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Democratic, Republican lawmakers spar in Capitol hallway as US shutdown dr
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The exchange between Johnson and Senators Mark Kelly and Ruben Gallego reportedly centered on Johnson's decision not to swear in Democrats' newest congresswoman-elect until the Senate breaks the deadlock and reopens the government. Full of traded insults and forceful cross-talk, the six-minu
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"Military families already seeking food assistance due to financial anxiet
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Stating that the US could have a USD 15 billion gross domestic product each week, Karoline Leavitt mentioned that the federal government shutdown has extended for a month, leading to an additional 43,000 unemployed people.
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White House warns of mass layoffs as US government shutdown deepens
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
White House Press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters outside the White House that administration officials were already preparing for possible layoffs. "It's likely going to be in the thousands," she said, noting that the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and other officials we
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Protests sweep PoJK as march towards Muzaffarabad intensifies on fifth day
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Protests in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) entered their fifth day, with crowds marching on Muzaffarabad over unmet demands and military excesses. Led by the JKJAAC, the unrest has seen clashes, casualties, shutdowns, and internet blackouts, intensifying public anger against Isla
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Curfew relaxed in Leh, markets open after shutdown, residents relieved
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The residents of Leh City in Ladakh are enjoying the relaxation of the curfew on Thursday. The curfew was enforced after the violence on September 24, which claimed the lives of four people.
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"Democrats did nothing to help us": JD Vance on federal govt shutdown
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
He said that the Democrats speak about lowering healthcare costs for citizens, but haven't done anything to help them, despite US President Trump taking a "historic" decision to work with health companies to lower prescription drug prices.
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"Pure partisan politics played by Democratic party": White House on US gov
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
"Democrats in Congress have officially shut down the United States government. House Republicans passed a nonpartisan, clean piece of legislation to extend current government funding until November 21st, but nearly every single Democrat senator voted against this bill. This was the exact
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Afghanistan restores internet after 72-hour nationwide blackout
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Internet services in Afghanistan were restored after a 72-hour blackout that disrupted schools, businesses, banking and flights. Tolo News reported residents faced slow speeds and restrictions, while activists and the UN warned repeated shutdowns could harm livelihoods and worsen the country
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"Government has turned into a demon": PoJK leader accuses Pakistan of firi
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Shaukat Nawaz Mir, leader of the Neelum Valley Public Action Committee in PoJK, accused the government in a viral video of acting like a "demon" by killing its own people, silencing voices, shutting down media, and using force against protesters, as tensions continue to rise.
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Joint Action Committee USA to stage protest at Pakistan Consulate over rig
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The Joint Action Committee USA is planning to stage a protest at the Pakistan Consulate to express solidarity with the people of Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK) and to condemn human rights violations in the region.
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"This is Republicans' shutdown," Ex US VP Kamala Harris says
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Former Vice President Kamala Harris said that US President Donald Trump and Republicans wanted higher healthcare costs, and hence caused the shutdown.
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US government shuts down for first time in six years
Updated : 5 months, 2 weeks ago IST
This is the first government shutdown since 2019.
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