Al Jazeera News Updates Gaza's schools reopen, Typhoon Kalmaegi hits Vietnam, US flights delated by government shutdown
Nov 7, 2025
Schools in Gaza are reopening amid a precarious ceasefire, but aid shortages remain critical. The US faces widespread flight cancellations due to a historic government shutdown impacting federal pay and SNAP funding. Meanwhile, the US military intervened in a suspected drug smuggling operation, resulting in casualties. Global leaders are skipping the Climate Summit in Brazil, raising concerns over climate commitments. In tech news, a monumental pay package for Elon Musk could potentially make him a trillionaire.
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Gaza Aid Falls Far Short
- Aid entering Gaza remains far below the agreed levels under the U.S.-brokered deal.
- The shortfall leaves Palestinians facing severe shortages of food, shelter and fuel.
Truck Deliveries Far Below Promise
- Israel allowed an average of 171 trucks daily versus the 600 promised in the deal.
- The UN says Israel rejected over 100 requests to bring aid since the ceasefire began.
US Shutdown Deepens Domestic Pain
- The U.S. government shutdown reached its 38th day with widespread impacts.
- Hundreds of thousands of federal workers went unpaid and SNAP funding faced disruptions.