🇯🇵 Trump lands in Japan for talks on security and trade
The White House says the visit focuses on defense ties, China, and supply chains, with meetings expected with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and business leaders. Stronger U.S.-Japan coordination could shape rules on chips, shipping, and tech that affect prices and jobs in both countries.
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☢️ Putin says Russia tested a nuclear-powered cruise missile, U.S. calls claim unproven
President Vladimir Putin said Russia conducted a successful test of the Burevestnik, a long-range cruise missile designed to be powered by a small reactor. U.S. officials have not verified the test and warn the system raises safety and arms-race concerns after old nuclear-limits rules fell away.
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✈️ U.S. Navy helicopter and fighter jet crash in South China Sea during carrier operations
A U.S. Navy Sea Hawk helicopter and an F/A‑18F Super Hornet fighter jet both crashed into the South China Sea within an hour while operating from the same carrier, though all crew are safe. Investigators are looking into the cause, and the incidents could prompt fleet-wide safety checks that affect training and deployments.
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💎 Police arrest suspects in theft of crown jewels from Paris’ Louvre museum
French authorities say several people were detained after a high-profile heist at one of the world’s most visited museums. According to prosecutors, one suspect was stopped at Charles de Gaulle airport while trying to fly to Algeria, with no sign yet that the stolen jewels have been recovered.
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🍽️ USDA warns of a pause in federal food aid payments on Nov. 1 if funding is not unlocked
Officials say key nutrition programs face disruption without swift action, which would hit low-income families and grocers that rely on monthly benefits. The warning adds pressure on Congress and the White House to finalize stopgap funding.
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