Zohran Mamdani, a progressive candidate for New York City mayor, promises to freeze rents, offer free buses and childcare. He proposes raising taxes on the rich and corporations to fund these measures. His campaign addresses the high cost of living in the city and has gained momentum with young volunteers, challenging the establishment and representing the excluded.
President Trump visited Kuala Lumpur to counter China’s economic influence in Southeast Asia, seeking to ensure the supply of rare earths and critical minerals. During the ASEAN Summit, he signed trade agreements with Malaysia and Cambodia, concerned about US tariffs and Chinese presence. The visit aimed to maintain US presence in the Indo-Pacific region and compete with China, despite ongoing economic and strategic uncertainties.
Donald Trump seeks to protect large US tech companies from European regulations, while the EU demands accountability from digital companies.
The Trump administration imposes new port tariffs starting October 14, 2025, to contain Chinese dominance in the shipping and logistics industry, affecting companies such as Cosco Shipping Holdings and Orient Overseas Container Line. The tariffs could generate millions of dollars in losses for these companies, forcing the global maritime industry to reposition vessels and adapt services, with potential repercussions on international transportation costs and capacity.
Trump and Netanyahu present a 20-point peace plan for Gaza, urging Hamas to release hostages and end the conflict. The plan includes an immediate ceasefire, release of hostages, humanitarian aid, disarmament of Hamas, and a transition of government in Gaza supervised by an international authority. Netanyahu accepts the plan, subject to approval by Israel and Hamas, and Trump supports stabilization with an international force in Gaza. However, Hamas claims not to have received the plan and there are internal tensions in Israel over the agreement.
