(Washington, D.C.) Sources familiar with the matter revealed that Hezbollah in Lebanon is regrouping, rebuilding its weapons arsenal and severely damaged troops, in violation of the ceasefire agreement between Hezbollah and Israel, increasing the likelihood of a renewed conflict.

(Washington, D.C.) U.S. Trade Representative Greer said that although the U.S. and China have agreed to suspend plans to raise tariffs and strengthen export controls, the U.S. will continue to pursue its Section 301 investigation against China to determine whether China is complying with the terms of the 2020 U.S.-China trade agreement.

(Washington, D.C.) The U.S. federal government shutdown entered its 30th day on Thursday (October 30), with President Trump calling for the repeal of the Senate's lengthy debate rules to bypass Democratic obstruction of the appropriations bill vote.

(The Hague) The Dutch general election unfolded in an unprecedented suspenseful drama, with the far-right Party for Freedom, led by Wilders, narrowly overtaking the previously leading centrist Democrat 66 at the last minute. However, with no party willing to form a coalition government with the Freedom Party, 38-year-old Quieten of Democrat 66 is poised to become the youngest prime minister in Dutch history.

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Japan's newly appointed Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held their first summit meeting in Gyeongju on Thursday (October 30). Takaichi visited South Korea just nine days after taking office. During this symbolic meeting, both sides reaffirmed their commitment to "shuttle diplomacy" and emphasized the need for strengthened future-oriented cooperation between South Korea and Japan amid escalating regional tensions.

(Jerusalem) Israel continued bombing the Gaza Strip on Wednesday after announcing the reinstatement of a ceasefire, and indicated it would continue to take action to eliminate any threats.

Asian countries still have the potential to achieve significant economic development over the next 25 years, but this requires the United States to accept that it is no longer the only superpower and to exercise restraint and mutual respect with other major powers in an increasingly multipolar world, so as not to allow geopolitical risks to destroy the general peace and stability of the world.

Hurricane Melissa ravaged the Caribbean, causing 33 deaths and nearly $8 billion (approximately S$10.4 billion) in damage across Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba. The U.S. National Hurricane Center reported that as of 5:00 AM New York time on Thursday (October 30th) (5:00 PM Singapore time), Melissa's maximum sustained winds reached 155 kilometers per hour. The hurricane left numerous houses collapsed, roads blocked, streets severely flooded, and widespread power outages. In Cuba, a farmer rescued a dog and salvaged some belongings from a flooded house. (AFP)