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“Skyrim Grandma,” Octogenarian Gamer, Announces retirement from iconic game

After more than a decade of entertaining millions of fans, Shirley Curry, better known as “Skyrim Grandma,” has announced she will retire from playing the iconic video game Skyrim. In her latest vlog (#75) published on September 29, Curry addressed her 1.3 million subscribers directly,......

Government shutdown in the United States: First federal halt in seven years

For the first time in seven years, the U.S. federal government has entered a shutdown after lawmakers in Congress failed to reach an agreement on extending funding. The political impasse between Democrats and Republicans led to the suspension of non-essential government services shortly after midnight......

U.S. shutdown: Understanding the budget deadlock

The United States is once again facing a federal government shutdown after lawmakers in Congress failed to agree on a new budget. This situation, although temporary, can have major repercussions for public services and millions of federal employees. A shutdown occurs when the federal government runs......

Trump says not receiving Nobel Peace Prize would be “an insult” to the United States

On September 30, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump declared that failing to receive the Nobel Peace Prize would constitute “an insult” to the United States. Speaking to a gathering of generals and admirals at the Marine Corps Base in Quantico, Virginia, Trump criticized the idea that the......

Iran confirms repatriation of 120 nationals expelled from the United States

Iran announced on Tuesday that 120 of its citizens will return home this week after being expelled from the United States. According to Hossein Noushabadi, a senior official at the Iranian Foreign Ministry, the deportations are part of Washington’s stricter immigration measures under President......

Trump revives debate over quarterly corporate reports

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has reignited the debate on whether publicly listed companies should continue publishing quarterly earnings reports. The White House is backing a proposal to replace the current system with semi-annual disclosures, criticizing what it sees as an excessive focus on short-term......

United States: Democratic states defend access to abortion pill

A group of about twenty Democratic-led states has pledged to defend access to mifepristone, a medication widely used in medical abortions across the United States. The announcement comes amid growing concern following a federal review launched by the Department of Health under the Trump administration,......

China seeks to win over the Global South to counter Trump and outpace India

China is stepping up its efforts to position itself as the leading voice of the Global South, presenting itself as a responsible partner to emerging nations while attempting to contain U.S. influence under Donald Trump and overshadow India’s ambitions. At the United Nations General Assembly in......

US considers sending long-range Tomahawk missiles

The United States is weighing the possibility of supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine through European allies, according to senior officials in Washington. The move would represent a significant escalation, as the missiles have a range of up to 2,500 kilometers and carry......

Four dead and eight injured in Michigan church shooting

At least four people were killed and eight others wounded on Sunday during a mass shooting in the state of Michigan, according to the latest update from local authorities. An earlier report had mentioned one dead and nine injured. The attack occurred in a Mormon church in the......

Afghanistan announces release of detained American citizen

The Taliban authorities have confirmed the release of an American citizen held in Afghanistan since December 2024. The freed man, identified as 36-year-old Amir Amiri, was handed over to Adam Boehler, the U.S. special envoy for hostage affairs, during a meeting in Kabul. In a statement, U.S. Secretary......

Venezuela launches new military drills amid escalating tensions with the US

Caracas – Venezuelan forces carried out new military exercises on the Caribbean coast on Saturday, deploying anti-aircraft systems and amphibious units at a time of heightened tensions with the United States. The maneuvers took place in the states of Falcón (northwest) and Sucre (northeast),......

Iranian currency hits historic low against dollar after UN sanctions return

The Iranian national currency, the rial, hit a historic low against the US dollar on Sunday morning following the reinstatement of UN sanctions, according to several currency tracking websites. Informal market rates indicate that one dollar is exchanging for approximately 1.12 million rials, while one......

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