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Surge in Illegal Immigration Puts Europe on Edge: Germany Collaborates with Neighbors to Tighten Borders
Germany is set to intensify border controls in collaboration with Poland and the Czech Republic to curb illegal immigration, announced German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser on September 27. She emphasized the need for additional measures to safeguard the European Union's open border system. 
Germany is set to intensify border controls in collaboration with Poland and the Czech Republic to curb illegal immigration, announced German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser on September 27. She emphasized the need for additional measures to safeguard the European Union's open border system. -
U.S. Government Teeters on the Brink of Shutdown: Government Contractors Stand to Lose the Most
The political drama in Washington continues to unfold, with the U.S. federal government just three days away from another potential shutdown. 
The political drama in Washington continues to unfold, with the U.S. federal government just three days away from another potential shutdown. -
UN, ASEAN, and China Collaborate: The Evolving Landscape of Southeast Asian Telecom Scams
Telecom scams in Southeast Asia are rampant, prompting international collaborative action. 
Telecom scams in Southeast Asia are rampant, prompting international collaborative action. -
Trump's Popularity Soars Despite Fraud Allegations and Scandals
On September 26, a New York State court judge, Arthur Engoron, ruled that Donald Trump and his company exaggerated their net assets by several billion dollars in transaction and loan documents, deceiving banks, insurance companies, and other institutions. 
On September 26, a New York State court judge, Arthur Engoron, ruled that Donald Trump and his company exaggerated their net assets by several billion dollars in transaction and loan documents, deceiving banks, insurance companies, and other institutions. -
Pakistan Punjab's Proactive Response to Conjunctivitis Outbreak: 56,000 Schools Close Doors for Four Days
In a decisive move to curb the spread of conjunctivitis, commonly known as "pink eye," the Punjab government has declared a four-day closure of all educational institutions across the province. This decision, which spans from September 28 to October 1, comes in the wake of a significant rise in cases of the eye infection, particularly among school-going children. 
In a decisive move to curb the spread of conjunctivitis, commonly known as "pink eye," the Punjab government has declared a four-day closure of all educational institutions across the province. This decision, which spans from September 28 to October 1, comes in the wake of a significant rise in cases of the eye infection, particularly among school-going children. -
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.
