Stock markets surge after US lawmakers move to end government shutdown
US Senate vote to end shutdown delivers reprieve to investors worried about AI valuations and weakness in US economy.
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Republicans push to strip Zohran Mamdani of US citizenship. Is it possible?
GOP seeks to revoke NYC Mayor-elect Mamdani’s citizenship; experts say they must prove false claims in his application.
From: NewsFeed
Mamdani cites Malcolm X during first Friday prayers after NYC mayoral win
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani attended Friday prayers at a mosque in Puerto Rico.
Published On 9 Nov 2025
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Activists protest PETA’s ‘silence’ over Israel’s killing of animals
Activists protested against PETA in Washington DC, for their silence over animals killed by Israel across Palestine.
Published On 9 Nov 2025
Thousands of US flights cancelled, delayed as government shutdown continues
The Federal Aviation Administration is temporarily cutting air traffic by 10 percent to maintain safety standards.
Lionel Messi scores twice, Inter Miami advances past Nashville in MLS Cup
Star forward Lionel Messi and Inter Miami advanced to MLS Cup East semifinals with Game 3 playoff win over Nashville.
Syria’s al-Sharaa arrives in US for official visit
Visit comes as Syria announces launching a ‘large-scale operation’ targeting ISIL cells across the country.
US senators look for way out of shutdown at rare weekend session
The record shutdown is now in its 39th day and has affected everything, from food aid to air travel.
Hungary claims ‘indefinite’ US sanctions waiver for Russian energy imports
Foreign minister says Budapest ‘obtained an indefinite exemption from the sanctions’ on Russian oil and gas shipments.
The bipartisan comfort with Islamophobia harms us all
Our research shows Islamophobia is on the rise. That should worry you.
COP30 climate summit hears from countries suffering global warming harms
There are growing calls for developed nations that produce the most gas emissions to take more responsibility.
