The United States entered a government shutdown at 12:01 a.m. on Wednesday after Congress failed to agree on a funding deal. A stopgap spending bill proposed by Republicans, intended to fund the government through November 21, was rejected by Senate Democrats. Democrats demanded that the measure include extensions of health-care subsidies and reversals of proposed Medicaid cuts, which Republicans refused.
As a result, up to 750,000 federal employees may be furloughed, costing the government about $400 million per day. Essential workers—such as troops and border agents—will continue working but without immediate pay. The shutdown is expected to disrupt many government services, delay economic data releases (including Friday’s jobs report), slow air travel, and stall scientific research.
President Trump escalated the standoff, warning the shutdown could lead to “irreversible” job and program cuts, and reiterated his plan to reduce the federal workforce by 300,000 by year’s end.
Iran has rejected Oman’s proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz, seeking greater control over the vital global shipping route.
U.S. and Saudi forces struck Iran-backed groups in Iraq after drone attacks on American troops, while Iran rejected a proposal on the Strait of Hormuz.
The US Senate advanced a Russia sanctions bill that could allow tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian oil, including India and China.
Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif defended the killing of PoK protesters, saying he viewed them as "enemies like India," amid mounting outrage over the crackdown.
Mediators say a U.S.-Iran breakthrough may be near as Donald Trump prepares to meet Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the next steps.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to meet Donald Trump as the Ukraine war and rising Iran tensions increasingly overlap.
A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake struck Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture, injuring several people, damaging buildings and triggering a tsunami warning.
Donald Trump dismissed Benjamin Netanyahu’s objections to a possible U.S. F-35 fighter jet sale to Turkey, saying America alone decides its defence deals.
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Donald Trump said there is a “good chance” of progress in Iran talks, despite Tehran denying any formal negotiations.
Wildfires in France and Spain have forced around 320,000 people to evacuate, as firefighters battle worsening conditions and intense heat.
Iran warned of “unforeseen consequences” after accusing Ukraine of attacking an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, killing one sailor.
Three people were killed and several others injured in a mass shooting at Seattle's Bite of Seattle food festival. Police have detained one suspect as the investigation continues.
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France and Spain face worsening wildfires as extreme heat and strong winds fuel the blazes. Authorities warn of difficult hours ahead as firefighters battle to contain the fires.
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Iran has paused retaliatory strikes after the U.S. halted fresh attacks, giving diplomacy a chance and easing pressure on global oil markets.
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Iran has warned the conflict could widen if U.S. strikes resume, as a pause in fighting raises cautious hopes for de-escalation.
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Donald Trump has again claimed credit for the India-Pakistan ceasefire as part o...
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Fresh U.S. airstrikes in Iran reportedly killed 14 people, prompting Iranian ret...
President Donald Trump claimed he is Iran’s “No. 1 target” after security measur...
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Three people were killed in U.S. strikes in western Iran as tensions escalated f...
President Donald Trump said the Iran ceasefire is “over” following fresh U.S. st...
