US Shutdown Hits Day 28, Could Stretch Into November
Senate votes down stopgap funding bill for the 13th time, pushing US shutdown to day 28 and risking November extensions with soaring health and food aid cuts.
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Trump and Lee Jae-myung Eye US-ROK Trade Deal at APEC
At the APEC forum in Gyeongju, Trump and ROK President Lee Jae-myung pressed ahead on a US-ROK trade deal, focusing on tariff relief, $350B investments, and defense support.
Open-Source AI Revolution: Who Shapes Our Future?
Explore how open-source AI—from mind-reading glasses to smart bots—is empowering young creators and raising new ethical questions.
Caregiving Redefined: Prof. Hu’s Journey & the Call for Change
Professor Hu from Peking University shares his dual life as scholar and caregiver, pushing for a care-oriented society and dignified end-of-life support in the Chinese mainland’s aging society.
Amazon Cuts 14,000 Corporate Roles to Fast-Track AI
Amazon is cutting 14,000 corporate jobs to streamline operations and ramp up AI investments, reshaping opportunities for tech pros in South and Southeast Asia.
US Senate Moves to Scrap Trump’s Brazil Tariffs
In a close 52-48 vote, the US Senate approved a bill to scrap Trump’s Brazil tariffs, forwarding it to the House and stirring fresh debates on trade policy.
Israel Hits Gaza After Alleged Ceasefire Breach by Hamas
Israel strikes Gaza after Hamas ceasefire breach claims, leaving 26 dead. US-brokered pause faces its first major test.
Unpaid & Unbowed: US Air Traffic Controllers Protest Shutdown
US air traffic controllers miss paychecks amid a federal shutdown, highlighting staffing strains that could ripple through global travel.
Havana’s Barrio Chino Goes Insta-Ready for Chinese Mainland Tourists
Havana’s Barrio Chino is getting a modern facelift to celebrate 65 years of Cuba-Chinese mainland ties, with AR tours, street art & fusion pop-ups for globetrotting youth.
Sky’s New Canvas: Drones Light Up Nights & Farm Fields
How drones are turning the night sky into art and revolutionizing farming with mapping and planting tech. Discover the new low-altitude frontier.