Hundreds of protesters in Malaysia demonstrated against President Trump’s visit due to his support for Israel's war on Gaza. Trump attended the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur, where he oversaw a ceasefire agreement between Cambodia and Thailand and announced new trade deals. Despite expected larger turnout, fewer protesters gathered in Kuala Lumpur, expressing their opposition to U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.
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President Trump visited Malaysia to attend the ASEAN summit.
Protests occurred in Kuala Lumpur due to Trump’s support for Israel in the Gaza conflict.
Demonstrations were held in Independence Square and Ampang Park.
The protest locations were moved away from the ASEAN summit venue by authorities.
Protesters expressed opposition to U.S. foreign policy, calling it imperialism.
The ceasefire deal in Cambodia and Thailand was overseen by Trump at the summit.
Police anticipated between 1,000 and 1,500 protesters, but fewer attended.
The protest drew participants from various segments of Malaysian society.
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In Gaza, Palestinian Rasha Abu Sbeaka is struggling with stage 3 breast cancer after surviving several bombings during Israel's military actions. Due to the damage to Gaza’s healthcare system and the closure of border crossings, she cannot access the medical care she needs. Small numbers of critically ill patients are evacuated for treatment, but Abu Sbeaka and many others remain without help.
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Rasha Abu Sbeaka, from Gaza, has stage 3 breast cancer.
She survived several bombings during Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
Gaza’s healthcare system is heavily damaged, limiting access to necessary treatments.
Closed border crossings prevent her from getting care outside Gaza.
Small numbers of patients get evacuated for treatment through the World Health Organization.
Around 15,000 patients need evacuation, including 3,800 children, but only a few are being helped.
Israel has kept the Rafah border crossing with Egypt closed despite a ceasefire agreement to open it.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that trade might move away from the United States due to President Donald Trump's new 10 percent tariff on Canadian goods. Carney mentioned that these tariffs and different climate policies could change global trade relationships.
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President Trump announced a 10 percent tariff on Canadian goods.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke about the impact of these tariffs at a business forum in Kuala Lumpur.
Carney believes these changes could make trading with the U.S. more expensive.
The U.S. government's protectionist policies may affect American competitiveness.
Canada might look to strengthen trade relationships with other countries.
This is Carney's first public comment after the new tariff announcement.
The tariffs may affect the global supply chain and trade patterns.
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French police arrested two men linked to the robbery of jewellery from the Louvre Museum. The heist happened in broad daylight on October 19, when thieves stole eight precious items worth an estimated $102 million.
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French authorities arrested several men for the Louvre Museum jewellery robbery.
Investigators made the arrests on Saturday evening.
One suspect was caught at Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport.
Another suspect was arrested soon after in the Paris region.
The Louvre heist involved intruders using a truck’s extendable ladder to access a gallery.
Thieves stole eight pieces, including a necklace that Napoleon Bonaparte gave to his wife.
The stolen jewellery is worth about $102 million, with great cultural significance.
The robbery has sparked discussions in France about museum security.
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Two people were arrested for stealing valuable jewels from the Louvre museum in Paris. The theft involved a group of thieves who used tools to break into the museum during the day and escaped quickly. Police are investigating the case.
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Two men were arrested linked to the jewel theft at the Louvre.
The stolen items include a tiara, necklace, and earrings.
The suspects are from the suburb of Seine-Saint-Denis.
The thieves used a mechanical lift and power tools to access the museum.
A lapse in security allowed the theft; some areas lacked CCTV cameras.
The thieves entered at 09:30 and left on scooters by 09:38.
French cultural sites are increasing security after the incident.
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A note found on a house door in Wichita, Kansas, revealed that tenants left behind cats when they moved. The management team found the cats in poor health and, with help from an animal rescue group, ensured they received care. One of the kittens is set to be adopted by an employee who helped rescue them.
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A handwritten note on a door in Wichita said former tenants left two cats behind.
The management team found the mother cat and her kittens; the adult male cat was missing.
The cats were unhealthy, with fleas and worms, but received care from an animal rescue group.
The Wichita Animal Action League took the cats in, and they are now being fostered.
Nearly 1.4 million cats entered U.S. shelters in the first half of 2025.
It's common for tenants to leave pets behind upon moving out.
A management employee plans to adopt one of the rescued kittens.
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President Donald Trump stated that while he doesn't feel the need to mediate peace between Pakistan and Afghanistan, he is confident that the conflict will soon be resolved with U.S. assistance. Clashes between the two countries have escalated, and despite a recent ceasefire, tensions remain high. Both nations are engaged in ongoing negotiations to seek a more permanent peace settlement.
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President Trump expressed confidence that the conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan will be resolved soon with U.S. help.
Recent clashes along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border are the deadliest in years, with accusations of harboring terrorists.
A ceasefire was brokered by Qatar, but negotiations are still ongoing in Turkey to establish long-term peace.
Pakistan has threatened an "open war" with Afghanistan if peace talks fail.
Afghanistan's negotiators submitted a draft document to Pakistan proposing a ceasefire monitoring channel.
President Trump claims his administration has ended eight international conflicts in recent months.
Experts question the validity of the claim that these conflicts have been fully resolved by the Trump administration.
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The National Weather Service has issued warnings for heavy snow across parts of the Western United States. Some areas in Wyoming might see up to 18 inches of snow and wind gusts reaching 60 mph. The snow and strong winds are expected to make driving conditions hazardous, especially on bridges, mountain roads, and passes.
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The National Weather Service has warned of heavy snow from today through Monday in parts of the Western U.S.
Wyoming could see snowfall up to 18 inches, with winds gusting up to 60 mph.
Yellowstone National Park is expected to get between 6 and 12 inches of snow, with some areas receiving up to 15 inches.
The Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains may receive up to 18 inches of snow.
Winds of up to 45 mph in Yellowstone and up to 60 mph in other areas could create blizzard conditions.
The NWS advises drivers to carry a flashlight, food, and water and drive cautiously.
Winter storm warnings and advisories extend to various mountain ranges in Wyoming, including the Absaroka and Wind River Mountains.
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This article features a series of photographs capturing significant global events over the past week. It includes images of demonstrations and marches in various countries like the Philippines and Hungary.
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The article includes a photo collection from various global events.
A farmer-led anticorruption demonstration took place in Manila, Philippines.
A "Peace March" occurred in Budapest, Hungary.
The photos highlight significant happenings in different parts of the world.
This series provides a visual summary of the week’s important global events.
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Mia, a five-year-old Border collie, returned to an animal rescue shelter in Minnesota after being found in poor condition on a street. Originally adopted in 2022, she was brought back due to violations of adoption terms. Mia's story highlights the challenges of rehoming pets and the importance of microchipping.
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Mia is a five-year-old Border collie who was taken back by the Aussie Rescue of Minnesota.
She returned to the shelter three years after her initial adoption.
Mia was found exhausted on a busy street and identified through a microchip.
Approximately 10 million pets get lost each year in the U.S., with many ending up in shelters.
Only a small percentage of dogs and cats without IDs or microchips reunite with their owners.
Mia's former owner rehomed her without notifying the shelter, breaking the adoption contract.
Mia is otherwise healthy but needs to lose weight, having increased from 50 to 87 pounds.
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The PKK is moving its fighters out of Turkiye to northern Iraq as part of a peace process with Turkiye. This decision follows the group's disarmament after years of armed conflict. The PKK aims to shift from military action to engaging in democratic politics.
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The PKK announced it will move all its fighters from Turkiye to northern Iraq.
This move is part of a peace process with Turkiye.
The PKK ended its 40-year armed struggle in May.
Over the years, the conflict with the PKK resulted in around 50,000 deaths.
The PKK wants Turkiye to create laws for democratic participation.
In July, the PKK held a ceremony to destroy its first batch of weapons in Iraq.
President Erdogan called the disarmament an important turning point.
The PKK aims to defend Kurdish minority rights through democratic means.
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President Donald Trump visited Malaysia where he participated in signing a document aimed at resolving a conflict between Thailand and Cambodia. Although described as a "peace deal," Thailand's foreign minister referred to it as more of a "pathway to peace." The agreement followed a ceasefire due to trade pressure from President Trump.
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President Donald Trump visited Malaysia for a peace agreement event.
The conflict involves a long-standing border dispute between Thailand and Cambodia.
The signed document was termed a "peace deal," but Thailand's foreign minister called it a "pathway to peace."
A ceasefire in the region was reached in late July.
The ceasefire ended five days of clashes, which resulted in more than two dozen deaths.
The ceasefire was influenced by trade pressure applied by President Trump.
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An overnight Russian air attack on Kyiv killed at least three people and injured dozens more. Several Russian drones were involved, and the attack caused fires and damage to residential buildings. The conflict between Russia and Ukraine has been ongoing since February 2022.
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Three people died in the Russian air attack on Kyiv.
At least 27 people were injured, including six children.
The attack involved several Russian drones.
Fires broke out in a nine-story residential building in Kyiv's Desnyansky district.
Drone fragments also damaged buildings in Kyiv's Obolonsky district.
The air raid alert in Kyiv lasted about 1.5 hours.
Russia's war on Ukraine began with a full-scale invasion in February 2022.
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President Donald Trump claimed that his administration ended eight wars in eight months during a ceremony in Malaysia. Analysts suggest that his claims are exaggerated, as many conflicts remain unresolved or have ongoing tensions.
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President Trump said his administration ended eight wars in eight months.
He made these claims during a ceasefire ceremony between Thailand and Cambodia.
Analysts believe Trump's statements are exaggerations, as many conflicts are not fully resolved.
Trump said no other U.S. president has solved wars, though historical examples suggest otherwise.
His administration took credit for various international ceasefires, including an Israel-Hamas truce.
Some conflicts, like Egypt-Ethiopia's diplomatic disputes, are misrepresented as wars by Trump.
Analysts and experts question the accuracy of the president's claims and their portrayal.
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A shelter dog named Brutus gained attention after a video showed him excitedly reacting to being let out of his kennel for a walk. Brutus had previously been returned to a Georgia shelter after an adoption but eventually found a new home in Massachusetts, thanks to a video shared on social media.
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Brutus is a shelter dog from Fulton County Animal Services in Georgia.
He appeared excited and happy in a video when let out of his kennel for a walk.
Brutus was first found abandoned and brought to the shelter in March 2024.
He was adopted but later returned to the shelter as an "owner surrender."
Social media helped spread Brutus's story, leading to his adoption by someone in Massachusetts.
The video highlighted how much dogs can benefit from human interaction, reducing their stress.
LifeLine Animal Project at the shelter works to provide positive outcomes for pets like Brutus with community help.
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President Donald Trump presided over a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur where Thailand and Cambodia signed an agreement related to their border dispute. The deal includes steps like withdrawing heavy weapons and setting up an observer team, but does not resolve long-standing border issues. Both countries had already agreed to a ceasefire in July.
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President Trump attended a ceremony in Kuala Lumpur for an agreement between Thailand and Cambodia.
The agreement focuses on withdrawing heavy weapons from the disputed border and setting up an observer team.
A new process for clearing landmines and addressing scam centers is included in the deal.
The two countries will use temporary markers to replace missing border markers.
There are still unresolved historical differences over the border between Thailand and Cambodia.
President Trump described the agreement as a major achievement, but Thai diplomats were more reserved, not calling it a full peace agreement.
Cambodia has been more eager to involve international bodies in the dispute, unlike Thailand.
Both nations had a ceasefire agreement in place since July, which Trump's involvement helped facilitate.
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A video showing Gabriela Silva, a Gen Z thrifter from California, trying on Y2K low-rise jeans has become popular online. Silva, unused to this style dating back to the early 2000s, shared her surprise and discomfort with the jeans. The video sparked discussions about the return of this fashion trend and generational fashion differences.
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Gabriela Silva is a Gen Z professional thrifter from Burbank, California.
Silva posted a video trying on low-rise jeans, which became popular online with over 4.2 million views.
Low-rise jeans were a popular fashion trend in the Y2K era (around the year 2000).
Silva expressed surprise at how uncomfortable and low the jeans were.
She noted that she was not familiar with wearing them, drawing a parallel with her childhood preferences for different styles.
Silva discussed her future plans to empower others through fashion, hoping to start a nonprofit.
The video led to conversations about early 2000s fashion, like pairing low-rise jeans with thongs, known as a "whale tail."
Silva sees fashion as cyclical and plans to embrace more low-rise styles in the future.
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Thailand and Cambodia signed a new ceasefire agreement at the ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur with President Donald Trump present. This agreement builds on an earlier truce that ended border fighting between the two countries. President Trump also signed economic deals with both nations during the summit.
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Thailand and Cambodia agreed to an expanded ceasefire at the ASEAN summit in Malaysia.
President Trump witnessed and co-signed the ceasefire agreement.
The deal builds on a previous truce that ended deadly clashes in July.
The new agreement requires Thailand to release 18 Cambodian soldiers and remove heavy weapons from the border.
Malaysian troops will be deployed to help prevent further conflict.
The Thailand-Cambodia border dispute has lasted for decades.
President Trump also signed separate trade and mineral agreements with both Cambodia and Thailand.
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Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro claims that the United States is creating a false narrative to justify a military presence near Venezuela, as a large U.S. warship moves closer to the country. President Donald Trump's administration has accused Maduro of leading organized crime, without evidence, and escalated military actions in the region. Venezuela is conducting military exercises to prepare for potential threats.
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President Nicolas Maduro says the U.S. is "fabricating" a war against Venezuela.
The U.S. sent the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford, a large warship, closer to Venezuela.
President Trump accused Maduro of leading a crime gang called Tren de Aragua, but did not provide evidence.
Tren de Aragua is involved in illegal activities but not in major global drug trafficking.
Maduro is accused of stealing the last Venezuelan election, and the U.S. wants him out of power.
The U.S. has conducted military operations targeting boats allegedly smuggling drugs to the U.S., resulting in 43 deaths.
Venezuela's military is conducting exercises to defend against potential U.S. covert operations.
Opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez, supported by the U.S., has been a vocal critic of Maduro and has faced legal actions.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Russia's Burevestnik nuclear-powered cruise missile after a test confirmed its long-range capabilities. The missile, also known as SSC-X-9 Skyfall, reportedly traveled 14,000 kilometers in 15 hours. The test and other nuclear weapon exercises took place amid heightened tensions with the U.S. over the conflict in Ukraine.
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The Burevestnik missile is nuclear-powered and capable of flying long distances.
President Putin announced the missile's successful test, which covered 14,000 kilometers (8,700 miles) in 15 hours.
The missile reportedly can evade Western air defenses and has the potential to reach the United States.
Russia also conducted tests of other nuclear weapons, such as the Yars and Sineva missiles.
These tests occurred as the U.S. administered new sanctions against Russia due to its ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
The development of the Burevestnik missile began around 2011, with multiple tests conducted since.
Some Western experts have questioned the missile's effectiveness and speculated its development may have faced difficulties.
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