Al Jazeera News Updates US slashes annual refugee quota, China-US talks ease trade tensions
Oct 30, 2025
In a whirlwind update, the host tackles the alarming Darfur crisis, detailing the RSF takeover leading to massive displacement. The topic shifts to Gaza, highlighting the forensic efforts following the return of captives' bodies. Attention turns to the US, where a sharp cut in the refugee cap to 7,500 draws scrutiny. In lighter news, a US-China summit promises trade relief, with key agreements on tariffs and rare earths. A swift yet impactful roundup of today's pressing global stories!
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Darfur Crisis Escalation
- The UN warned that "no one is safe" in Al-Fasha as mass killings and atrocities escalate in Darfur.
- Over 652,000 internally displaced people are sheltering in Tawila, with more than half under 18.
Flight From Al-Fasha To Tawila
- The Rapid Support Forces seized Al-Fasha after a 17-month siege and many fled roughly 60 kilometres to Tawila.
- Tawila now hosts about 7% of Sudan's IDPs, highlighting the severe local displacement burden.
Diplomatic Blame After Atrocities
- Atrocities reports prompted an emergency UN Security Council meeting and diplomatic finger-pointing followed.
- Sudan's UN ambassador accused the UAE of financing the RSF, raising regional accountability questions.