Notes from Around the Horne for 10.22.25 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 10.22.25 show)

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Africa

(Namibia) Ministers at odds over Stampriet uranium mining as water safety fears persist near Leonardville https://www.namibian.com.na/ministers-at-odds-over-stampriet-uranium-mining-as-water-safety-fears-persist-near-leonardville/

(Angola) Jonas Savimbi and Holden Roberto to receive national recognition medal https://angop.ao/en/noticias/politica/presidente-joao-lourenco-anuncia-distincao-dos-signatarios-dos-acordos-de-alvor/

Somaliland President Abdirahman Cirro arrives in Ethiopia for official visit https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2025/Oct/203308/somaliland_president_abdirahman_cirro_arrives_in_ethiopia_for_official_visit.aspx

Sahrawi NGOs urge Italian university to drop biased content on Moroccan Sahara https://en.hespress.com/123395-sahrawi-ngos-urge-italian-university-to-drop-biased-content-on-moroccan-sahara.html

Bourita in Moscow: Morocco to expand air links and cooperation with Russia as Sahara tops agenda https://en.hespress.com/123382-bourita-in-moscow-morocco-to-expand-air-links-and-cooperation-with-russia-as-sahara-tops-agenda.html

(Kenya) Three Killed As Police Open Fire During Raila Odinga Body Viewing At Kasarani https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2025/10/three-killed-as-police-open-fire-during-raila-odinga-body-viewing-at-kasarani/

Former Congo leader Kabila appears at Kenya political meeting despite absentia death sentence https://apnews.com/article/congo-joseph-kabila-nairobi-kenya-m23-3d4b2041be7e84659363e862bb107516

Tanzania strikes natural gas in its southern regions https://dailynews.co.tz/tanzania-strikes-natural-gas-in-its-southern-regions/

Algeria, Germany Discuss Energy and Labor Cooperation https://al24news.dz/en/algeria-germany-discuss-energy-and-labor-cooperation/

Seychelles’ president-elect set to halt tourist development on tiny island https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx204v0zwnxo.amp

SADC calls for stability in Madagascar https://dailynews.co.tz/sadc-calls-for-stability-in-madagascar/

AU prepares mission for Madagascar following coup https://angop.ao/en/noticias/politica/uniao-africana-prepara-missao-para-madagascar-apos-golpe-de-estado/

Madagascar military leader Colonel Michael Randrianirina sworn in as president https://www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20251017-madagascar-military-leader-colonel-michael-randrianirina-sworn-in-as-president

Nigeria denies Ted Cruz’s ‘Christian genocide’ claims https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/nigeria-denies-ted-cruzs-christian-genocide-claims/

Thousands gather in Nairobi for Raila’s State funeral led by President William Ruto https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/17/foreign-dignitaries-arrive-in-nairobi-for-railas-state-funeral/

Zimbabwe’s Mnangagwa Accuses VP Chiwenga of Treason https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00094425.html

Libya: Tripoli in dangerous standoff as PM set on reining in last opponents in the west https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/libya-tripoli-dangerous-standoff-prime-minister-set-rein-last-opponents-west

South Africans question future of Black empowerment policies https://www.ft.com/content/421ee2e5-4e6c-464d-a0ae-2301c550e81b

(Angola) MPLA and FRELIMO strengthen cooperation https://angop.ao/en/noticias/politica/mpla-e-frelimo-reforcam-cooperacao/

Graça Machel turns 80: Chapo praises “illustrious daughter of Mozambique and citizen of the world” https://clubofmozambique.com/news/graca-machel-turns-80-chapo-praises-illustrious-daughter-of-mozambique-and-citizen-of-the-world-294227/

Mozambique: Ossufo Momade (Renamo) refuses to resign https://clubofmozambique.com/news/mozambique-ossufo-momade-refuses-to-resign-294212/

Algeria to cooperate with Mozambique in the gas, energy, medicines and business sectors – Photos https://clubofmozambique.com/news/algeria-to-cooperate-with-mozambique-in-the-gas-energy-medicines-and-business-sectors-photos-294169/

Police Officers Killed at Montepuez Ruby Mining Site in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado https://moztimes.com/en/police-officers-killed-at-montepuez-ruby-mining-site-in-mozambiques-cabo-delgado/

EU invests 6.5bn/- to support Tanzania’s energy efficiency https://dailynews.co.tz/eu-invests-6-5bn-to-support-tanzanias-energy-efficiency/

Tanzania raises minimum wage for the private sector by 33.4 per cent https://dailynews.co.tz/tanzania-raises-minimum-wage-for-the-private-sector-by-33-4-per-cent/

Africa, Turkey reap fortunes from the Business-Economic forum https://dailynews.co.tz/africa-turkey-reap-fortunes-from-the-business-economic-forum/

US firms targets African liquefied petroleum gas bonanza https://african.business/2025/10/energy-resources/us-firms-targets-african-liquefied-petroleum-gas-bonanza

The $15 trillion African alliance: How Pierre Goudiaby Atepa is proving his IMF friend wrong https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/leaders/the-dollar15-trillion-african-alliance-how-pierre-goudiaby-atepa-is-proving-his-imf/nnnlmwd

In The Sahel, No Reprieve Under Jihadist Blockade https://www.barrons.com/news/in-the-sahel-no-reprieve-under-jihadist-blockade-68db40b2?refsec=topics_afp-news

Zimbabwe ZANU-PF moves to extend President’s term https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/zimbabwe-zanu-pf-moves-to-extend-presidents-term/

Cameroon on edge after disputed Presidential election https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/18/cameroon-on-edge-after-disputed-presidential-election/

Liberia’s Mineral Corridor Gains Strategic Attention From Washington https://allafrica.com/stories/202510200170.html

Zambia: Guns, Gangs and Gold - the Battle for Zambia’s Riches https://allafrica.com/stories/202510200014.html

Morocco plans $15 billion boost for health and education after weeks of youth protests https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/morocco-plans-dollar15-billion-boost-for-health-and-education-after-weeks-of-youth/7s7v461

Ramaphosa moves to name new US ambassador after seven months of diplomatic freeze https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/leaders/ramaphosa-moves-to-name-new-us-ambassador-after-seven-months-of-diplomatic-freeze/83btjmr

Ethiopia eyes yuan conversion to escape dollar pressure and strengthen ties with Beijing https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/ethiopia-eyes-yuan-conversion-to-escape-dollar-pressure-and-strengthen-ties-with/6m557r8

Madagascar coup leader Michael Randrianirina names businessman as new prime minister https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/20/madagascar-coup-leader-michael-randrianirina-names-businessman-as-new-prime-minister/

Nigeria’s victims of #EndSARS protest violence await justice five years on https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/features/2025/10/20/nigerias-victims-of-endsars-protest-violence-await-justice-five-years-on

Egypt supports Sudan’s Government of Hope, rejects formation of parallel authority: FM Abdelatty https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/1234/555267/Egypt/Foreign-Affairs/Egypt-supports-Sudan’s-Government-of-Hope,-rejects.aspx

Mozambique says Somalis among 105 foreigners charged over Cabo Delgado terrorism https://www.hiiraan.com/news4/2025/Oct/203365/mozambique_says_somalis_among_105_foreigners_charged_over_cabo_delgado_terrorism.aspx?utm_source=hiiraan&utm_medium=SomaliNewsUpdateFront

Teargas Fired as Nigerians Protest Biafra Leader’s Detention https://allafrica.com/view/group/main/main/id/00094472.html

World Bank calls for investment to unlock Congo forest potential https://apanews.net/world-bank-calls-for-investment-to-unlock-congo-forest-potential/

New AFRICOM chief makes Morocco-hosted African Lion key test for next-generation warfare https://en.hespress.com/123710-exclusive-new-africom-chief-makes-morocco-hosted-african-lion-key-test-for-next-generation-warfare.html

Report cautions Horn of Africa faces growing danger of Ethiopia–Eritrea war https://addisstandard.com/report-cautions-horn-of-africa-faces-growing-danger-of-ethiopia-eritrea-war/

Asia - Pacific

Indonesia, world’s largest Muslim nation, looks to expand role in Gaza https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/10/15/indonesia-gaza-peace-process/

President Wenda: Indonesia bombards Star Mountains as situation escalates across West Papua https://www.ulmwp.org/benny-wenda-indonesia-bombards-star-mountains-as-situation-escalates-across-west-papua

US, UK ramp up pressure on India, China to cut Russian oil imports https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/some-indian-refiners-prepare-cut-russian-oil-imports-sources-say-2025-10-16/

Chinese commerce minister meets with Apple CEO Tim Cook https://www.chinadailyhk.com/hk/article/621842#Chinese-commerce-minister-meets-with-Apple-CEO-Tim-Cook-2025-10-17

China’s Appetite for Canadian Oil Heads for All-Time High https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-16/china-s-appetite-for-canadian-oil-is-headed-for-all-time-high

Donald Trump says Narendra Modi pledged India would stop buying Russian oil https://www.ft.com/content/3d9949f5-2aeb-49c5-a038-e351dfe04c5a

‘No phone call between Modi, Trump’: India refutes US Prez’s claim on Russian oil purchase https://www.thestatesman.com/india/no-phone-call-between-modi-trump-india-refutes-us-prezs-claim-on-russian-oil-purchase-1503500069.html

Timor-Leste Adds a New Wrinkle to U.S.-China Competition https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/10/16/timor-leste-asean-us-china-competition-south-china-sea/

French Senate endorses postponement of New Caledonia’s provincial elections https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/576184/french-senate-endorses-postponement-of-new-caledonia-s-provincial-elections

Kanak leader cleared to return to New Caledonia, court confirms https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/576256/kanak-leader-cleared-to-return-to-new-caledonia-court-confirms

Bessent urges IMF, World Bank to take tougher stance on China’s economic practices https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/boards-policy-regulation/bessent-urges-imf-world-bank-take-tougher-line-china-2025-10-17/

China builds 60 automated container terminals, leads global smart port construction https://english.news.cn/20251017/3c570b52e072478698dc8be53d61fe64/c.html

China’s historic socio-economic achievements over past five years https://english.news.cn/20251017/e669e1f750784799917de27038a5e4b7/c.html

Chinese, Canadian foreign ministers pledge to improve bilateral ties https://english.news.cn/20251017/c59b9b17602845099ab63bbb2ea06734/c.html

Nine senior PLA officials expelled from CPC https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202510/18/WS68f2ce71a310f735438b5af8.html

President Xi sends congratulations to Adeang on re-election as president of Nauru https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-10-17/President-Xi-congratulates-Adeang-on-re-election-as-president-of-Nauru-1HxVqOp6PS0/p.html

Trump reaffirms he will meet Xi in S. Korea in ‘couple of weeks’ amid trade tensions https://m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251017012051315?section=national/diplomacy

N. Korea’s FM vows to strengthen ‘strategic, tactical’ cooperation with Russia https://m.koreaherald.com/article/10595472?sec=001

Indonesia’s renewed ties with Pyongyang stir worries over KF-21 technology leaks https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/defense/20251017/indonesias-renewed-ties-with-pyongyang-stir-worries-over-kf-21-technology-leaks

(S. Korea) Chartered flight with 64 Koreans detained in Cambodia en route home https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20251018/chartered-flight-with-64-koreans-detained-in-cambodia-en-route-home

Industry minister, Lutnick meet to narrow gaps over Korea’s US$350 bln investment plan https://m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251017000354315?section=national/diplomacy

US calls China’s Hanwha sanctions attempt to undermine Korea-US cooperation, vows to stand ‘firmly’ with Korea https://m.koreaherald.com/article/10595497?sec=001

(Japan) Former PM Tomiichi Murayama dies at age 101 https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/17/japan/politics/tomiichi-murayama-dies-101/

(S. Korea) Lee expresses condolences over death of ex-Japanese PM Murayama https://m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251017012200320?section=national/politics

China, S. Korea Pay Tribute to Late Japan PM Murayama https://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=2025101701059

(Japan) Takaichi sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine but will not visit https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/17/japan/politics/takaichi-yasukuni-skip/

China slams Japan’s negative moves related to Yasukuni Shrine https://english.news.cn/20251017/9ae3452c990f4e808a7e9e3bde72f855/c.html

Japan to elect PM on Oct. 21 as coalition talks make ‘great progress’ https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/japan-leadership-race/japan-to-elect-pm-on-oct.-21-as-coalition-talks-make-great-progress

Political Polarization Comes to Japan as LDP Moves Right, Echoing Recent U.S. Republican Party History https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/editorial/political-pulse/20251018-287130/

KMT picks upstart Cheng Li-wun as new leader, jolting Taiwan’s old guard https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/kmt-picks-upstart-cheng-li-wun-as-new-leader-jolting-taiwan-s-old-guard

Fall in China’s exports of rare earth magnets stokes supply chain fears https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/china-september-rare-earth-magnet-exports-fall-6-seven-month-high-2025-10-20/

Chinese president appoints new ambassadors https://english.news.cn/20251020/3060d0199ca04164af71bb8920d4710b/c.html

Xinhua Commentary: CPC to set the tone for new five-year plan crucial for advancing modernization https://english.news.cn/20251020/07ac733f340f4851b27594257f557a9f/c.html

Trump Makes Rare Earths Deal With Australia to Fight China https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-20/trump-signs-agreement-on-critical-minerals-with-australia?srnd=phx-politics

China just proved it can cripple the US military in days. Now Trump is furious https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2025/10/20/china-just-proved-it-can-cripple-the-us-military-in-days-no/

Okinawa Marks 30th Year since Major Rally against U.S. Military https://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=2025102000960

Ishiba Cabinet Resigns; LDP-Komeito Coalition Ends https://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=2025102100247

Sanae Takaichi Named Japan’s First Female PM in Lower House https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20251021-287715/

Trump expects ‘fantastic’ trade deal with China, notes ‘fair’ deal with S. Korea https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20251021/trump-expects-fantastic-trade-deal-with-china-notes-fair-deal-with-s-korea

Middle East / West Asia

Syrian president arrives in Russia for 1st official visit https://www.aa.com.tr/en/world/syrian-president-arrives-in-russia-for-1st-official-visit/3717689

Middle East on edge of long war fueled by US, Israel https://en.mehrnews.com/news/237732/Middle-East-on-edge-of-long-war-fueled-by-US-Israel

NAM countries support Iran against E3’s snapback move: Araghchi https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2025/10/16/757013/Araghchi-NAM-support-Iran-E3-snapback

Iran, Venezuela FMs slam illegal US actions https://en.mehrnews.com/news/237757/Iran-Venezuela-FMs-slam-illegal-US-actions

Hamas says it returned all recoverable captives as Israel blocks Rafah crossing https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/hamas-says-it-returned-all-recoverable-captives-israel-blocks-rafah-crossing

Palestinian government unveils $67 billion, five-year plan for Gaza reconstruction https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/palestinian-government-unveils-67-billion-five-year-plan-for-gaza-reconstruction/3719045

Trump threatens to ‘kill’ Hamas over Gaza gang clashes, says it must disarm https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/16/trump-threatens-to-go-in-and-kill-hamas-in-gaza-over-internal-clashes

(Yemen) Sanaa-based armed forces declare martyrdom of Chief of General Staff https://en.ypagency.net/372742

(Pakistan) ‘Ball is in their court’: PM Shehbaz says ready for talks if Afghanistan agrees to Pakistan’s conditions https://www.dawn.com/news/1949331/ball-is-in-their-court-pm-shehbaz-says-ready-for-talks-if-afghanistan-agrees-to-pakistans-conditions

Pakistani, Taliban officials to meet in Doha for truce talks https://thecradle.co/articles/pakistani-taliban-officials-to-meet-in-doha-for-truce-talks

In Gaza, 95 Percent of Farmland Is in Ruins https://e360.yale.edu/digest/gaza-october-2025-damage-assessment

Hamas says Israeli bodies are seven floors underground near unexploded bombs https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20251017-hamas-says-israeli-bodies-are-seven-floors-underground-near-unexploded-bombs/

Hamas urges immediate opening of Rafah crossing and technocratic committee to rebuild Gaza https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/58/1262/555125/War-on-Gaza/War-on-Gaza/Hamas-urges-immediate-opening-of-Rafah-crossing-an.aspx

Israel continues to violate Gaza truce deal with shelling and aid restriction https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-continues-violate-gaza-truce-deal-shelling-aid-restriction

Injuries reported in Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon https://www.aa.com.tr/en/middle-east/injuries-reported-in-israeli-airstrike-in-southern-lebanon/3719953

Israeli soldiers reveal thousands of tons of aid ‘buried, burned’ in Gaza as famine took over strip https://thecradle.co/articles/israeli-soldiers-reveal-thousands-of-tons-of-aid-buried-burned-in-gaza-as-famine-took-over-strip

Trump expects expansion of Abraham accords soon, hopes S Arabia will join https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/17/trump-expects-expansion-of-abraham-accords-soon-hopes-s-arabia-will-join

Witkoff, Kushner “felt a little bit betrayed” by Israel’s Qatar strike during peace talks https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/witkoff-kushner-israel-qatar-strike-60-minutes/

Pakistan and Afghanistan extend ceasefire, confirms diplomatic source https://www.dawn.com/news/1949556/pakistan-and-afghanistan-extend-ceasefire-confirms-diplomatic-source

Pakistani Strikes Hit Afghanistan, Truce ‘Broken’: Taliban Official https://www.barrons.com/news/pakistani-strikes-hit-afghanistan-truce-broken-taliban-official-d4b905b3?refsec=topics_afp-news

(Pakistan) ‘Wherever the source of terrorism is, a heavy price will be paid’, defence minister warns https://www.dawn.com/news/1949566/wherever-the-source-of-terrorism-is-a-heavy-price-will-be-paid-defence-minister-warns

Trump calls Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict ‘an easy one to solve’ https://tribune.com.pk/story/2573006/trump-calls-pakistan-afghanistan-conflict-an-easy-one-to-solve

Turkey-Bangladesh air defense deal jolts South Asia’s skies https://asiatimes.com/2025/10/turkey-bangladesh-air-defense-deal-jolts-south-asias-skies/

Baghdad Won’t Budge: Russia hails Iraq’s rejection of West’s anti-Moscow campaign https://www.shafaq.com/en/Report/Baghdad-Won-t-Budge-Russia-hails-Iraq-s-rejection-of-West-s-anti-Moscow-campaign

Hannibal Gadhafi, son of late Libyan leader, ordered released in Lebanon if he pays $11 million bail https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-libya-gadhafi-son-ce5bd35df20c173eaca73620d8f5cc28

ICC denies Israel’s appeal against Netanyahu, Gallant arrest warrants https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2025/10/18/757118/ICC-denies-Israel%E2%80%99s-appeal-against-Netanyahu,-Gallant-arrest-warrants

Iran announces official end to 10-year-old nuclear agreement https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/18/iran-announces-official-end-to-10-year-old-nuclear-agreement

Rafah border crossing to stay closed ‘until further notice’, says Israel https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/18/rafah-border-crossing-to-stay-closed-until-further-notice-says-israel

Gaza officials report 47 Israeli breaches of ceasefire since Monday https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/gaza-officials-report-47-israeli-breaches-of-ceasefire-since

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Qatar talks https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/pakistan-afghanistan-talks-begin-qatar-200042166.html

Netanyahu: IDF will ‘take firm action’ against Hamas after attack on Israeli troops https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/netanyahu-idf-will-take-firm-action-against-hamas-after-attack-on-israeli-troops/

Katz: Hamas will ‘learn the hard way’ that the IDF will not allow harm to soldiers https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/katz-hamas-will-learn-the-hard-way-that-the-idf-will-not-allow-harm-to-soldiers/

Al-Qassam says committed to ceasefire, denies ties to Rafah operations https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/hamas-says-committed-to-ceasefire--denies-ties-to-rafah-oper

Landslide win for pro-EU Turkish Cypriot candidate raises hopes for peace https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/19/turkish-cypriots-vote-in-pivotal-presidential-election-that-could-revive-peace-talks

Israel still fires on Lebanon almost a year after a ceasefire. Some predict the same for Gaza https://apnews.com/article/lebanon-israel-gaza-ceasefire-new-normal-hezbollah-190eb8c2ec2d9fedc94c3fadfc1f41e2

US envoys meet Israel’s Netanyahu after Gaza violence https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20251020-us-envoys-in-israel-to-shore-up-gaza-plan

Vance lands in Israel as US said to fear Netanyahu could collapse Gaza ceasefire https://www.timesofisrael.com/vance-lands-in-israel-as-us-said-to-fear-netanyahu-could-collapse-gaza-ceasefire/amp/

Egyptian Intelligence Chief Meets With Netanyahu For Gaza Talks https://www.barrons.com/news/egyptian-intelligence-chief-due-in-israel-tuesday-for-gaza-talks-state-tv-9ce835d7?refsec=topics_afp-news

Europe

EU to be ‘ready’ for war with Russia by 2030 https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-ukraine-russia-ready-for-war-2030/

Qatar’s energy minister warns EU law could stop it supplying LNG to Europe https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/qatars-energy-minister-warns-eu-law-could-deter-business-europe-2025-10-16/

Trump says he will meet Putin in Budapest https://www.ft.com/content/9502303b-f103-406b-9df2-886e449bd9a6

Montenegro asks EU for help fighting Russian meddling https://www.politico.eu/article/montenegro-eu-help-fighting-russian-meddling/

Trump Admits Russia’s Putin ‘Wants to End the War’ During Zelensky Meeting https://www.newsweek.com/trump-zelensky-meeting-vladimir-putin-russia-ukraine-war-10897910

Prince Andrew gives up royal titles including Duke of York after ‘discussion with king’ https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/17/prince-andrew-to-give-up-royal-titles

Trump urged Zelenskyy to accept Putin’s terms or be ‘destroyed’ by Russia https://www.ft.com/content/7960c6aa-dbfa-4a55-91e8-ae44601842ec

Paris police hunt Louvre thieves after priceless jewels vanish in daring heist
https://www.rfi.fr/en/france/20251019-paris-police-hunt-louvre-thieves-after-priceless-jewels-vanish-in-daring-heist

EU agrees to gradually end Russian gas imports by January 1, 2028 https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/climate-energy/eu-agrees-gradually-end-russian-gas-imports-by-january-1-2028-2025-10-20/

Germany’s Merz Vows To Take On Ascendant Far-right AfD https://www.barrons.com/news/germany-s-merz-vows-to-take-on-ascendant-far-right-afd-972d82f7?refsec=topics_afp-news

Zelenskyy says his meeting with Trump was ‘positive’ though he didn’t get Tomahawk missiles https://apnews.com/article/10-20-2025-zelenskyy-on-trump-meeting-tomahawk-missiles-ukraine

Lavrov and Rubio Discuss Putin-Trump Summit https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/10/20/lavrov-and-rubio-discuss-putin-trump-summit-a90875

Prince Andrew tried to hire ‘internet trolls’ to hassle Virginia Giuffre, book claims https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/oct/20/prince-andrew-internet-trolls-virginia-giuffre-book-nobodys-girl

French Army chief Schill sees Europe facing empires, vassals, war https://www.defensenews.com/global/europe/2025/10/20/french-army-chief-schill-sees-europe-facing-empires-vassals-war/

‘No place for war criminals’: EU foreign ministers walk fine line on Trump-Putin summit in Budapest https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/20/no-place-for-war-criminals-eu-foreing-ministers-walk-fine-line-on-trump-putin-summit-in-bu

Netherlands to send migrants to Uganda in Trump-like deal https://www.ft.com/content/e999e0d5-4012-4b66-a9a4-130ae6511b08

Poland warns Russia’s Putin against crossing its airspace for Trump summit https://www.reuters.com/world/poland-warns-russias-putin-against-crossing-its-airspace-trump-summit-2025-10-21/

Americas & The Caribbean

US revokes visas of over 50 Mexican politicians in drug cartel crackdown https://thehill.com/homenews/5555331-trump-administration-targets-morena/amp/

Haiti reshuffles leadership at electoral council as pressure mounts for elections https://haitiantimes.com/2025/10/15/haiti-reshuffles-electoral-council-leadership/

Trump Approves Lethal Covert CIA Operations in Venezuela as Another Strike in the Caribbean Kills Six https://venezuelanalysis.com/news/trump-approves-lethal-covert-cia-operations-in-venezuela-as-another-strike-in-the-caribbean-kills-six/

US B-52 Bombers Fly Near Venezuela in Latest Provocation https://news.antiwar.com/2025/10/15/us-b-52-bombers-fly-near-venezuela-in-latest-provocation/

Rep. Velázquez: Stop U.S. Military Buildup in Puerto Rico | Opinion https://www.newsweek.com/velazquez-stop-u-s-military-puerto-rico-opinion-10884380

CARICOM and the US armada https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/commentary/20251016/editorial-caricom-and-us-armada

Panama’s president alleges US threatening to revoke visas over China ties https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2025/10/16/panamas-president-alleges-us-threatening-to-revoke-visas-over-china-ties

President Maduro Convenes National Unity Council to Confront US Imperial Aggression https://orinocotribune.com/president-maduro-convenes-national-unity-council-to-confront-us-imperial-aggression/

Venezuelan leaders offered U.S. a path to stay in power without Maduro https://www.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/venezuela/article312516272.html

Haiti’s Multi-National Security Support Mission rebrands as Gang Suppression Force, expands mandate https://eastleighvoice.co.ke/world/226612/haiti%27s-multi-national-security-support-mission-rebrands-as-gang-suppression-force%2C-expands-mandate

PJ Patterson says US strikes in Caribbean are ‘fundamentally dangerous’ https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/news/caribbean-news/pj-patterson-says-us-strikes-in-caribbean-are-fundamentally-dangerous/

Mark Carney: ‘I’ve Learned Lots of Things From Trump’ https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2025-mark-carney-weekend-interview/?srnd=homepage-americas

2 Trinis killed in latest US strike https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/2-trinis-killed-in-latest-us-strike-6.2.2425256.22ffca949f

Saudi Arabia grants US$5 million to T&T https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/saudi-arabia-grants-us5-million-to-tt-6.2.2426077.8a2d711be9

Two Boat Strike Survivors Become First Known Prisoners In Trump’s War On “Narcoterrorists” https://theintercept.com/2025/10/17/caribbean-boat-strike-survivors-prisoners-war-navy/

Top Venezuelan Official Rejects Report Claiming Regime Offered Ousting Maduro To Trump Admin: ‘Psychological Warfare’ https://www.latintimes.com/top-venezuelan-official-rejects-report-claiming-regime-offered-ousting-maduro-trump-admin-590626

Where the U.S. Is Building Up Military Force in the Caribbean https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/17/us/politics/trump-caribbean-venezuela-us-military-maps.html

Nobel Peace Prize winner Machado told Netanyahu she appreciates Israel’s achievements in war, PM’s office says https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog_entry/nobel-peace-prize-winner-machado-told-netanyahu-she-appreciates-israels-achievements-in-war-pms-office-says/

Rubio promised to betray informants to get Trump’s prison deal with El Salvador https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/10/19/rubio-el-salvador-prison-bukele-ms13-informants/

US will send survivors of strike on suspected drug vessel back to Ecuador and Colombia, President Trump says https://www.chicagotribune.com/2025/10/18/drug-strike-survivors-ecuador-colombia-trump/

Ecuadorian Government Increases Repression of Indigenous-Led National Strike https://orinocotribune.com/ecuadorian-government-increases-repression-of-indigenous-led-national-strike/

Russia Expresses Concern About Potential Weaponization of New UN Mission in Haiti Against Venezuela https://orinocotribune.com/russia-expresses-concern-about-potential-weaponization-of-new-un-mission-in-haiti-against-venezuela/

Statement From The Caribbean Community | Security Build Up In The Region https://caricom.org/statement-from-the-caribbean-community-security-build-up-in-the-region/

US says it hit Colombian rebel vessel as Trump calls Petro ‘illegal drug leader’ https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/trump-calls-colombian-president-a-drug-leader-vows-end-payments-2025-10-19/

Centrist Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivian presidency, ending nearly 20 years of leftist rule https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/bolivia-votes-runoff-election-marking-pro-market-shift-us-embrace-2025-10-19/

(Trinidad & Tobago) Caught in the Crossfire of US-China-Venezuela Competition https://wiredja.com/index.php/categories/newsberg/news/trinidad-and-tobago-caught-in-the-crossfire-of-us-china-venezuela-competition

How US Incompetence Empowers China In Latin America https://responsiblestatecraft.org/us-china-latin-america/

China’s influence grows in Bahamas as US ‘has not pressed its case’ here https://www.tribune242.com/news/2025/oct/20/chinas-influence-grows-in-bahamas-as-us-has-not-pressed-its-case-here/

Munroe tells Bahamians to ‘stay out of go fast boats leaving Venezuela’ https://www.thenassauguardian.com/news/munroe-tells-bahamians-to-stay-out-of-go-fast-boats-leaving-venezuela/article_9d65237e-9d0e-44e9-9f40-8949446b532d.html

Colombia recalls ambassador to US https://thehill.com/policy/international/5563453-colombia-recalls-ambassador-us/?tbref=hp

T&T Government reaffirms support for US military operations https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/tt-government-reaffirms-support-for-us-military-operations-6.2.2428108.c0adec06bd

Editorial | Trinidad and Tobago’s wrong posture https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/commentary/20251020/editorial-trinidad-and-tobagos-wrong-posture

Jamaica Gleaner editorial criticises Kamla on US–Venezuela stance https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/jamaica-gleaner-editorial-criticises-kamla-on-usvenezuela-stance-6.2.2428348.328e4e56b1

Bolivia’s president-elect says will resume ties with US after nearly two decades https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20251020-bolivia-s-president-elect-says-will-resume-ties-with-us-after-nearly-two-decades

Brazil Greenlights Oil Drilling In Sensitive Amazon Region https://www.barrons.com/news/brazil-greenlights-oil-drilling-in-sensitive-amazon-region-9ccc2a3c?refsec=topics_afp-news

CIA playing ‘most important part’ in US strikes in the Caribbean, sources say https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/21/us-strikes-caribbean-cia-role

U.S.

Map and List of ‘No Kings’ Protests Against Trump on October 18 https://www.newsweek.com/map-list-no-kings-protests-october-18-10877439

US Capitol police investigating flag with swastika in Republican representative’s office – report https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/15/capitol-us-flag-swastika-republican-dave-taylor

The Congressional Black Caucus’s Silent Partnership With AIPAC https://www.thenation.com/article/society/congressional-black-caucus-aipac-gaza/

Critical mineral firms boost Washington lobbying as US expands investments https://www.reuters.com/world/us/critical-mineral-firms-boost-washington-lobbying-us-expands-investments-2025-10-16/

Former Trump Aide John Bolton Is Indicted Over Handling of Classified Information https://www.nytimes.com/live/2025/10/16/us/trump-shutdown-news

Judge Orders FEMA to Release $34 Million for New York Subway Security https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/16/nyregion/mta-fema-terror-money-order.html

Senate blocks military spending bill as shutdown drags on https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/10/16/government-shutdown-defense-bill/

Top military officer central to Trump’s drug war to step down early https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/10/16/alvin-holsey-venezuela-hegseth-trump/

President Trump suggests Gateway Tunnel project is “terminated” as local lawmakers vow to fight for funding https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/president-trump-gateway-tunnel-project/

Mamdani, Cuomo trade familiar attacks in NYC mayoral debate as Sliwa takes aim at both https://gothamist.com/news/mamdani-cuomo-trade-familiar-attacks-in-nyc-mayoral-debate-as-sliwa-takes-aim-at-both

Vance on Young Republicans’ chat: ‘That’s what kids do’ https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5558156-vance-defends-young-republicans-group-chat/amp/

ICE, Border Patrol agents to receive pay during government shutdown https://www.reuters.com/world/us/some-federal-law-enforcement-receive-pay-during-government-shutdown-2025-10-16/

Marc Benioff apologizes after saying Trump should send troops to San Francisco https://www.businessinsider.com/marc-benioff-apologizes-for-national-guard-comments-2025-10

US Pauses $11 Billion of Projects Across Harris-Voting States https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-17/army-corps-halts-11-billion-in-democratic-states-amid-shutdown?srnd=phx-politics

Trump says he has commuted sentence of former US Rep. George Santos in federal fraud case https://apnews.com/article/trump-george-santos-commutation-pardon-8ae46d6351cefe01d79f74920521b7a2

ICE ramps up its surveillance powers, targeting immigrants and antifa https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/10/17/ice-surveillance-immigrants-antifa/

Nvidia, TSMC start making first ‘Made in USA’ Blackwell AI chips in Arizona https://asia.nikkei.com/business/technology/nvidia-tsmc-start-making-first-made-in-usa-blackwell-ai-chips-in-arizona

U.S. General Uses ChatGPT to Aid Military Decisions https://clashreport.com/en/defense/articles/us-general-uses-chatgpt-to-aid-military-decisions-vxive80mhvk

Voting Rights Act faces a near-death experience at US Supreme Court https://www.reuters.com/world/us/voting-rights-act-faces-near-death-experience-us-supreme-court-2025-10-18/

The Many Crimes of CIA Covert Actions https://www.counterpunch.org/2025/10/20/the-many-crimes-of-cia-covert-actions/

U.S. Workforce Could Shrink by More Than 15 Million In 10 Years Due To Trump’s Immigration Policies https://www.latintimes.com/us-workforce-could-shrink-more-15-million-10-years-due-trumps-immigration-policies-590667

Trump Administration Can Deploy National Guard in Portland, Court Says https://www.wsj.com/us-news/law/appeals-court-allows-trump-administration-to-deploy-national-guard-in-portland-fc9076ea

U.S. Banks Are Hunting for Collateral to Back $20 Billion Argentina Bailout https://www.wsj.com/finance/argentina-bailout-banks-collateral-721bc2b5

ICE boosts weapons spending 700% https://popular.info/p/ice-boosts-weapons-spending-700?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Army counterintelligence agents to get enhanced arrest powers https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-army/2025/10/20/army-counterintelligence-agents-to-get-enhanced-arrest-powers/

Nearly Half of Dems in Competitive Primary Districts Say They ‘Could Never’ Support a Candidate Backed by AIPAC https://www.commondreams.org/news/democrats-could-never-support-aipac-candidate

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson Highlights The ‘Ancestors’ In Push For A General Strike https://www.blackenterprise.com/brandon-johnson-calls-for-unity-in-general-strike-against-trump/

Miscellaneous

Africa: More Than a Festival, Film Africa Is the Engine of Continental Cinema https://allafrica.com/stories/202510160468.html

The world’s richest people now control nearly $60 trillion — here’s how they’re investing their fortunes https://www.businessinsider.com/how-the-worlds-richest-are-investing-their-60-trillion-fortunes-2025-10

Ranked: The World’s 20 Largest Labor Forces, by Country https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-the-worlds-20-largest-labor-forces-by-country/