Hurricane Melissa strengthens into Category 5; Trump predicts China trade deal

President Donald Trump is in Japan after starting his Asia tour — and he predicts that a major trade deal with China could be just days away. Plus, U.S. military power is moving closer to Venezuela. The USS Gravely has docked in Trinidad as a show of force. Caracas is calling it a “hostile provocation.” And Hurricane Melissa has exploded into a Category 5 storm , unleashing torrential rain across Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 27, 2025.