Fareed Zakaria argued that while President Donald Trump's theatrical, personal deal-making style may have achieved some success in the Middle East, it is fundamentally unsuited for dealing with China. He contends that the "art of the deal is no substitute for the architecture of strategy" and that China has the strength and resolve to resist Trump's approach, unlike some Middle Eastern countries. 

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The border conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan is unlikely to be fully resolved by the recent Qatar peace talks, though the talks did produce an immediate ceasefire. Lasting peace is challenged by deep-seated issues that were not addressed by the Doha agreement.

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Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga died in India at the age of 80. His death led to several days of mourning across Kenya, which resulted in stampedes and violent clashes that left hundreds injured and at least five dead.

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General He Weidong, China's second-highest-ranking general, was expelled from the Communist Party and the military on October 17, 2025, on corruption charges. He was a Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), the highest military body, and a member of the Politburo, the party's top decision-making body.  A statement from the Ministry of National Defense announced that He Weidong and eight other senior military officers were expelled from the Communist Party and military.


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President Donald Trump continued to score low approval ratings on his handling of the economy in the latest CNBC poll. The CNBC All-America Economic Survey, released Friday, found that 55% of Americans disapproved of Trump’s handling of the economy while just 42% approved. This gave Trump a -13 net approval rating on the economy, which is the lowest number recorded by any CNBC survey during either of Trump’s two terms.

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During the current 2025 government shutdown, a furloughed IRS attorney, Jack Neugebauer, has stated that Americans should expect delays in their tax refund checks during the upcoming tax season. The IRS officially began furloughing approximately half of its workforce on October 8, 2025, which is expected to cause significant processing and customer service delays. 

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Contrary to the premise that a grand jury will hear evidence against John Bolton today, a federal grand jury already indicted him on October 17, 2025. The former National Security Advisor was charged with 18 counts related to unlawfully handling and retaining national defense information.

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Waiting for approval: Despite a new ceasefire agreement, Israel has been slow to approve the entry of aid into Gaza, where a severe humanitarian crisis persists after 15 months of conflict.


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The Progressive Conservative (PC) Party of Newfoundland and Labrador secured a majority government, ending a decade of Liberal rule. Led by Tony Wakeham, the PCs' victory was a notable upset, as many polls had predicted a Liberal win. 

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Funerals are underway in Israel for hostages killed during the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks and whose remains were recently returned from Gaza. The repatriations were part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire and prisoner exchange deal.

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