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US–South Korea investment deal on ice – for now
After a triumphant round of investment pledges in Tokyo, Donald Trump’s state visit to South Korea presents a far more challenging negotiation.
Kyrgyzstan bans three media titles as “extremist organisations”
Populist-nationalist president Sadyr Japarov, due to meet Donald Trump next week, denies introducing authoritarian controls.
Lula says Trump assured him of trade accord as US explores Brazil rare earths ties
Brazilian President Lula voiced optimism that his country will secure a trade agreement with the US following talks with President Trump, as Washington simultaneously stepped up engagement with Brazilian mining executives to discuss rare earths.
Thousands rally in Slovenia’s Novo Mesto demanding action after fatal attack
Demonstration reflected growing public anger over attack on local man allegedly committed by a 21-year-old member of the Roma community.
Bulgaria signs landmark deal with Rheinmetall to build ammunition plant
Investment reflects Bulgaria’s growing role in Europe’s rearmament drive and Nato’s efforts to strengthen regional defence supply chains and cut reliance on external suppliers.
US-China trade talks deliver breakthrough as markets rally ahead of Trump-Xi meeting at APEC
How and if China will react to a US-Japan rare earths deal remains to be seen but Beijing has said it will suspend its restrictions on rare earth metal exports in what is a move likely to ease pressure on the US tech and defence sectors.
US, Japan sign rare earths deal to ‘secure’ supply chains
The two leaders signed an agreement establishing a framework for cooperation in the mining and processing of rare earths and other essential minerals; a move that underscores growing anxieties over China’s dominance in the sector.
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Mexico secures trade extension with US, averting November 1 tariff escalation
US President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum have agreed to extend a critical trade deadline by several weeks, granting negotiators additional time to resolve 54 outstanding commercial barriers between the nations.
Russia's Lukoil to sell international assets as a result of new US oil sanctions
Russia's second-largest oil producer, the privately owned Lukoil, will sell its international assets as a result of the new oil sanctions imposed by US President Donald Trump last week.
Awkward timing as British PM Starmer arrives in Turkey to sign jet deal on day Erdogan rival is arrested amid UK espionage claims
“Turkish democracy is the casualty of Europe’s rediscovery of Turkey’s strategic value,” columnist writes.
Whistle blown on hundreds of Turkish football referees with betting accounts
Investigation finds 42 gambled on more than 1,000 matches each.
Ukraine accuses Russia of using energy blackmail against Serbia
Ukraine says Moscow is repeating tactics it previously deployed against Kyiv after Russia refuses to sell its stake in Serbia's NIS.
Ljubljana increases security in southeast after fatal attack involving Roma community
PM Robert Golob’s government under pressure as interior minister warns situation still not stable.
Category 5 hurricane Melissa bears down on Jamaica with Haiti and Cuba in storm's path
A catastrophic Category 5 hurricane was bearing down on Jamaica on Monday, October 27 afternoon with sustained winds of up to 282kph (175mph), threatening to become the strongest storm the Caribbean island has ever experienced.
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US senator tells Maduro "head to Russia or China" as warships close in on Venezuela
A senior US Republican senator has warned that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's time in power is running out and suggested he leave the country, as military tensions in the Caribbean continue to escalate.
Milei celebrates resounding victory in Argentina's midterm elections
Argentine President Javier Milei scored a major win for his La Libertad Avanza (LLA) party in Argentina's October 26 midterm legislative elections, as the party obtained approximately 40.84% of the nationwide vote with 99.14% of the votes counted.
Zelenskiy accuses China of aiding Russia’s war effort through industrial and military support
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy accused China of materially supporting Russia’s military-industrial complex, providing key technologies and resources that have enabled Moscow to sustain and scale its war effort against Ukraine.
US Treasury Secretary Bessent blasts “Russian propagandist” special envoy Dmitriev in Washington PR debacle
A trip to Washington by the Kremlin’s special business envoy Kirill Dmitriev days after the US imposed new oil sanctions turned into a debacle after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent blasted him as a “Russian propagandist.”
Trump pledges enduring support for Southeast Asia as new trade deals signed
During his visit to Southeast Asia, US President Donald Trump declared that Washington would remain a steadfast ally to the region, as he signed a series of trade agreements with four ASEAN member states.
US grants 0% tariffs to Malaysia alongside Cambodia and Thailand
US President Donald Trump has approved a 0% tariff scheme for selected goods from Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand, a move formalised during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur.