China helped arm Iran before Trump rolled out the red carpet for Xi: Report - The Tribune

• The US Department of Commerce published new limits on the volume of polysilicon imports that US companies can bring into the country. • These restrictions precede the implementation of Section 232 tariffs scheduled to come into force on 4 December.

• The US solar policy landscape experienced a series of rapid changes between early July and mid-September, including new tariffs and equipment bans. • Key regulatory actions included a Safe Harbour deadline in early July, a Federal Communications Commission inverter ban later that month, and Section 232 tariffs in early August.

• Opposition politicians demanded the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Wednesday following fresh allegations against his leadership. • Some critics went further than calling for his resignation by demanding that the polling chief be arrested.

• The Election Commission of India launched a Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls to remove ineligible entries from voter lists. • Opposition parties and civil society groups allege the process has led to mass disenfranchisement of eligible voters.

• A judge blocked a ban by Donald Trump and ordered the White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. • The U.S. and China agreed on Wednesday to extend a fragile trade truce for two months beyond its original November expiration date.

• U.S. allies in Asia are seeking a diplomatic truce between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping that does not compromise their own security or economic interests. • Japan, South Korea, the Philippines, and Taiwan are specifically monitoring for changes in U.S. language regarding arms sales and regional defense commitments.

• Opposition parties are demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following reports of an internal rift within the Election Commission of India. • Election Commissioners Sukhbir Singh Sandhu and Vivek Joshi recorded 14 objections over 10 months regarding the Special Intensive Revision exercise.

• Congress leader and Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi attacked the Indian government on Thursday, claiming that all elections are rigged and current laws are illegal. • Gandhi demanded the immediate resignation of Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar following an Indian Express report about discrepancies in the SIR process.

• Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in the United States for a state banquet with Donald Trump without the business delegation previously expected to accompany him. • Companies under consideration for the trip included electric vehicle maker BYD, smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi, and the state-owned Bank of China.

• President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington, D.C., for Xi's first state visit in over a decade. • A judge ordered the Trump administration to restore media access to the White House.

• Alphabet shares are currently trading at $337.7 as the company faces regulatory challenges and scrutiny over its artificial intelligence spending. • Technical analysis indicates a 79% probability of further price declines compared to a 21% chance of upward movement.