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Syrian President makes historic White House visit

Syrian President makes historic White House visit

Washington, D.C.  In a landmark diplomatic event, Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, marking the first visit by a Syrian head of state in nearly eight decades. The closed-door meeting,…

US Senate advances deal to end government shutdown

US Senate advances deal to end government shutdown.

Washington, D.C. The U.S. Senate took a major step Sunday toward ending the longest federal government shutdown in history, voting 60‑40 to advance a bill that would reopen agencies and provide relief to furloughed workers. The legislation, a continuing resolution,…

Super Typhoon Fung-wong Slams Philippines

Super Typhoon Fung-wong Slams Philippines

The Philippines is facing one of its most powerful storms in recent memory as Super Typhoon Fung-wong, locally known as Uwan, slams into the archipelago with violent winds and torrential rains. The monstrous storm, packing sustained winds of 185 km/h…

US Shutdown Reaches 40 Days, Longest in History

US Shutdown Reaches 40 Days, Longest in History

In what has become the longest government shutdown in U.S. history, the federal government has now been partially closed for 40 consecutive days, surpassing the previous record set in 2019. The deadlock in Congress has paralyzed federal operations, left hundreds…