The U.S. government has officially shut down under President Donald Trump after Congress failed to reach a funding deal. This marks a major political and economic crisis, with federal agencies halting operations and thousands of workers facing furloughs. What does a U.S. government shutdown actually mean? How will it affect federal employees, essential services, the economy, and ordinary Americans? 


US Govt shutdown: 750,000 federal jobs at immediate risk

The United States is racing toward a government shutdown. Both democrats and republicans remain deeply divided over how to extend government funding, threatening to paralyse federal operations and disrupt services across the country.

 Trump Threatens Layoffs Ahead Of Government Shutdown Deadline

Federal Workers Face Possible Furloughs Across US

The House Republican leadership has unveiled a $1.6 trillion spending bill aimed at keeping the federal government funded through September 30th and avoiding a March 15th shutdown. The 99-page bill proposes a $6 billion increase in defense spending, while cutting non-defense programs by $13 billion compared to last year's budget. Watch in for more details!

House plans vote to avert government shutdown early in Trump’s term

Thailand announces plans to cut power to border areas with Myanmar suspected of hosting scam centers. The move is aimed at cracking down on illegal activities and preventing the spread of criminal operations near the border.

Thailand to cut power to Myanmar border areas linked to scam centers

Tens of thousands of dockworkers have launched an indefinite strike at major US ports, posing a threat to trade and the economy just before the presidential election and holiday shopping season. Members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) walked out on Tuesday, halting container traffic at 14 major ports along the East and Gulf coasts, from Maine to Texas. This is the first large-scale shutdown in nearly 50 years. While President Joe Biden has the authority to suspend the strike for 80 days to allow for further negotiations, the White House has indicated no plans to intervene.

USA Port Strike Paralyzes Supply Chains,  Port Shutdown Sparks Supply Fears

Tens of thousands of dockworkers have launched an indefinite strike at key US ports, risking major trade and economic disruption just ahead of the presidential election and the holiday shopping season. Members of the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) walked out on Tuesday at 14 major ports along the East and Gulf Coasts, from Maine to Texas, halting container traffic. This marks the first large-scale shutdown in nearly 50 years.

USA Dockworkers Strike Shuts Down Ports, Threatening Major Trade Disruption

Bharat Bandh 2024: Everything you need to know about the nationwide shutdown on August 21

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country after hundreds of people were killed in a crackdown on demonstrations that began as protests against job quotas and swelled into a movement demanding her ouster.

Crowds swarm Sheikh Hasina's private residence as she resigns and flies out of country amid protests

Sajeeb Wazed Joy, son and former official adviser of Bangladesh's ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, said in an interview on Monday that she will not enter politics again. He asserted that on her family's insistence, she left the country for her own safety.

Sheikh Hasina's son Joy says Bangladesh's 'iron lady' wouldn't return to politics "ever"

Mr. Jaishankar said that the country had been facing “considerable tension, deep divides and growing polarisation in Bangladesh politics,” since its General elections in January 2024. He continued that this aggravated a student agitation that began in June.

S Jaishankar addresses the Bangladesh crisis in Rajya Sabha

In an effort to address Bangladesh's ongoing dilemma, leaders of the Anti-Discrimination Student Movement have proposed an interim administration headed by Nobel Laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus.

Bangladesh's student leaders call for Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus to head interim government

At least 93 people, including 14 policemen were killed and hundreds injured in clashes in Bangladesh. Rubber bullets were used by the police to disperse tens of thousands of protesters calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.

Bangladesh Protest: Renewed anti-government protests leave nearly 100 dead

Bangladesh Protest: Bangladesh is on the boil again, indefinite curfew imposed

At least 91 people were killed and hundreds injured in clashes in Bangladesh on Sunday as police fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse tens of thousands of protesters calling for Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to resign.

Bangladesh Protests: At least 91 killed as clashes rock Bangladesh, curfew imposed

Bangladesh's capital Dhaka is now slowly returning to normalcy after a 4-day nationwide shutdown that was triggered by deadly student protest against quotas for government jobs

Bangladesh: Calm returns to streets after 4-day nationwide shutdown

The US House of Representatives on Thursday approved a stopgap bill to fund the federal government through early March and avert a partial government shutdown, sending it to President Joe Biden for final approval.

US House passes Stopgap bill to avert government shutdown

In a first, America has ousted its House speaker. 216 lawmakers voted to remove Kevin McCarthy from office- among them were eight rebel Republicans. The big question is: Who will replace McCarthy? Some Republicans want Donald Trump to become the next speaker. Vikram Chandra brings you the details.

Will Donald Trump replace Kevin McCarthy as House speaker?

Leading US House Republican Kevin McCarthy may soon lose his position as speaker following the passage of a stopgap funding package that had more support from Democrats than from Republicans. This comes after a hardline critic within his own party asked for a vote to remove McCarthy from office.

US: Stopgap bill draws more support from Democrats than Republicans

Biden signs stopgap funding bill, US government shutdown averted last minute

Conservative rebels reject Republicans’ short-term funding bill, US government teeters towards shutdown

The US may face its fourth partial government shutdown in a decade. The shutdown could take away the jobs of thousands of federal workers. It will also affect several sectors like healthcare, education, transportation and law enforcement. In what other ways will the government shutdown affect the citizens? Priyanka Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: US could face its fourth partial government shutdown in a decade

Hardline Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives have made a government shutdown likely to begin on October 1.

Shutdown imminent as House, Senate hold split courses on US government funding

Explained | What is likely to happen if US government shuts down on October 1?

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