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Trump and Xi Reach One-Year Trade Deal — Tariffs Cut, Rare Earth Curbs Eased | World Fast 24/7 News WF WORLD FAST 24/7 NEWS — International Trump and Xi reach one-year trade pact: tariffs cut, rare-earth curbs paused By World Fast Desk — 30 October 2025 • Busan / Seoul / Washington Trump and Xi reach one-year trade pact: tariffs cut, rare-earth curbs paused — photo from summit. Image: [Photographer Name / Agency] US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed a one-year trade pact on Thursday that trims US tariffs on Chinese goods and pauses Beijing's recent rare-earth export curbs, marking a notable de-escalation between the world’s two largest economies. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0} ...

Broadway musicians reach tentative labour deal, averting a strike Broadway Musicians Reach Tentative Labour Deal, Averting a Strike New York City, October 2025 — Broadway’s orchestra pits will remain filled with music after the union representing the city’s professional musicians reached a tentative labour agreement with commercial theatre producers, averting a potentially devastating strike that threatened to silence the Great White Way. The Heartbeat of Broadway Music has always been the beating heart of Broadway. From the soaring overtures of The Phantom of the Opera to the jazzy rhythms of Chicago , live orchestras bring life and emotion to the stage. The idea that the music might stop—literally—sent shivers through the theatre community and beyond. The American Federation of Musicians Local 802, which represents around 1,200 Broadway players, announced that an agreement had been reached just hours before a strike deadline. The deal cam...

Netanyahu Vows Full Force Against Hamas Over Hostage Bodies In a powerful and emotionally charged address on Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reaffirmed Israel’s determination to confront Hamas with “full force” until every deceased hostage is returned from Gaza. Speaking at a memorial ceremony on Mount Herzl cemetery in Jerusalem, Netanyahu paid tribute to the victims of the October 7, 2023 attacks , marking a solemn day of remembrance and renewed resolve. His statement comes amid growing frustration over Hamas’s failure to hand over 19 bodies of Israeli hostages still missing, despite obligations under the U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal . The militant group has so far returned only nine out of twenty-eight deceased hostages, claiming that many bodies remain trapped beneath rubble in Gaza and cannot be retrieved without specialised equipment. Ceasefire Under Strain The fragile ceasefire that brought an end to two years of intense conflict between Israel and ...

  Google Warns Australia’s Social Media Ban for Children Will Be Hard to Enforce In a landmark move that has stirred intense debate across the tech world, Australia’s proposed social media ban for children under 16 is facing strong resistance from Google and its subsidiary YouTube. The companies have warned that while the legislation may be well-intentioned, it will be “extremely difficult to enforce” and might even backfire, creating more online safety risks rather than solving them. Tech Giants Push Back as Enforcement Date Nears With Australia’s Social Media Minimum Age Law set to take effect on 10 December 2025 , the government is preparing to implement one of the world’s toughest online safety frameworks. Under the new rules, platforms including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X (formerly Twitter), and YouTube will be required to take “reasonable steps” to prevent children under 16 from creating or maintaining accounts. Failure to comply could result in eye-wat...

  What Are the Charges Against Mark Sanchez? Ex-NFL QB Arrested After Being Stabbed in City What are the charges against Mark Sanchez? Ex-NFL QB arrested after being stabbed in city Former NFL quarterback and Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez was stabbed in Indianapolis and hospitalised. Authorities are investigating the incident while Sanchez recovers in stable condition. This shocking news has left fans, analysts, and sports enthusiasts across the world searching for answers. The once-celebrated NFL star, known for his time with the New York Jets and his charismatic presence on Fox Sports, is now at the center of a criminal investigation following an unfortunate altercation that led to both injury and police involvement. A Sudden Turn of Events in Indianapolis On a quiet evening in Indianapolis, police responded to emergency calls reporting a disturbance outside a city restaurant. Upon arrival, they found Mark Sanchez injured with stab wounds. Witnesses claim that a heated a...

 Arthur Jones, Rochester native and Super Bowl champion with Ravens, dies at 39 The world of sport is mourning the devastating loss of a beloved figure, as Arthur Jones, Rochester native and Super Bowl champion with Ravens, dies at 39 . News of his passing has left fans, family, and the NFL community stunned. Known not only for his grit and skill on the field but also for his warmth and generosity off it, his untimely death has become a moment of reflection for many who knew and admired him. Arthur Jones, Rochester native and Super Bowl champion with Ravens, dies at 39 is a headline that resonates deeply with those who followed his journey from upstate New York to the pinnacle of American football. Born and raised in Rochester, Jones carried with him the pride of his community as he made his mark in college football at Syracuse University before being drafted into the NFL. His story was one of determination, resilience, and a relentless pursuit of excellence. During his time w...

  Dolphins Hardly Celebrating After Win Due to Tyreek Hill Injury Says Joe Schad: Tyreek Hill Injury Puts Damper on Dolphins’ First Win Says Joe Schad The Miami Dolphins entered the new season with high hopes, but even in victory, the mood was muted. Dolphins hardly celebrating after win due to Tyreek Hill injury says Joe Schad Tyreek Hill injury puts damper on Dolphins’ first win says Joe Schad . That double blow of news carried weight for both players and supporters, turning what should have been a joyous night into a sobering reminder of how quickly fortunes change in professional sport. From the moment the final whistle sounded, the cameras caught a team that looked far from euphoric. Dolphins hardly celebrating after win due to Tyreek Hill injury says Joe Schad Tyreek Hill injury puts damper on Dolphins’ first win says Joe Schad . The victory was important on paper, yet the health of Tyreek Hill, a vital cog in their offensive machine, overshadowed everything. It was a victo...

The world's largest hornet, an invasive breed dubbed the "murder hornet," has been eradicated from the US, five years after being spotted for the first time in Washington state. According to CBS News , the Washington and US Departments of Agriculture on Wednesday announced that the northern giant hornets - the insects' official name - have not been detected in the US for three years. The 2-inch-long hornet is known to have a stinger longer than that of a typical wasp. Its powerful sting can kill a human. It can also spit venom, but the insect is largely dangerous to bees and other insects, not humans.  "By tackling this threat head-on, we protected not only pollinators and crops, but also the industries, communities, and ecosystems that depend on them," Dr Mark Davidson, deputy administrator at USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, said in a news statement, per the outlet .  State, federal and international government agencies worked toget...

An Indian-origin professor In the UK has voiced concerns about the country's salary structure, particularly for contractual academic staff, warning that low wages are leading to a brain drain.  Anant Sudarshan, an Associate Professor at the University of Warwick's Department of Economics, took to X to highlight the issue, revealing that UK academic salaries have become so uncompetitive that he has lost potential hires to Indian universities. "UK salaries are becoming an absolute joke, especially for contractual staff. I have failed to hire people eligible for the UK's special high-potential individual visa because a government* university in India is willing to pay them slightly more in absolute terms than here," he wrote on X. Although the UK may appear attractive on paper due to purchasing power parity, Mr Sudarshan noted that the country is losing its appeal to top academic talent worldwide. "To be clear - there is no comparison in absolute terms on aver...

President-elect Donald Trump plans to launch a mass deportation operation targeting millions of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally and with temporary protections once he takes office on Jan. 20, a challenging initiative that could split apart families and affect U.S. businesses. There were roughly 11 million immigrants in the U.S. illegally or with a temporary status at the start of 2022, a figure that some analysts say has increased to 13-14 million. Those with temporary protections are not immediately deportable and many live in "sanctuary" states that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. WHERE DO IMMIGRANTS WITHOUT LEGAL STATUS LIVE? California was the state with the most immigrants in the U.S. illegally with some 2.2 million in 2022, according to estimates by the Center for Migration Studies of New York, a nonpartisan think tank. Texas was close behind with 1.8 million, followed by Florida (936,000), New York (672,000). New Jersey (495,000) and...

Canadian Liberal Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is under increasing pressure to quit after Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland resigned over a policy clash on Monday, setting up one of the worst crises of his nine years in power. Here are some potential ways forward for Canada: CAN TRUDEAU BE FORCED OUT BY HIS LIBERAL PARTY? Unlike Britain, where party leaders are chosen by the parliamentary caucus and can be removed quickly, the Liberal leader is selected by a special convention of members. There is therefore no formal party mechanism to remove Trudeau if he wants to stay. That said, if members of his own cabinet and a large number of legislators call for him to go, he may conclude his position is untenable. CAN TRUDEAU BE FORCED OUT BY PARLIAMENT? Canadian governments must show they have the confidence of the House of Commons elected chamber. Votes on budgets and other spending are considered confidence measures and if a government loses one, it falls. In virtually all cases, an ...

A UK court on Tuesday handed life sentences to the father and stepmother of a murdered 10-year-old British-Pakistani girl who died after being subjected to a prolonged "campaign of torture" and "despicable abuse". Urfan Sharif, 43, and Beinash Batool, 30, will serve at least 40 and 33 years respectively for the killing of Sara Sharif, who had suffered years of horrific violence since the age of six. London's Old Bailey court heard her body was found covered in bites and bruises with broken bones and burns inflicted by an electric iron and boiling water. Passing sentence, judge John Cavanagh said Sara had been subjected to "acts of extreme cruelty" but that Sharif and Batool had not shown "a shred of remorse". They had treated Sara as "worthless" and as "a skivvy", because she was a girl. And because she was not Batool's natural child, the stepmother had failed to protect her, he said. "The stress, pain and tr...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that issues related to the livelihood of fishermen were discussed during his meeting with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, and both sides agreed on the need for a humanitarian approach to address the issue. During a joint statement at Hyderabad House in New Delhi on Monday, PM Modi expressed hope that the Sri Lankan government would meet the aspirations of the Tamil community. He emphasized the importance of implementing the Sri Lankan constitution in full and holding provincial council elections as committed. "We also discussed issues related to the livelihood of fishermen and agreed that we should move forward with a humanitarian approach in this matter. On reconstruction and reconciliation in Sri Lanka, President Dissanayake told me about his inclusive approach. We hope that the Government of Sri Lanka will meet the aspirations of the Tamilians, and fulfill its commitment to fully implement the Constitution of Sri Lanka and hold...