Omesh Abeysekera
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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
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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.
