The government shutdown, the first in seven years, disrupts federal services, impacts over 750,000 employees, and raises tensions amid GOP-Democratic budget disputes ahead of 2026 elections.
Morocco's Gen Z leads nationwide protests against $35 billion World Cup spending, demanding focus on public services. Clashes with police result in injuries and arrests.
Hamas faces pressure from Arab nations to consider Trump's Gaza peace plan during negotiations with Qatar and Turkey, amidst ongoing conflict and humanitarian crisis.
Labour leader Keir Starmer faces internal left-wing dissent and business skepticism over policy shifts, challenging the party's unity and electoral strategy amid rising pull from Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
Nigerian labor union ends strike at Dangote Oil Refinery after settlement on worker reassignment, averting significant losses in national oil and gas production.
Global FX trading reaches a record $9.6 trillion daily. The yuan gains traction, nearing the British pound, poised to ascend in global currency rankings.
The U.S. government faces a potential shutdown as Congress deadlocks over funding, threatening economic data collection, federal worker pay, and essential services amid escalating political tensions.
US consumer confidence hit a five-month low in September, driven by rising job concerns and weak manufacturing activity, raising alarms about economic stability.
Global economies brace for disruption as US tariffs surge to 19.5% in 2025, affecting trade relationships, consumer spending, and future growth forecasts, warns OECD.
Poland and Austria intensify security actions amid espionage and sabotage probes linked to Russia-Ukraine tensions, including a detained Ukrainian saboteur in Poland and a diplomat's expulsion in Austria.
Black Forest Labs and CoreWeave are expanding rapidly in AI, seeking massive funding and partnering with Meta on projects worth billions, highlighting the sector's growth.
Cerebras Systems and Rebellions Inc. spearhead the booming AI infrastructure market, securing significant funding to accelerate AI chip development amid soaring demand for robust computing power.