Trump says he plans to campaign for 32 days before midterm elections
US president brushes aside concerns about his popularity as voters express frustration over cost of living, war on Iran.

US president brushes aside concerns about his popularity as voters express frustration over cost of living, war on Iran.






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There are reports of casualties in Baidoa where forces have launched attacks, triggering fighting with federal troops.

Al Jazeera reports from Ethiopia’s Afar region, where fighting has spread amid efforts to oust PM Abiy Ahmed.
Police say the US shooting followed an altercation at an after-hours venue, and four people are in hospital.
Hundreds of Muslims have gathered in the Indian city of Ujjain to protest the partial demolition of a historic mosque.

Rival political rallies have been held in Brazil as campaigns intensify with one week to go until election day.
Nor’easter leads to the cancellation of more than 400 flights and power outages affecting 73,000 homes and businesses.
Demonstrators are demanding early elections and accuse Pedro Sanchez’s government of negligence.
Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella has emerged as close ally the of Trump administration in South America.
The two sides appointed a committee to review selection of candidates for Supreme Court of Justice.

More than 40,000 students have taken to the streets of Berlin, in protest of Germany’s proposed military service plans.