Setting the scene In the fall of 2025, the U.S. federal government entered a shutdown after Congress failed to pass the necessary funding legislation. The core of the dispute? The Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits/subsidies which Democrats had prioritized renewing. Republicans pressing for a “clean” continuing resolution (CR) to reopen the government without those […]
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When Zohran Mamdani clinched his historic win as mayor of New York City, the spotlight rightly shone on his triumphant campaign. But another presence at the celebration quietly yet powerfully conveyed a message: his partner, Rama Duwaji, made a sartorial statement that resonated beyond mere fashion. Here’s a deeper dive into what she wore, why
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In a recent speech, former U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that during the May 2025 flare-up between India and Pakistan, eight aircraft were “essentially” shot down — a bump up from his previous figure of seven. He also reiterated that he personally threatened trade deals with both nuclear-armed neighbours until they agreed to peace. Let’s
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Introduction In a landmark moment for urban politics, 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani was elected as the 111th mayor of New York City on November 4 2025 — a win that marks not just a change in leadership but a major shift in the city’s political landscape. His victory is historic for several reasons: he becomes the
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On 28 October 2025, Hurricane Melissa made landfall in southwestern Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm — the strongest ever recorded to strike the island. With sustained winds of about 185 mph (≈295 km/h) near landfall, the storm tied records for intensity and racked up tremendous damage in its wake. This blog post takes
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What Was Seen On a recent morning over the San Francisco Bay area, residents were startled by the sight of a massive, stark white craft drifting slowly across the skyline — seemingly unmarked, very large, and unlike a typical airplane or blimp. Videos streamed across social media showing the object floating above landmarks like the
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The Incident Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently posted a public tribute to Donald Trump. He expressed “deep appreciation” for Trump’s “instrumental role” in advancing peace via initiatives such as the Kuala Lumpur Accord (between Cambodia and Thailand), the Gaza Peace Plan, and efforts in South Asia and the Middle East: “saving millions of lives
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Japan—through Prime Minister Takaichi—plans to nominate Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. She declared that “in such a short period of time the world started to enjoy more peace” and said she was “so impressed and inspired” by Trump. Why now? What triggered this? A number of factors appear to have converged: Trump visited
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In a significant development, India and China have agreed to resume direct passenger flights between their countries, marking the end of a more than five-year hiatus. This step is more than just about aviation: it signals a thaw in bilateral relations and opens up new avenues for trade, tourism and people-to-people contact. What happened? The
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In a startling escalation of U.S. counter‑narcotics operations, American forces carried out a new strike on a suspected drug vessel in the Caribbean on October 16, 2025. According to U.S. officials, survivors were found among the boat’s crew — the first time this has been publicly reported in the series of recent maritime strikes. Simultaneously,
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