Al Jazeera News Updates Longest government shutdown in US history, Typhoon Kalmaegi destruction
Nov 6, 2025
Mass graves discovered in Al-Fasha raise alarms about potential regional conflict. Meanwhile, a ceasefire sees Hamas returning remains of another Israeli captive. In the U.S., a record 36-day government shutdown disrupts federal operations and impacts workers and air travel. Across the globe, Typhoon Kalmaegi wreaks havoc in the Philippines, causing over 114 fatalities and mass displacements, with rescue efforts underway and storm warnings extended towards Vietnam. Stay informed on these pressing international issues!
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Mass Graves Signal Regional Risk
- Satellite images reveal freshly dug graves around Al-Fasha, indicating large-scale killings after RSF took control.
- Sudan's Prime Minister Kamil Idris warned the violence could spread regionally without stronger international action.
Progress And Gaps In Captive Returns
- Hamas handed over another Israeli captive's body under the ceasefire first phase, bringing the total returned dead to 22 of 28.
- Six deceased captives remain unreturned, with remains sent for forensic testing in Tel Aviv.
Shutdown Disrupts Flights And Legal Policy
- The US federal government shutdown entered its 36th day, causing unpaid work or furloughs for hundreds of thousands of federal employees.
- The DOT warned of flight cuts due to staffing shortages and the Supreme Court heard challenges to Trump's tariff authority.