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Shutdown could cost US economy $15 billion a week, Treasury says

The two-week-old federal government shutdown may cost the U.S. economy as much as $15 billion a week in lost output, a Treasury official said late on Wednesday, correcting an earlier statement from Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that put the cost...

October 15, 2025 11:12 AM

India elected unopposed to UN Human Rights Council for seventh time

India has been elected unopposed to the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) for the seventh time, securing a three-year term starting next year. In a post on X, Permanent Representative P. Harish said the election “reflects India’s unwaver...

October 15, 2025 10:29 AM

Donald Trump threatens to pull World Cup matches from Boston

President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he could consider relocating 2026 World Cup matches scheduled for the Boston area, citing public safety concerns and criticizing Mayor Michelle Wu. "We could take them away," Trump said when asked about Bosto...

October 15, 2025 10:10 AM

England thrash Latvia 5-0 to qualify for World Cup finals

England booked their place in next year's World Cup finals as captain Harry Kane scored twice in a 5-0 romp away to Latvia on Tuesday to ensure they will win qualifying Group K. There has been little doubt throughout the campaign that England would ...

October 15, 2025 10:05 AM

Saudi Arabia earn draw with Iraq to secure World Cup berth

Saudi Arabia claimed a 0-0 draw with Iraq in Jeddah on Tuesday to seal qualification for next year's World Cup finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Herve Renard's side only needed a point against Graham Arnold's Iraq, and an injury-time s...

 

Last updated on: 5th Nov 2025