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Trump calls US shutdown a “forced closure,” says billions can be saved

President Donald Trump termed the US government shutdown a “forced closure,” claiming it will cut waste and save billions, while Democrats accused him of deepening the crisis by freezing federal funds for opposition-led states.

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Canada declares Lawrence Bishnoi gang a terrorist organization, targets violent diaspora crime

Ottawa moves after wave of firebombings, extortion, and political pressure to curb transnational gang terror.

Trump unveils 20-point Gaza peace plan with focus on ceasefire, governance and reconstruction

The White House has released a 20-point proposal to end the war in Gaza, laying out terms for ceasefire, hostage release, disarmament of Hamas, and interim rule under international oversight.

Massive protests erupt in Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir against Shehbaz Sharif govt demanding structural reforms

Thousands of demonstrators, led by the Awami Action Committee, rally for political and economic reforms, prompting a heavy security response from Islamabad.

Gaza peace deal nears completion as Trump, Netanyahu hold talks

US President Donald Trump says a comprehensive peace agreement involving Israel, Hamas, Arab nations, and the US is in its final stages, with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly on board to resolve the ongoing Gaza conflict.

Steep US visa fee increase hits Indian jobseekers and employers

A sharp rise in H-1B visa fees under the Trump administration has left thousands of Indian tech professionals reconsidering US job plans, as employers balk at the soaring costs and workers scramble for alternatives.

China opens world’s highest bridge, cuts canyon travel time from 2 hours to 2 minutes

The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in Guizhou province, rising 625 m above the Beipan River, has been inaugurated, slashing a long mountain-crossing journey to a fraction of its former duration.