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US shutdown’s ripple effects: How missed pay-cheques and shuttered agencies are starting to hurt Americans
As the federal government enters its third week closed, communities beyond Washington are beginning to feel the financial and social strain.
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Trump’s federal layoffs during shutdown: What you need to know
The White House is using mass firings as leverage in a budget standoff, affecting thousands of federal workers across key agencies.
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How Trump is using the Justice Department to target his enemies
Indictments of James Comey and Letitia James mark the most aggressive use of federal power against political opponents since the Nixon era.
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How China is weaponizing rare-earths to gain leverage over Trump
Beijing’s new restrictions on rare-earth exports threaten global chip supply chains and put fresh pressure on President Trump as negotiations loom.
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Why China built 162 square miles of solar panels on the Tibetan Plateau
China has constructed the world’s largest cluster of solar farms on the Tibetan Plateau, turning one of the most remote regions into a hub of clean energy production.
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Why the release of hostages is central to Trump’s Gaza cease-fire plan
Israel says around 20 hostages are still alive, but uncertainty surrounds their release.
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What Russia’s drone war means for civilians trapped in Kherson
From markets to ambulances, no target is off-limits as Moscow escalates its drone war on Ukraine’s south.
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Why a handful of Democrats hold the key to reopening the US government
Republicans need eight Democratic votes to reopen the government, but the party has stayed unified so far.
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How labour shortages are reshaping daily life and politics in Japan
As Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female prime minister, the country confronts an “enshortification” crisis — fewer workers, slower services, and harder choices on immigration.
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What is antifa and why Trump has declared it a terrorist group
The White House says it is tackling a leftwing terror threat, but data paints a more complicated picture.
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Why San Francisco’s biggest mall is almost empty
San Francisco Centre, once a retail powerhouse, is now 93% vacant as crime, online shopping and remote work reshape the city
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Why China’s Golden Week travel boom isn’t boosting spending
Disneyland and Macau drew crowds, but consumer restraint is the best illustration of the extent of Beijing's stimulus campaign.
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Trump’s drug pricing overhaul explained: Why his son’s company is under scrutiny
A White House push for direct-to-consumer drug sales could benefit companies linked to Trump’s son and cabinet members’ families.
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What the US National Guard does and why Trump is sending troops into US cities
The force is typically reserved for wars and natural disasters, but Trump has increased its usage on the homeland.
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Why the Epstein scandal still haunts Trump’s Justice Department
Trump’s attorney general clashed with Democrats, dodged Epstein questions, and watched Republicans redirect fury toward Jack Smith.
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How China secretly pays Iran for oil despite US sanctions
A covert oil-for-projects pipeline fortifies Beijing–Tehran ties and evades Washington's leverage.
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How Trump’s tariffs are pushing up US consumer prices
From soup cans to car parts, Trump’s sweeping trade levies are starting to push everyday costs higher.
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Why Elon Musk is building giant AI data centres in Memphis, and what it means for the city
His Colossus supercomputers promise to fuel the AI race, but locals fear the costs in water, power, and pollution.
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Why go-bags are becoming part of daily life in Taiwan
As typhoons, earthquakes and the threat of invasion loom, families prepare kits that blend survival tools with personal essentials.
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How Israel’s strike in Qatar forced Trump to push Netanyahu toward a Gaza peace plan
A surprise attack in Doha reshaped diplomacy and pressured Israel to accept US-backed negotiations.
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The politics behind Trump’s $100,000 visa fee for skilled foreign workers
A simmering scandal involving foreign workers and American technology jobs has finally spilled over into policy with wide-ranging implications.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sentenced to four years: What comes next after his high-profile trial
The music mogul apologized to victims and family, but faces years in prison as his legal fight continues.
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China’s Arctic gamble: Why Beijing is pushing ships through a risky sea route
The Northern Sea Route is quicker trade but with vast environmental and geopolitical hazards.
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Can the Isle of Wight keep its economy afloat amid setbacks and new opportunities?
Britain's biggest island is threatened by manufacturing losses, population aging, and tourism decline—but some sectors are still placing their bets on its future.
