The Washington Post: Massive hurricane barreling through Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, is expected to hit Jamaica by Oct. 28. Winds were recorded to be at around 175 miles per hour (around 282 kilometers per hour) on Oct. 27, and residents fear the upcoming large-scale damage to the island’s infrastructure. Another story on the front page is on U.S. President Donald Trump’s condemnation of Russian Vladimir Putin’s testing of nuclear-capable missiles to use in the war in Ukraine instead of working toward a ceasefire.
Financial Review: Microsoft under fire for allegedly overcharging for AI
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has accused the company of raising the costs of Office suite subscriptions by 45 percent without making it clear the cost for Copilot AI even if consumers did not opt for it. Companies like Microsoft who invested in their own AI software are struggling to raise revenue from it. In other news. A major shareholder of the Australian smelting company Tomago claimed the value of his share was zero as the company struggles to find renewable energy sources.
Clarín: Markets in Argentina are doing well after win for Milei in midterms
The U.S. dollar fell, stock prices rose 48 percent and market risk decreased following the large win in parliament seats for conservative Argentinian President Javier Milei’s libertarian party. Now, the party’s agenda is to recuperate the country’s reserves and boost market activity. In other news, Argentinian supporters of the left-leaning Juan Perón and his ideology, have decried the election outcomes and worry about their chances in the next presidential election.
The Japan Times: Trump in Japan for trade negotiations
U.S. President Donald Trump will meet with Emperor Naruhito and then with the new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to discuss trade and bilateral spending. Takaichi took office less than a week ago, and this meeting will be seen as a first look at her diplomatic style. In addition, the trial for the man accused of killing former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe three years ago on Oct. 28.
South China Morning Post: Chinese diplomat proposes half-way compromise with the U.S.
Beijing diplomat Wang Ji encourages dialogue over conflict in a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio. The phone call took place two days after a trade deal between the two countries that halted additional U.S. tariffs on China and Chinese export controls of rare earth materials. Other stories include a continued pause on the sale of commercial land sites in China for a second year because of a lack of demand.
Le Monde: Europe facing rare metal shortages as China limits exports
China’s Oct. 9 announcement that it plans to control exports on rare earth will threaten European countries’ defense, technology and automobile industries. The U.S. achieved a delay on the limitations for itself in recent talks with China. In ongoing budget hearings, members of the French parliament will discuss allocations for pensions and health expenses on Oct. 27
