Democrats voted for a shutdown. Now they have to find a way out
Senate Democrats kept their promise to reject any Republican spending bill that didn’t extend or restore health care benefits, choosing instead to force a government shutdown.
Month: October 2025
Commentary: US-China ties – never mind the trade deal, there are more important issues to resolve
It is better for long-term peace and security that the two superpowers not have an agreement just for the sake of doing so, says veteran newspaper editor Han Fook Kwang.
‘None of us have ever asked for special treatment’ – female veterans respond to Hegseth
The US Secretary of Defense said he wants a return to the ‘male standard’ for combat roles. Woman veterans say the standards were never different.
Trump signs an executive order vowing to defend Qatar in the wake of Israel’s strike – AP News
Trump signs an executive order vowing to defend Qatar in the wake of Israel’s strike AP NewsWhy Trump’s pledge to defend Qatar is so extraordinary CNNTrump gives Qatar unprecedented security guarantee after Israeli attack &nb…
Celebrated primatologist and conservationist Jane Goodall dies at 91
Jane Goodall Institute France President Pierre Quintard pays tribute to the work and legacy of the legendary primatologist. Jane Goodall transformed the study of chimpanzees and became one of the world’s most revered wildlife advocates. In a final vid…
Confusion over Afghan internet outage after purported Taliban statement revealed as false – AP News
Confusion over Afghan internet outage after purported Taliban statement revealed as false AP NewsAfghans rejoice as internet returns after Taliban blackout BBCTaliban kills internet across Afghanistan, citing morality concerns as …
After Israeli strike, Trump declares US commitment to defend Qatar if it’s attacked again – The Times of Israel
After Israeli strike, Trump declares US commitment to defend Qatar if it’s attacked again The Times of IsraelWhy Trump’s pledge to defend Qatar is so extraordinary CNNTrump gives Qatar unprecedented security guarantee after Israel…
South African Politician Julius Malema, Subject of Trump Attacks, Is Convicted of Gun Charge
The verdict against Julius Malema came a month after a separate court convicted him of hate speech. This year, President Trump played a video montage at the White House of Mr. Malema leading chants of “Kill the Boer,” a protest song.
Hunter S Thompson’s death being reviewed after 20 years, Colorado officials say
The journalist died of a gunshot wound to the head in 2005.
Ethiopia church scaffolding collapse kills 36 during religious festival
Pilgrims were visiting the Menjar Shenkora Arerti Mariam Church to mark the annual Virgin Mary festival.