Israel closes Gaza coastal road, blocking displaced Palestinians’ return
Israel closes the Al-Rasheed coastal road in Gaza, preventing displaced Palestinians from returning north and worsening the humanitarian crisis.
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U.S. Faces First Federal Shutdown in Seven Years as Senate Blocks Funding
The U.S. government is on the brink of its first shutdown in nearly seven years after the Senate failed to pass a short-term spending bill, trapping Washington in a partisan funding standstill.
US Government Shuts Down Amid Partisan Gridlock
The US federal government has shut down as partisan clashes in Congress blocked funding, risking thousands of jobs and pausing services from parks to passport offices.
South Korea and Japan Deepen Cooperation in Busan Summit
In Busan, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba met to boost cooperation through shuttle diplomacy and new consultative bodies.
Trump Sets Deadline for Hamas on Gaza Peace Plan
Trump gives Hamas 3-4 days to accept a U.S.-backed 20-point Gaza peace plan, with Qatar, Egypt & Türkiye pushing for ceasefire and hostages swap.
China Honors 50 Experts with 2025 Friendship Award
China honored 50 foreign experts with its 2025 Friendship Award, celebrating their role in the Chinese mainland’s modernization, global cooperation, and future innovation.
Why Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Plan Faces Skepticism
Trump’s 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict faces skepticism over its balance, vague details, and its impact on a two-state solution.
6.7-Magnitude Quake Rocks Central Philippines
A 6.7-magnitude quake struck Cebu province in central Philippines at 9:59 p.m., shaking buildings and prompting aftershock checks.
Tariff Trouble: U.S. Soybean & Beef Exports Reel as Chinese Mainland Demand Dries Up
U.S. soybean and beef exporters face mounting losses as tariffs choke off the Chinese mainland market, handing export roles to Brazil and Australia.
Mourinho Back at Stamford Bridge: ‘I’ll Always Be a Blue’
Jose Mourinho returns to Stamford Bridge as Benfica coach, declaring he’ll ‘always be a blue’ ahead of their Champions League clash with Chelsea.