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TL/DR - A new Reuters/Ipsos poll suggests that a potential election rematch between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump would be closely contested. The poll showed Trump with a slight 2-point lead nationally, and saw…

TL/DR - The United States and Indonesia are discussing a potential minerals partnership aimed at boosting trade of the electric vehicle battery metal nickel. The talks, which will include discussions on the environmental, social, and…

TL/DR - Steve Bannon, former advisor to ex-President Donald Trump, is seeking to reverse his conviction for defying a subpoena from a congressional panel regarding the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol. Bannon argues he didn't…

TL/DR - Donald Trump was fined $10,000 for violating a gag order barring him from disparaging court staff during his civil fraud trial. This is the second time Trump has violated the gag order, which was imposed after he falsely claimed…

TL/DR - Moody's, a credit rating agency, warned that a potential U.S. government shutdown could negatively impact the nation's credit. The warning comes a month after Fitch downgraded the U.S. by a notch due to a debt ceiling crisis. A…

## Huawei's New Chip Shipments Indicate Progress Despite US Export Controls A unit of Huawei Technologies is shipping new surveillance camera chips made in China, hinting that the tech giant is finding ways around the U.S. export controls…

Iraqi Prime Minister Al-Sudani Receives White House Invitation BAGHDAD, Sept 19 (Reuters) - Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia Al-Sudani met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in New York on Monday and received an invitation from…

## ECB President Seizes Mobile Phones of Policymakers to Prevent Leaks European Central Bank (ECB) President Christine Lagarde has taken an unprecedented step to curb the leakage of information from the Governing Council. According to…

Ovidio Guzman, the son of imprisoned Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, has been extradited to the United States to face fentanyl trafficking charges. This move is seen as a significant step in the Biden administration's efforts…

Suspicion and speculation continue to surround the unexplained absence of Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu, as reports suggest that he may be under investigation or even placed under house arrest. Li, 65, has missed several meetings…