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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 …

PKK Withdrawal From Turkiye Marks Major Peace Shift

PKK Withdrawal From Turkiye Marks Major Peace Shift

October 26, 2025 5:51 am

The Kurdistan Workers Party has begun removing all remaining fighters from Turkiye into northern Iraq, marking a major step in the effort to end a four decade conflict that has killed tens of thousands of people.

PKK withdrawal strengthens the peace process that Ankara launched last year when officials reopened talks with the group’s jailed leader Abdullah Ocalan. The move follows the organisation’s formal renunciation of armed struggle in May and the destruction of a first batch of weapons during a symbolic July event.

The announcement was delivered on Sunday in the Qandil region of northern Iraq, where PKK …

Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Deal Signed With US Backing

Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire Deal Signed With US Backing

October 26, 2025 4:25 am

The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia formally signed an expanded ceasefire agreement on Sunday at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in Kuala Lumpur, witnessed by Donald Trump as part of his Asia visit. 

The renewed pact, which builds on an earlier truce from three months ago, aims to curb the recent surge in violence along the Thailand-Cambodia border and provides a foundation for restoring stability.

Cambodia’s Prime Minister Hun Manet described the deal as the beginning of “the process of mending our ties,” noting that “our border communities have been divided by conflict, and innocent civilians have …

East Timor Joins ASEAN As 11th Member In Landmark Move

East Timor Joins ASEAN As 11th Member In Landmark Move

October 26, 2025 3:34 am

The tiny Southeast Asian nation of Timor‑Leste (also known as East Timor) officially became the 11th member of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) at a formal ceremony held on 26 October 2025 in Kuala Lumpur. This milestone was marked by the raising of Timor-Leste’s flag alongside those of the other ten members. 

This accession is more than symbolic: for Timor-Leste, it opens the door to ASEAN’s free trade deals, investment flows and membership in a regional market of some 680 million people. Despite its modest economy, estimated at around US $2 billion compared with ASEAN’s collective …

Pakistan Afghanistan Ceasefire: Minister Warns Of “Open War”

Pakistan Afghanistan Ceasefire: Minister Warns Of “Open War”

October 25, 2025 6:30 pm

Officials from Pakistan and Afghanistan gathered in Istanbul beginning Saturday for a second round of negotiations aimed at cementing a recently brokered cease fire, with Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif warning that failure to reach an agreement could lead to “open war” between the neighbours. 

The diplomatic meeting in Turkiye follows a truce negotiated in Doha last week by Qatar and Turkey to stop deadly cross-border clashes that killed dozens and wounded hundreds. The discussions intend to move beyond the cease-fire and craft a lasting mechanism for preventing future violence.

Asif said from the Pakistani city of Sialkot, “We …

Trump Imposes Extra 10% Tariff On Canada Over Ad Row

Trump Imposes Extra 10% Tariff On Canada Over Ad Row

October 25, 2025 6:04 pm

President Donald Trump announced a fresh 10-percent tariff on Canadian goods following a dispute about an Ontario-province advertisement featuring former President Ronald Reagan. The move marks a sharp escalation in U.S.-Canada trade tensions.

In a social-media post on Saturday, Trump accused Canada of running a “FRAUD” advertisement during the World Series that he said misrepresented Reagan’s views. He wrote that the ad “was to be taken down, IMMEDIATELY,” yet “they let it run last night… knowing that it was a FRAUD.” As a result, “I am increasing the Tariff on Canada by 10% over and above what they are paying …

Catherine Connolly Elected President Of Ireland In Landslide

Catherine Connolly Elected President Of Ireland In Landslide

October 25, 2025 5:13 pm

Independent left-wing candidate Catherine Connolly has won Ireland’s presidential election with approximately 63 percent of the first-preference vote, officially becoming the country’s 10th president. Her victory over centre-right rival Heather Humphreys (who won about 29 percent) marks a notable shift in Irish politics. 

Connolly, 68, a former barrister and lawmaker from Galway, said at Dublin Castle that she would be “a president who listens, who reflects and who speaks when it’s necessary.” She added, “Together we can shape a new republic that values everybody.”

Backed by left-leaning parties including Sinn Féin, the Labour Party and the Social Democrats, Connolly campaigned …

Gaza Medical Evacuations Stall As Children Die Waiting

Gaza Medical Evacuations Stall As Children Die Waiting

October 25, 2025 3:57 pm

Children in Gaza are dying while waiting for life saving treatment outside the territory, as calls grow for Israel to allow more medical evacuations during the current ceasefire.

Health officials say thousands of critically injured or chronically ill people have been left in limbo. Many have conditions that doctors inside Gaza cannot treat because hospitals lack equipment, medicines and working facilities after more than a year of war.

On Wednesday, the World Health Organisation helped the first small group of patients leave since the pause in fighting began on ten October. Forty one people in urgent need of care travelled …

US Warship Deployment In Caribbean Raises Venezuela Tension

US Warship Deployment In Caribbean Raises Venezuela Tension

October 25, 2025 3:05 pm

The United States has sent the USS Gerald R Ford to the Caribbean, sharply increasing its military presence near Venezuela. Washington says the massive carrier and accompanying forces are part of its campaign against drug traffickers in the region.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has accused President Donald Trump of preparing a conflict. He claims the decision is meant to threaten his government rather than fight crime.

Maduro told state media that Washington promised to stay out of overseas conflicts yet is now “fabricating a war”. His comments follow a string of US air strikes on boats said to be …

Hundreds Honor Slain Cheerleader During Final Hospital Walk

Hundreds Honor Slain ‘Cheerleader’ During Final Hospital Walk

October 25, 2025 4:34 am

Students gather in Alabama hospital halls to bid farewell to 18-year-old Cheerleader Kimber Mills, who was fatally shot at a bonfire and became an organ donor.

Hundreds of students lined the corridors of an Alabama hospital this week to say a final goodbye to 18-year-old Cheerleader Kimber Mills, who was taken off life support after being shot during a weekend bonfire.

The emotional scene unfolded as Mills was wheeled into surgery for organ donation — a wish she had expressed before her death. Her family and classmates formed an “honor walk,” quietly paying tribute to the high school senior whose …

Croatia Mandatory Military Service Returns Amid Security Worries

Croatia Mandatory Military Service Returns Amid Security Worries

October 24, 2025 5:29 pm

Croatian lawmakers have voted to bring back compulsory military service for young men from next year. The government says the move will strengthen the country’s defence as conflicts continue in Europe and tension grows around the world.

The decision marks the end of a period that began in 2008 when Croatia stopped conscription while preparing to join NATO. Officials now argue that today’s risks require a larger pool of citizens with basic training.

Defence Minister Ivan Anusic told parliament that Croatia faces “a rise in various types of threats” that demand quick and effective action from society as a whole. …

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