U.S. Government Reopens After Longest Shutdown in History
US President Donald Trump has signed a bill to reopen the federal government, officially ending the longest shutdown in American history, which stretched over 43 days
With the US presidential election just two days away, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are locked in close competition across seven critical states, according to the latest survey from the New York Times and Siena College. Harris holds a slight lead in Nevada, North Carolina, and Wisconsin, while Trump is ahead in Arizona. The margin across these states remains tight, within 3.5% of the survey’s statistical error.
Around 40% of respondents have already cast their ballots, with Harris leading among these early voters by an eight-point margin. Trump, however, has an advantage among those who say they are likely to vote but have not yet done so.
Both candidates are actively rallying supporters in key swing states. Trump recently spoke at a Pennsylvania event, where he expressed regret over leaving the White House, and plans additional appearances in North Carolina and Georgia. Harris, meanwhile, continues to mobilize voters with her tour in Michigan.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced a new American military initiative targeting what Washington describes as “narco-terrorist” groups operating throughout the Western Hemisphere
The European Commission has temporarily halted the preliminary assessment of Bulgaria’s request for the third payment under the National Recovery and Resilience Plan
The Foreign Ministers of the Group of Seven (G7) democracies voiced concern over China’s expanding military capabilities and underscored their determination to create alternatives to Beijing’s dominance
Romania continues to grapple with sharply rising prices, with inflation reaching 9.8 percent in October
Several districts across Kyiv suffered extensive damage after a large overnight Russian attack between 13 and 14 November, which involved waves of missiles and drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has warned that Russia is not only continuing its war against Ukraine but may also be preparing for a major military offensive in Europe between 2029 and 2030
Bulgaria's Strategic Role in the EU's Drone Wall Defense Initiative
When Politics Means Violence