Protected Status for Haitian Migrants to Expire in February

Former U.S. President Donald Trump advised Japan to temper its rhetoric regarding Taiwan following a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping, which raised concerns in Tokyo about escalating tensions in the region. Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi had previously suggested a military response if China were to attack Taiwan, prompting a strong reaction from Beijing.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new support measures for the lumber and steel sectors as the steel industry faces significant challenges following the imposition of 50% tariffs on Canadian steel by U.S. President Donald Trump in June. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to affected industries and impose stricter quotas on foreign steel imports.

The Trump administration has officially terminated Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 340,000 Haitians residing in the United States, with Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem asserting that conditions in Haiti are now safe for return despite ongoing gang violence. This decision is set to take effect on February 3, raising concerns among Haitian communities and advocates for immigrant rights.

The Trump administration has announced the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 340,000 Haitians living in the US, with the status set to expire on February 3. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem stated that allowing Haitians to remain contradicts US national interests.

A leaked phone call between U.S. and Russian officials has sparked widespread speculation regarding the identity of the leaker and their motives, with diplomats and analysts investigating who had the capability to intercept the conversation and who stands to gain from its disclosure.

The Kremlin has accused the United States of leaking a phone call between senior officials as a tactic to disrupt ongoing peace talks regarding the war in Ukraine, asserting that it is too early to claim that a resolution is imminent. This statement comes amid heightened tensions and skepticism surrounding the peace process.

NPR's Michel Martin interviewed former U.S. Ambassador to Russia Michael McFaul regarding the potential for a revised peace plan aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The discussion centers on how the U.S. can effectively communicate and negotiate this new approach with both parties involved.

U.S. Envoy Steve Witkoff advised a senior aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin on how to effectively present a peace plan for Ukraine to President Donald Trump. This coaching was revealed through a transcript of a call from October 14, indicating a strategic approach to negotiations amid ongoing conflict in Ukraine.