Fung-wong has brought devastating winds and rainstorms to the Philippines, forcing over one million people from their homes and leaving at least two dead when it made landfall in its northeast corner. Al Jazeera, AP News, Reuters all provide more details of this storm as they provide profiles and immediate impacts reports on it. Typhoon...
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Why the US government shut down, and what happens now
On 1 October 2025, Congress and the administration were unable to pass funding legislation necessary for a new fiscal year, leading them to fail and cause a government shutdown. [ABC News +2Reuters].At its core, a shutdown occurs when funding runs out due to disagreement over appropriations bills or continuing resolutions, leaving many government agencies without...
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Nuclear Hotspots: Where the World Experiments with Its Most Dangerous Weapons
Since 1945 and the dawn of the atomic age, over 2,000 nuclear tests have taken place worldwide, producing powerful explosions that have had profound repercussions on global politics, science and the environment. These “nuclear hotspots” represent more than barren testing grounds; they represent power, secrecy and destruction – from deserts in America and remote Pacific...
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Pope Leo Responds with His Strongest Criticism of Donald Trump So Far
Pope Leo made an extraordinary public statement, which many are hailing as his strongest condemnation of former US president Donald Trump yet. Speaking at an address to a global audience, his remarks addressed Trump’s political actions on issues of social justice, climate change and human dignity – areas which often form points of contention between...
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Video showing an explosion at Russian oil plant approximately one thousand km from Ukraine
Al Jazeera reported on a dramatic explosion at a major oil facility in Russia’s Samara region, roughly 1,000 kilometres from Ukraine’s border, that featured video footage showing a large fireball and plumes of smoke erupting from the site. Al Jazeera did not immediately provide more details.What we know so farA facility near Novokuybyshevsk on the...
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Donald Trump Expresses Doubt That US Will Wage War With Venezuela Amid Ongoing Tensions
Former U.S. President Donald Trump recently expressed doubt over whether or not the United States and Venezuela could enter direct military conflict, despite ongoing tensions between their nations. Instead, Trump emphasised diplomatic channels and sanctions as more viable solutions for dealing with Venezuela’s current crisis. Trump’s remarks came amid mounting geopolitical tensions in South America,...
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On Tuesday’s Elections May Leave America More Divided Than Ever — Here Are Reasons.
On Tuesday, U.S. voters will head to the polls and cast their votes, potentially leaving our nation more divided than ever. Multiple factors are contributing to this increasing polarization; its outcome could alter America’s course in surprising ways. Dissatisfaction among American public has become an inescapable feature of today’s political scene, as recent polls reveal...
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Zelensky States that Donbas Town Defensive Operations Are of Utmost Import, while Special Forces Are Deployed
Volodymyr Zelensky has highlighted the defense of an important town in Donbas as Russia increases its offensive in eastern Ukraine. As part of his efforts to safeguard Ukrainian territory against further Russian incursions, Zelensky confirmed the deployment of special forces units to strengthen defensive lines and safeguard Ukrainian sovereignty from Russian aggression. This marks an...
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At Trump trade talks, Chinese leader Xi Jinping gained the upper hand.
At a high-profile summit held in Busan, South Korea on October 30, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met for the first time since 2019. At that meeting, they declared what has been described as a trade truce — though analysts claim its outcome appears more favorable for China than previously...
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Palestinian Rights Group Call for Global Arms Embargo on Israel
As violence in Gaza escalates, Palestinian human rights organizations have intensified their calls for a global arms embargo against Israel. This demand has gained momentum due to widespread condemnation of Israeli military actions which have resulted in significant civilian casualties and widespread destruction in Gaza. Human Rights Violated and Calls for Accountability Human Rights Watch...