The US government is headed for a shutdown after Republicans reject their own proposed stopgap bill.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 09:00 GMT, September 29, 2023

US lawmakers propose a major cut in Ukraine aid after reaching the conclusion that funding Kiev to fight the war against Russia could cause a possible US government shutdown.

To create an environment of fear, the rioters have in recent weeks threatened many shopkeepers with violence and destruction of their properties if they refuse to participate in these strikes, writes Mohammad Homaeefar.

Palestinian President blasts the Israeli army’s recent shutdown of seven Palestinian NGOs in the occupied West Bank as “totally rejected.”

In the Muslim-majority Indian-administered Kashmir, people observed shutdown on Friday to protest derogatory remarks made by leaders of the ruling Hindu nationalist party against Prophet Muhammad.

The US government could fall behind on its bills this month - and even default on its debt - if Congress doesn't raise a $28.9 trillion cap on government borrowing, a failure that could trigger economic calamity and panic on global financial markets.