Reuters World News Melissa, Trump in South Korea, OpenAI-Microsoft and Geert Wilders
Oct 29, 2025
Deepa Sitaraman, a Reuters technology correspondent, dives into the recent OpenAI-Microsoft partnership that enables OpenAI to pursue its IPO plans. She discusses Sam Altman’s vision for AI's transformative role in work and society, emphasizing the need for substantial investments. Additionally, she unpacks the implications of the deal for AI funding and strategy. The conversation also touches on the political landscape in the Netherlands, specifically Geert Wilders's challenges in maintaining power amid growing immigration debates.
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Melissa's Devastating Path
- Hurricane Melissa caused catastrophic damage across Jamaica and made landfall in Cuba with life-threatening flooding risks.
- Authorities evacuated around 750,000 people and warned of possible total structural failure along Melissa's path.
Trump's Trade Focus In Seoul
- President Trump arrived in South Korea to press trade talks and finalize a deal to avoid steep tariffs.
- Negotiations hinge on $350 billion in South Korean investments that would keep tariffs at bay.
Regional Tensions Cloud Summit
- North Korea reported testing a nuclear-capable cruise missile just before Trump's arrival in Seoul.
- Trump seeks a meeting with Kim Jong-un while also planning talks with China's Xi Jinping.