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Erdogan's Ultimatum to the U.S.: Sell F-16s and Let Sweden Join NATO
In May of the previous year, Sweden and Finland jointly applied to join NATO. By April of the following year, Finland had officially become the 31st country to join the alliance, while Sweden's application was blocked by Turkey and Hungary. 
In May of the previous year, Sweden and Finland jointly applied to join NATO. By April of the following year, Finland had officially become the 31st country to join the alliance, while Sweden's application was blocked by Turkey and Hungary. -
U.S. Government Shutdown Looms: Moody's Warns of Impact on Credit Rating
With only five days left before a potential U.S. government shutdown, Moody's has sounded the alarm, warning that another federal halt on October 1 could negatively affect the U.S. credit rating. This comes after Fitch Ratings downgraded the U.S.'s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR) from "AAA" to "AA+" in August due to the debt ceiling standoff. Standard & Poor's had already downgraded the U.S. rating in 2011 over a similar issue. 
With only five days left before a potential U.S. government shutdown, Moody's has sounded the alarm, warning that another federal halt on October 1 could negatively affect the U.S. credit rating. This comes after Fitch Ratings downgraded the U.S.'s long-term foreign currency issuer default rating (IDR) from "AAA" to "AA+" in August due to the debt ceiling standoff. Standard & Poor's had already downgraded the U.S. rating in 2011 over a similar issue. -
U.S. Government Braces for Potential Shutdown Amid Congressional Stalemate
As the U.S. government teeters on the brink of a potential shutdown on October 1, federal agencies and workers are preparing for the worst. With Congress having until the end of the day on Saturday, September 30, to pass a spending deal, little progress has been made. The House and Senate's delay in reaching an agreement, compounded by the Yom Kippur holiday, has made a shutdown seem almost inevitable. As the U.S. government teeters on the brink of a potential shutdown on October 1, federal agencies and workers are preparing for the worst. With Congress having until the end of the day on Saturday, September 30, to pass a spending deal, little progress has been made. The House and Senate's delay in reaching an agreement, compounded by the Yom Kippur holiday, has made a shutdown seem almost inevitable. -
Donald Trump's Absence Looms Large as GOP Candidates Prepare for Second Debate
As the second Republican primary debate approaches, the political landscape is abuzz with anticipation, not just for the candidates set to take the stage, but notably for one who won't be present: former President Donald Trump. The debate, scheduled to be held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, will see GOP candidates spar on various issues, but Trump's decision to skip the event has become a focal point of discussion. 
As the second Republican primary debate approaches, the political landscape is abuzz with anticipation, not just for the candidates set to take the stage, but notably for one who won't be present: former President Donald Trump. The debate, scheduled to be held at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in Simi Valley, California, will see GOP candidates spar on various issues, but Trump's decision to skip the event has become a focal point of discussion. -
Hollywood Writers' Strike Nears End After Five-Month Standoff
After nearly five months, the major Hollywood writers' strike is poised to come to a close. According to a report from Variety on the evening of September 24, Hollywood writers have reached a preliminary agreement with production companies and streaming services. The three parties have signed a three-year contract, committing to end the strike that has caused significant losses to the Hollywood film and television industry. 
After nearly five months, the major Hollywood writers' strike is poised to come to a close. According to a report from Variety on the evening of September 24, Hollywood writers have reached a preliminary agreement with production companies and streaming services. The three parties have signed a three-year contract, committing to end the strike that has caused significant losses to the Hollywood film and television industry. -
Niger Two Months Post-Coup: France Withdraws Troops, U.S. Resumes Operations
Nearly two months after the July 26 coup in the West African nation of Niger, French President Macron announced the withdrawal of all French troops and the French ambassador from Niger. 
Nearly two months after the July 26 coup in the West African nation of Niger, French President Macron announced the withdrawal of all French troops and the French ambassador from Niger. -
U.S. Caught Between Canada and India Amid Diplomatic Tensions Over Trudeau's Allegations
The United States finds itself in a delicate position, navigating the diplomatic fallout between Canada and India. The tension stems from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's explosive allegations that Indian agents were involved in the assassination of a Sikh Separatist leader on Canadian soil. 
The United States finds itself in a delicate position, navigating the diplomatic fallout between Canada and India. The tension stems from Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's explosive allegations that Indian agents were involved in the assassination of a Sikh Separatist leader on Canadian soil. -
Tropical Storm Ophelia Threatens East Coast with Heavy Rain, Winds, and Coastal Flooding
Tropical Storm Ophelia, which formed off the Southeast U.S. coast, is set to unleash a combination of heavy rain, strong winds, high surf, and coastal flooding up the Eastern Seaboard as it moves into the weekend. The storm, which became the 16th of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, is currently centered 185 miles south of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and is advancing north-northwest at a speed of 10 to 15 mph. 
Tropical Storm Ophelia, which formed off the Southeast U.S. coast, is set to unleash a combination of heavy rain, strong winds, high surf, and coastal flooding up the Eastern Seaboard as it moves into the weekend. The storm, which became the 16th of the 2023 Atlantic hurricane season, is currently centered 185 miles south of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and is advancing north-northwest at a speed of 10 to 15 mph. -
Sen. Bob Menendez Faces Second Corruption Indictment in a Decade: Gold Bars, Luxury Cars, and Political Influence at the Center
In a significant development that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine Arslanian Menendez, have been indicted on charges related to corruption. This marks the second time in just ten years that Menendez faces such allegations, putting his political career under intense scrutiny. 
In a significant development that has sent shockwaves through the political landscape, New Jersey Democratic Senator Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine Arslanian Menendez, have been indicted on charges related to corruption. This marks the second time in just ten years that Menendez faces such allegations, putting his political career under intense scrutiny. -
Poland Threatens to Halt Arms Supply to Ukraine Amid Escalating Food Dispute
Tensions between Poland and Ukraine have intensified over food export issues, leading Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to recently suggest that Poland might cease supplying weapons to Ukraine. 
Tensions between Poland and Ukraine have intensified over food export issues, leading Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki to recently suggest that Poland might cease supplying weapons to Ukraine.
