(Bloomberg, Washington) As China and the United States are about to return to the negotiating table, US President Trump has listed rare earths, fentanyl and soybeans as his top three concerns in trade with China.

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House last Friday in a heated exchange, according to sources familiar with the matter. Trump demanded that Zelenskyy accept Russian President Vladimir Putin's demands for a ceasefire or face the destruction of Ukraine. While Trump ultimately agreed to support a ceasefire based on front lines, the meeting nonetheless revealed his erratic nature and willingness to support Putin's extreme demands.

(New Delhi Comprehensive News) Air pollution in India's capital New Delhi has worsened, and the entire city was shrouded in thick and toxic smog on Monday (October 20). The air pollution level soared to more than 16 times the daily maximum recommended by the World Health Organization.

(AFP, Tel Aviv) Relatives of the last group of Israeli hostages released after two years in Gaza have revealed that their loved ones were treated extremely cruelly by Hamas, with some allegedly being held in cages, pits or underground tunnels.

(Tokyo Comprehensive News) After Japan's conservative opposition Restoration Party suspended consultations with the Constitutional Democratic Party and the Democratic Party for the People on the nomination of prime minister, Liberal Democratic Party leader Sanae Takaichi is expected to win the prime minister election to be held next week.

(Washington/Paris) US President Trump again warned on Thursday that Hamas's killing in Gaza violates the ceasefire agreement and will be annihilated by the United States if such behavior continues.

(Washington) - U.S. President Donald Trump held talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House on Friday (October 17), urging him to reach a deal with Russia on the war. Trump declined to provide Ukraine with Tomahawk cruise missiles, leaving Zelensky empty-handed, having hoped the United States would increase pressure on Russia.

Sixty-four South Korean citizens implicated in Cambodian criminal activities arrived at Incheon International Airport on Saturday morning (October 18) under police escort from Phnom Penh's Dresden International Airport. They appeared to be handcuffed, but their hands were covered with cloth. Most of them are criminal suspects wanted by South Korea, including some wanted by Interpol. They will be investigated and face legal action for allegedly engaging in fraudulent activities in Cambodian criminal circles.