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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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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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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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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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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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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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Captive Exchange: Final Preparations Underway
20 Israeli captives held in Gaza are set to be released.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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U.S. Semiconductor Tariff Alert
President Trump announced plans to impose “fairly substantial” tariffs on semiconductor imports
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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
