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Taiwan-US Relations Secure Ahead Of Trump Xi Talks

Taiwan-US Relations Secure Ahead Of Trump-Xi Talks

October 28, 2025 3:46 am

Taiwan-US relations remain solid, Taiwan’s foreign minister said Tuesday, rejecting concerns that President Donald Trump could bargain away the island’s interests when he meets China’s President Xi Jinping in South Korea this week.

Lin Chia lung told reporters in Taipei that there was no fear of abandonment. He said cooperation with Washington continued across security, trade and business despite Trump seeking a broader trade deal with Beijing.

The reassurance comes as Taipei watches Trump’s diplomacy closely. The US president has shifted his tone on Taiwan since taking office earlier this year, while publicly saying Xi promised not to invade …

China-ASEAN Trade Pact 3.0 Boosts Regional Ties

China-ASEAN Trade Pact 3.0 Boosts Regional Ties

October 28, 2025 3:28 am

On Tuesday in Kuala Lumpur, Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China formally signed an upgraded free-trade agreement, dubbed version “3.0”, broadening trade collaboration into infrastructure, digital, green-economy and people-to-people exchanges. 

The pact shows the Countries’ strategy of strengthening ties with China as trade between the two surged to about US$785 billion in the first nine months of 2025, up roughly 9.6% year-on-year. The deal comes amid heightened trade tensions with the Donald Trump administration in the United States.

According to China’s State Council, the revamped pact will expand cooperation on infrastructure, digital trade, green transition, trade facilitation and …

Trump-Japan Trade Deal Marks New Chapter In Us-Japan Ties

Trump-Japan Trade Deal Marks New Chapter In Us-Japan Ties

October 28, 2025 1:02 am

In Tokyo on Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan’s newly appointed first female prime minister Sanae Takaichi formalised a sweeping agreement on critical minerals and rare earths while discussing trade, defence and investment. 

The “trump japan critical minerals deal” signals a firm pivot by both nations to secure supply chains for materials vital to everything from smartphones to fighter jets, and to bolster bilateral ties amid growing regional tensions. This step is layered atop broader moves involving trade and military coordination.

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Takaichi pledged to accelerate Japan’s defence spending to …

Resident Doctors To Begin Indefinite Strike November 1

Resident Doctors To Begin Indefinite Strike November 1

October 27, 2025 2:14 pm

Nigeria’s healthcare system faces another major disruption as the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced an indefinite nationwide strike beginning November 1, 2025.

The association’s president, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, confirmed the decision in a statement released Sunday, following the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum to the Federal Government over unresolved welfare and salary issues.

The declaration came after a five-hour emergency meeting of NARD’s National Executive Council (NEC) held on Saturday. Suleiman said the council had “marshalled out minimum demands, strike monitoring directives, and ‘no work, no pay / no pay, no work’ resolutions” to ensure full enforcement …

More Than 8,000 U.S. Flights Delayed As Shutdown Strains FAA

More Than 8,000 U.S. Flights Delayed As Shutdown Strains FAA

October 27, 2025 2:02 pm

The U.S. airline system entered a sharper bend in the road on Sunday, as more than 8,000 flights were delayed across the country amid staffing shortages in air traffic control and the 26-day federal government shutdown. 

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), control-tower staffing issues were noted at 22 separate locations on Saturday. The flight-tracking service FlightAware reported over 8,000 U.S. flights delayed by 11 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday — a sharp rise from the roughly 5,300 delays on Saturday.

Major carriers felt the impact. At Southwest Airlines, about 45% of its Sunday schedule—approximately 2,000 flights—were delayed. American …

Sexist Cyberbullying Of Brigitte Macron Sees 10 Go On Trial

Sexist Cyberbullying Of Brigitte Macron Sees 10 Go On Trial

October 27, 2025 11:44 am

Ten individuals are appearing before a Paris criminal court this week, accused of sexist cyberbullying directed at Brigitte Macron, wife of France President Emmanuel Macron.

The defendants, eight men and two women, aged between 41 and 60, stand charged with spreading now‐discredited claims that Mrs. Macron was born male, alongside malicious remarks focusing on her gender, sexuality and the 24-year age gap between the couple.

If convicted, the group could face up to two years’ imprisonment.

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According to prosecutors, the group is alleged to have circulated “numerous malicious comments” …

Trump Urges Putin To Stop Ukraine War After Missile Test

Trump Urges Putin To Stop Ukraine War After Missile Test

October 27, 2025 10:39 am

United States President Donald Trump said Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin should focus on ending the war in Ukraine rather than showcasing new weapons, following Russia’s announcement of a successful test of a nuclear powered cruise missile.

His comments came after Moscow said the Burevestnik missile, known to NATO as Skyfall, had flown more than fourteen thousand kilometers. Russia has presented the system as a strategic response to expanded United States missile defense programs.

Trump spoke with reporters aboard Air Force One. He said the United States already has powerful nuclear capabilities near Russia and therefore does not need …

RSF Detention Of Muammar Ibrahim Sparks Calls For Release

RSF Detention Of Muammar Ibrahim Sparks Calls For Release

October 27, 2025 10:17 am

Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim has been detained by the Rapid Support Forces in the city of el Fasher, raising serious concern for his wellbeing as the paramilitary group continues its push into the last army held area of North Darfur.

His detention took place on Sunday evening after the RSF announced that its fighters had taken control of key positions in the city. El Fasher has faced almost eighteen months of siege as the group attempts to break the resistance of the Sudanese army in Darfur.

Ibrahim is a freelance reporter who has contributed to Al Jazeera Mubasher. Several videos …

Davido Nigeria tour opens in Akwa Ibom after packed Uyo show

Davido Nigeria Tour Opens In Akwa Ibom After Packed Uyo Show

October 27, 2025 9:50 am

Nigerian music star Davido said Akwa Ibom State was selected as the first stop of his tour in Nigeria because the state has the right facilities to host large concerts. He spoke in Uyo on Sunday at a reception held by Governor Umo Eno and Senate President Godswill Akpabio ahead of his scheduled performance.

Davido said his team considered five cities across the continent and Akwa Ibom ranked first. According to him, the stadium in Uyo offered the standard needed for a major concert.

He also praised the atmosphere in the state and the support shown to young people.

He …

Trump Third Term Talk Keeps Americans Guessing On Future

Trump Third Term Talk Keeps Americans Guessing On Future

October 27, 2025 9:02 am

President Donald Trump said Monday he will not run for vice president in the 2028 election, yet he refused to rule out seeking a third term in the White House. The remarks have fueled renewed speculation over how he may attempt to extend his time in office.

Trump has frequently hinted on the campaign trail that he wants to remain in power beyond the usual limit, even selling “Trump 2028” merchandise to supporters. His latest comments keep that debate alive within the Republican Party as it looks ahead to its post-Trump future.

The U.S. Constitution’s 22nd Amendment bars any president …

US-Brazil Tariffs Talks Begin After Trump-Lula Meeting

US-Brazil Tariffs Talks Begin After Trump-Lula Meeting

October 26, 2025 2:51 pm

US President Donald Trump and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva held a “constructive” meeting on Sunday at the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, with both sides committing their teams to immediate negotiations aimed at resolving tariffs and sanctions placed on Brazil.

The development signals a potential thaw in what had been a tense trade and diplomatic standoff, after the US imposed steep tariffs on Brazilian exports linking them to political issues in Brazil.

Brazil’s president described their discussion as “great,” and said that “our teams will meet immediately to advance the search for solutions to the tariffs and …

Pakistan Afghanistan Border Clashes As Talks Press On

Pakistan Afghanistan Border Clashes As Talks Press On

October 26, 2025 12:52 pm

Five Pakistani soldiers and twenty five militants have been killed in fresh fighting along the border with Afghanistan, Pakistan’s military said on Sunday. The violence erupted in Kurram and North Waziristan on Friday and Saturday while officials from both countries attended peace talks in Istanbul.

The Pakistani army said the clashes began when armed fighters attempted to cross from Afghan territory into Pakistan. The military added that the latest attacks have raised serious doubts over whether the Taliban authorities in Kabul intend to curb groups operating from their soil.

A statement from Pakistan’s military communication office described the attackers …

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