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'Military families already seeking food assistance': White House warns of rising strain on troops during shutdown
The White House warned that the Democrat-led government shutdown has left 1.3 million U.S. service members unpaid, forcing military families to seek food assistance and threatening wider economic and security consequences.
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Amid shutdown, is Trump moving to fire agencies that ‘don’t align’ with his policies
As the U.S. government shutdown enters day two, President Donald Trump is reportedly preparing to fire federal workers and target agencies that “don’t align” with his policies or priorities.
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Explained: Is Trump using the government shutdown to push Project 2025 agenda?
President Trump reverses course, embracing Project 2025 blueprint he previously criticised, meeting budget chief Russ Vought to cut Democratic agencies and federal workforce. Democrats had highlighted the plan during 2024 campaign.
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Iconic closure: Eiffel Tower forced to shut amid nationwide strikes over French spending cuts
Nationwide protests in over 200 French cities disrupted daily life, forcing the Eiffel Tower to close. Unions demand higher taxes on the rich and oppose austerity, while Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu prepares budget plans.
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Manchester synagogue attack: What we know so far
A man attacked worshippers outside Manchester’s Heaton Park Synagogue on Yom Kippur, killing two and injuring three. Police shot the suspect; the incident is being treated as a terrorist attack.
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Drone sightings force Munich Airport shutdown, flights cancelled
Drone sightings at Munich Airport on October 2 forced air traffic control to suspend operations, cancelling 17 flights and diverting 15 more, disrupting travel for nearly 3,000 passengers, authorities confirmed.
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Why Hamas delaying its decision on Trump’s Gaza peace plan
Hamas is delaying response to Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan, weighing strategic risks of disarmament, while Egypt urges compromise and the White House signals a strict deadline for acceptance.
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Explained: Will Syria’s first post-Assad elections ensure real political participation?
Syria will hold its first parliamentary elections since Bashar Assad’s fall, with most seats chosen by electoral colleges and one-third appointed, raising concerns over inclusivity, minority representation, and genuine political participation.
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'I am truly sorry': Seeking comeback, Cuomo apologises to Jewish community for pandemic restrictions
Andrew Cuomo apologised to New York’s Jewish community for pandemic-era restrictions, admitting insensitivity to religious traditions, as he seeks a political comeback in the mayoral race against Democrat Zohran Mamdani.
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U.S. gets tough on Moscow, to share intelligence for Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure
The U.S., backed by NATO allies, will share intelligence to help Ukraine target Russian energy infrastructure, marking President Donald Trump’s first major policy shift as he toughens his stance against Moscow.
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Two Delta jets collide while taxiing at LaGuardia, one injured
Two Delta regional jets collided at LaGuardia while taxiing, causing damage and injuring one person; investigations are underway.
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How will the U.S. government shutdown affect your travel plan?
The U.S. government shutdown risks longer TSA lines, flight delays, and cancellations as unpaid airport staff face strain. National parks remain partially open, while international travel and Amtrak services continue operating.
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White House targets Democrats with racist AI-generated videos amid shutdown dispute
AI-generated videos mocking Democratic leaders, including Hakeem Jeffries and Chuck Schumer, spark outrage at the White House. The stunt, timed with Hispanic Heritage Month, leads to backlash and playful responses from GOP figures.
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Pakistan slammed at UN over human rights situation, 'mass graves' and missing citizens
Josh Bowes and Arif Aajakia exposed Pakistan's human rights abuses at the UNHRC, citing thousands missing, 'mass graves', and arbitrary detentions. They urged a UN fact-finding mission to Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
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As U.S. government shutdown looms, Trump warns of mass layoffs
The U.S. faces a shutdown after Senate funding talks collapsed, with President Trump warning of mass federal layoffs. Around 150,000 staff already exiting, raising fears of long-term workforce losses and service disruption.
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What US government shutdown means and how it will affect the economy
The US government entered a shutdown after Congress failed to agree on funding, furloughing around 750,000 federal employees, suspending certain services, and creating economic uncertainty while essential operations continue at reduced capacity.
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US government enters shutdown as Trump blames Democrats, threatens public sector job cuts
The US government entered a shutdown after Congress failed to approve a funding deal. Hundreds of thousands of federal workers are affected, with Trump blaming Democrats and threatening program cuts.
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‘Going to be a very sad end’: Trump gives Hamas 3-4 days to respond to peace plan
US President Donald Trump has given Hamas three to four days to respond to his 20-point peace plan, warning of a “very sad end” if the group fails to comply.
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‘Israel is losing information war’: Charlie Kirk warned Netanyahu in letter before assassination
Charlie Kirk warned Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in a May letter that Israel was “losing the information war” on social media. Kirk urged urgent action to counter anti-Israel sentiment before his assassination.
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Pakistan test-fires Fatah-4 cruise missile, boosts strike precision
Pakistan’s army announced the successful test of its Fatah-4 long-range cruise missile, with a 750 km range, advanced navigation systems, and terrain-hugging capability, aimed at boosting conventional strike precision against regional threats.
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Pakistan: Blast in Quetta claims eight lives, including frontier corps personnel, injures several
A powerful blast in Quetta, Pakistan, killed eight people, including Frontier Corps personnel, and injured several others. Authorities cordoned off the area, launched investigations, and declared a citywide hospital emergency.
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FBI director Kash Patel’s handshake with Pakistan’s Munir sparks outrage, divides Indian social media
FBI Director Kash Patel, Trump’s Hindu outreach figure, faces backlash after shaking hands with Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir. Critics cite betrayal of faith, diaspora expectations, and India–US tensions, despite diplomatic protocol.
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Tropical storm Imelda batters Caribbean, Cuba reports two deaths
Tropical Storm Imelda brought heavy rains to the northern Caribbean, killing two in Cuba, forcing evacuations, school closures, and power outages in the Bahamas, while Bermuda braces for a double storm threat.
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US Presidential Debate : Kamala Harris-Donald Trump to clash in key Philadelphia debate; when and where to watch
In a potentially game-changing moment for the blockbuster 2024 US presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris and former US President Donald Trump will clash in their first and possibly last televised debate Tuesday.
