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Expert Tips to Navigate Flight Delays and Cancellations During Crisis

SMGN November 6, 2025

Widespread flight delays and cancellations are impacting major airports nationwide as the government shutdown, now the longest in history, continues to drag on. Air traffic controller shortages have caused issues at numerous airports for more than a month, creating ripple effects across the entire travel network. In response to the

Mamdani’s NYC Win Echoes Nehru’s ‘Tryst with Destiny’ Speech

SMGN November 5, 2025

“A moment comes but rarely in history when we step out from the old to the new,” Zohran Mamdani told a jubilant crowd in New York on Wednesday, intentionally quoting India’s first prime minister, Jawaharlal Nehru’s seminal midnight speech of 1947. The speech was delivered as the country achieved independence.

Remains of Hostage Handed Over in Gaza Truce as Israel Faces Military Abuse Scandal

SMGN November 4, 2025

[Israel] on Tuesday received a coffin said by Hamas to contain the remains of another deceased hostage who was held in Gaza. This latest transfer proceeded as part of the US-brokered ceasefire deal that came into effect last month between the parties. Israeli officials confirmed the remains were received via

Nuclear Brinkmanship: Deciphering Russia’s ‘Invincible’ New Weapons and Global Response

SMGN October 31, 2025

President Vladimir Putin recently heralded tests of two extraordinary new Russian weapons—the Poseidon underwater drone and the Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile—claiming they possess capabilities “unmatched in the world.” The Poseidon, described by a senior Russian parliamentarian as capable of “put[ting] entire states out of operation,” is a nuclear-capable, nuclear-powered underwater

Hurricane Melissa Devastates the Caribbean: Jamaica, Cuba, and Haiti Face Catastrophic Losses as Storm Heads North

SMGN October 30, 2025

Jamaica Faces Unprecedented Destruction from Hurricane Melissa Rescue operations continue across the Caribbean after Hurricane Melissa carved a devastating path through the region. It left thousands displaced and entire communities submerged. In Jamaica, the Category 5 storm made landfall with sustained winds of over 185 mph. The storm tore through

Jamaica Battles Catastrophic Damage as Category 5 Hurricane Melissa Slams the Island

SMGN October 29, 2025

As Hurricane Melissa bore down on Jamaica, the island nation braced for what officials described as a near-total disaster. With sustained winds exceeding 185 mph (298 km/h) and relentless rainfall, the country faces massive destruction of infrastructure, homes, and livelihoods. The full scale of the damage is still emerging. Large

Trump Secures $550 Billion Japan Deal as New Prime Minister Takaichi Strengthens U.S.-Japan Alliance

SMGN October 28, 2025

President Donald Trump’s visit to Tokyo marked a defining moment in the evolving relationship between the United States and Japan, as he met with Japan’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, the first woman to lead the nation. The two leaders celebrated the signing of a $550 billion trade and

Trump’s ASEAN Visit Revives Regional Diplomacy as U.S. Seeks Influence in Southeast Asia

SMGN October 27, 2025

ASEAN’s Moment in the Global Spotlight President Donald Trump’s participation at the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur has reignited global attention on Southeast Asia’s diplomatic stage. This instance of Trump ASEAN summit diplomacy 2025 marked a rare moment of unity for the 10-member bloc. The bloc has long faced criticism

China’s Long Game: How Xi Jinping’s Five-Year Plan Strengthens Beijing’s Strategic Edge Against the U.S.

SMGN October 24, 2025

Xi Jinping’s Strategic Vision: Planning Beyond Political Chaos In Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, Chinese leaders have concluded a high-stakes meeting. They outlined the nation’s next five-year economic and strategic plan. The blueprint is set to redefine China’s path toward self-reliance in technology, manufacturing, and defense. This comes while

U.S. Sanctions Russia’s Top Oil Companies as Trump Pushes for Immediate Ukraine Ceasefire

SMGN October 23, 2025

U.S. Targets Russia’s Oil Giants Amid Push for Ceasefire in Ukraine The United States has announced sweeping sanctions against Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. This is a dramatic move aimed at cutting financial lifelines to the Kremlin’s war efforts in Ukraine. President Donald Trump, who had previously

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Expert Tips to Navigate Flight Delays and Cancellations During Crisis

SMGN November 6, 2025

Trump says government shutdown pressures Republicans and suggests ending the filibuster

SMGN November 6, 2025

Former president reflects on election results after record-long shutdown During a meeting with Republican senators, former President Donald Trump said the prolonged federal government shutdown negatively affected recent election results for his party. Trump stated that pollsters identified the shutdown as a major factor influencing voter sentiment against Republicans. “If

U.S. Government Revises SNAP Benefit Cuts, but Millions Still Face Major Reductions

SMGN November 6, 2025

USDA Adjusts Reduction Formula Amid Ongoing Legal and Technical Challenges The U.S. government has revised its plan for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), announcing a smaller reduction in monthly food benefits. According to updated guidance from the Department of Agriculture (USDA), maximum allotments will now be cut by 35%