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Trump had already paused the US Refugee Admissions Programme in January, saying the freeze was necessary to protect American communities and ensure national security. This new ceiling plunges below the previous low of 15,000 set during his first term in 2020.
At least 57 people have now been killed in similar operations, increasing tensions with Colombia and Venezuela. While most earlier strikes were in the Caribbean, the US has recently intensified operations in the Pacific, a major corridor for drug trafficking.
Top officials from China and the United States reconvened on Sunday for a second day of trade talks in Malaysia as Trump began his three-nation Asia tour. His meeting with Xi is scheduled for Thursday, October 30, where they are also expected to discuss tariffs, trade, fentanyl, agricultural exports, and rare earths.
In a post on social media on Saturday, Trump called the advert a "fraud" and lashed out at Canadian officials for not removing it ahead of the World Series baseball championship.
Asked if her grandnieces would one day witness a female president in their lifetime, Harris responded confidently that they would “for sure.” When pressed on whether that person could be her, she replied simply, “possibly.”
The ad was aimed at opposing U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods, with Ford declaring, “Using every tool we have, we’ll never stop making the case against American tariffs on Canada. The way to prosperity is by working together.”
The sanctions were announced a day after Trump postponed a planned meeting with Putin in Budapest. Meanwhile, Russia launched intense attacks across Ukraine, resulting in at least seven deaths, including children.
The diplomatic fallout came after Trump accused Petro of being an “illegal drug leader” and announced the suspension of all US aid to Colombia. He also hinted at imposing tariffs on Colombian goods, saying details would follow on Monday.
The US and Australia have been working on these issues since Trump's first term, but Albanese said the latest agreement would take the partnership to the "next level".
The United States has had warships deployed in the Caribbean off Venezuela since August and has attacked at least six boats it said were running drugs toward the United States, killing at least 27 people so far.
Trump made the announcement on Truth Social, saying intelligence officials had verified that the vessel was operating as part of an illegal trafficking route. He shared an aerial video showing a missile hitting a small boat, which immediately exploded upon impact. The president added that no American troops were injured in the operation.
As part of the first phase of Trump’s peace plan, Israel will release 250 Palestinian prisoners along with more than 1,700 others held during the two-year military operations in Gaza. This move is in exchange for the last 20 living Israeli hostages captured by Hamas, while the bodies of 28 deceased hostages are also set to be returned.