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U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in about four weeks, with soybean trade expected to dominate discussions. Trump accused China of deliberately delaying purchases of U.S. soybeans to use as leverage in ongoing negotiations, which he said is hurting American farmers. Farmers Under Pressure Soybean growers in the […]
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A nationwide general strike brought Greece to a standstill on October 1, 2025, as thousands of workers marched against a controversial labour reform bill allowing 13-hour workdays in specific cases. Public transport, ferries, hospitals, schools, courts, and municipal offices remained shut, crippling daily life. Proposed Law Under Fire The draft law proposes to permit
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Following an April 2025 Supreme Court ruling, transgender people in the UK are voicing concern over safety and access to public spaces. The court clarified that under the Equality Act, the term “woman” applies strictly to biological sex, excluding transgender women from certain legal protections tied to female-only spaces. Implications of the Decision The Equality […]
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Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to travel to India on December 5–6, 2025, for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, according to sources familiar with the matter. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has confirmed his own visit to India ahead of Putin, indicating preparations for the summit are underway. Details and Significance While no […]
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Three U.S. senators have introduced bills to tighten rules for the H-1B and L-1 visa programs, citing misuse by companies and institutions. Senators Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin proposed raising wage standards, mandating public job postings, and narrowing eligibility. Separately, Tom Cotton introduced legislation to end exemptions that allow universities and non-profits
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The U.S. federal government entered a partial shutdown at 12:01 a.m. EDT on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass legislation to keep operations funded. The impasse stemmed from disagreements over health subsidies, Medicaid cuts, and overall federal spending. How Shutdown Happened Both rival proposals—from Republicans and Democrats—were rejected in the Senate on
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The Trump administration says it has reached a deal with Harvard University for $500 million as a resolution to a prolonged federal dispute. The agreement reportedly includes Harvard operating trade schools focusing on AI, engineering, and other technical fields. Roots of the Conflict The friction began when the administration accused Harvard of permitting antisemitism,