US Shutdown Hits 2nd Week: $15B Weekly Economic Hit
The U.S. shutdown enters week two, costing $15B per week and affecting over 2M federal workers. Funding cuts pause programs and ripple across global markets and travel.
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Optimism Rises in Gaza Talks as Second Aid Flotilla Is Intercepted
Hamas expresses optimism in indirect talks to end the Gaza war as a second aid flotilla is intercepted. Global protests, diplomatic moves, and frontline tensions intensify the crisis.
French PM Scraps Ministersâ Severance Pay in Austerity Push
Caretaker PM Sebastien Lecornu has waived ministersâ severance payâsaving up to 14,000 euros a monthâas part of a symbolic austerity drive amid Franceâs ongoing budget crisis.
Hamas Sees ‘Optimism Prevails’ in Gaza Ceasefire Talks
Indirect talks in Sharm El-Sheikh see âoptimism prevailsâ as Hamas and Israel negotiate a ceasefire, prisoner exchanges and troop withdrawals based on Trumpâs 20-point plan.
2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: How Tiny MOFs Can Tackle Climate and Water Scarcity
Discover how the 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry honors MOFs – tiny, cage-like materials with a football field’s surface area in a sugar cube, unlocking carbon capture and fresh water harvesting.
Tariff Deal Elusive After Trump-Carney White House Talks
After White House talks between Trump and Carney, a U.S.-Canada tariff deal remains unreachable. Negotiations on steel, aluminum and energy continue amid growing pressure.
Two Years of Gaza War: 83% Civilian Toll and Looming Crisis
Two years since October 7, 2023, Gaza stands amid relentless bombardment, where 83% of casualties are civilians and a collapsing healthcare system threatens a generation.
China-aided Rice Revolution Transforms Chadâs Food Security
A China-aided agricultural mission in Chad has optimized rice varieties, boosted yields by 35%, and added 1.2 million tonnes of foodâenough to feed 3 million people for a year.
Hamas Ties Hostage Release to Full Israeli Gaza Withdrawal
Hamas links the release of Israeli hostages to a clear timetable for Israelâs full withdrawal from Gaza, as talks unfold in Sharm El Sheikh.
US H-1B Visa Fee Soars to $100K: Global Talent in Flux
US hikes H-1B visa fee to $100K, forcing companies and tech professionals to rethink hiring strategies and remote work models.