🇯🇵 U.S. and Japan sign deals on rare earths and next‑gen nuclear
President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed a framework in Tokyo to secure critical minerals and cooperate on new nuclear reactors, aiming to cut reliance on China for key components. The agreements set the stage for broader U.S.-Asia talks later this week and could reshape supply chains for everything from smartphones to fighter jets.
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🌏 China and ASEAN expand free trade pact
China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations signed an upgraded trade agreement at the Kuala Lumpur summit. The deal deepens ties across a market of hundreds of millions of people as Beijing pitches itself as a counterweight to U.S. protectionism.
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🇺🇦 Zelensky says Ukraine is ready for talks but will not cede territory
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Kyiv is open to peace negotiations yet rejects withdrawing troops or giving up land, a key Russian demand. His stance keeps pressure on Moscow while signaling diplomacy could resume if Ukraine’s core conditions are met.
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✈️ U.S. flight delays near 7,000 as shutdown hits Day 27
Air traffic controller absences and staffing programs triggered widespread delays Monday, and the first full missed paychecks are due today for many workers. Travelers should expect longer lines and more disruptions if the funding stalemate continues.
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🌀 India evacuates tens of thousands as Cyclone Montha nears landfall
Authorities closed schools and moved people from low‑lying areas in Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, with landfall expected late today near Kakinada and winds around 55–68 mph. The storm could disrupt transport and power for millions along India’s east coast.
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