Senate Strikes Bipartisan Deal to End Shutdown, Fund Government Through January 30

Agreement also sets December vote on Affordable Care Act legislation as economic pressure mounts. šŸ›ļø Breakthrough in Washington After 40 days of gridlock, senators have reached a bipartisan agreement to fund the federal government through January 30, 2026, according to sources familiar with the negotiations. The deal, struck late Sunday, is designed to reopen shuttered […]

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Safeguarding clean water access as climate threats rise

ā€œHealthcare facilities are where the vulnerable seek healing. Yet, without adequate water, sanitation and hygiene, for too many people,Ā expected care can become inadvertent harm,ā€Ā saidĀ Dr. Hans Kluge,Ā the World Health Organization (WHO)’s Regional Director for Europe.Ā  Emphasizing thatĀ healthcare is ā€œbeing tested as never beforeā€,Ā Dr. KlugeĀ insistedĀ that bolsteringĀ them is an investment inĀ withstandingĀ crises. As part of this work,Ā aĀ UN-led meeting in Budapest this […]

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Remembrance Sunday Marked Across Ireland as Leaders Honour the Fallen

107 years since the First World War armistice, ceremonies in Enniskillen and Belfast highlight unity in remembrance. šŸ‡®šŸ‡Ŗ Taoiseach in Enniskillen On November 9, 2025, Taoiseach MicheĆ”l Martin attended a solemn Remembrance Sunday service in Enniskillen, County Fermanagh, laying a wreath at the town’s war memorial. The ceremony carried added poignancy, recalling not only the […]

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The Nation Remembers: Cenotaph Ceremony Marks 80 Years Since WWII’s End

Veterans, serving personnel, and leaders unite in solemn tribute to the fallen. šŸ‡¬šŸ‡§ A Tradition of Honour On Sunday morning, Whitehall once again became the nation’s focal point of remembrance. More than 8,000 veterans gathered in their regimental and corps groups, marching proudly through the historic arches onto Horse Guards Parade before joining the solemn […]

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ā€œU.S. Shutdown Reaches 40 Days: Senate Deadlock Deepens as Estimated Weekly Losses Climb to $7–16 Billionā€

The longest shutdown in American history is now costing billions weekly, disrupting flights, food aid, and federal paychecks. šŸ›ļø A Record-Breaking Stalemate The U.S. government shutdown entered its 40th day on Sunday, November 9, 2025, with senators convening in a rare weekend session to search for a resolution. The impasse, triggered by a budget standoff […]

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COP30 kicks off with urgent call to deliver on climate promises and scale up finance

After decades of pledges and annual summits from Kyoto to Sharm el-Sheikh, the planet keeps getting hotter and pressure on governments and big business to act – not just talk – has never been greater. Holding COP30 in BelĆ©m, at the edge of the world’s largest tropicalĀ rainforest, underscores the stakes: the Amazon region is both […]

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6.7 Magnitude Quake Off Japan’s Coast: Tsunami Advisory Issued

Iwate Prefecture warned of waves up to one metre as seismic activity rattles the Pacific. 🌊 The Quake and Immediate Advisory A 6.7 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Yamada, Japan, on Sunday evening, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor hit at around 5:03 p.m. local time, with its epicenter located […]

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Ireland: Mayo Courthouse Reborn as Community Enterprise Hub and Remote Working Space

Minister Dara Calleary hails Mayo project as a model for rural regeneration and innovation. šŸ¢ Historic Courthouse Transformed On November 8, 2025, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary TD officially opened the Balla Community Enterprise Hub & Remote Working Space in County Mayo. The project, funded through the Town and […]

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U.S. Flight Chaos Deepens: Over 1,500 Cancellations and Thousands of Delays Mostly Due to Government Shutdown

āœˆļø Current Situation (November 8, 2025) šŸŒ Reasons Behind Disruptions šŸ“Š Forecast for Flyers 🧳 Advice for Flyers āœ… In summary: Today’s verified figures are about 1,500 cancellations and thousands of delays, not 1,022 and 6,219. The disruptions are real and widespread, caused by FAA-mandated cuts during the government shutdown, with further reductions forecast through […]

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African Continental Brief:Ā Business, Tech, Geopolitics, Security andĀ Human Rights – November 8, 2025

šŸ“ˆ Business Africa’s economic landscape is witnessing significant momentum: šŸ’» Technology Africa’s tech sector continues to expand rapidly: šŸŒ Geopolitics The continent faces both challenges and opportunities: šŸ”’ Security Security remains a pressing concern across Africa: āš–ļø Human Rights Human rights concerns are intensifying: In summary: Africa is at a crossroads—pursuing bold economic and technological […]

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