US Shutdown Hits Day 6 as Healthcare Talks Stall
US gov’t shutdown hits sixth day as healthcare funding talks stall, with both reopening bills failing in the Senate and services like visa processing still paused.
U.S. Shutdown 2025: What’s Different This Time?
The latest U.S. govt shutdown escalates partisan conflict, freezes $1.7T in funds, furloughs 750k staff, and shows rare Democratic unity on healthcare—here’s why it’s different.
China’s Chang’e-6 Finds Cooler Lunar Mantle on Moon’s Far Side
China’s Chang’e-6 mission reveals the Moon’s far side mantle is cooler than the near side, offering fresh insights into the Moon’s interior and volcanic past.
UNSC Debates Women, Peace & Security: Call for Gender Data Revolution
On the 25th anniversary of UNSC resolution 1325, leaders push for binding targets and a gender data revolution to boost women’s role in peace & security.
Chinese Premier Li Qiang to Visit DPRK for WPK’s 80th Anniversary
Chinese Premier Li Qiang visits the DPRK from Oct 9-11 to join the Workers’ Party of Korea’s 80th anniversary celebrations and boost goodwill ties.
RSF Artillery Strikes El Fasher: 13 Civilians Killed, 19 Wounded
RSF artillery strikes residential areas in El Fasher, Sudan, killing 13 civilians (including children) and wounding 19. Volunteer groups call it a “full-fledged war crime.”
Gaza Two Years Later: Devastation by the Numbers
Two years into the Gaza conflict (since Oct 7, 2023): 18,500 children killed, 70,000 severely malnourished, and hundreds of thousands displaced. A look at the human cost in numbers.
Sky-High Spectacle at Zhangjiajie’s Six Wonders Pavilion
Discover the Six Wonders Pavilion in Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, Chinese mainland: stunning peaks, drifting clouds, lush forests and classic architecture all in one epic lookout.
Typhoon Matmo Weakens in S China; Relief Efforts Begin
Typhoon Matmo, the 21st storm of the 2025 Pacific season, weakened after hitting south China’s Guangxi. Relief teams are clearing debris, restoring power and aiding residents.
Two Years On: Key Events in Israel-Palestine Conflict
From Hamas’s October 7 attack to Qatar-brokered truces, here’s a quick 2023 timeline as Israel & Hamas launch Egypt talks.