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MIDEAST-WARS-US-MILITARY-SPENDING — The United States has spent a record of at least $17.9 billion on military aid to Israel since the war in Gaza began and led to escalating conflict around the Middle East, according to a report. An additional $4.86 billion has gone into stepped-up U.S. military operations in the region since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks, including the costs of a Navy-led campaign to quell strikes on commercial shipping by Yemen’s Houthis. By Ellen Knickermeyer. SENT: 940 words, photos.

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TOP STORIES

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MIDEAST-WAR-ANNIVERSARY — Israelis are holding vigils and somber ceremonies to mark a year since Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attacks, the deadliest in the country’s history which sparked the war in Gaza and scarred Israelis indelibly. Its aftershocks still ripple one year later. In Gaza, which is still buckling under the weight of the ongoing war, no formal commemorative event was planned. SENT: 700 words, photos, video. With MIDEAST-WAR-ANNIVERSARY-BY-THE-NUMBERS; and MIDEAST WAR ANNIVERSARY-TAKEAWAYS — SENT.

MIDEAST-WARS — Israel has intensified its bombardment of northern Gaza and southern Lebanon in a widening war with Iran-allied militant groups across the region, while Palestinian officials said one strike on a mosque killed at least 19 people. By Wafaa Shurafa and Samy Magdy. SENT: 1,000 words, photos, videos, audio. With ISRAEL-LEBANON-WHAT-TO-KNOW; and MIDEAST-WAR-THE-LATEST — SENT.

MIDEAST-WAR-ANNIVERSARY-GAZA-DESTRUCTION — The Gaza Strip is in ruins. There are hills of rubble where apartment blocks stood, and pools of sewage-tainted water spreading disease. City streets have been churned into dirt canyons and, in many places, the air is filled with the stench of unrecovered corpses. With no end in sight to the war and no plan for the day after, it is impossible to say when anything will be rebuilt. By Joseph Krauss and Sarah El Deeb. SENT: 1,510 words, photos, video. With MIDEAST WAR-ANNIVERSARY-GAZA DESTRUCTION-TAKEAWAYS — SENT. See more on war in the Middle East below.

MIDEAST WAR-ANIVERSARY-SHATTERED-KIBBUTZ — A year has passed since Hamas militants tore through the border fence separating Gaza from the small community of Kfar Aza, killing scores of civilians and taking over a dozen residents hostage. Still, very few people have returned to the badly damaged kibbutz. Many have deep mistrust in the Israeli military and government for failing to protect them that day, while others wonder if a place where so many people died should be lived in or memorialized. By Julia Frankel. SENT: 1,640 words, photos. An abridged version is available

HURRICANE-MILTON — About 7 million people were urged to evacuate Florida in 2017 as Hurricane Irma bore down on the state. The exodus jammed freeways, led to hourslong lines at gas stations that still had fuel and left evacuees frustrated and, in some cases, vowing never to evacuate again. While forecast models vary widely, the most likely path suggests Milton could make landfall Wednesday in the Tampa Bay area and remain a hurricane as it moves across central Florida into the Atlantic Ocean. By Jeff Martin and Freida Frisaro. SENT: 1,010 words, photo. HURRICANE-HELENE-FEMA — US disaster relief chief blasts false claims about Helene response as a ‘truly dangerous narrative’ — SENT.

ELECTION-2024-FEDERAL-DEBT — No one is likely to be happy with the projected higher deficits laid out in a new analysis of Kamala Harris’ and Donald Trump’s economic plans. The analysis by the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget suggests a Harris presidency could increase the national debt over 10 years by $3.5 trillion. The same analysis says former President Trump’s ideas could heap another $7.5 trillion onto the debt and possibly as much as $15.2 trillion. By Josh Boak. SENT: 690 words, photo. With ELECTION 2024-TRUMP-TAX PROPOSALS — Tips, overtime, Social Security: A look at Donald Trump’s no-tax pledges and what they might cost — SENT.

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BURUNDI-AVOCADO-COUNTRY — Farmers in a remote part of Burundi know to look for a truck parked by a highway when they want to sell their avocados. They watch crews working for export companies in neighboring African countries weigh and load the crated fruits. Such roadside exchanges long provided a ready market for small-scale avocado growers in a country that’s sometimes ranked as the world’s poorest. But the transactions now promise real earnings as well thanks in part to farmers’ cooperatives that worked to set terms for foreign avocado dealers. By Rodney Muhumuza and Gaspard Maheburwa. SENT: 1,230 words, photos, video.

BLACK-LATINO-UNION-LEADERS — Women make up roughly half of U.S. labor union membership, but representation in top level union leadership positions has lagged, even in female-dominated industries, and particularly for women of color. But Black and Latina women are starting to gain ground, landing top positions at some of the biggest unions in the U.S. By Claire Savage. SENT: 1,250 words, photos.

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MIDEAST-WAR-ANNIVERSARY-GLOBAL-PROTESTS — Crowds are taking part in pro-Palestinian and pro-Israeli protests and memorial events across the world on the eve of the first anniversary of the Hamas attacks on Israel. SENT: 940 words, photos, video, audio.

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LAKERS-LEBRON-&-BRONNY — LeBron and son Bronny James play together for the first time in a preseason game for the Lakers. SENT: 610 words, photos.

FILM--Q&A-TILDA SWINTON — Tilda Swinton explores assisted suicide in Pedro Almodovar’s ‘The Room Next Door.’ SENT: 910 words, photos.

INDIA-CLIMBERS-RESCUED — Two foreign climbers rescued after being stranded in India’s Himalayas for three days. SENT: 270 words, photo.

COLORADO-BEAR-ATTACK — Bear with three cubs attacks man after breaking into Colorado home. SENT: 250 words.

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WASHINGTON/POLITICS

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ELECTION 2024-INTERFERING AFTER VOTING — The hours and days immediately after Election Day are likely to pose the greatest opportunity for anyone looking to mislead and deceive U.S. voters. That’s according to tech executives, elected officials and intelligence analysts. They say America’s adversaries will likely try to spread claims about voting irregularities or insecure election systems while the ballots are still being counted. SENT: 800 words, photos.

ELECTION-2024-TRUMP-TURNING-POINT — The conservative group Turning Point has long been known for hosting glitzy events, cultivating far-right influencers and raising prodigious amounts of money. But this election season the group changed its focus to mobilizing an army of Donald Trump supporters to get to the polls. SENT: 1,850 words, photos.

ELECTION-2024-HARRIS-WALZ — Vice President Kamala Harris opened a media blitz by the Democratic ticket with a conversation on the popular “Call Her Daddy” podcast. The 40-minute chat delved into talk about abortion, sexual abuse and other issues that resonate deeply with women. SENT: 870 words, photos.

SUPREME COURT — The Supreme Court is taking the bench again, ready to hear cases on ghost guns, a death sentence and transgender rights. SENT: 450 words, photo.

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5TH-CIRCUIT-ENVIRONMENTAL-RACISM — A federal appellate court is set to hear oral arguments in a civil rights lawsuit alleging a south Louisiana parish engaged in racist land-use policies to place polluting industries in majority-Black communities. SENT: 940 words, photo.

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INTERNATIONAL

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SOUTH-KOREA-ADOPTIONS-LAWSUIT — A 70-year-old South Korean woman sued her government, an adoption agency, and an orphanage over the adoption of her daughter, who was sent to the United States in 1976, months after she was kidnapped at age four. SENT: 960 words, photos.

MEXICO-MAYOR-KILLED — The mayor of a state capital in southern Mexico has been killed less than one week after he took office. Alejandro Arcos was sworn in last Monday as mayor of Chilpancingo, a city so violent that a drug cartel openly staged a demonstration, hijacked a government armored car and took police hostage in 2023. SENT: 310 words.

INDIA-MALDIVES — Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu will hold talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi as he aims to repair relations between their countries that have been strained since he came to power last year. SENT: 450 words, photos.

TUNISIA-ELECTIONS — Tunisia’s incumbent president said he would wait for official results before declaring victory while acknowledging exit polls showing him winning by a landslide. His supporters jubilantly honked and celebrated following a vote that President Kais Saied was expected to win after a campaign that saw an unrelenting stream of arrests of his potential challengers. SENT: 790 words, photos.

SAMOA-NEW-ZEALAND-NAVY-OIL-SPILL — Samoa’s acting prime minister says a fuel spill is “highly probable” after a New Zealand navy ship grounded, caught fire and sank off the coast of the Pacific island nation. SENT: 430 words, photos.

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COWBOYS-STEELERS — Dak Prescott hit Jalen Tolbert with a 4-yard touchdown with 20 seconds remaining and the Dallas Cowboys slipped past the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-17 early Monday. The start was delayed nearly 90 minutes due to severe weather, with the game ending at 12:59 a.m. EDT. SENT: 860 words, photos.

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Coco Gauff of the United States kisses the trophy after defeating Karolina Muchova of Czech Republic in the women's singles final match at the China Open tennis tournament at the National Tennis Center in Beijing, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Achmad Ibrahim)

Doctors treat a man who was shot and wounded during armed gang attacks, at Saint Nicolas hospital in Saint-Marc, Haiti, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Odelyn Joseph)

Faith Rail, right, and Kellie Kamphuis take a selfie in front of an inflatable of Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump before he speaks at a campaign stop at the Dodge County Airport Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Juneau, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)

Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a campaign rally at Dodge County Airport, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024, in Juneau, Wis. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)

Police officers clash with protesters during a pro-Palestinian rally in Berlin, Germany, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

An Israeli soldier looks at the scene of a stabbing and shooting attack where Israel's Magen David Adom rescue service said one person was killed and several others were wounded in Beersheba, Israel, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Tsafrir Abayov)

Flames and smoke rise from an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut, Lebanon, early Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Bilal Hussein)

Palestinians carry an injured man from a destroyed mosque following an Israeli airstrike in Deir al-Balah, Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024. (AP Photo/Abdel Kareem Hana)

Security officials examine the site of an explosion that caused injures and destroyed vehicles outside Karachi airport, Pakistan, early Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Fareed Khan)

NEW DELHI (AP) — Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is expected to talk Monday with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi as he aims to repair ties between the countries that have been strained since he came to power last year.

Muizzu and Modi are expected to discuss “bilateral, regional, and international issues of mutual interest,” according to India’s foreign ministry. Muizzu will also hold meetings with senior Indian officials during his five-day India visit.

Tensions between India and Maldives have grown since pro-China Muizzu came to power last year after defeating India-friendly incumbent Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.

Leading up to the 2023 elections, Muizzu had promised to expel Indian soldiers deployed in Maldives to help in humanitarian assistance. In May, New Delhi replaced dozens of these soldiers with civilian experts.

Ties were also strained in January when some Maldivian leaders lashed out at Modi for promoting India’s Lakshadweep archipelago for Indian travelers. Lakshadweep is off the southwestern coast of the Indian mainland.

Maldivian leaders saw the move as a way to lure Indian tourists away from their country and encourage them to visit Lakshadweep instead. It sparked angry protests from Indian celebrities who called for a tourism boycott to Maldives. Tourism is the mainstay of the Maldives’ economy.

The dispute deepened when Muizzu visited China ahead of India in January, a move which was seen as a snub to New Delhi. On his return, Muizzu spelled out plans to rid his tiny nation of dependence on India for health facilities, medicines, and import of staples.

A thaw ensued after Muizzu attended Modi’s June swearing-in ceremony in New Delhi for a third five-year term. Since then, Muizzu has toned down his anti-Indian rhetoric, and official-level contacts have intensified with New Delhi.

India’s foreign minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, on Sunday said he was confident Muizzu's talks with Modi would give “a new impetus” to the “friendly ties” between the countries.

Regional powers India and China compete for influence in the archipelago nation, which is strategically located in the Indian Ocean.

For decades, India has been a critical provider of development assistance to the Maldives, including infrastructure projects, medical care, and health facilities. Meanwhile, Maldives is part of China’s “Belt and Road” initiative to build ports and highways and expand trade, as well as China’s influence across Asia, Africa, and Europe.

Muizzu’s visit to New Delhi is essential for Modi, who is facing a challenging time in neighborhood diplomacy with Marxist politician Anura Kumara Dissanayake taking over as Sri Lanka’s president and India-friendly Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina fleeing to India in August after being forced to resign by students-led protests. Nepal also now has pro-China K.P. Sharma Oli as its prime minister.

Experts say India needs to maintain close ties with Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, and the Maldives, which are its traditional spheres of influence.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, walks with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu before their delegation level meeting in New Delhi, India, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. (AP Photo)

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu , second from left, along with First Lady of Maldives Sajidha Mohamed left, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, and Indian President Droupadi Murmu, second from right stand during a ceremonial reception for Muizzu at the Indian presidential palace, in New Delhi, India, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. (AP Photo)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu shake hands before their delegation level meeting in New Delhi, India, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.(AP Photo)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, shakes hand with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, second from left, as Indian President Droupadi Murmu, second from right, shakes hand with First Lady of Maldives Sajidha Mohamed during a ceremonial reception for Muizzu at the Indian presidential palace, in New Delhi, India, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. (AP Photo)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, walks with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu before their delegation level meeting in New Delhi, India, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. (AP Photo)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, walks with Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu before their delegation level meeting in New Delhi, India, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.(AP Photo)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, along with Indian President Droupadi Murmu, left, greets Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, second from right, and First Lady of Maldives Sajidha Mohamed during a ceremonial reception for Muizzu at the Indian presidential palace, in New Delhi, India, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024.(AP Photo)

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, and Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu shake hands before their delegation level meeting in New Delhi, India, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. (AP Photo)

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu, second from left, along with with First Lady of Maldives Sajidha Mohamed left, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, and Indian President Droupadi Murmu, second from right stand walk during a ceremonial reception for Muizzu at the Indian presidential palace, in New Delhi, India, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. (AP Photo)

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu , second from left, along with with First Lady of Maldives Sajidha Mohamed left, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, and Indian President Droupadi Murmu, second from right stand during a ceremonial reception for Muizzu at the Indian presidential palace, in New Delhi, India, Monday, Oct. 7, 2024. (AP Photo)