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U.S. government shutdown hits record 36 days amid political deadlock

The United States entered its 36th day of a federal government shutdown on Wednesday — the longest in the nation’s history — as Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over the federal budget. Since the start of the impasse on October 1, hundreds of thousands of government workers......

Peru: Lawmaker faces sanction after having toenails cut in Congress office

Lima, October 27, 2025 — The President of Peru’s Congress, Fernando Rospigliosi, condemned as “reprehensible” the behavior of left-wing lawmaker Lucinda Vasquez, who was photographed having her toenails cut and feet massaged by an aide inside her congressional office. The image,......

Princess Lalla Hasnaa highlights Morocco’s environmental commitment at IUCN congress in Abu Dhabi

Princess Lalla Hasnaa, President of the Mohammed VI Foundation for Environmental Protection, attended the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) World Conservation Congress on Thursday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre as a distinguished guest of honor. The princess was warmly......

Israel Premier Tech cycling team cuts ties with Israel amid Gaza controversy

The Israel Premier Tech cycling team has announced a decisive move to sever all formal connections with Israel and pursue a full rebranding, stepping away from its national identity in the wake of widespread criticism over the conflict in Gaza. Team confirms rebranding following political backlash In......

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......