Week Two of the US Shutdown: Economic Toll and Fed Workers’ Struggle
As the U.S. shutdown stretches into a second week, federal workers face unpaid leave and the economy loses $15 billion weekly amid political deadlock.
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Gaza Talks Spark Optimism as 2nd Aid Flotilla Intercepted
Optimism emerges in Gaza ceasefire talks as Hamas submits prisoner list. Meanwhile, Israeli forces intercept a second aid flotilla. Global protests and remembrance vigils carry on amid tensions.
French PM Slashes Ministers’ Golden Parachutes in Budget Push
Caretaker French PM Sebastien Lecornu scraps ministers’ severance pay to show fiscal discipline in wake of rapid cabinet changes.
Hamas Says ‘Optimism Prevails’ in Gaza Talks with Israel
Optimism is growing in Gaza talks as Hamas and Israel discuss a Trump-backed peace plan, hostage-prisoner swaps, and troop withdrawals in Sharm El-Sheikh.
2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: The Magic of Molecular Cages
Discover how metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) are revolutionizing sustainability and won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. 🔬💧🌍
No Tariff Breakthrough After Trump Meets Canadian PM Mark Carney
Talks between President Trump and Canadian PM Mark Carney end without a tariff deal, as negotiators press on over steel, aluminum and energy sectors.
Gaza War Two Years On: Inside a Deepening Crisis
Marking two years since October 7, 2023, the Gaza war has left 83% civilian casualties and sparked a deep humanitarian crisis with hunger and shattered healthcare.
China-backed Rice Revolution Boosts Chad’s Food Security
Explore how China’s farming tech and expertise are revolutionizing rice production in Chad, boosting yields by 35% and strengthening food security.
Hamas Seeks Full Israeli Withdrawal for Hostage Release
Hamas demands a clear timeline for Israel’s full withdrawal from Gaza in exchange for releasing the last hostages, as talks in Sharm El Sheikh continue.🕊️
US H-1B Visa Fee Soars to $100K: Companies Scramble to Adapt
US H-1B visa fees jump to $100,000 per application, pushing companies to rethink hiring, remote work, and automation.