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It is set to be a busy Wednesday with several events lined up for the day.
Firstly, Donald Trump will be travelling from Tokyo to South Korea today. Once there, he will meet South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. Ahead of the Bihar elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be addressing rallies in Bihar’s Darbhanga and Muzaffarpur.
The Netherlands will hold a general election today, following the collapse of the previous government. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be travelling to Mumbai today. Australia’s PM Anthony Albanese will be on an official visit to Malaysia and will also meet Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim.
Here is all that will take place today.
Trump to meet South Korean President
US President Donald Trump will be travelling to South Korea today as part of his Asia Tour. During his visit to South Korea, he will also hold a bilateral meeting with President Lee Jae Myung.
He will also meet leaders of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) and speak at a luncheon. He will also participate in a US-Apec leaders working dinner, stated White House spokesperson Karoline Leavitt.
The meeting follows several important developments in US-South Korea relations. Since taking office in May this year, President Lee has taken a more conciliatory approach to relations with North Korea, in contrast to his predecessor’s hardline stance.
Amit Shah to address rallies in Bihar
Ahead of the Bihar elections, Union Home Minister Amit Shah will be in addressing rallies in Darbhanga and Muzaffarpur. These rallies are part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) push to consolidate support in the state, with the election process taking place in multiple phases.
The campaign has intensified, with key leaders from both the NDA and the opposition Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) holding rallies across the state. Earlier this month, Prime Minister Narendra Modi also launched the NDA’s campaign in Bihar.
General election in the Netherlands
The Netherlands will hold a general election on October 29 after the previous government collapsed.
In June 2025, the far-right Party for Freedom (PVV), led by Geert Wilders, withdrew from the governing coalition. The move was prompted by disagreements over Wilders’ proposed hardline asylum policies, which included border patrols by the military.
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PM Modi in Mumbai
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be in Mumbai to address the Maritime Leaders Conclave and chair the Global Maritime CEO Forum at India Maritime Week (IMV) 2025. The event is set to take place at the Nesco Exhibition Centre at around 4 pm.
The Global Maritime CEO Forum, the flagship event of India Maritime Week 2025, will bring together global maritime leaders, investors, policymakers, and innovators to discuss the future of the global maritime ecosystem. Key topics on the agenda include sustainable maritime growth, resilient supply chains, green shipping, and the inclusive blue economy.
Albanese to meet Malaysian Prime Minister
Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese will be on an official visit to Malaysia, where he will also meet his Malaysian counterpart Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
This will be Albanese’s first official visit to Malaysia since assuming office on May 21, 2022. The two leaders will also co-chair the third Malaysia-Australia Annual Leaders’ Meeting (ALM). The leaders are expected to discuss ways to enhance trade and investment cooperation, collaboration in renewable energy and green technology.
With inputs from agencies
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