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Title: Hong Kong News Update 2025 — Economy, Education, Politics, and Society

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Title: Hong Kong News Update 2025 — Economy, Education, Politics, and Society --- 🌍 English Section Hong Kong News Update 2025: A Changing City of Finance, Education, and Freedom Hong Kong, a city that has long stood as a bridge between East and West, continues to evolve under the weight of new economic, political, and social realities. From shifting university admission trends to major sovereign bond sales and debates over press freedom, 2025 paints a complex but compelling portrait of this dynamic region. --- Education Landscape: DSE Admissions Decline In a significant shift, seven out of eight publicly funded universities in Hong Kong have reported a drop in the number of students admitted through the local DSE (Diploma of Secondary Education) exams over the past decade. The share of DSE students fell from about 80% in 2015–16 to just 74% in 2024–25. The exception, the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), has seen a rise in local admissions, indicating differing stra...

America News Update – Government Shutdown, Economic Stability & Press Freedom Debate | October 2025

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đŸ‡ē🇸 English Version America Update – October 2025: Shutdown, Stability and Shifting Power Introduction The United States is experiencing a dramatic confluence of events in October 2025 — a government shutdown entering its third week, debates over press freedom, a cautious Federal Reserve outlook, and intensifying geopolitical moves. The world watches how these developments will affect America’s economy, democracy, and global influence. --- 1. The Government Shutdown Crisis Since October 1, 2025, the U.S. federal government has been in shutdown mode after Congress failed to approve a spending bill. Unlike previous short-term shutdowns, this one has become deeper and more confrontational. Hundreds of thousands of workers have been furloughed without pay. The White House announced permanent layoffs for some departments — a first in modern U.S. history. Critical services like aviation and social programs are suffering delays. Federal courts have intervened to block mass firing...

America News Update October 2025 – U.S. Shutdown, Press Freedom, Middle East Peace, Caribbean Tension

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🌎 America News Update – October 2025 (English, Bengali & Hindi Blog – Total 7000 Words Including Disclaimer) --- đŸ‡ē🇸 Part 1: English Section (Approx. 2300 Words) America in Transition: A Detailed Look at the Latest Developments As of mid-October 2025, the United States stands at a remarkable turning point. The political, social, and diplomatic landscape is shifting rapidly under President Donald Trump’s second administration. From a prolonged government shutdown to new military movements in the Caribbean and a ceasefire deal in the Middle East, America’s domestic and international posture reflects both challenges and change. --- 1. The Government Shutdown and Its Ripple Effects The U.S. federal government has remained in a shutdown since October 1, 2025. The deadlock began when Congress failed to agree on a funding bill, leading to the suspension of many federal services. This shutdown has resulted in temporary layoffs of thousands of government employees, including a...