WASHINTON, Nov 13 – After a record 43 days of paralysis, the United States government is finally reopening, allowing federal agencies to resume normal operations after the longest shutdown in American history. The closure disrupted air travel, delayed food aid to millions of low-income families, and left over a million federal employees without paychecks for … Read more
WASHINGTON, Nov 12 – After weeks of political gridlock that left millions of Americans feeling the pinch, the U.S. House of Representatives is set to vote Wednesday on a measure that could bring an end to the longest government shutdown in the nation’s history. The stopgap funding package aims to reopen shuttered federal agencies, restore … Read more
WASHINGTON, Nov 11 – Lawmakers from the U.S. House of Representatives returned to Washington on Tuesday, navigating the chaos of the nation’s disrupted airports to cast a critical vote that could finally bring an end to the longest government shutdown in American history. The shutdown, which began on October 1, has left federal agencies paralyzed, … Read more
LONDON/NEW YORK, Nov 10 – U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened legal action against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) after the network admitted it made an “error of judgment” in editing a segment of his January 6, 2021 speech. The controversial edit, shown in a documentary aired on BBC’s Panorama program, allegedly portrayed Trump as … Read more
WASHINGTON/RIYADH, Nov 10 – Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s upcoming meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House represents one of the most dramatic shifts in Middle Eastern diplomacy in recent history. The encounter, set for Monday, is the first-ever visit by a Syrian leader to the U.S. capital and serves as a symbol … Read more
WASHINGTON, Nov 9 – The U.S. Senate took a significant step Sunday toward reopening the federal government, which has been partially shut down for 40 days. Lawmakers voted to advance a House-approved funding measure aimed at restoring federal operations and providing relief to hundreds of thousands of furloughed workers. The bill, if passed, would fund … Read more
BELEM, Brazil, Nov 9 – As world leaders gather in Brazil for COP30, the urgency surrounding climate change has never been greater. Scientists warn that the pace of global warming is accelerating, triggering devastating effects on ecosystems, sea levels, and human life. From coral reefs on the brink of collapse to rising sea levels and … Read more
Nov 8 – As Thanksgiving draws near, major grocery chains like Walmart, Target, and Aldi are boasting about slashing the cost of traditional holiday meals. Their campaigns highlight budget-friendly feast options that seem lighter on the wallet than last year’s offerings. Yet behind the bold promises and cheerful advertisements lies a more complicated story—these savings … Read more
NEW YORK, Nov 7 – Wall Street wrapped up a turbulent week with mixed results on Friday, as optimism grew over potential progress toward ending the nation’s longest-ever federal government shutdown. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 managed to finish slightly higher, while the Nasdaq slipped under pressure from declining technology shares. Throughout … Read more
WASHINGTON, Nov 05 – The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is preparing to implement a 10% reduction in air traffic across 40 of the nation’s busiest airports as the ongoing government shutdown continues to strain federal operations. The move is expected to cause widespread disruptions, from flight delays to cancellations, in major travel hubs across the … Read more