GOVACT

Indian capital resumes some activities despite hazardous air, river foam

World
David Turner

NEW DELHI, Nov 20 (Reuters) – India’s capital Delhi re-opened schools and some building sites on Monday amid signs of receding air ...

US Senate passes stopgap funding bill to avert government shutdown

U.S.
Amanda Smith

[1/5]People walk past the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, U.S., November 15, 2023. REUTERS/Elizabeth Frantz Acquire Licensing Rights WASHINGTON, Nov 15 (Reuters) ...

Exclusive: Qatar seeking Israel-Hamas deal to free 50 hostages and 3-day truce

World
David Turner

[1/3]People attend a rally outside the Knesset, Israel’s parliament, to put pressure on the government to secure the release of the hostages ...

Cameron returns to UK government as foreign secretary, Braverman sacked

World
David Turner

Former PM’s shock return divides party Braverman’s exit follows her criticism of London police PM Sunak trying to appease traditional supporters Braverman ...

US House Republicans plan shutdown-averting measure amid credit warning

U.S.
Amanda Smith

Newly-elected U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) walks from his office to the House floor at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., ...

Ukrainian troops battle exhaustion as war drags into second winter

World
David Turner

Ukraine’s counteroffensive has yielded little so far As winter approaches, reality of a long war sets in Soldiers on frontline are exhausted ...

US imposes sweeping sanctions targeting Russia over Ukraine war

World
David Turner

WASHINGTON, Nov 2 (Reuters) – The United States on Thursday imposed sweeping new measures against Moscow over the war in Ukraine, targeting ...

US House defeats move to expel Republican George Santos

U.S.
Amanda Smith

WASHINGTON, Nov 1 (Reuters) – A vote to expel Republican lawmaker George Santos from the U.S. House of Representatives failed on Wednesday ...

Fed leaves rates unchanged, acknowledges US economy is ‘strong’

Business
Jessica Roberts

Central bank’s policy rate remains in 5.25%-5.50% range Fed says economy grew at ‘strong’ pace in third quarter Traders add to bets ...

Abbott to cease sale of infant probiotic products after FDA warning

Business
Jessica Roberts

Abbott Laboratories logo is displayed on a screen at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City, U.S., October 18, ...