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As midterms loom, Trump seizes on France unrest for political gain

Protests in France erupt over high inflation, leading to political discussions in the US midterm elections. President Donald Trump cites these events to advocate for stricter immigration policies and bolster support for his party. Analysts suggest that while this strategy may resonate with his base, it overlooks pressing domestic issues…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

EU unveils strategy to bolster Arctic presence amid pressure from Russia and the US

The European Union unveils its new "strategy for the Arctic" on Tuesday, aiming to step up its presence in the far north as melting ice opens new maritime routes, and tensions with Russia and the United States increasingly put the region in the geopolitical spotlight.

France 24 · Oct 20

Oil eases as markets assess potential waiver on Russian energy, Middle East supply risks

Oil prices fell on Tuesday as markets weighed an executive order from US President Donald Trump that waived some sanctions and tariffs tied to Russian energy exports, while attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen kept fears of Middle East supply disruptions in view.

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Trump warns 'Europe is finished' without border closures, deportations amid France unrest

US President Donald Trump expressed his concerns about Europe's future, predicting collapse due to immigration issues. He advised French President Emmanuel Macron to close France's borders to prevent unrest, emphasizing the connection between immigration and violence. In a recent week, significant unrest occurred in Bordeaux, prompting a curfew for unaccompanied…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

'Legendary friend': Trump hails Musk's plan to gift shares to US kids

US president Donald Trump on early Tuesday thanked Elon Musk for pledging to donate SpaceX shares to millions of American children. Trump praised Musk’s proposed contribution, saying it aligned with the vision behind his administration’s TRUMP ACCOUNTS programme, which aims to encourage private-sector investment in children’s financial futures. Interestingly, Trump…

The Times of India · Oct 20

Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy claims US deliberately delaying interceptor missile deliveries to Kyiv

Ukrainian president tells US senators the delayed missiles have already been paid for by European countries, amid growing rift. What we know on day 1,700

The Guardian - AU · Oct 20

Trump open to trilateral talks with Putin and Xi on Ukraine war, with or without Zelenskyy

Donald Trump indicated a readiness to meet with Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping to discuss the Ukraine war. He mentioned that negotiations can proceed even without Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump criticized Zelenskyy's handling of the conflict and suggested new leadership for negotiations. This potential trilateral meeting aims for denuclearization…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Trump thanks 'legendary friend' Elon Musk for plan to donate SpaceX shares to American children

Billionaire Elon Musk announced plans to donate SpaceX shares to every child in America. The initiative is part of the Trump Accounts program, which aims to provide financial foundations for children. More than 4.5 billion USD has already been contributed to these accounts since their launch. Families and private-sector donors…

The Economic Times · Oct 20

Organizers for the No Kings movement hold nationwide protests. Then their Instagram account goes dark: ‘Meta still owes us an explanation’

'Restricting communications about voting in the middle of an election is unacceptable.'

We Got This Covered · Oct 20

Patriot Missile Transfer Delay: Trump stalls allied shipments; Ukraine warns stocks near zero

The Donald Trump administration has not approved the transfer of Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine from countries that have already acquired the American-made weapons, The Washington Post reported. This comes as tensions between the POTUS and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy deepen. The delay comes as Kyiv faces intensified Russian missile…

The Times of India · Oct 19