US Government Shutdown, Deadly Philippines Quake, China-Australia Trade Clash, Gaza Peace Proposal Unveiled – 10/1/2025, 8:29:44 AM

The latest world news as of October 1, 2025 includes a US government shutdown, a deadly earthquake in the Philippines, a major China-Australia trade dispute, and developments in the Gaza peace process.

• US Government Shutdown: The US federal government has shut down after Congress failed to pass a funding bill, with agencies advised to commence shutdown plans[1][7].

• Philippines Earthquake: A powerful magnitude 6.7 earthquake struck central Philippines, killing at least 31 people and leaving 69 dead overall, just days after deadly storms[4].

• China-Australia Iron Ore Dispute: China has banned new BHP iron ore cargoes amid a pricing dispute, prompting Australia’s Prime Minister to urge China to resume imports without hindrance[1][4].

• Gaza Peace Talks: Former US President Trump has unveiled a proposed peace plan for Gaza, with EU leaders welcoming the initiative and urging Hamas to accept it[2][4].

• Flooding in Vietnam and Spain: Heavy rains and flooding after Typhoon Bualoi have raised the death toll to 19 in Vietnam, while flash floods in Ibiza and Formentera triggered evacuations[2][4].

• Ukraine Conflict: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy announced a $90B arms deal as Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant remains on emergency power. A Trump envoy claims Putin now realizes the war in Ukraine is unwinnable[4][5].

• Other Notable Events:

  • Nepal has chosen a two-year-old girl as its new living goddess[2][4].
  • Gabon’s president’s party won most seats in the first elections since the 2023 coup[4].
  • Congo military court sentenced former President Kabila to death for treason[4].
  • Taiwan rejected a US request to manufacture half its chips locally[1].
  • Japan’s manufacturer sentiment improved in September[1].

These headlines reflect significant political, economic, and humanitarian developments around the world as of October 1, 2025.