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Trump’s bold move: Helping Seoul acquire a nuclear-powered submarine

Former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced an unprecedented agreement that would allow South Korea to build its first nuclear-powered attack submarine — a move that analysts say could reshape the balance of power in East Asia while raising fears of a new regional arms race. The deal, revealed......

China vows to open up Amid rising global protectionism

China’s premier pledged on Wednesday that the country will continue to open up, denouncing “unilateral and protectionist practices,” as Beijing seeks to attract foreign investors in the face of the United States’ aggressive trade policy. In recent months, the world’s second-largest......

U.S. government shutdown hits record 36 days amid political deadlock

The United States entered its 36th day of a federal government shutdown on Wednesday — the longest in the nation’s history — as Republicans and Democrats remain deadlocked over the federal budget. Since the start of the impasse on October 1, hundreds of thousands of government workers......

Cargo plane crashes in Kentucky, killing at least seven people

A UPS cargo plane burst into flames and crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville International Airport on Tuesday, killing at least seven people, according to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. Officials fear the death toll could rise as search operations continue through the wreckage. The UPS Flight......

Zohran Mamdani, 34, becomes New York’s first Muslim mayor in setback for Trump

Zohran Mamdani, a 34-year-old progressive and outspoken critic of Donald Trump, has been elected mayor of New York City after a decisive victory over former state governor Andrew Cuomo. His win marks a historic moment, as he becomes the city’s first Muslim mayor and one of the youngest to ever......

Trump urges New Yorkers to support Andrew Cuomo against Zohran Mamdani in mayoral race

On the eve of New York City’s mayoral election, President Donald Trump delivered a striking endorsement for former Governor Andrew Cuomo, urging New Yorkers to vote for him over Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani. Trump described Mamdani as a “Communist” and warned that his victory......

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to visit Trump at the White House on November 18

The White House confirmed that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) will travel to Washington, D.C., on November 18 for an official working meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump. This will mark the Saudi leader’s second visit to the United......

North Korea fires rockets near border ahead of U.S. defense secretary’s visit

North Korea fired several artillery rockets an hour before U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s visit to the inter-Korean border, South Korea’s military said Tuesday. Hegseth visited Panmunjom, the only point where troops from both Koreas stand face to face near the Demilitarized......

Chad shuts border with Nigeria over Trump’s threat allegations

Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno has ordered a complete military lockdown along the country’s southern border with Nigeria, following intelligence reports that armed militants from northern Nigeria were planning to cross into Chad to escape renewed military......

Iran’s supreme leader says cooperation with US impossible while it backs Israel

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared on Monday that cooperation between Tehran and Washington would remain impossible as long as the United States continues to support Israel, maintain military bases, and interfere in regional affairs. “The......

For first time in 8 years, Pentagon Chief visits Korean border

SEOUL (AFP) — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between North and South Korea on Monday, marking the first visit by a Pentagon chief in eight years. Accompanied by South Korean Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back,......

Trump says ‘Days Numbered’ for Venezuela’s Maduro

U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested that Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro’s time in power “is coming to an end,” while sending mixed messages about a potential U.S. military intervention in the country. Speaking to CBS, Trump said he doubted the U.S. was “going to......

China denies conducting secret nuclear tests after Trump’s accusations

Beijing, November 3, 2025 — The Chinese government on Monday rejected accusations made by U.S. President Donald Trump alleging that Beijing had secretly conducted nuclear weapons tests. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning dismissed the claims during a press briefing,......

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