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US begins mass layoffs of federal employees amid government shutdown

Oct 11, 2025

New York [US], October 11: On October 10, President Donald Trump's administration announced the start of mass layoffs of federal employees, while the US government continued to shut down because Congress had not reached an agreement on the budget."RIFs have begun," White House Budget Director Russ Vought announced on social media about the decision to lay off federal employees , where RIF stands for downsizing.

Mr. Trump imposed an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods, threatened to cancel the meeting with Mr. Tap

Oct 11, 2025

US sets up new task force to fight drugs in Latin America

Oct 11, 2025

Melania revealed she worked with Putin on Ukrainian children

Oct 11, 2025

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France's Macron reappoints former prime minister Lecornu as PM

Oct 11, 2025

Paris [France], October 11: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday named Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, reappointing him after he quit the job earlier this week, hoping the loyalist can...

At least 7 dead after Philippines hit by twin quakes, tsunami warning up

Oct 11, 2025

Manila [Philippines], October 11: Two powerful offshore earthquakes struck off the southern Philippines on Friday, killing at least seven people, while towns near the epicentre suffered structural damage and authorities...

Blast at Tennessee munitions plant leaves 19 missing, possibly dead

Oct 11, 2025

Nashville [Tennessee], October 11: Nineteen people were missing and possibly dead after a devastating explosion on Friday morning at a military explosives plant in Tennessee, officials said.