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 

Benjamin Elliott, 17, was charged with fatally stabbing his twin sister, Meghan. At trial, his defense attorneys insisted he was sleepwalking when he killed her. Would a jury believe it? Erin Moriarty reports in the season premiere of "48 Hours."


Sleepwalking or a sinister act? How a Texas teen stabbed his twin but remembers nothing 

A man who crashed his vehicle through the front doors of a Michigan church opened fire with an assault rifle and set the church ablaze, killing at least four people and wounding at least eight others before dying in a shootout with police, officials said.
Police said the perpetrator, identified as Thomas Jacob Sanford, 40, a former U.S. Marine from the nearby town of Burton, deliberately set fire to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, which was engulfed in flames and billowing smoke.

US Church shooting: Everything we know about the US Marine who attacked a Michigan church

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 

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

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

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: Vice President JD Vance Pins Blame On Democrats Amid US Govt Shutdown | WION 

In a major push for Japan’s long-standing goal of equipping its warships with long-range land-attack capability, the JS Chokai is sailing to the United States for modifications required to arm it with the deadly Tomahawk missiles. This was announced by the Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) in a post on X earlier this week.


Japan sends destroyer to US for Tomahawk missile fitting 

#Gravitas America’s top public health agency has once again started using the word monkeypox instead of mpox, reversing a decision made just two years ago. U.S. had adopted mpox in late 2022 to move away from what experts called a misleading and scientifically inaccurate.  


America reverts to calling Mpox 'Monkeypox'   

The Pentagon plans to impose strict nondisclosure agreements and random polygraph testing for scores of people in its headquarters, including many top officials, according to two people familiar with the proposal and documents obtained by The Washington Post, escalating Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s war on leakers and internal dissent.


Breaking: Pentagon to conduct random polygraph testing to prevent leaks: report

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 

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 

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

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

President Donald Trump has given a dramatic 3-4 days ultimatum to Hamas, unveiling a “New Gaza” peace plan alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The proposal promises an immediate end to the war if hostages are released and Gaza is demilitarised but comes with a stark warning, rejection will bring America’s full support for Israel to “finish the job.”

The UN, EU and Russia have welcomed the plan, while Palestinians call it a U.S.-Israeli agenda.
With doubts over Hamas’s response, questions remain.

What does “finish the job” mean, what is the price of refusal, and how many more lives could be lost if the war continues?

Trump sets 3-4 days deadline to Hamas | Israel Gaza war 

The United States is on the brink of a federal government shutdown after the Senate failed to pass a critical funding bill before the end of the fiscal year. A stopgap measure proposed by House Republicans collapsed in the Senate without enough Democratic support, leaving key operations and public services at risk.
President Donald Trump escalated tensions with a controversial AI-generated video mocking Democratic leaders, while also threatening mass public sector layoffs. Democrats, meanwhile, are demanding the restoration of healthcare spending and social protections that have been slashed under Trump’s second term.
If no deal is reached, nonessential government services will halt, hundreds of thousands of workers could go unpaid, and social programs may face delays.
This would be the first US government shutdown since 2019, and could trigger widespread disruption.

Is the U.S. Government on the brink of shutdown?

France and the United States are planning a second joint mission involving coordinated satellite maneuvers in orbit, as part of a wider effort to strengthen allied surveillance capabilities. The move comes amid growing concern over China’s expanding military presence in space, according to a senior U.S. general.

U.S, France plan joint satellite maneuvers amid China space push

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is reportedly ready to declare a state of emergency amid growing fears of U.S. military aggression. Vice President Delcy Rodriguez confirmed that Maduro has prepared a decree giving himself special powers to defend the country if Washington dares to strike.

Meanwhile, speculation is mounting that President Donald Trump could take decisive action against Venezuela following recent U.S. strikes on suspected drug vessels near its coast. Could the situation spiral into a direct confrontation?

Trump warns Venezuela drug cartels: Maduro declares emergency

Visa announced it is testing a new way for businesses to fund international payments, allowing them to use stablecoins instead of pre-depositing cash in local accounts.

Visa tests Stablecoins for international payments pilot

A new report  suggests new visa restrictions under the Trump administration are accelerating the shift of critical business operations from the United States to India. The increase in H-1B visa application fees has reportedly pressured U.S. companies that rely heavily on skilled foreign workers, prompting them to reconsider their workforce and operational strategies.

Trump H-1B visa fee hike to fuel India job boom: report

The U.S. has barrelled towards a federal government shutdown. As congress has failed to pass a stopgap funding measure, and both parties are locked in a high-stakes standoff, democrats and republicans remain at an impasse over funding negotiations.

U.S. Shutdown: Key services face disruptions nationwide 

The United States is on the brink of a federal government shutdown after the Senate failed to pass a critical funding bill before the end of the fiscal year. A stopgap measure proposed by House Republicans collapsed in the Senate without enough Democratic support, leaving key operations and public services at risk.
President Donald Trump escalated tensions with a controversial AI-generated video mocking Democratic leaders, while also threatening mass public sector layoffs. Democrats, meanwhile, are demanding the restoration of healthcare spending and social protections that have been slashed under Trump’s second term.

U.S. Government shutdown looms: What's next? 

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.

Federal Workers Face Possible Furloughs Across US

The United States’ gold reserves have officially crossed the $1 trillion mark in market value for the first time, propelled by a 45% surge in gold prices this year to a record $3,824.50 per ounce as of September 29, 2025. This milestone—more than 90 times the official book value of $11 billion—highlights the Treasury’s 8,133 tonnes of bullion (261.5 million ounces) stored primarily at Fort Knox and other vaults, making it the world’s largest official gold holding. The rally, fueled by trade tensions, geopolitical risks, and Fed rate cuts, has sparked discussions on revaluing reserves to unlock nearly $990 billion for the federal budget deficit.


US Gold Reserves Exceeds $1 Trillion in Market Value 

Trump and Democrats failed to reach a budget deal at the White House, raising the risk of a shutdown Wednesday that could furlough federal workers, close services, and spark a fierce fight over healthcare.


Democrats & Republicans Spar Over Healthcare and Spending Bill, Fail to Reach Deal

BREAKING | Donald Trump Attends Rare Meeting With Military Leaders, Gives Warning!

#Gravitas Scientists who once worked in the United States are now packing up their labs and moving to China. At least 85 researchers have left American institutions since early last year to join universities and labs in China full-time.  

America’s Scientist Exodus Is Fueling China's Rise

Over 300 shootings rock the nation in a single month. Michigan church, North Carolina bar, Minneapolis school, each attacked, each mourned. 300 dead, 1,300 wounded, 398 million guns in circulation. America asks: What’s next, and who will make it stop?

Violence Wrecks Weekend In America

US President Donald Trump in Action to Avoid Government Shutdown | Race To Power | WION

Donald Trump has reversed course and is purportedly planning to host a bipartisan gathering of the top four US congressional leaders at the White House on Monday afternoon in a last-ditch effort to avoid a looming government shutdown, the House speaker and the US president’s fellow Republican Mike Johnson said on Sunday.

US President Donald Trump in Action to Avoid Government Shutdown 

An American citizen, Amir Amiri, has been released by the Taliban after nearly nine months of detention in Afghanistan. The release was secured through extensive mediation efforts led by Qatari diplomats. Amiri was detained in December 2024 and was on his way back to the United States following his release.

US Citizen Amir Amiri Freed By Taliban After Qatari Mediation

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