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Explained: US Shutdown Showdown – How Donald Trump plans to pay American troops

President Donald Trump is greeted by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth before speaking to a gathering of top U.S. military commanders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Tuesday, Sept. 30, 2025, in Quantico, Va. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) Even as the federal government shutdown drags into its third week with no end in sight, President Donald Trump […]

‘Use all available funds’: Donald Trump orders Pentagon to pay troops amid shutdown – ‘won’t let Democrats hold nation hostage’

Chuck Schumer (left), Donald Trump (File – agencies) President Donald Trump has directed the Pentagon to use all available funds to ensure that US troops receive their paychecks on October 15, despite the ongoing government shutdown, triggered by a standoff between Republicans and Democrats. In a statement posted on Truth Social, Trump criticised Senate minority […]

Qatar to grant QAR 12,000 marriage allowance, up to 150% pay raises for top-performing employees under new law | World News

Qatar’s new civil service reforms offer marriage allowances, performance raises, and enhanced family benefits to strengthen workforce and family stability/ Illustrative image generated by AI Qatar is taking a bold step to enhance public sector benefits and support family stability. Law No. 25 of 2025, issued by Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, brings […]

UAE to tax drinks by sugar level from January 2026: Here’s what you’ll pay under the new system | World News

UAE replaces flat sugar drink tax with tiered, sugar-content model from Jan 1, 2026 — expect price shifts and healthier incentives. /Illustrative image generated using AI Starting January 1, 2026, the UAE is changing how it taxes soft drinks: instead of a single 50% levy, drinks will be taxed according to how much sugar they […]

Government shutdown 2025: Indian-origin Ami Bera, Suhas Subramanyam turn down pay, say it’s not right

Rep Suhas Subramanyam and Ami Bera, both Indian-American Congressmen, refuse to take their salaries during the government shutdown. Indian-origin Congressmen Suhas Subramanyam and Ami Bera announced that they would not take their congressional salaries as long as the government remains shut down, as federal workers and troops are forced to work without pay. “Government shutdowns […]

UAE petrol and diesel prices for October 2025: How much you’ll pay at the pump | World News

October 2025 UAE fuel prices rise slightly, practical tips for commuters, families, and middle-class residents to save money/ representative Image The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced the fuel prices for October 2025, reflecting a slight increase across all fuel types compared to September. These adjustments align with global oil market trends and are part […]

‘We are lost’: Indian-origin businessman Paramjit Singh, living in US for 30 years, detained by ICE; offence is using pay phone without paying in past

Indian-origin businessman Paramjit Singh was detained by ICE and kept in custody for over a month. (Photo: Newsweek) Paramjit Singh, an Indian who immigrated to the United States more than 30 years ago, has been detained by the ICE and kept in custody for over a month now. Paramjit is a green card holder and […]

‘In big trouble’: Pope Leo warns against rising executive pay; raises concerns over Elon Musk’s trillionaire status

Pope Leo has criticized the ‘widening gulf’ between executive and worker salaries, pointing to Tesla’s $1 trillion compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk.“CEOs that 60 years ago might have been making four to six times more than what the workers are receiving … [are making] 600 times more now,” the pontiff said in his first […]

SpiceJet ordered to pay ₹55,000 to Dubai passenger over 14 Hour flight delay | World News

After a 14 hour Dubai to Mumbai flight delay, SpiceJet gave only a burger and fries, prompting a ₹55,000 compensation order/Representative Image A Mumbai consumer court has ruled in favor of a passenger who received only a burger and fries during a 14-hour flight delay, holding SpiceJet accountable for failing to meet regulatory obligations. The […]

Appeal denied: Conor McGregor loses appeal in Dublin hotel rape case; must pay £206k in civil sexual assault suit

File photo: Conor McGregor (Picture credit: AP) Conor McGregor has lost his appeal against a civil jury verdict that found him liable for sexually assaulting a woman in a Dublin hotel in 2018. As per BBC, the Court of Appeal in Dublin dismissed all five grounds of the UFC star’s legal challenge, reaffirming the original […]