(Washington, D.C.) The U.S. Department of Energy will allocate $100 million (approximately S$130 million) to refurbish existing coal-fired power plants to ensure they meet current operational needs.

(Washington, D.C.) U.S. President Donald Trump said he would not consider attacking ground targets in Venezuela, contradicting his previous remarks and signs that the U.S. might soon expand its anti-drug campaign.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung emphasized that with the drastic changes in the free trade order and the deepening uncertainty in the global economy, trade and investment are losing momentum, and cooperation and solidarity are the clear solutions to lead Asia-Pacific economies toward a better future.

US President Trump's visit to Asia this week, during which he signed trade agreements with Malaysia, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, has brought clarity to the ASEAN countries' situation regarding US tariffs.

(Washington) The Trump administration announced on Thursday (October 30) a significant reduction in the number of refugees accepted each year to a record low, with priority given to accepting white South Africans.

(London) The British Royal Family issued a statement saying that King Charles III has formally initiated procedures to strip Prince Andrew of his titles, honors and privileges, and has notified him to move out of the Royal Residence.

(AFP, Tokyo) A nursing home in Nagoya has come up with a novel idea to recruit bodybuilders as caregivers to address a shortage of nursing staff in Japan. Benefits include paid workout time and a protein supplement allowance.

(New York) The U.S. Senate passed a resolution on Thursday (October 30) demanding the lifting of the "national emergency" invoked by the Trump administration in early April to introduce reciprocal tariffs.