Survey: Americans Split on Who’s to Blame for Record U.S. Shutdown
New YouGov poll finds 35% of Americans blame Republicans, 32% blame Democrats, as U.S. government shutdown enters sixth week.
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Culture, Sports, and Tourism Unite at Hong Kong’s 15th National Games
The 15th National Games kick off in Hong Kong, co-hosted by the Greater Bay Area, blending sports, culture and tourism at the new Kai Tak Sports Park.
Japan Issues Tsunami Advisory for Iwate After 6.8-Magnitude Quake
A magnitude-6.8 quake off Iwate’s coast triggered a tsunami advisory. Authorities warn of 1m waves and urge residents to stay alert. 🌊⚠️
Super Typhoon Fung-wong Roars Toward the Philippines
Super Typhoon Fung-wong, packing winds up to 230 kph, closes in on the Philippines, threatening late-night landfall after another storm battered the country.
COP30 in Belém: Spotlight on the Amazon Gateway
Explore Belém’s transformation as it hosts COP30, the Amazon gateway city balancing big investments with social and environmental challenges.
US Shutdown Woes: Flights Canceled, Aid Delayed & Employees Furloughed
The US federal shutdown drags on, canceling flights, stalling food aid, and furloughing hundreds of thousands of federal workers.
Kyiv Warned of Winter ‘Technological Disaster’ After Massive Drone Strikes
Ukraine warns of a winter ‘technological disaster’ as Russia’s nearly 500-drone assault damages energy infrastructure and risks freezing Kyiv.
Russia’s massive drone and missile strikes rock Ukraine’s defenses
Russia launched massive strikes on Ukrainian military and energy sites using hypersonic missiles and drones, as Kyiv’s air defenses respond fiercely.
Robots Will Bring AI to Reality, China Leads: Nobel Laureate Insights
At the Beijing Forum, Nobel laureate Michael Levitt said that robots will be crucial for bringing AI into everyday life—and that China will lead the way.
Six Dead in Fire at NW Türkiye Cosmetics Factory
Six killed in a cosmetics factory fire in NW Türkiye’s Kocaeli province. The blaze was brought under control and authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.