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Typhoon Fung-wong Devastates the Philippines: Millions Displaced as Floods and Landslides Ravage the Nation

SMGN Publishing November 10, 2025

Typhoon Fung-wong Unleashes Widespread Destruction Across Northern Philippines Typhoon Fung-wong has battered the northern regions of the Philippines. It left behind a trail of destruction that has displaced more than 1.4 million people. The storm caused widespread flooding, landslides, and power outages across several provinces. The storm made landfall late

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

SMGN Publishing 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.

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

SMGN Publishing 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 Publishing 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 Publishing 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

India Pushes Back on Trump’s Claim to Halt Russian Oil Imports as Energy and Trade Tensions Deepen

SMGN Publishing October 17, 2025

India Denies Trump’s Claim Over Russian Oil Agreement Tensions between Washington and New Delhi flared after U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had agreed to halt purchases of Russian oil. The statement quickly drew skepticism from India’s Ministry of External Affairs, which said it was

Japan Stocks Surge as Sanae Takaichi Named Pro-Business LDP Leader

SMGN Publishing October 6, 2025

Japan’s Market Reaches Historic Highs Japan’s stock market reached unprecedented heights after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) confirmed Sanae Takaichi as its new leader. This paves the way for her to become Japan’s next prime minister. The Nikkei 225 index closed above 47,000 points for the first time, marking

Foreign Investors Exit Japan Bonds as BOJ Policy Shift Looms

SMGN Publishing October 2, 2025

Why Foreign Investors Are Pulling Out of Japan’s Bond Market Japan’s government bond market has long been one of the most stable fixtures of global finance. However, recent developments suggest a potential Japan bond selloff could be on the horizon due to a BOJ policy shift. It is supported by

Typhoon Ragasa’s Impact on Hong Kong, Southern China, and the Philippines

SMGN Publishing September 24, 2025

A Storm Reshaping Regional Preparedness Typhoon Ragasa has emerged as one of the strongest storms of the year, highlighting the significant Typhoon Ragasa impact on affected regions. It has unleashed widespread damage while sweeping across the northern Philippines, Taiwan, and now threatens Hong Kong, Macau, and mainland China. Initially, winds

DeepSeek AI Training Costs Challenge US Tech Giants

SMGN Publishing September 19, 2025

China’s DeepSeek has entered the global spotlight after revealing the surprisingly low cost of training its R1 artificial intelligence model. The company disclosed that the training process required only $294,000, a fraction of what leading U.S. firms have reportedly spent on similar models. This announcement is intensifying the global debate

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DOJ Releases New Epstein Files Referencing Trump

SMGN Publishing December 23, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justice released an additional batch of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, adding new material that includes hundreds of references to President Donald Trump. The disclosure forms part of a broader, congressionally mandated effort to make public all federal records connected to Epstein’s activities,

The Choral Uses Music to Unite a British Town During World War I

Sarah Olivella December 23, 2025

The historical drama The Choral is set in 1916, at a moment when World War I was reshaping communities across Europe. Against the backdrop of global conflict, the film focuses on Ramsden, a fictional town in northern England whose peaceful appearance contrasts sharply with the reality of conscription, loss, and

Student Loan Wage Garnishment Set to Resume for Millions of Borrowers in 2026

Sarah Olivella December 23, 2025

The U.S. federal government is preparing to reinstate wage garnishment for student loan borrowers who remain in default, marking a major shift in federal student debt enforcement after several years of suspended collections. The policy change is expected to take effect in early 2026 and will gradually expand throughout the