As the US Government shutdown takes effect, 750,000 federal employees are likely to be furloughed each day amid a deadlock over federal funding.


US Govt shutdown: Global stocks rally despite US shutdown 

Ukraine has successfully restored power to the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant following an alleged strike by Russian forces. The incident raised concerns over nuclear safety and potential environmental risks in the region, given Chernobyl’s history as the site of the 1986 nuclear disaster. Ukrainian authorities acted swiftly to repair critical infrastructure and ensure the facility’s operations remain stable and secure. 


Russia-Ukraine war: US is weighing Ukrainian request for Tomahawk cruise missiles 

Russia-Ukraine war: Zelensky urges Europe to limit buying Russian oil 

Just after midnight on October 1, the U.S. government entered a shutdown after Congress failed to reach a funding deal for the new fiscal year.
Around 750,000 federal employees face furloughs, essential personnel work unpaid, and a wide range of services are disrupted.
Experts warn of potential economic fallout, with growth expected to slow if the shutdown continues.
Lawmakers are back in session, but uncertainty remains as Americans brace for the impact.

US Govt shutdown: Over 750,000 federal employees are expected to be placed on furlough 

Pakistani Lawmaker Criticises 'Salesman' Munir's Rare Earth Display for Trump, Calls It a 'Joke'

Pakistani senator Aimal Wali Khan criticised Pakistan Army chief Asim Munir for showing rare earth minerals to US President Donald Trump, questioning in what official capacity Munir was showcasing them.

Pakistani lawmaker mocks 'salesman' Munir | Calls his display, a 'joke'

The U.S. government may be shut down, but the oil rigs are still open for business.
According to Bloomberg, the interior department has furloughed thousands of workers, yet staff tied to fossil fuel projects remain on the job.
Environmental groups are accusing Donald Trump of putting oil profits ahead of people and public service.

Environmental groups accuse Trump of prioritising oil profits during shutdown

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to meet in Malaysia, marking the first high-level India–U.S. discussion since the tariff disputes shook bilateral trade relations. The meeting is expected to focus on reviving economic cooperation, addressing trade imbalances, and exploring strategic partnerships in technology, defense, and energy. Watch the video to know more on this! 

PM Modi & Trump To Meet In Malaysia Amid India-US Tariff War 

Donald Trump says soybeans will be a key issue when he meets Chinese President Xi Jinping at the APEC summit in South Korea. US farmers continue to suffer after a tariff war with China saw agricultural exports plunge. The American Soybean Association is urging urgent trade action, as Brazil and Argentina dominate the market left behind by US losses.

Trump-Xi meeting: Focus on soybeans after tariff clash

The U.S. Supreme Court has blocked former President Donald Trump’s attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, marking a significant legal intervention in the independence of the central bank. Lisa Cook, known for her expertise in economics and financial policy, was at the center of a high-profile dispute concerning executive authority versus institutional autonomy. 

Trump's Move To Fire FED's Lisa Cook Blocked By The Supreme Court 

Pakistani lawmaker criticizes 'salesman' Munir | Calls his display, a 'joke'

Several regions in Russia and parts of Ukraine it controls are reporting gasoline shortages after Ukraine stepped up attacks on Russian oil refineries this month, and amid a seasonal surge in fuel demand. Russia imposed a gasoline exports ban for oil producers on July 28 in a bid to prevent shortages at a time of peak demand because of summer travel and grain harvesting. But some market participants said this will not be enough to avert a fuel crunch.


Ukraine: Drones set ablaze key Russian refineries 

Putin-Modi Meet: Putin To Visit India On December 5-6 Amid Trump's Tariff Tirade Against India

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India in December this year amid Trump tariff war. Watch for more details!



Putin-Modi Meet: Putin To Visit India On December 5-6 Amid Trump's Tariff Tirade Against India

Hamas leaders say they are reviewing U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, even as pressure on the Palestinian group grows from countries like Egypt, Turkiye, and Qatar to accept the deal. Will Trump's plan finally open a path toward peace, or will the war only intensify?  


Will Trump’s Gaza plan work? 

Hamas leaders say they are reviewing U.S. President Donald Trump's Gaza peace plan, even as pressure on the Palestinian group grows from countries like Egypt, Turkiye, and Qatar to accept the deal. Will Trump's plan finally open a path toward peace, or will the war only intensify? 


Qatar, Egypt & Turkey press Hamas to accept Trump plan

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: Republicans & Democrats trade barbs on failure to reach consensus on Govt funding 

According to a report by The Verge, Google has reportedly withheld AI-generated answers for search queries questioning whether U.S. President Donald Trump shows signs of dementia, while still providing similar AI responses for other presidents.


Google Restricts AI Searches Linking Trump With Dementia

The Supreme Court has refused to let Donald Trump immediately fire Lisa Cook, in a pivotal victory for the Federal Reserve governor and the US central bank’s independence.


BREAKING: US top court bars Trump from immediately firing Fed's Lisa Cook 

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that his administration was close to a deal with Harvard University that would include a $500 million payment by the Ivy League institution, after months of negotiations over school policies.


Trump vs Harvard: Donald Trump says Harvard deal is close, university will pay $500 million 

Putin To Visit India On December 5-6 Amid Trump's Tariff Tirade Against India

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India in December this year amid Trump tariff war. Watch for more details!


Putin To Visit India On December 5-6 Amid Trump's Tariff Tirade Against India

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

US govt shutdown: Senate fails to pass funding bill; 750,000 federal jobs at immediate risk

A children's hospital in Dnipro, Ukraine, has been heavily damaged following a Russian missile strike, intensifying global outrage over civilian targets being hit in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Emergency crews are on-site as rescue operations continue.


Russia-Ukraine war: Russian strikes kill civilians in Sumy and Dnipro, children’s hospital damaged 

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India in December this year amid Trump tariff war. Watch for more details!


BREAKING: Putin's India visit amid Trump's tariff tirade against India

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that he would have had solved eight wars if his Gaza peace plan works out. He reiterated his claim that he deserved the Nobel Prize and said it would be a “big insult” if the award was denied.


Trump pushes for Nobel, calls denial of prize an 'insult' to US

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