to boost EV production
Toyota has officially opened a new battery manufacturing facility in the United States, marking a major milestone in its electric vehicle (EV) strategy.
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President Trump signs spending bill, ending historic 41-day US government shutdown
President Donald Trump has signed a long-delayed federal spending bill into law, restoring operations across federal agencies after 41 days of closure.
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Supreme Court Declines Challenge to Same-Sex Marriage Ruling
Supreme Court on Monday refused to reconsider its landmark 2015 decision in Obergefell v. Hodges, which legalized same-sex marriage
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Sony Lifts Forecast on Music and Imaging Surge
Sony Group Corporation has raised its full-year profit outlook following a robust July–September quarter
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U.S. Shutdown Deal Advances
U.S. Senate approved a bipartisan bill to end the longest government shutdown in American history, spanning 40 days of halted services and mounting economic strain.
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China lifts key mineral export curbs to the U.S. amid trade thaw
The rollback follows the October 30 meeting between President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, where both leaders agreed to a framework for renewed trade cooperation.
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Two Top BBC Executives Resign Over Trump Documentary Controversy
Director-General Tim Davie and Head of News Deborah Turness resigned on Sunday following mounting criticism over the network’s editorial handling of a documentary featuring U.S. President Donald Trump.
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U.S. Senate Moves to Avert Government Shutdown
U.S. Senate advanced a bipartisan stopgap funding bill late Sunday night. The measure, which passed a key procedural vote with broad support, aims to extend government funding beyond the looming deadline and prevent disruptions to federal services.
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Deadly Blast Near Red Fort Triggers Terror Probe
The blast occurred in a slow-moving vehicle that halted at a traffic signal near the monument, in one of the capital’s most heavily guarded zones.
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China launches K-visa to attract global tech talent, rivalling U.S. H-1B program
China has unveiled a new K-visa program aimed at attracting foreign professionals in science and technology
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EU Pushes to Mobilize Russian Assets for Ukraine
The push comes ahead of a high-level summit in Brussels, where the issue will be central to discussions.
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Peru Erupts in Protest Over Presidential Transition
one person has died and dozens more have been injured amid nationwide protests against Peru’s newly appointed President
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Trump’s Gaza Ultimatum
If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the Deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them.
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China’s Fourth Plenum: Strategic Planning Amid U.S. Tensions
The session, known as the Fourth Plenum, will focus on long-term goals
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Inside Houthi Rule: Repression, Cultism, and Aid Theft
Houthis, who seized Sanaa in 2014 and now control much of northern Yemen, have built a regime centered around their leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi.
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U.S. Greenlights Covert CIA Operations in Venezuela
Donald Trump has formally authorized covert CIA operations in Venezuela, intensifying pressure on President Nicolás Maduro’s regime amid ongoing political and economic turmoil.
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Gaza Ceasefire at Risk
UN agency has accused Israeli forces of continuing to kill civilians in areas where troops were supposed to have redeployed under the ceasefire terms.
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AI Chatbots Disrupt India’s Call-Center Industry
India’s $30 billion call-center industry is undergoing a seismic shift as artificial intelligence chatbots begin replacing human agents at scale.
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China Slips Deeper into Deflation as Consumer Prices Fall
While the People’s Bank of China has introduced targeted easing measures, including rate cuts and liquidity injections, economists suggest broader fiscal stimulus may be necessary to revive demand and stabilize prices.
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Visa Revocations Spark Free Speech Debate
“The United States has no obligation to host foreigners who wish death on Americans.”
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Gaza War Ends with Final Hostage Exchange
Final exchange of captives was seen as a symbolic gesture to mark the war’s end, though tensions remain high and rebuilding efforts are just beginning.
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Tata Electronics Buys Justech’s India Unit
Apple’s reported goal to manufacture all iPhones for the U.S. market in India by end-2026, as part of its diversification strategy away from China.
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Canada–India Trade Road Map Agreed
Anita Anand met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi, marking a significant step toward repairing strained bilateral ties.
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Donald Trump’s Gaza Remarks, 5 Key Takeaways
Trump celebrated the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, positioning himself as a key architect of the deal.
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China’s Trade Surges in September 2025
China’s export and import data for September blew past expectations, signaling surprising resilience.
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South Carolina Bar Shooting: 4 Dead, 20+ Injured
The venue was packed for a Battery Creek High School alumni event, with hundreds in attendance.
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Captive Exchange: Final Preparations Underway
20 Israeli captives held in Gaza are set to be released.
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Macron to Appoint New Prime Minister Within 48 Hours
Emmanuel Macron is set to name a new prime minister within 48 hours.
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North Korea Marks 80 Years of Ruling Party with Foreign Dignitaries
North Korea is commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Workers’ Party of Korea with a high-profile celebration
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Gaza Ceasefire Breakthrough
October 9, 2025 Deal Overview Israel and Hamas have agreed to the first phase of a ceasefire deal brokered in Egypt, marking a potential turning point in the two-year war that has devastated Gaza. Implementation Timeline Political Signals Human Cost So Far Remaining Tensions (Source – Al Jazeera) —Agencies
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U.S. Flight Delays Worsen Amid Air Traffic Controller Shortages
10,000+ flights delayed Monday–Tuesday; dropped to ~1,900 on Wednesday
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Sanae Takaichi: On Track to Become Japan’s First Female Prime Minister
Sanae Takaichi has won the presidency of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)
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Pistachio Recall: What You Need to Know
Canada has issued multiple recall notices for pistachios and pistachio-containing products due to potential salmonella contamination
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How China waged an info war against U.S. interests in the Philippines
Philippines is a key geopolitical battleground in the Indo-Pacific, especially as tensions escalate over Taiwan and the South China Sea
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Israel–Gaza Conflict Update: Strikes Ahead of Egypt Ceasefire Talks
Strikes continued across central Gaza and Gaza City despite international calls for restraint.
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Israel–Gaza Conflict Continuation
Israel is deploying remote-controlled vehicles packed with explosives to demolish entire neighborhoods in Gaza City.
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Tragedy in Ethiopia: Church Scaffolding Collapse Claims 36 Lives
At least 36 people were killed and dozens more injured when makeshift scaffolding collapsed at the Menjar Shenkora.
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U.S. Government Shutdown: Stalemate Deepens, Fallout Begins
officially shut down on October 1st, with no resolution expected for at least three days
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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
