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

President Donald Trump has issued a dramatic 72-hour 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?


Gaza's Future Hangs in Balance as Hamas Begins Deliberations on Trump's Peace Plan

A suicide bombing killed at least 10 people outside the headquarters of a paramilitary force in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Tuesday, officials said.
Several gunmen stormed the headquarters after the bombing, triggering a gun battle with the paramilitary, provincial Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said in televised remarks.


Quetta Suicide Blasts: Second Attack in Quetta in Less Than a Month, At Least 10 Killed

There is no peace in France, where the political crisis seems endless and deepening. Not even a month after being chosen to lead the government, Sebastian Lecornu ends up in the eye of the storm for qualifications he never obtained. The loyalist of French President Emmanuel Macron lied about the master’s degree in public law, which he claimed to have but never actually obtained. While he did attend the course, he apparently never finished it, failing to validate the second of the two-year program, claims the National Union of Public Education Officials (SNAPEN), which has filed a lawsuit with the Republic’s Court of Justice against the prime minister, now embroiled in a ‘scandal’ that could topple his administration.

Threat Of A Confidence Motion Looms On French PM Lecornu

#Gravitas Chinese fighter jets reportedly simulated missile strikes on a British warship HMS Richmond as it sailed through the Taiwan Strait.


Chinese Jets Simulates Missile Strikes On British Warships

BREAKING | Nine Dead In Chennai's Ennore Power Plant Mishap, Stalin Announces Rs10 Lakh Compensation

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 

Nepal is set to launch a five-year Everest clean-up plan in line with a Supreme Court directive, as the world’s highest peak—often dubbed the Earth’s tallest garbage dump—grapples with decades of accumulated waste. Experts warn that the growing piles of trash collected each season highlight the urgent need for sustainable mountaineering practices.



Nepal Launches Mt. Everest Cleanup Plan

#Gravitas The devastating tragedy in Tamil Nadu, where at least 41 people, including young children, lost their lives in a stampede during a political rally led by actor-turned-politician Vijay in Karur district, is raising sharp questions about accountability, planning, and the safety of public gatherings. 

Karur Stampede Puts Focus On Recent Stampedes 

At the United Nations General Assembly, leaders from developing nations accused wealthy countries of falling short on climate finance commitments. Rising seas, droughts, and floods are forcing communities to flee, while billions pledged remain far below what is needed. Island nations and African states are calling for faster, simpler funding to cope with the crisis they say the rich world largely caused.


Will Wealthy Countries Step Up as Climate Catastrophes Multiply? Developing Nations Demand Action

#Gravitas U.S. President Donald Trump has praised both Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir for backing his Gaza peace proposal. The praise from Trump, though, has triggered massive anger back in Pakistan.   

Pakistanis Angry With Trump Formula As Shehbaz-munir Play Ball 

A Japanese city will urge all smartphone users to limit screen time to two hours a day outside work or school under a proposed ordinance that includes no penalties.


Japanese City Pushes 2-hour Daily Cap on Smartphone Use to Boost Sleep, Family Time 

The U.S. Air Force is establishing a permanent drone presence on the Korean Peninsula, reactivating a World War II-era squadron to strengthen security as military tensions in the region continue to rise.


US Revives WW2-Era Squadron for MQ-9 Reaper Operations in South Korea

Quetta Suicide Blasts: Second Attack in Quetta in Less Than a Month, At Least 10 Killed

A suicide bombing killed at least 10 people outside the headquarters of a paramilitary force in the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Tuesday, officials said.
Several gunmen stormed the headquarters after the bombing, triggering a gun battle with the paramilitary, provincial Chief Minister Sarfraz Bugti said in televised remarks.



Japan’s ruling party has officially opened its leadership race to select a successor to outgoing Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. The leadership contest is expected to shape the country’s political direction on key issues including defense, economic reform, and regional diplomacy.

Japan's Ruling Party Triggers Process To Elect Ishiba's Successor

India's Asia Cup final hero Tilak Varma returned home to Hyderabad to a grand welcome. Captain Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya landed in Mumbai after the final win over Pakistan.

Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav Get Hero's Welcome After Asia Cup Triumph

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 | Trump: Portland Looks Like A War Zone

"Only in recent decades did politicians somehow come to believe that our job is to police the far reaches of Kenya and Somalia while America is under invasion from within. 

No different than a foreign enemy, but more difficult in many ways because they don't wear uniforms. 

At least when they're wearing a uniform, you can take them out. 

These people don't have uniforms. But we are under invasion from within. We're stopping it very quickly."


BREAKING | Trump: Portland Looks Like A War Zone

"Only in recent decades did politicians somehow come to believe that our job is to police the far reaches of Kenya and Somalia while America is under invasion from within. 

No different than a foreign enemy, but more difficult in many ways because they don't wear uniforms. 

At least when they're wearing a uniform, you can take them out. 

These people don't have uniforms. But we are under invasion from within. We're stopping it very quickly."

BREAKING | Trump: America Is Under Invasion From Within

BREAKING | Trump to Canada: Why Don't You Become 51st US State?

Trump resumes Canada taunt about becoming 51st state

Canada popped back into Trump’s head when he brought up the Golden Dome missile defense program he wants to build to protect the United States.

Trump said Canada called him recently asking to be covered by the proposed missile shield.

“They want to be a part of it,” he said. “I said, ‘Why don’t you just join our country, become the 51st state and you get it for free.’”


BREAKING | Trump to Canada: Why Don't You Become 51st US State?


Ladakh Protest: In Ladakh, violent statehood protests today resulted in four deaths and 70 injuries. Authorities blamed activist Sonam Wangchuk, reporting that demonstrators set fire to the Hill Council Assembly hall and injured 50 security personnel in clashes, said the Leh deputy commissioner.

Ladakh Protest: Sonam Wangchuk Moved to Jodhpur Jail, NSA Invoked in Leh After Protests 

A tragic stampede during actor-turned-politician Vijay’s rally in Tamil Nadu’s Karur district has claimed at least 41 lives, including children and women. Chaotic crowd conditions, people fainting, and collapsing branches triggered panic as supporters tried to get closer.


Vijay Cries Vendetta Over Stampede, "Stalin Taking Revenge?" 


The Kerala High Court on Monday directed a detailed investigation into the long-standing controversy over the gold plating of the Dwarapalaka idol at the famed Sabarimala temple, emphasising the need for thorough scrutiny and transparency.


Sabarimala Theft Row: Kerala HC Orders Detailed Probe Into Controversy

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Trump Threatens Layoffs Ahead Of Government Shutdown Deadline

Gaza's Future Hangs in Balance as Hamas Begins Deliberations on Trump's Peace Plan

Quetta Suicide Blasts: Second Attack in Quetta in Less Than a Month, At Least 10 Killed

Threat Of A Confidence Motion Looms On French PM Lecornu

Chinese Jets Simulates Missile Strikes On British Warships

BREAKING | Nine Dead In Chennai's Ennore Power Plant Mishap, Stalin Announces Rs10 Lakh Compensation

Federal Workers Face Possible Furloughs Across US

US Gold Reserves Exceeds $1 Trillion in Market Value

Nepal Launches Mt. Everest Cleanup Plan

Karur Stampede Puts Focus On Recent Stampedes

Will Wealthy Countries Step Up as Climate Catastrophes Multiply? Developing Nations Demand Action

Pakistanis Angry With Trump Formula As Shehbaz-munir Play Ball

Japanese City Pushes 2-hour Daily Cap on Smartphone Use to Boost Sleep, Family Time

US Revives WW2-Era Squadron for MQ-9 Reaper Operations in South Korea

Quetta Suicide Blasts: Second Attack in Quetta in Less Than a Month, At Least 10 Killed

Japan's Ruling Party Triggers Process To Elect Ishiba's Successor

Tilak Varma, Suryakumar Yadav Get Hero's Welcome After Asia Cup Triumph

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

BREAKING | Trump: Portland Looks Like A War Zone

BREAKING | Trump: America Is Under Invasion From Within

BREAKING | Trump to Canada: Why Don't You Become 51st US State?

Ladakh Protest: Sonam Wangchuk Moved to Jodhpur Jail, NSA Invoked in Leh After Protests

Vijay Cries Vendetta Over Stampede, "Stalin Taking Revenge?"

Sabarimala Theft Row: Kerala HC Orders Detailed Probe Into Controversy