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Government Shutdown, Ceasefire Talks, and Stock Market

Government Shutdown, Ceasefire Talks, and Stock Market

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A U.S. government shutdown throws Washington into crisis as key economic data grinds to a halt. Reuters and The Guardian explain the fallout for workers, markets, and politics.


Trump’s 20-point Gaza peace plan heads to Cairo for ceasefire talks. The Guardian breaks down the negotiation timeline and what’s at stake for Israel and Hamas.


The White House declares an “armed conflict” with Caribbean drug cartels, sparking outcry from Venezuela. AP News details the legal and military implications.


In Japan, Sanae Takaichi’s leadership win shakes global markets, while France’s government collapses in record time. Reuters analyzes the economic shockwaves.


Plus, National Guard deployments trigger lawsuits at home, Netflix rolls out new fall hits, and scientists uncover alarming climate data from Antarctica.


Today’s episode was hosted by Marshall Huang.

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