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North America news — October 24, 2026

Publications tagged with North America published on October 24, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

16 publications

  3. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Trump: US to Resume Business with Russia, Ukraine Post-Conflict

    US President Donald Trump has repeatedly stated that if the conflict between Russia and Ukraine ends, the US could engage in trade with both countries. In interviews and statements, Trump emphasized that he wants to see a return to normal life for Russia and Ukraine, allowing for potential trade partnerships. He also mentioned a previous deal with Ukraine involving natural resources worth up to $1 trillion.
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  4. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Iraq: Provinces Suspend Work on Sunday

    Several Iraqi provinces have announced the suspension of work for Sunday, August 28. The decision is in observance of the martyrdom of Lady Fatima al-Zahra. The provinces include Karbala, Najaf, Babylon, Baghdad (excluding universities and schools), Basra, Dhi Qar, Diyala, Maysan, Diwaniyah, Al-Muthanna, Kirkuk, and parts of Salahuddin. Some provinces have also suspended work in specific areas.
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  5. U.S.ExecutiveNorth America

    U.S. Proposes Restricting Investment in Chinese Biotech Sector

    The U.S. Treasury Department has proposed new rules that would restrict U.S. investment in the Chinese biotech sector, citing national security concerns. The proposed regulations would prohibit most private investment in Chinese biotech firms that develop or use biological systems to produce or modify pharmaceutical compounds. The restrictions aim to prevent U.S. capital from supporting the development of strategic dual-use technologies that could threaten U.S. national security. The proposal is part of an ongoing effort to tighten outbound investment restrictions on China and follows similar restrictions on other sensitive technologies.
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  6. PoliticsCorruptionNorth America

    Bortoleto Penalized, Starts Last in US GP

    Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto will start at the back of the grid in the US Grand Prix after incurring penalties for exceeding the limit of power unit components. The Brazilian Audi driver was punished with a loss of 20 positions on the starting grid after his team replaced two power unit components that exceeded the allowed limit according to the category's regulations. Changes were made to the energy storage and electronic control unit. With the penalty, Bortoleto will start in the last positions of the grid at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin this weekend.
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  7. U.S.North AmericaHockey

    Franco Colapinto's US Grand Prix Schedule and Performance

    Franco Colapinto, an Argentine driver, participated in the United States Grand Prix. He faced two free practice sessions on Friday, October 23, with the first one resulting in a 17th place finish. Colapinto completed 53 laps over the two sessions, the most among all drivers. He focused on race preparation, testing tires, and fuel loads instead of qualifying simulations. Colapinto received a 10-place grid penalty for changing the electronic control unit four times in the season. He will face the last free practice and qualifying on Saturday, October 24, followed by the race on Sunday, October 25. The event can be watched on Fox Sports in Argentina and Disney+ in South America.
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  8. U.S.ExecutiveNorth AmericaCentral Asia

    Russian Company 'Novatek' Secretly Funded & Controlled $25B Alaska Gas Venture

    Former CEO of Polar Train LNG, Joel Riddell, alleges that Russian energy giant Novatek secretly funded and controlled a $25 billion gas export project in Alaska, raising sanctions concerns. The project, discussed by Putin and Trump's envoys, involved Novatek's technology and equipment. Riddell resigned along with other senior executives after discovering the Russian funding and control. Novatek and Polar LNG dispute Riddell's account.
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  9. PoliticsLawConstitutionMiddle EastNorth America

    Political Reactions to Farooq Abdullah's Statement on Pakistan and Kashmir

    Politicians from various parties react to former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Farooq Abdullah's statement crediting Pakistan for raising the Kashmir issue and claiming that Kashmiris are safe only because of Pakistan's intervention. BJP leaders demand an apology, while Congress leaders acknowledge issues in Kashmir but disagree with Abdullah's stance. Other leaders express concern over Abdullah's comments and emphasize Kashmir's integral part in India.
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  10. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaChina

    Scam Alert: Chinese Targeted in Philippine Parking Lot

    Multiple netizens report a scam operation targeting Chinese individuals in the Solair Parking Lot, 12th floor, involving a platform named Shengli International for lottery betting. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) and the Philippine government are reportedly involved in money pickups. Employees live in Sapphire Seaview Park and use a van for daily transportation. The operation is described as a scam targeting Chinese people.
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  12. PoliticsBillJudiciaryMiddle EastNorth America

    Pakistan's Ishaq Dar Attends R4 and R4+E3 Meetings in Istanbul

    Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar traveled to Istanbul to participate in the R4 (Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, Egypt) and R4+E3 (UK, Germany, France) ministerial meetings. During his visit, Dar held bilateral meetings with his counterparts from the participating countries, including Turkey's Hakan Fidan, Egypt's Badr Abdelatty, Germany's Johann Wadephul, France's Jean-Noël Barrot, and UK's Ed Miliband. The meetings focused on regional security challenges, with Dar urging diplomatic engagement to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East.
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  13. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Gideon Moi Accuses Ruto of Breaching Deal, Seeks Kalenjin Forgiveness

    KANU chairman Gideon Moi has accused President William Ruto of failing to honor a deal they made last year, leading to his withdrawal from the Baringo senatorial by-election. Moi claims the agreement was meant to secure development projects for Baringo County residents, but the commitments remain unfulfilled. He has apologized to the Kalenjin community for his decision to cooperate with Ruto and asked for forgiveness.
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  15. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Turkmenistan to Supply Up to 800MW Electricity to Afghanistan via Kerki-Kabul Line

    Murat Artykov, Director of the Department for International Power Engineering Projects, announced at the Oil and Gas of Turkmenistan 2026 conference that the completion of the Kerki–Kabul power transmission line will enable the supply of up to 800 megawatts of electricity to Afghanistan. The Sheberghan–Dasht-e-Alvan section is expected to be completed in the coming months, and the Dasht-e-Alvan–Arghandi section is scheduled for June 2027. The project aims to increase Turkmenistan’s electricity exports and help meet Kabul’s power needs.
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