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November 5, 2025

U.S. government shutdown longest in American history

The ongoing U.S. government shutdown has become the longest in U.S. history, reaching its 36th day on Wednesday.

Donald Trump
March 15, 2025

Nigeria escapes as Trump targets 22 African countries for general visa ban

Afghanistan, Bhutan, Cuba, Iran, Libya, North Korea, Somalia, Sudan, Syria, Venezuela and Yemen are the countries in the category.

Donald Trump
March 1, 2025

EU leaders stand with Zelensky after Oval Office dressing down

The heated meeting between Mr Trump and Mr Zelensky sparked reactions from world leaders with many of them pleading to stand with Ukraine.

Zelensky/Trump/JD Vance
September 19, 2023

President Biden’s son Hunter sues IRS for privacy violation

“IRS and its agents have conducted themselves under a presumption that the rights that apply to every other American citizen do not apply to Mr Biden.”

Hunter Biden
May 2, 2023

U.S. could run out of cash by June 1: Treasury secretary

The U.S. might be unable to pay its bills by June 1 if Congress does not raise or suspend the debt limit, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has warned.

STASH OF DOLLARS
January 9, 2023

U.S. has ‘Jair Bolsonaro problem’ amid Brazil riot: Report

Mr Bolsonaro was already under investigation in four Supreme Court criminal probes before stepping down as president.

President Joe Biden and Jair Bolsonaro
January 9, 2023

Brazil investigates masterminds of anti-democratic riots in capital

Mr Lula blamed Mr Bolsonaro for inflaming his supporters after a campaign of baseless allegations about election fraud.

Screenshot of how Rioters Stormed Brazil's Capital
December 23, 2020

Trump rejects “wasteful” COVID-19 relief bill

President Trump said the package provided the barest minimum to the American people.

U.S President Donald Trump. [CREDIT: Bloomberg]