China accuses US of 'double standards' over tariff threat
Donald Trump's latest threat to impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese goods is "a typical example of US double standards", China's government has said.
A commerce ministry spokesperson also said China could introduce its own unspecified "countermeasures" if the US president carries out his threat, adding it was "not afraid" of a possible trade war.
On Friday, Trump hit back at Beijing's move to tighten its rules for rare earths exports, accusing it of "becoming very hostile" and trying to hold the world "captive". He also threatened to pull out of a meeting with China's President Xi Jinping later this month.
But on Sunday, Trump wrote: "Don't worry about China, it will all be fine!"
"Highly respected President Xi just had a bad moment. He doesn't want Depression for his country, and neither do I. The U.S.A. wants to help China, not hurt it!!!" Trump said in a post on social media, without elaborating further.
Trump's comments on Friday rattled financial markets, with the S&P 500 share index closing down 2.7%, its steepest fall since April.
The president's words renewed fears of a trade war between the US and China.
In May, the two sides had agreed to drop triple-digit tariffs on each others' goods. which had raised the prospect of trade halting between the two countries.
This left US tariffs on Chinese goods facing an added 30% levy compared with the start of the year, while US goods entering China face a 10% tariff.
China's response - released by the commerce ministry in the form of written responses to journalist's questions - echoed language from the height of the recent trade conflict.
They criticised US export restrictions on chips and semi-conductors as well as defending China's own export controls on rare earths as "normal actions" to safeguard national security and that of all nations.
The spokesperson said that for "a long time", the US had "overstretched the concept of national security, abused export control measures" and "adopted discriminatory practices against China".
"Resorting to tariff threats is not the right way to engage with China," the spokesperson said.
"China's position on a tariff war has always been consistent: we do not want one, but we are not afraid of one."
Last week, China announced it was tightening export controls on rare earths and other materials critical for advanced tech manufacturing.
This was seen as key move, as the country processes about 90% of the world's rare earths, which are used in goods such as solar panels and smartphones.
The recent comments from Washington and Beijing are being seen by some as a means of strengthening positions ahead of future trade talks.
It is unclear whether a meeting between Trump and Xi, expected at a summit in South Korea later this month, will still proceed.
Source- BBC
Campbell, Hope lead West Indies fightback against India
John Campbell and Shai Hope both scored unbeaten half centuries as the West Indies batsmen finally showed some grit against India in the second Test here on Sunday.
Campbell finished on 87 not out, while Hope ended the day on 66, to save the West Indies from what seemed like certain defeat against the hosts on day three at the Arun Jaitley Stadium.
After being dismissed for 248 runs in their first innings and being asked to follow on by 270 runs, the West Indies were staring down the barrel of yet another huge defeat inside three days when they slumped t0 35 for two at tea.
But Campbell and Hope scored the first two half centuries for the visitors in the series, during an unbroken partnership of 138 for the third wicket, which saw them to 173 for two at the close of play.
And while the visitors still need 97 more runs to make India bat again, their effort was a welcomed sight for West Indies fans, who at one point were expecting the worse following another inept batting performance from their side in the first innings and beginning of the second innings.
Hope was also at the crease at the start of play, with the West Indies 140 for four and in dire need of a huge partnership to get them as close to India’s mammoth first innings total of 518 for five declared. It was not to be, however, as Hope only added five runs to his overnight total before being bowled for 36 by a superb delivery from Kuldeep Yadav.
And when Yadav also claimed the wicket of the other overnight batter, Tevin Imlach lbw for 21, the West Indies were in real trouble at 163 for six.
It looked as though they would be dismissed inside 200 when Yadav also trapped Justin Greaves lbw and Jomel Warrican lost his middle stump to Mohammed Siraj to leave them 175 for eight.
But Khary Pierre and Anderson Phillip frustrated India during a stand of 46 that took the West Indies past the lunch interval.
Jasprit Bumrah broke the partnership by bowling Pierre for 23 and Yadav claimed his fifth five wicket haul in Test by dismissing last man Jayden Seales for 13 to wrap up the innings and give India a healthy first innings lead.
Phillip ended unbeaten on 24 off 93 balls.
Yadav starred for India with figures of 5-82, while Ravendra Jadeja took 3-46.
India’s decision to enforce the follow-on seemed like a good one when Tagenarine Chanderpaul’s mistimed pull off Siraj looped into the air for Shubman Gill to take a diving catch at midwicket with only 17 runs on the board.
And after Alick Athanaze was bowled by an unplayable delivery from Washington Sundar to send the Windies to tea at 35 for two, another early victory for the home side seemed on the cards.
But opener Campbell and Hope defied India’s bowlers with aggressive stroke play, mixed with solid defense.
When Campbell was on 31, he was given out lbw off the bowling of Sundar, but his review showed that the ball touched his glove before striking his pad.
He also survived two other close lbw calls against the same bowler, only due to the umpire’s on field call.
Apart from that, Campbell was fluent, and he brought up the Windies’ first half century of the tour by hitting Yadav for a six and four.
Hope followed not too long after, ending his run of 31 consecutive innings without a Test half century by driving Jadeja to deep point for a single.
The pair then saw off India’s attack in the latter stages to put West Indies in a good position to make their opponents bat again.
Campbell has so far faced 145 deliveries and struck nine fours and two sixes, while Hope has hit eight fours and two sixes in the 103 balls he’s faced.
Source-CMC
3-DAY PUBLIC WEATHER FORECAST
GENERAL SITUATION: Fair and mostly sunny conditions are expected across the Turks and Caicos Islands today.
WEATHER: Mostly sunny with isolated showers possible in the afternoon, becoming mostly fair tonight.
WINDS: South to southwest at 5 knots or less
SEAS: Caicos Bank – 3 feet or less; Atlantic Nearshore – 2 to 4 feet; Atlantic Offshore – 4 to 6 feet in easterly swell
DAYTIME HIGH TEMPERATURE 90°F 32°C
HEAT INDEX 103°F 39°C
OVERNIGHT LOW TEMPERATURE 77°F 25°C
SUNSET: 06:28 PM
NEXT LOW TIDE: 06:04 PM (0.7 FT)
NEXT HIGH TIDE: 11:38 PM (2.3 FT)
EXTENDED FORECAST: A relatively dry air mass will support mostly stable weather across the islands, while long-period swells from Tropical Storm Jerry will cause rough surf along Atlantic-facing shores through the weekend.
SATURDAY: Partly sunny, with a high near 90°F (32°C).
SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly fair, with a low around 79°F (26°C).
ADVISORY: A Small Craft Advisory for Atlantic waters will come into effect.
WINDS: Variable at 5 knots or less, becoming southeast to south at 10 knots or less at night.
SEAS: Caicos Bank – 2 to 4 feet; Atlantic Nearshore – 3 to 5 feet; Atlantic Offshore – 6 to 8 feet in easterly swell
SUNRISE: 06:43 AM
SUNSET: 06:27 PM
LOW TIDE: 05:48 AM (0.3 FT) 07:01 PM (1.0 FT)
HIGH TIDE: 12:27 PM (3.0 FT) - - -
SUNDAY: Partly sunny, with a high near 90°F (32°C).
SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly fair, with a low around 79°F (26°C).
ADVISORY: A Small Craft Advisory for Atlantic waters will remain in effect.
WINDS: Southeast to south at 10 knots or less, shifting east to southeast at 10 to 15 knots at late night.
SEAS: Caicos Bank – 2 to 4 feet; Atlantic Nearshore – 4 to 6 feet; Atlantic Offshore – 6 to 8 feet in easterly swell, subsiding to 4 to 6 feet in northeasterly to easterly swell in the evening.
SUNRISE: 06:43 AM
SUNSET: 06:26 PM
HIGH TIDE: 12:30 AM (2.0 FT) 01:25 PM (3.0 FT)
LOW TIDE: 06:41 AM (0.3 FT) 08:01 PM (1.0 FT)
TROPICAL WEATHER OUTLOOK:
Active Systems: See the latest News Item issued by the Bahamas Department of Meteorology on Tropical Storm Jerry, located north of the northern Leeward Islands, and on Subtropical Storm Karen, located over the north Atlantic.
Tropical cyclone formation is not expected during the next 7 days.
FORECASTER:H. HAMILTON
Bahamian Father to be sentenced for beating son over bad grade
A 41-year-old father will return to a magistrate court on December 10 for sentencing after he pleaded guilty to beating his 10year-old child over a bad grade at school.
The father appeared before Magistrate Abigail Farrington on Thursday where he pleaded guilty to charge of cruelty to children that occurred earlier this monnth.
The court heard that on October 7, the teacher had noticed that the child was not standing up properly during the pledge and took him to the guidance counselor.
He told the teacher that his father had beaten him, and she noticed bruises to his forearms.
The father told the magistrate that he had been called to the school repeatedly concerning his son’s poor performance.
The magistrate has ordered a social inquiry report before sentencing the father, who has been released on his own recognizance, on December 10.
Source-CMC
All remaining hostages should be released Monday or Tuesday, Trump says
President Donald Trump said Israel and Hamas "reached a momentous breakthrough" agreement on Wednesday, saying, "We ended the war in Gaza."
All remaining hostages held by Hamas will be released on Monday or Tuesday, Trump said, speaking at a cabinet meeting at the White House on Thursday. This includes the remains of 28 dead hostages, Trump said.
Trump called the Oct. 7 attack "terrible," but acknowledged the deaths of 70,000 Palestinians — calling it "big retribution" for Hamas.
While Trump and his team are celebrating the first phase of a ceasefire agreement, he declined on Thursday to discuss what comes next.
Trump repeatedly refused to engage on questions about phase 2 or detail any guarantees to ensure the war does not continue after the hostages are released.
US President Donald Trump tells reporters onboard Air Force One the "war is over" as he travels to the Middle East.
It comes as Israel is waiting for Hamas to release the remaining hostages - under the terms of the ceasefire deal they have until 12:00 local time.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says "tomorrow is the beginning of a new path" - but warns there are still "very big security challenges" ahead.
Diane Keaton, Oscar-winning Annie Hall actress, dead at 79
Legendary actress Diane Keaton, known for her Oscar-winning role in Annie Hall, and iconic performances in The Godfather films and The First Wives Club, has died at 79. Her death was confirmed to ABC News by Dori Rath, who produced several movies with the actress.
A cause of death was not provided. ABC News has confirmed that the LAFD responded to a medical call at Keaton's Brentwood Home at 8:08 Saturday morning and transported a patient to a hospital.
Born Diane Hall, Keaton got her start on Broadway in 1969 in various productions, including Woody Allen's Play It Again, Sam. She was also a standout in The Godfather and The Godfather Part II, playing Kay, the girlfriend-turned-wife of Al Pacino's Michael Corleone.
But Keaton became best known for her roles opposite Allen — with whom she was romantically involved for a time — in movies like Sleeper, Love and Death and the big-screen adaptation of Play It Again, Sam. All told, they worked together in eight films. Her iconic role opposite Allen as the titular character in 1977's Annie Hall won her an Academy Award and made her an unlikely fashion icon to boot, thanks to her character's fedoras, ties, vests and men's shirts.
In 2018, after Allen was accused of molesting his daughter Dylan Farrow in the '90s, Keaton defended him, writing on Twitter, "Woody Allen is my friend and I continue to believe him.”
Post-Annie Hall, Keaton appeared in more serious films, such as Looking for Mr. Goodbar, and Allen's Interiors and Manhattan. She was nominated for an Oscar for 1981's Reds opposite her then-boyfriend Warren Beatty.
Starting in 1987 with Baby Boom, Keaton began a collaboration with writer/director Nancy Meyers in a series of comedy films, including 1991's Father of the Bride and its sequel, and 2003's Something's Gotta Give, which earned Keaton another best actress Oscar nomination. Her final best actress nomination came with her role in 1996's Marvin's Room. Her final released films were 2024's Summer Camp and Arthur's Whisky.
In addition to her acting roles, Keaton was a director of music videos, TV shows and feature films, including 2000's Hanging Up. She wrote several books, including bestselling memoirs, and edited others. Keaton was also a photographer, real estate developer and activist.
Keaton is survived by her daughter, Dexter Keaton, and son, Duke Keaton.
Source- ABC
Robbery Suspect Held; Firearm Recovered
On Saturday, October 4th, 2025, officers of the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RT&CIPF) Tactical Unit responded to reports of a robbery in the Kew Town area involving two men travelling in a vehicle, around 12:10 a.m.
While conducting patrols, officers received further information about an attempted robbery in the Blue Hills area. The Tactical Unit immediately proceeded to the location to investigate.
Upon arrival, officers observed a vehicle matching the description of the earlier robbery vehicle parked along the roadway.
As officers approached, two men ran to the vehicle, entered, and sped off, prompting a high-speed pursuit along the Millennium Highway.
Despite officers activating flashing lights and sirens, the suspects refused to stop. During the chase, the men opened fire at the police, who, returned fire.
The pursuit ended when the vehicle crashed into a swampy area near the Five Cays Roundabout. Two men exited the vehicle and again fired at officers before fleeing into nearby bushes. One suspect was apprehended, while the other escaped.
One officer sustained minor injuries during the operation and sought medical attention.
A search of the vehicle and its surroundings resulted in the recovery of a firearm and several rounds of ammunition.
The RT&CIPF is asking the public to immediately report any suspicious activity anonymously to 911, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-8477 or download the Crime Stoppers P3 app and share information.
Bahamas Police seize more than US$12 million in drugs in weekend operations
Police says they have seized more than US$12 million in cocaine during several operations over the last weekend.
They said that on Saturday night, two men were arrested on Cat Island after they were found with US$7.8 million worth of cocaine in a joint operation involving US drug enforcement officers, DEA, and local officers.
Head of the Drug Enforcement Unit Superintendent Wendy Pearson said “while onboard a US helicopter on the southern tip of Cat Island, (we) observed two males in low-lying bushes along with a number or crocus sacks.
“As a result of that, the officers landed where they proceeded into the low-lying bushes where they detained two males. They then checked those crocus sacks [and] discovered that each of those sacks contained a number of kilo packages of suspected cocaine.”
She said the men, ages 42 and 37, were arrested and taken to New Providence, where the drugs seized weighed 359 kilogrammes.
On Sunday, police, Customs officers and US officials, searched a container at a shipping port in Grand Bahama and found US$4.5 million worth of cocaine. No arrests were made in that matter. The drugs weighed 181 kilograms
US officials say cocaine seizures in the region have increased since 2021, noting that between 2017 and 2020, police seized 2,461.37 pounds of cocaine and between 2021 and 2024, the authorities seized 13,479.36 pounds of cocaine.
Source- CMC
Tyler Perry announces cast for Netflix film Why Did I Get Married Again?
The cast of Tyler Perry's Why Did I Get Married? will reunite for the movie's threequel, set to release on Netflix. Perry recently announced the stars joining him in Why Did I Get Married Again?, naming original cast members Jill Scott, Richard T. Jones, Tasha Smith, Michael Jai White, Lamman Rucker and Sharon Leal. New to the cast are Everett Osborne, Da’Vinchi, Laya Deleon Hayes, Jaden Michael, Sydney Winbush and Taraji P. Henson.
"Look at God," Taraji wrote on Instagram, alongside a screenshot of Variety's article announcing the news. "Honored to join the iconic cast of Why Did I Get Married Again? alongside my brother @tylerperry and this powerhouse crew!!!"
Released in 2007, Why Did I Get Married? — inspired by Perry’s play of the same name — follows a group of close friends on their annual weeklong married couples trip, which ends up exposing the cracks in each of their relationships. The couples reunite and share updates while vacationing in the Bahamas in 2010's Why Did I Get Married Too?
The threequel will find them gathering again for the wedding of Marcus and Angela's daughter — an experience that shows the group that their children mirror them in many ways. "Realizing their children have grown up to be so much like them, they must reflect on the examples they’ve set and ask themselves that age-old question, why did they get married… again?" reads the logline, according to Deadline.
Why Did I Get Married Again? is Perry's latest film with Netflix. He has also written, directed and produced Ruth & Boaz, Madea’s Destination Wedding and Straw for the streamer.
Source-ABC
Russia fires 500 drones at Ukraine in deadly overnight attack, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Sunday that Russia launched around 550 munitions into the country overnight in Moscow's latest deadly long-range barrage.
Zelenskyy said that at least five people were killed and 10 injured across Ukraine. Impacts were reported in Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk, Zaporizhzhia, Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Kherson, Odesa and Kirovohrad regions, the president wrote in a Telegram post.
Ukraine's air force said Russia launched 496 drones and 53 missiles of various types. Defenders downed or suppressed 439 drones and 39 missiles, the air force said, with eight other missiles failing to reach their targets.
Eight missiles and 57 drones impacted across 20 locations, the air force said, with debris reported falling at six locations.
Source- ABC