6.4-Magnitude Earthquake Rocks Northern Afghanistan
A 6.4-magnitude earthquake struck near Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, triggering an orange alert and raising concerns of significant casualties.
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SNAP Cuts Loom as Shutdown Drags On
As the U.S. government shutdown enters its second month, over 40 million Americans face cuts to SNAP benefits. Discover how families are using budget hacks, food banks and DIY gardens to cope.
Vienna Bids Farewell to €1-a-Day Travel Pass
Vienna axes its iconic €1-a-day travel pass amid budget woes, hikes fares and raises questions about its liveability ranking.
Record $1.21B Pledged at Invest Korea Summit Amid APEC Buzz
Seoul’s Invest Korea Summit wrapped up with a record $1.21B in commitments, attracting 2,000+ investors and officials during the APEC gathering.
Sun Yeli at Grand Egyptian Museum Opening in Cairo
Sun Yeli attended the Grand Egyptian Museum opening in Cairo, meeting President al-Sisi to strengthen China-Egypt cultural ties and bilateral cooperation.
Louvre Heist: Two More Suspects Charged as Search for €88M Jewels Continues
Paris prosecutors charge two more suspects in the Louvre jewelry heist, expanding the probe into Europe’s biggest art robbery and a missing €88M treasure.
Chaos in Dinkytown: 1 Dead, 2 Injured in Minneapolis Shooting
Early Saturday shooting in Minneapolis’ Dinkytown leaves 1 dead, 2 injured during Halloween celebrations. Investigation underway.
Russia Slams US Military Actions in the Caribbean
Russia condemns the US for excessive military force in Caribbean counter-narcotics missions, calling for peace, respect for sovereignty, and de-escalation.
UK Train Stabbing in Cambridgeshire Sparks Major Emergency
A late-night stabbing on a train to Huntingdon left multiple injured and led to two arrests. Emergency services launched a large-scale response in Cambridgeshire.
US Shutdown Hits 31 Days, Risks $14B GDP Loss ⏳💸
As the U.S. shutdown hits 31 days—the second-longest in history—a CBO report warns up to $14B in permanent GDP loss if delays persist another month.