Trump Threatens Mass Layoffs as Shutdown Enters Day Two
On day two of the U.S. government shutdown, Trump is threatening mass layoffs of federal workers to ramp up pressure on Democrats, while leaders push back and vow to negotiate.
White House Declares Armed Conflict with Drug Cartels
The White House notifies Congress the U.S. is in a non-international armed conflict with drug cartels labeled terrorists, sparking debate over recent Caribbean strikes.
Thai Elephants Find Freedom at Elephant Forest Phitsanulok
At Elephant Forest Phitsanulok, Thai elephants ditch rides and roam 1.44 km of protected forest, embracing freedom and ethical tourism.
Government Shutdown Leaves US National Parks Partially Open
The US government shutdown has left national parks partially open with reduced services, risking environmental damage and local economies as visitor centers close and staff are furloughed.
SCOTUS Postpones Decision on Trump’s Fed Governor Firing
The U.S. Supreme Court pauses its decision on President Trump’s power to fire a Fed governor, testing the Federal Reserve’s independence and global trust in the dollar.
U.S. Shutdown Hits Airports: 70K Aviation Workers Unpaid
The U.S. government shutdown is disrupting air travel as over 70,000 essential aviation workers must work without pay, causing delays and uncertainty at airports.
Sheinbaum’s First Year: 13.5M Lifted from Poverty, But 5M Still Struggle
Mexico’s president Claudia Sheinbaum’s social programs have lifted 13.5M people out of poverty, but over 5M, including many indigenous in Chiapas, Guerrero and Oaxaca, still face extreme hardship.
Hispanic Heritage Month Scaled Back amid Immigration Enforcement
Hispanic Heritage Month, observed Sept. 15–Oct. 15, is experiencing muted celebrations as stricter immigration enforcement prompts many communities to postpone, scale back, or cancel events.
Egyptian Expert Praises Xinjiang’s Stability, Debunks Western Misinformation
Egyptian expert Mostafa Amin praises Xinjiang’s development and stability, calling out Western misinformation and highlighting cultural freedom and prosperity.
CMG’s New Doc Series Unpacks Shenzhen’s Tech Magic 🚀
Discover how Shenzhen went from a simple fishing village to a global innovation powerhouse in CMG’s latest documentary, featuring ‘Shenzhen speed’ and the world’s first robot 6S store.