WASHINGTON, Nov 10 — The US Senate is moving closer to ending the 40-day government shutdown, with a Sunday night vote expected on a House-passed bill combining short-term funding through January 2026 with three full-year appropriations bills. The package must still pass the House and be signed by the President.
WASHINGTON, Nov 10 — The US Senate is moving closer to ending the 40-day government shutdown, with a Sunday night vote expected on a House-passed bill combining short-term funding through January 2026 with three full-year appropriations bills. The package must still pass the House and be signed by the President.
Senate Democrats have sought guarantees on healthcare, including extending Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies, with a separate vote planned later. The shutdown has disrupted federal workers, food aid, parks, and air travel ahead of Thanksgiving.
Former President Donald Trump renewed calls to replace ACA subsidies with direct payments to individuals, while Democrats warned the proposal could undermine healthcare protections. — Reuters
BANGKOK, April 24 — Thailand’s Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear a petition accusing 44 current and former opposition lawmakers of ethics violations over their 2021 move to amend a law protecting the monarchy from criticism, according to Thai media reports.
PUTRAJAYA, April 24 — The Court of Appeal today dismissed Kepala Batas MP Dr Siti Mastura’s appeal against a High Court ruling ordering her to pay RM825,000 in damages and costs for defaming three DAP leaders by linking them to former Communist Party of Malaya leader Chin Peng.
THE HAGUE, April 23 — Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will stand trial at the International Criminal Court after judges on Thursday confirmed charges of crimes against humanity over his controversial “war on drugs.”