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Government shutdown in the United States: First federal halt in seven years

For the first time in seven years, the U.S. federal government has entered a shutdown after lawmakers in Congress failed to reach an agreement on extending funding. The political impasse between Democrats and Republicans led to the suspension of non-essential government services shortly after midnight......

US lawmakers urge stronger dialogue with China to reduce military tensions

A delegation from the United States Congress visiting Beijing has called on China and the US to deepen military dialogue in order to avoid misunderstandings that could escalate into conflict. Speaking at a press conference at the US Embassy in Beijing on Tuesday, Representative Adam Smith, the leading......

Kazakhstan positions itself as a global interfaith mediator at Astana congress

Kazakhstan’s President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev opened the eighth Congress of Leaders of World and Traditional Religions on September 17, emphasizing the urgency of dialogue, tolerance, and collective responsibility amid escalating global crises. His address positioned Kazakhstan as a leader in “spiritual......

Global faith leaders gather in Kazakhstan to foster peace and interfaith understanding

The eighth Congress of the Leaders of World and Traditional Religions commenced today in Astana, Kazakhstan, uniting over 100 delegations from 60 countries to promote dialogue, tolerance, and cooperation among diverse religions and cultures. A global platform for interfaith harmony Chaired by Kazakhstan’s......

Turkish opposition calls extraordinary congress amid judicial turmoil

Turkey’s main opposition party, the Republican People’s Party (CHP), announced plans to hold an extraordinary congress on 21 September after a court removed its Istanbul leadership over alleged corruption, a party source told AFP on Saturday. The decision follows a legal challenge that annulled......

Trump urges congress to cut nearly $5 billion in foreign aid

U.S. President Donald Trump has formally asked Congress to approve cuts totaling $4.9 billion in foreign aid, the White House announced on Friday. The move raises the likelihood of a government shutdown at the end of September if lawmakers fail to reach a compromise. According to the White House budget......

Nadine Labaki to headline Abu Dhabi congress on Arabic creativity

Renowned Arab filmmakers and creatives, including Lebanese actress and director Nadine Labaki, Tunisian Egyptian actress Hend Sabry, and Jordanian filmmaker Tima Shomali, will headline the Congress of Arabic & Creative Industries in Abu Dhabi from September 14 to 15. Organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic......

Congress subpoenas Bill and Hillary Clinton in Epstein case

A Republican-led congressional oversight committee announced on Tuesday that it has issued subpoenas to former U.S. President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton as part of its investigation into the Jeffrey Epstein case. The subpoenas come amid growing pressure on former President......

Texas Democrats flee the state to block controversial redistricting vote

In a dramatic political standoff, Texas Democratic lawmakers have fled their state to prevent a vote on a redistricting bill that could significantly reshape the U.S. Congress by favoring Republican interests. On Monday, the Texas House of Representatives was scheduled to vote on a controversial bill......