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Trump’s popularity dips as Americans sweat cost of living, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to make announcements on fertility treatment coverage, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 16, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to make announcements on fertility treatment coverage, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., October 16, 2025. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst

New US strikes kill 14 alleged drug traffickers, Mexico leads rescue of survivor

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said four suspected drug vessels were targeted in the latest US strikes, and posted a video on X.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said four suspected drug vessels were targeted in the latest US strikes, and posted a video on X.

US military officials required to sign NDAs tied to Latin America mission, sources say

The USS Gerald R. Ford transits the Strait of Gibraltar on Oct. 1, 2025. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the deployment of the Gerald Ford as well as its accompanying warships and attack planes to waters off Latin America, the Pentagon said on Oct. 24. (Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Alyssa Joy/U.S. Navy via The New York Times) Ñ NO SALES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Ñ
The USS Gerald R. Ford transits the Strait of Gibraltar on Oct. 1, 2025. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the deployment of the Gerald Ford as well as its accompanying warships and attack planes to waters off Latin America, the Pentagon said on Oct. 24. (Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Alyssa Joy/U.S. Navy via The New York Times) Ñ NO SALES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Ñ

Hundreds of air traffic controllers take second jobs as US shutdown continues

The control tower stands at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as a plane takes off on Oct 27, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.
The control tower stands at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as a plane takes off on Oct 27, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.

Venezuela claims CIA ‘false flag’ attack foiled, as US deploys bombers

Washington has deployed eight US Navy ships to Venezuela since August, with the world's largest warship, the USS Gerald R. Ford due to join the fleet.
Washington has deployed eight US Navy ships to Venezuela since August, with the world's largest warship, the USS Gerald R. Ford due to join the fleet.

Elon Musk challenges Wikipedia with his own AI encyclopedia

The new site adds to Mr Musk’s online media ecosystem, which coheres with Mr Musk's personal political views.
The new site adds to Mr Musk’s online media ecosystem, which coheres with Mr Musk's personal political views.

Trump’s son is poised to profit from Pentagon drone proposal

US President Donald Trump's son, Mr Donald Trump Jr. (left) chats with Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth (right), and others on Jan 20.
US President Donald Trump's son, Mr Donald Trump Jr. (left) chats with Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth (right), and others on Jan 20.

Alleged Charlie Kirk assassin allowed to wear street clothes at trial

Tyler Robinson faces the death penalty if convicted.
Tyler Robinson faces the death penalty if convicted.

Pig kidney removed from US transplant patient after nine months

Mr Tim Andrews lived with the pig kidney for a record-setting 271 days. The kidney was removed "after a period of decreasing kidney function", the hospital said.
Mr Tim Andrews lived with the pig kidney for a record-setting 271 days. The kidney was removed "after a period of decreasing kidney function", the hospital said.

As US V-P Vance takes on a forceful new role, his positions are shifting

Mr J.D. Vance's seemingly mutable positions could test his appeal as the face of his party for the next generation.
Mr J.D. Vance's seemingly mutable positions could test his appeal as the face of his party for the next generation.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.