Under pledge to U.S., Japan’s chip investment divided between home and abroad
The $550 billion commitment to the Trump administration, in return for lower tariffs, won't do much to resurrect Japan's chip industry, experts say.
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japantimes.co.jp
20.10.2026
Hegseth meets Netanyahu ahead of elections, possible Iran war restart
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made an unannounced visit to Israel just over a week before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands for elections, and as President Trump floats restarting the Iran war
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cbsnews.com
20.10.2026
Trump's approval rating hits new record low as US midterms loom
Donald Trump's approval rating has fallen to a record low - indicating that next month's midterm elections could be punishing for the Republicans.
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news.sky.com
20.10.2026
The human cost of surging US air strikes in Somalia
Families recount deaths, injuries and displacement as Trump accelerates US strikes against armed groups in Somalia.
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aljazeera.com
20.10.2026
South Korea’s $1 trillion chip bet to revive left-behind region risks Trump’s ire
Washington has bluntly said that it wants more of South Korea's artificial intelligence expansion to happen in the United States.
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japantimes.co.jp
20.10.2026
California residents accused by feds of voter fraud react with shock, confusion and anger
Several green card holders arrested in a Trump administration crackdown on alleged California voter fraud appeared in court Monday, with some saying they had no recollection of ever registering to cas
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latimes.com
20.10.2026
Vance Declines to Endorse Netanyahu in Re-Election Bid
The vice president split from Trump who backed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel’s Oct. 27 election.
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wsj.com
20.10.2026
Trump approval hits record-low 31 percent, polls show Republican struggles
Ipsos poll shows Democrats leading by 12 points in generic US congressional ballot surveys against Republicans.
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aljazeera.com
19.10.2026
Trump Says He Would Be Open to Meeting With Putin and Xi
The president said he would be willing to discuss denuclearization with the leaders of Russia and China.
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wsj.com
19.10.2026
Zelenskyy says it's Putin who wants an endless war, not him
Ukraine's leader rejects Trump's accusations, says Putin is refusing peace, not him, and the U.S. military is delaying "vital supplies."
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cbsnews.com
19.10.2026
France protests draw global attention: Trump, Vance blame immigration for unrest
US President Donald Trump on Sunday blamed immigration for unrest during protests in France and urged the country to tighten its migration rules. Trump's post comes after similar comments made by Vice
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france24.com
19.10.2026
Marco Rubio visits India this week, with a visit to the world's largest oil refinery topping the agenda
A visit to India this week by Washington's top diplomat will skip New Delhi and instead include the world's largest oil refinery that processes massive amounts of Russian crude. Is Trump looking for a
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dw.com
19.10.2026
Rubio visits India with a trip to the world's largest oil refinery topping the agenda
A visit to India this week by Washington's top diplomat will skip New Delhi and instead include the world's largest oil refinery, which processes massive amounts of Russian crude. Is Trump looking for
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dw.com
19.10.2026
Marco Rubio visits India this week, with a trip to the world's largest oil refinery topping the agenda
A visit to India this week by Washington's top diplomat will skip New Delhi and instead include the world's largest oil refinery, which processes massive amounts of Russian crude. Is Trump looking for
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dw.com
19.10.2026
Third Ebola case in Kenya highlights US failures amid Trump cuts to key services
Opposition to US-led quarantine center in Kenya follows sweeping funding cuts and withdrawal from WHOA third person in Kenya has tested positive for Bundibugyo ebolavirus in the country’s first-ever c
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theguardian.com
19.10.2026
No ‘turmoil’ at the White House
The media had a field day with Zacharia’s short tenure, but claims of chaos in Trump administration are exaggerated.
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aljazeera.com
19.10.2026
As obstacles to peace go, Zelenskyy ranks below Trump
In the hierarchy of politicians responsible for the continuation of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Zelenskyy ranks only third, after Putin and Trump.
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japantimes.co.jp
19.10.2026
Putin Floats a Summit With Trump and Xi to Decide Ukraine’s Fate
The Russian leader is trying to capitalize on warming ties with the president to unlock a favorable resolution to the war with Kyiv.
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wsj.com
19.10.2026
Trump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations going
The US president blocked numerous sanctions on Russia two days before they were due to take effect.
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bbc.co.uk
19.10.2026
Trump says DC golf course ‘restoration’ to start despite judge’s order to pause plans
Judge orders government to notify her by 8pm ET Sunday whether its position changed from Friday’s court filing Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Sunday that “restoration work will begin” on 15 No
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theguardian.com
18.10.2026