El Salvador pledges more than 2,000 soldiers as Haiti delays elections.
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Al Jazeera, Reuters and Daily Maverick all report the announcement. The troop commitment comes as Haiti’s political timetable slips.
Japan and US agree on missile assembly as Tokyo expands long-range arsenal.
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A new Japanese facility will complete AIM-120 missiles for the country’s F-35 jets. The missiles strengthen Japan’s air-to-air capabilities as it builds stand-off weapons.
Trump says imported robotics pose national security risks but does not impose tariffs.
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Importers face no immediate new tariff costs. Foreign-made robots remain available without an added trade penalty.
Putin calls SpaceX boss Elon Musk a real genius after satellite talks.
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Russia’s Rassvet has only a few dozen satellites, while Starlink has launched about 13,000. The scale gap shows how far Russia trails in satellite internet.
Survivors say Spain’s second deadly train crash in 10 months happened in a split-second.
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A Renfe train collided with an Iryo train near Urda, injuring dozens and triggering a local emergency response. The crash intensifies scrutiny of Spain’s rail network before a snap general election.
Palantir's defense chief warns AI advances make a Taiwan seizure more compelling for China.
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The warning is an executive’s assessment, not an announced shift in Chinese policy. It links AI progress to greater pressure on Taiwan.
Trump's messages meander as GOP makes final push before the midterms.
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NPR and The Independent both highlight the lack of a clear closing message. The party is making its last appeal before voters decide.
Brazilians divide over Flávio Bolsonaro’s flight from Brazil to U.S. after election defeat.
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The New York Times, Al Jazeera and Bloomberg all report the story. Broad coverage brings Brazil’s political divisions to an international audience.
Apple squeezed chip suppliers for years; AI helps them now.
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AI demand gives chip suppliers more bargaining power in dealings with Apple. The shift weakens Apple’s long-held advantage over key suppliers.
Cape Canaveral could see about 1,200 launches annually by 2036.
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Officials project roughly 1,200 annual launches by 2036, up from a record 109 orbital liftoffs in 2025. Experts say meeting demand requires a third U.S. spaceport by 2030.