The White House says illegal migration to the United States fell sharply during Donald Trump’s second term. In 2025, the country recorded its first negative net migration in at least 50 years.
Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed their countries’ strategic partnership. New agreements worth $12 billion were reached at a business council meeting.
Kazakhstan’s Foreign Minister Mukhtar Tleuberdi met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Samarkand on October 19. The sides reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening the expanded strategic partnership.
The White House says all four major crime categories declined in North Carolina in the first half of 2026. Companies have also announced major investments in the state’s manufacturing and infrastructure.
Marco Rubio received the Order of Buyuk Khizmatlari Uchun, while Sergio Gor was awarded the Order of Dustlik. The honours recognize their contributions to ties between Uzbekistan and the United States.
President Donald Trump is returning to Kansas and highlighting tax relief, private investment and job creation. The White House also pointed to funding for rural healthcare, farmers and military installations.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at improving health outcomes for women and girls throughout life. It calls for better coordination of research, prevention, diagnosis and treatment.
Shavkat Mirziyoyev outlined priorities for expanding economic ties between Uzbekistan and the United States, including critical minerals, energy, data centres and artificial intelligence.
The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network identified about $270 million in suspicious financial activity potentially linked to fraud against federal student aid programs. It has sent the findings to federal investigators.
Chile’s Foreign Ministry says the share of citizens overstaying in the United States has fallen to its lowest level in six years. The rate is down 35% from the previous year.
US law enforcement arrested 1,296 members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Nearly 350 gang members and associates were also charged with federal crimes, according to data cited by the White House.
A White House report says adopting the Democratic Socialists of America’s immigration policies could cost U.S. taxpayers $49 trillion over ten years. It also estimates added spending on several federal benefit programs.
NASA has selected 12 U.S. institutions to share $12 million for research and technology development supporting the agency’s Moon, Mars, and deep-space priorities.
A 14 October 2026 image from NASA’s Chandra X-Ray Observatory shows radio waves that resemble a treble clef. Researchers have identified a possible cause of the formation.
Hurricane Isaias knocked out power in parts of Florida’s Gulf Coast. NASA satellite imagery tracked the decline in nighttime lights and their return over several days.
The US Treasury Department imposed sanctions on Iran-linked banks, companies and individuals on October 15 as part of Operation Economic Outcast. It said the measures aim to disrupt sanctions evasion and restrict funding for Iran’s military structures.
The U.S. Treasury’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network issued indicators to help financial institutions identify possible Iranian regime abuse of religious charities. The alert covers potential diversion of religious tithes, including khums.
Cho Hyun said Seoul aims to strengthen its alliance with Washington across the economy, technology and security. He said the two sides would step up talks to deliver tangible results in shipbuilding and nuclear energy.
Hungarian Defence Minister Romulusz Ruszin-Szendi and US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker discussed Europe’s situation, the alliance’s priorities and raising defence spending to 5%.
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