President Donald Trump said on Monday, Ocotber 6, that he’d be open to striking a deal with Democrats on the health care subsidies they’ve made central to the shutdown fight, cracking the door slightly to negotiations that Republicans have said should only happen after the government reopens. But Trump also said “billions and billions” are […]
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Trump urges swift action from Israel, Hamas on Gaza plan, warns of ‘massive bloodshed
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday urged Israel and Hamas to move quickly toward finalising a Gaza peace plan
Israel, Hamas prepare for Gaza truce talks in Egypt ahead of 2-year mark of war
Egypt will host delegations from Israel and Hamas on 6 October 2025 to discuss the proposed exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners, the country’s foreign ministry said. US envoy Steve Witkoff is also joining the talks, according to an Egyptian official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.
Sanae Takaichi becomes first female Japanese PM candidate after winning ruling party election
In a country that ranks poorly internationally for gender equality, the 64-year-old Takaichi makes history as the first female leader of Japan’s long-governing conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP). One of the most conservative members of the male-dominated party, Takaichi is also an admirer of former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Significant step forward: Narendra Modi praises Trump after Hamas agrees to release hostages
Modi appreciated Donald Trump for the ongoing peace efforts in Gaza, with Hamas accepting the US President’s 20-point peace plan
Hamas says ready to release hostages, hand over power after Trump’s threat
Trump appears keen to deliver on pledges to end the war and return dozens of hostages ahead of the second anniversary of the attack on Tuesday. His peace plan has been accepted by Israel and welcomed internationally, but key mediators Egypt and Qatar have said some elements need further negotiation.
Trump turns shutdown into weapon, freezes USD 18B for New York projects
Thursday is day two of the shutdown, and already the dial is turned high. The aggressive approach coming from the Trump administration is what certain lawmakers and budget observers feared if Congress, which has the responsibility to pass legislation to fund government, failed to do its work and relinquished control to the White House.
Trump says Nobel committee would ‘insult America’ if he isn’t awarded peace prize
Trump said that if his plan, announced on Monday, September 29, to end the Gaza conflict works out, he would have solved eight conflicts in as many months.
Donald Trump defends his trade policy, calls ‘tariff’ his favourite word
US President Donald Trump defended his decision and said he loves the word ‘tariff’ in the English dictionary, which is making the country ‘rich’
Modi welcomes Trump’s Gaza plan, says it provides viable pathway to long-term and sustainable peace
Narendra Modi welcomed US President Donald Trump’s new plan to end the Gaza conflict and said it will provide a viable pathway to long-term and sustainable peace
