Notes from Around the Horne for 10.08.25 Interview
Below is a list of articles, organized by region, that were reviewed by Dr. Horne in preparation for this week’s show:
(Link to Around The Horne 10.08.25 show)
Africa
South African ambassador to France found dead at foot of Paris hotel tower https://www.france24.com/en/france/20250930-south-african-ambassador-to-france-found-dead-at-foot-of-paris-hotel-tower
US Weapons Pipeline To Nigeria Is Becoming A Crime Against Humanity https://responsiblestatecraft.org/nigeria-arms-sale/
AU mission in Somalia on brink of collapse over $180 million funding gap https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/somalia/au-mission-in-somalia-on-brink-of-collapse-over-180-million-funding-gap
Former DR Congo Leader Kabila Sentenced to Death in Absentia https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00094246.html
Two people killed as police fire on anti-government protesters in Morocco https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/02/two-people-killed-as-police-fire-on-anti-government-protesters-in-morocco/
(Morocco) Interior Ministry says minors made up 70–100 percent of violent protest groups https://en.hespress.com/122387-interior-ministry-says-minors-made-up-70-100-percent-of-violent-protest-groups.html
Sudan army claims Colombian, Ukrainian mercenaries killed in Darfur https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/02/sudan-army-claims-colombian-ukrainian-mercenaries-killed-in-darfur/
‘Free Mandela once again’: South Africans demand release of flotilla detainees https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/free-mandela-once-again-south-african-urge-release-flotilla-abductees
South Africa and Nigeria lead Africa’s top 10 countries with highest crime index in mid-2025 https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/lifestyle/south-africa-and-nigeria-lead-africas-top-10-countries-with-highest-crime-index-in/tx4ss1r
Nigeria at 65: From Fastest-Growing Economy to Total Failure Under Western-Backed APC Rule https://westafricaweekly.com/nigeria-at-65-from-fastest-growing-economy-to-total-failure-under-western-backed-apc-rule/
$25bn Nigeria-Morocco gas project company to be officially established – Officials https://apanews.net/25bn-nigeria-morocco-gas-project-company-to-be-officially-established-officials/
Algeria braces up for fresh season of Gen Z demos https://apanews.net/gen-z-algeria-brace-for-fresh-season-of-demos/
Zimbabwe: New Political Party Launched, Promises ‘A New Future Full of Opportunities’ https://allafrica.com/stories/202510020372.html
Trump’s Surprising Swing In Favor Of Sweeping ‘Duty Free’ Africa Trade https://responsiblestatecraft.org/agoa-africa-trump/
AES: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger unite their press agencies for media sovereignty https://burkina24.com/2025/10/02/aes-le-burkina-faso-le-mali-et-le-niger-unissent-leurs-agences-de-presse-pour-la-souverainete-mediatique/
(Somalia) Jubaland, Puntland leaders and Somali opposition form Somali Future Council in Nairobi https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2025/Oct/203153/jubaland_puntland_leaders_and_somali_opposition_form_somali_future_council_in_nairobi.aspx?utm_source=hiiraan&utm_medium=SomaliNewsUpdateFront
(Ethiopia) Tigray Interim Administration reiterates appeal to armed groups in Afar “to return home and commit to dialogue” https://addisstandard.com/news-tigray-interim-administration-reiterates-appeal-to-armed-groups-in-afar-to-return-home-and-commit-to-dialogue/?amp=1
Kenyan activists abducted after joining opposition rally in Uganda https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/02/kenyan-activists-abducted-after-joining-opposition-rally-in-uganda
Huawei plans to establish research and development center in Angola by 2027 https://angop.ao/en/noticias/politica/huawei-vai-instalar-centro-de-pesquisa-e-desenvolvimento-em-angola-ate-2027/
China revives Tazara to challenge the Lobito Corridor https://decode39.com/11980/china-revives-tazara-to-challenge-the-lobito-corridor/
West Africans Deported By US To Ghana Dumped In Togo Without Papers https://www.barrons.com/news/west-africans-deported-by-us-to-ghana-dumped-in-togo-without-papers-3a94aeef?refsec=topics_afp-news
Niger Foreign Minister Meets Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro to Deepen Bilateral Ties https://westafricaweekly.com/niger-foreign-minister-meets-venezuelan-president-nicolas-maduro-to-deepen-bilateral-ties/
Ivory Coast bans rallies as opposition leaders barred from October election https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/03/ivory-coast-bans-rallies-as-opposition-leaders-barred-from-october-election/
10 more deportees from the US arrive in the African nation of Eswatini https://apnews.com/article/eswatini-deportees-us-trump-immigration-74b2f942003a80a21b33084a4109a0d2
(Somalia) Kismayo talks between President Mohamud and Jubbaland leader end without breakthrough https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2025/Oct/203208/kismayo_talks_between_president_mohamud_and_jubbaland_leader_end_without_breakthrough.aspx?utm_source=hiiraan&utm_medium=SomaliNewsUpdateFront
ICC Convicts Sudan Militia Chief For Crimes Against Humanity https://www.barrons.com/news/icc-convicts-sudan-militia-chief-for-crimes-against-humanity-405ed441?refsec=topics_afp-news
Anti-government protests resume in several Madagascar cities https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/anti-government-protests-resume-several-madagascar-cities-2025-10-06/
Asia - Pacific
Japan, S. Korea Agree to Advance Reciprocal Visits by Leaders; Nations Seek to Develop Stable Bilateral Relations https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20251001-283990/
Xi leads efforts to build strong China as people’s republic turns 76 https://english.news.cn/20251001/61af493d674e4059918668611a04879c/c.html
China and Malaysia in talks for rare earths refinery project https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-malaysia-talks-rare-earths-refinery-project-sources-say-2025-10-01/
Papua New Guinea Cabinet approves defense treaty with Australia https://apnews.com/article/australia-papua-new-guinea-defense-security-treaty-4e66ff5ae097ec0391775b121cffbb31
(Japan) Parliament expected to elect new prime minister on Oct. 15 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/02/japan/politics/japan-new-pm-parliament-vote-date/
Trump Visit to Japan Eyed for Oct. 27-29 https://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=2025100201157
Takaichi hopes for dialogue with Chinese leaders over Taiwan https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/02/japan/ldp-takaichi-china-taiwan/
(S. Korea) PM voices hope for China’s positive contribution to inter-Korean relations https://m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251002011100315?section=national/diplomacy
S. Korea posts record August current account surplus https://m.koreaherald.com/article/10588306
China puts forward ‘Four Nos’ to US in dealing with HK affairs https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/1344916.shtml
China’s US $21 billion in gold ETFs shines amid metal’s continued rise https://www.scmp.com/business/markets/article/3327629/chinas-us21-billion-gold-etfs-shines-amid-metals-continued-rise?module=top_story&pgtype=homepage
China Trials ‘Energy-saving’ Underwater Data Centres https://www.barrons.com/news/china-trials-energy-saving-underwaterdata-centres-c6687062?refsec=topics_afp-news
Vanuatu open to signing deal with Australia but will not be subject to ‘bullying’ from larger countries https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/02/vanuatu-open-to-signing-deal-with-australia-but-will-not-be-subject-to-bullying-from-larger-countries
Asylum seekers on Nauru going hungry despite government spending $1.5m a year for each person https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/oct/03/refugees-and-asylum-seekers-on-nauru-going-hungry-despite-government-spending-15m-a-year-for-each-person
Fiji’s former PM Bainimarama convicted again on corruption charge https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/574878/fiji-s-former-pm-bainimarama-convicted-again-on-corruption-charge
(New Zealand FM) Winston Peters says Pacific leaders are ‘realists’ about climate https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/574880/winston-peters-says-pacific-leaders-are-realists-about-climate
Putin says US tariffs on Russia’s trade partners could backfire: ‘PM Modi would never…’ https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/putin-says-us-tariffs-on-russia-trade-partners-could-backfire-india-will-never-allow-101759428410281-amp.html
India may get more S-400 air defence units from Russia after Operation Sindoor success: Report https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-may-get-more-s-400-air-defence-units-from-russia-after-operation-sindoor-success-report-101759504324144-amp.html
Indonesia confirms widespread radioactive contamination at industrial hub https://asianews.network/indonesia-confirms-widespread-radioactive-contamination-at-industrial-hub/
Bessent says Trump, Xi will have ‘pull-aside’ meeting in Korea, expects breakthrough in trade talks https://m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251003000200315?section=national/diplomacy
Trump expected to visit S. Korea on Oct. 29 ahead of APEC summit: sources https://m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251004000400315?section=national/diplomacy
Inspired by Thatcher, Japan’s PM-in-Waiting Takaichi Smashes Glass Ceiling https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/news-services/reuters/20251004-284743/
China provides intelligence to Russia on Ukraine targets, Ukrainian intelligence says https://www.reuters.com/world/china/china-provides-intelligence-russia-ukraine-targets-ukrainian-intelligence-says-2025-10-04/
Fareed Zakaria - China is racing ahead in green tech and vastly improving in AI. https://x.com/fareedzakaria/status/1974897545538150462?s=46&t=5mHpPfjxgNly8LjC6PaFQg
(Australia) Gunman Opens Fire On Sydney Street, Injuring 20, One Seriously https://www.barrons.com/news/gunman-opens-fire-on-sydney-street-injuring-20-one-seriously-bec4d617?refsec=topics_afp-news
Prabowo hosts massive military parade amid expansion fears https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2025/10/06/prabowo-hosts-massive-military-parade-amid-expansion-fears.html
Pacific news in brief for 6 October https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/575087/pacific-news-in-brief-for-6-october
Middle East / West Asia
Afghanistan hit by communications blackout after Taliban shuts internet https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/29/afghanistan-communications-blackout-taliban-shuts-internet
Israel says intercepted flotilla boat passengers to be deported https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/live-gaza-flotilla-faces-israels-blockade-activists-call-aid-access-2025-10-01/
US Deploys Military Assets to Middle East: What We Know https://www.newsweek.com/us-deploys-military-assets-middle-east-10809727
US pledges to defend Qatar against ‘any attack’ https://www.ft.com/content/5da37b9f-d08e-4210-8564-bb39e558cfdc
Pentagon Confirms US Troops Will Stay in Iraq After Drawdown https://news.antiwar.com/2025/10/01/pentagon-confirms-us-troops-will-stay-in-iraq-after-drawdown/
US troop drawdown in Syria on hold over regime stability concerns https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2025/09/us-troop-drawdown-syria-hold-over-regime-stability-concerns
US targets Iran’s military tech with sanctions after allies trigger snapback https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2025/10/us-targets-irans-military-tech-sanctions-after-allies-trigger-snapback
How Syria’s first elections since autocrat Assad’s ouster are expected to unfold https://apnews.com/article/syria-elections-parliament-minorities-women-6fe71a815904355762050b084e025ded
Trump links Turkey sanctions relief to cutting Russian oil trade https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-links-turkey-sanctions-relief-cutting-russian-oil-trade
Turkey may work jointly with US, S.Korea for its second nuclear power plant, minister says https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/turkey-may-work-jointly-with-us-skorea-its-second-nuclear-power-plant-minister-2025-10-02/
Oracle executive pushed to ‘embed love for Israel’ in US culture as TikTok sale advances https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20251002-oracle-executive-pushed-to-embed-love-for-israel-in-us-culture-as-tiktok-sale-advances/
Israel pays influencers up to $7,000 per post to occupy information space https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20251002-israel-pays-influencers-up-to-7000-per-post-to-occupy-information-space/
Hamas weighs Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan, response imminent https://www.trtworld.com/article/d686c11fb9d6
Blinken Says Biden Laid Groundwork For Trump’s Gaza Plan https://www.barrons.com/news/blinken-says-biden-laid-groundwork-for-trump-s-gaza-plan-bfd002bb?refsec=topics_afp-news
Pakistan opens talks with Kashmir protesters as PM calls for calm after deadly clashes https://apnews.com/article/pakistan-kashmir-protest-death-toll-rises-talks-3bd4fd8a72bcb7d3bbff7cc45032e926
Saudi Arabia Takes a Risk in Boosting Oil Production—and Gives Trump a Win https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/saudi-arabia-oil-production-increase-trump-495b5bf1
Trump says Hamas must accept Gaza peace deal by Sunday, or war escalates https://www.axios.com/2025/10/03/trump-hamas-deadline-gaza-peace-plan
Red Sea shipping risks stay high as Houthis end ceasefire https://gulfnews.com/business/markets/red-sea-shipping-risks-stay-high-as-houthis-end-ceasefire-1.500292468
Pakistan, UAE agree to strengthen partnership in rail modernisation, regional connectivity https://www.dawn.com/news/1946308/pakistan-uae-agree-to-strengthen-partnership-in-rail-modernisation-regional-connectivity
(Pakistan) Afghan instability directly affects K-P: [Chief Minister] Gandapur https://tribune.com.pk/story/2570439/afghan-instability-directly-affects-k-p-gandapur
Hamas responds to Trump plan, backs Gaza withdrawal, exchange https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/hamas-responds-to-trump-plan--backs-gaza-withdrawal--exchang
Hamas Official Says Egypt To Host Palestinian Conference On Gaza Future https://www.barrons.com/news/hamas-official-says-egypt-to-host-palestinian-conference-on-gaza-future-62f60167?refsec=topics_afp-news
Syria counts votes after indirect election for first post-Assad parliament https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/5/syrian-electors-vote-in-indirect-polls-for-first-post-assad-parliament
Gaza City evacuation: Almost a million Palestinians leave Gaza, some 200,000 remain, IDF says https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/defense-news/article-869537
In two years, ‘Israel’ dropped 200,000 tons of explosives on Gaza https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/in-two-years---israel--dropped-200-000-tons-of-explosives-on
Iran in consultation with China, Russia after snapback: spox https://en.mehrnews.com/news/237414/Iran-in-consultation-with-China-Russia-after-snapback-spox
Hamas delegation led by Khalil Al-Hayya arrives in Egypt for talks with Israel https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/58/1262/554435/War-on-Gaza/War-on-Gaza/UPDATED-Hamas-delegation-led-by-Khalil-AlHayya-arr.aspx
ME Peace can’t be achieved except through establishment of Palestinian state: El-Sisi on October war victory anniversary https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/1234/554442/Egypt/Foreign-Affairs/ME-Peace-can;t-be-achieved-except-through-establis.aspx
Israeli forces blow up home of Palestinian prisoner Ahmad al-Haimouni https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/israeli-forces-blow-up-home-of-palestinian-prisoner-ahmad-al
Israeli occupation admits 1,152 soldiers killed since October 7 https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/israeli-occupation-admits-1-152-soldiers-killed-since-octobe
Israel kills 100 since Trump urged it to ‘stop bombing’ as negotiators discuss deal https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/over-100-palestinians-killed-gaza-hamas-agreed-truce-deal
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman Reportedly in Marrakech on Private https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2025/10/262238/saudi-crown-prince-mohammed-bin-salman-reportedly-in-marrakech-on-private/
Al-Aqsa Flood two years on, a tale of victory https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/al-aqsa-flood-two-years-on--a-tale-of-victory
Europe
U.S. to Provide Ukraine With Intelligence for Missile Strikes Deep Inside Russia https://www.wsj.com/world/u-s-to-provide-ukraine-with-intelligence-for-missile-strikes-deep-inside-russia-ca7b2276?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=ASWzDAjt1NU8jGzXSxr2V_gRb79G5rfgvJ2tD4ley551W2FBnUpxqPTWG_BMsLgxzvc%3D&gaa_ts=68de616b&gaa_sig=meYM5EaZkiLAgdxFBe8y53mrNlSpYHKNBEeAoi1d-YfcKTkwQUBEDv6Ua4ie5Ya5mkIP8_RNWNSbfQHuU8NP3g%3D%3D
Police shoot suspect after stabbing at synagogue in Manchester https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/02/police-at-scene-of-reported-stabbing-at-synagogue-in-manchester
France prolongs detention of two from Russia ‘shadow fleet’ vessel https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20251002-france-prolongs-detention-of-two-from-russia-shadow-fleet-vessel
European Military Chiefs To Meet Over Russia Shadow Fleet: Macron https://www.barrons.com/news/european-military-chiefs-to-meet-over-russia-shadow-fleet-macron-9c84575b?refsec=topics_afp-news
EU to Propose Doubling Tariff Rate on Steel Imports to 50% https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-02/eu-to-propose-doubling-tariff-rate-on-steel-imports-to-50?srnd=phx-politics
WTO Urges EU To Modify Indonesia Steel Measures https://www.barrons.com/news/wto-urges-eu-to-modify-indonesia-steel-measures-d1368c1b?refsec=topics_afp-news
Putin Says Responsibility for Peace Lies With EU, Vows Response to Europe’s ‘Militarization’ https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/10/02/putin-says-responsibility-for-peace-lies-with-eu-vows-response-to-europes-militarization-a90702
Putin in Q&A at influential Valdai policy forum: as it happened https://www.rt.com/russia/625741-putin-valdai-forum-speech/
Zelensky arrives in Copenhagen for European Political Community summit https://kyivindependent.com/zelensky-arrives-in-copenhagen-for-european-political-community-summit/
IMF consulting with Ukraine’s donors to obtain financing assurances for new program https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-economy/4043185-imf-consulting-with-ukraines-donors-to-obtain-financing-assurances-for-new-program.html
(UK) One of victims killed in synagogue attack and one of those injured were hit by police gunfire https://www.bbc.com/news/live/cx2703lnww4t?post=asset%3A935ff155-7bf3-4a62-ad46-ced3bf11c534#post
Ireland poised to blunt sanctions on Israel under corporate pressure, say sources https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/society-equity/ireland-poised-blunt-sanctions-israel-under-corporate-pressure-say-sources-2025-10-03/
Germany: Drone sightings disrupt Munich Airport https://www.dw.com/en/germany-drone-sightings-disrupt-munich-airport/a-74225036
Where does Germany stand 35 years after reunification? https://www.dw.com/en/where-does-germany-stand-35-years-after-reunification/a-74218072
Starmer urges pro-Palestine protesters to ‘respect the grief of British Jews’ https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/03/cancelling-palestine-action-protest-would-let-terror-win-say-activists
London police arrest hundreds at protest against ban on Palestine Action https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/london-police-intervene-palestine-action-protesters-gather-despite-synagogue-2025-10-04/
Meloni’s Italy looks to restrict talk of LBGTQ+ sexuality in schools https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/10/04/italy-schools-lgbtq-legislation-gender/
Populist billionaire Andrej Babiš wins Czech parliamentary election, official results show https://apnews.com/article/czech-parliamentary-election-ukraine-babis-fiala-d6b63b1909f909a7c5a3b059a6ff7d12
Georgia PM vows sweeping crackdown after ‘foiled coup’ https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20251005-georgia-pm-vows-sweeping-crackdown-after-foiled-coup
France’s new PM Lecornu resigns hours after unveiling new cabinet https://www.france24.com/en/france/20251006-france-new-pm-lecornu-resigns-hours-after-unveiling-cabinet-macron
Americas & The Caribbean
An American Friend: The Trump-Appointed Diplomat Accused of Shielding El Salvador’s President From Law Enforcement https://www.propublica.org/article/ambassador-ronald-johnson-nayib-bukele-trump-el-salvador
Colombia to Withdraw From NATO https://orinocotribune.com/colombia-to-withdraw-from-nato/
Milei Authorizes US Troop Deployment in Tierra del Fuego Without Congressional Approval https://orinocotribune.com/milei-authorizes-us-troop-deployment-in-tierra-del-fuego-without-congressional-approval/
Free movement officially launched across four CARICOM nations https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/news/caribbean-news/free-movement-officially-launched-across-four-caricom-nations/
Colombia Expels Israeli Diplomats, Suspends Free Trade Pact After Gaza Flotilla Detentions https://www.haaretz.com/news/world/2025-10-02/ty-article/.premium/colombia-expels-israeli-diplomats-suspends-free-trade-pact-after-gaza-flotilla-detentions/00000199-a55f-df33-a5dd-a57f35320000
Trump declares drug cartels operating in Caribbean unlawful combatants https://www.defensenews.com/news/pentagon-congress/2025/10/02/trump-declares-drug-cartels-operating-in-caribbean-unlawful-combatants/
Colombian Mercenaries at the Heart of the Sudanese War https://www.telesurenglish.net/colombian-mercenaries-at-the-heart-of-the-sudanese-war/?noamp=available
Venezuela Claims Five U.S. Jets Approached Its Coastline: ‘Military Harassment’ https://www.latintimes.com/venezuela-claims-five-us-jets-approached-its-coastline-military-harassment-590099
Supreme Court takes up disputes over seized Cuba property https://thehill.com/homenews/5536687-havana-docks-cruise-lawsuit/?tbref=hp
Rubio Sparks Diplomatic Storm Before Americas Summit https://responsiblestatecraft.org/rubio-americas-summit/
US forces strike a fourth boat in the Caribbean https://taskandpurpose.com/news/us-fourth-strike-caribbean-drugs/
Cuban Opposition Leader Ferrer Announces Exile After Prison ‘Torture’ https://www.barrons.com/news/cuban-opposition-leader-ferrer-announces-exile-after-prison-torture-6e55d49e?refsec=topics_afp-news
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney to meet with Trump next week at White House https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/03/americas/carney-us-visit-trump-trade-war-trump-latam-intl
France and Guyana to collaborate on monitoring Venezuela movements https://demerarawaves.com/2025/10/03/guyana-ready-to-acquire-french-ingredients-as-france-offers-radar-systems-to-gather-intel-on-venezuela/
Beating back Bukele’s war on “gender ideology” https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/10/03/beating-back-bukeles-war-on-gender-ideology/
FBI busts alleged Maduro-linked money laundering network spanning multiple nations https://www.foxnews.com/us/fbi-busts-alleged-maduro-linked-money-laundering-network-spanning-multiple-nations.amp
Milei’s MP Candidate Forced To Confess Financial Ties With Drug Traffickers https://www.telesurenglish.net/mileis-mp-candidate-forced-to-confess-financial-ties-with-drug-traffickers/?noamp=available
Citing Cuban fighters in Ukraine, US urges allies to shun Havana at UN https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/citing-cuban-fighters-ukraine-us-urges-allies-shun-havana-un-2025-10-05/
UN appoints new deputy special representative in Haiti https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/news/un-sppoints-new-deputy-special-representative-in-haiti/
Russia condemns U.S. strike on alleged drug vessel near Venezuela https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/russia-condemns-us-strike-alleged-drug-vessel-near-venezuela-2025-10-05/
New Mexican tariffs on China-made cars will kill American brands instead https://youtu.be/ih4JsR9afXs?si=c5pQMS_ObHaHgrB2
U.S.
Pentagon Pushes to Double Missile Production for Potential China Conflict https://www.wsj.com/politics/national-security/pentagon-pushes-to-double-missile-production-for-potential-china-conflict-ee153ad3?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=ASWzDAiVnADbUcoz-cLelU-Mq1F9rqRTWsMo0hoR45YnjPJgP8qaAZYIO9CEmHyp2zc%3D&gaa_ts=68e520a8&gaa_sig=LRM9x2CVLOOOERKaC0NQXXTf6f0wXWPenimiwjxrmHxhXxuIlFSDZNoa1Bv5W1b3vSf0nqkMeiusb3Fm4RLgXA%3D%3D
White House Asks Colleges to Sign Sweeping Agreement to Get Funding Advantage https://www.wsj.com/us-news/education/trump-universities-compact-federal-funds-agreement-df158493?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=ASWzDAhYel-JPam9122067S0rfBqaXPeB5y7JZeq4PoyFimGmjWcEVnPDmGctbwxY_U%3D&gaa_ts=68de61d9&gaa_sig=h8BOLfaTRakkrRcsmbAYOwE4Ec3C4WeiWyo5yOBWIy0YRa-0DmyM-b5GHtQctet-PQ6qtjAC_9y6-2LvMCTxXA%3D%3D
ICE Agents Raid South Shore Apartments; Trump Says Chicago Could Become Military Training Ground https://abc7chicago.com/amp/post/ice-chicago-federal-agents-surround-south-shore-apartment-building-dhs-requests-military-deployment-illinois/17908911/
Plan to pump 45,000 gallons of RADIOACTIVE water into New York’s Hudson River https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-15152791/hudson-river-radioactive-new-york.html
Pentagon plans widespread random polygraphs, NDAs to stanch leaks https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/10/01/pentagon-pete-hegseth-crackdown-leaks/
White House freezes funds for Democratic states in shutdown slap https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-government-begins-shut-down-most-operations-after-congress-fails-advance-2025-10-01/
Federal Workers Are Being Told to Blame Democrats for the Shutdown https://www.wired.com/story/government-employees-out-of-office-email-replies/
USC sold dead bodies to U.S. military to train IDF medical personnel https://www.uscannenbergmedia.com/2025/10/01/usc-sold-dead-bodies-to-us-military-to-train-idf-medical-personnel/
FBI cuts ties with Anti-Defamation League, FBI director says https://www.reuters.com/world/us/fbi-cuts-ties-with-anti-defamation-league-2025-10-01/
Democrats Pull Away From AIPAC, Reflecting a Broader Shift https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/02/us/politics/democrats-aipac.html
DOE ends billions in clean-energy awards after Vought post https://www.axios.com/2025/10/02/doe-ends-awards-vought-tweet
Abrego Garcia’s asylum bid denied https://thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/5535588-abrego-garcia-asylum-bid-denied/?tbref=hp
Fewer foreign students, fewer dollars: U.S. colleges feel the pinch https://www.reuters.com/world/us/fewer-foreign-students-fewer-dollars-us-colleges-feel-pinch-2025-10-02/
The Trump Administration Is Coming for Nonprofits. They’re Getting Ready https://www.wired.com/story/the-trump-administration-is-coming-for-nonprofits-theyre-getting-ready/
US Farmers Hit By Trade War To Get ‘Substantial’ Aid: Treasury Chief https://www.barrons.com/news/us-farmers-hit-by-trade-war-to-get-substantial-aid-treasury-chief-6993f429?refsec=topics_afp-news
CenterPoint wins $1.2B rate hike for Hurricane Beryl, other storms. What it means for your bill. https://www.houstonchronicle.com/business/energy/article/centerpoint-hurricane-beryl-rate-hike-21081841.php
Google investment to equal $4 billion for West Memphis data center https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2025/oct/02/google-investment-to-equal-4-billion-for-west/
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Comes to the Aid of Occidental Petroleum—Again https://www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/berkshire-hathaway-occidental-petroleum-acquisition-db3f7c14?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=ASWzDAj2MNHmsex1M3QsWjepYmwWjWU4QpE-PsLnKJHMWWw-0WTnXBsUSMhzhzYxoWI%3D&gaa_ts=68e00309&gaa_sig=MHkyFE-oJlI5dzcek7lKzUGDJCGXSy_uCif_irfFzCZq6Qb0w33VrYoB9gdW8hmS4CyOtlAVxMhx6450GXVhbw%3D%3D
Larry Ellison Vetted Marco Rubio for Fealty to Israel, Hacked Emails Reveal https://www.dropsitenews.com/p/larry-ellison-vetted-marco-rubio-israel-hacked-emails-ron-prosor
ICEBlock Owner After Apple Removes App: ‘We Are Determined to Fight This’ https://www.404media.co/iceblock-owner-after-apple-removes-app-we-are-determined-to-fight-this/
Liberals Are Catalysts to Catastrophe, Again https://www.counterpunch.org/2025/10/02/liberals-are-catalysts-to-catastrophe-again/
Second autopsy on Trey Reed not yet released. New cause of death claims spread online https://www.clarionledger.com/story/news/2025/10/03/trey-reed-new-autopsy-report-cause-death-what-we-know/86498488007/
Pine Bluff Police Report Demetrice Moore Death Ruled Apparent Suicide Pending Autopsy Results https://www.deltaplexnews.com/local-news/pine-bluff-police-report-demetrice-moore-death-ruled-apparent-suicide-pending-autopsy-results/
Views of the Trump administration’s response to the Israel-Hamas conflict https://www.pewresearch.org/politics/2025/10/03/views-of-the-trump-administrations-response-to-the-israel-hamas-conflict/
Mamdani protested new jails. Now he’s committing to building them. https://www.politico.com/news/2025/10/03/mamdani-protested-new-jails-now-hes-committing-to-building-them-00592455
Pentagon unveils $151B SHIELD missile defense program https://defence-blog.com/pentagon-unveils-151b-shield-missile-defense-program/
Pentagon seeks AI-driven bio solutions to protect troops https://defence-blog.com/pentagon-seeks-ai-driven-bio-solutions-to-protect-troops/
Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon has 4 big predictions for markets and the economy in the next few years https://www.businessinsider.com/goldman-sachs-david-solomon-stock-market-outlook-bull-market-economy-2025-10
AI In An ‘Industrial Bubble’ But Will Benefit Society: Bezos https://www.barrons.com/news/ai-in-an-industrial-bubble-but-will-benefit-society-bezos-8a98d31a?refsec=topics_afp-news
Supreme Court will hear challenge to Hawaii gun law during new term https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/10/03/supreme-court-new-term-cases-gun-law/
Many American Jews sharply critical of Israel on Gaza, Post poll finds https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/10/06/jewish-americans-israel-poll-gaza/
Trump celebrates Navy amid government shutdown, National Guard deployments https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/05/politics/trump-says-us-military-members-will-still-be-paid-despite-shutdown
Judge halts National Guard deployment to Portland https://taskandpurpose.com/news/judge-blocks-national-guard-portland/
Paramount Buys Bari Weiss’s the Free Press for $150 Million https://www.wsj.com/business/media/paramount-buys-bari-weisss-the-free-press-for-150-million-737a94eb
Trump says the US has secured $17 trillion in new investments. The real number is likely much less https://apnews.com/article/trump-tariffs-investment-trillions-economy-jobs-eb4ca4b9ed632bd12c559c1ec5fd5764
Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act in Portland https://thehill.com/homenews/5541608-portland-protests-trump-insurrection/amp/
Miscellaneous
Anti-imperialist coalition ‘Sovereign Media’ launches https://kawsachun.com/anti-imperialist-coalition-sovereign-media-launches-today/
Ranked: The Biggest Buyers of U.S. Debt https://www.visualcapitalist.com/sp/pla02-ranked-the-biggest-buyers-of-u-s-debt/
Elon Musk’s Wealth Tops $500 Billion Again After Tesla Vehicle Deliveries Hit Record https://www.forbes.com/sites/tylerroush/2025/10/02/tesla-vehicle-deliveries-hit-record-last-quarter/
Today in History: October 2, Marshall joins Supreme Court https://apnews.com/today-in-history/october-2
Ultra-Processed Food Addiction Is Surging in Middle Age Adults https://scitechdaily.com/ultra-processed-food-addiction-is-surging-in-middle-age-adults/