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Trump, who led the longest government shutdown in US history, calls on Republicans to let it happen again in 9 days so they can 'defund these political prosecutions against me'

Trump called on Republicans to let that happen if it means refusing to cave on spending cuts.

Kevin McCarthy is facing opposition from some GOP holdouts who won't pass a bill with Democrats.

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Americans are nine days away from experiencing yet another government shutdown.

Former President Donald Trump, who led a 35-day shutdown in 2019, is suggesting Republicans should let it happen again.

Trump, who was responsible for the longest government shutdown in US history, urged Republicans to make the most of the "very important deadline" to keep the government funded.

A government shutdown would mean thousands of government employees furloughed, which could lead to processing delays for programs Americans rely on like Social Security and SNAP. »

Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox and News Corp.

Authored by cnbc.com

Rupert Murdoch is stepping down as chairman of the board of both Fox Corp. and News Corp. , the companies said Thursday.

Lachlan Murdoch, one of his sons, will become sole chairman of News Corp. and will continue as Fox Corp.'s executive chair and CEO.

At the time, Fox had opposed having the elder Murdoch — as well as other top Fox executives — appearing in person, citing his age. »

South Korea says it 'will not stand idly by' if North Korea receives Russian help

Authored by edition.cnn.com

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol warned on Wednesday that his country and its allies “will not stand idly by” if North Korea receives Russian help to boost its weapons of mass destruction – just days after the leaders of the two nuclear-armed nations held a closely watched summit.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un traveled to Russia last week for a meeting with President Vladimir Putin.

As the war drags on, Moscow is desperate for fresh supplies of ammunition – while North Korea ramps up its weapons testing program, eager to advance its nuclear ambitions. »

India suspends visa services for Canadians amid heightened tensions

Authored by hindustantimes.com

New Delhi has suspended visa services for Canadian nationals indefinitely amid heightened tensions between the two countries even as Ottawa said it was temporarily adjusting staff presence in India to ensure the safety of diplomats following threats received on social media.

No formal announcement of the suspension of visa services was made even as BLS International, which runs the visa application centres in Canada, posted a message on its Canadian website in this regard.

“Important notice from the Indian Mission: Due to operational reasons, with effect from 21st September 2023 [Thursday], Indian visa services have been suspended till further notice.”. »

The Division 3 announced by Ubisoft in the most casual way possible

Authored by gamesradar.com

"A core focus of Gerighty’s is to build a team for Tom Clancy’s The Division 3, which will be led by Massive Entertainment, while making sure Tom Clancy’s The Division 2 remains well supported," Ubisoft says in its announcement.

Julian Gerighty has been appointed Executive Producer for the Tom Clancy’s The Division brand.

Gerighty served as an associate creative director on The Division and creative director The Division 2, and is now creative director on Outlaws. »

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