Notes from Around the Horne for 10.29.25 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 10.29.25 show)
Africa
40 migrants, including infants, die in boat sinking off Tunisia https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/23/40-migrants-including-infants-die-in-boat-sinking-off-tunisia/
Egypt, EU hold first-ever summit to deepen ties on trade, security, and migration https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/23/egypt-eu-hold-first-ever-summit-to-deepen-ties-on-trade-security-and-migration/
Sudan denies Washington talks as sources confirm indirect negotiations https://sudantribune.com/article/306335
US draws closer to Ethiopia with backing for $10bn airport https://african.business/2025/10/trade-investment/us-draws-closer-to-ethiopia-with-backing-for-10bn-airport
Zimbabwe: Top U.S. Legislator (Gregory Meeks) Says Extending Mnangagwa’s Term Will Erode Zimbabwe’s Democracy https://allafrica.com/stories/202510230693.html
Top 5 OPEC African countries that produced the most oil in September 2025 https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/top-5-opec-african-countries-that-produced-the-most-oil-in-september-2025/1xqlf0d
Malawi bans raw mineral exports to save $500m in wealth annually https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/malawi-bans-raw-mineral-exports-to-save-dollar500m-in-wealth-annually/0psmpd7
Adani, Chinese firms join race for South Africa’s $25 billion grid expansion https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/adani-chinese-firms-join-race-for-south-africas-dollar25-billion-grid-expansion/p480n58
(South Africa) GNU ‘In Shambles’: Mashele Slams Policy Drift and Coalition Chaos https://centralnews.co.za/gnu-in-shambles-mashele-slams-policy-drift-and-coalition-chaos/
South Africa Boosts Deportations Amid Jobs Crisis, Minister https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-24/south-africa-boosts-deportations-amid-jobs-crisis-minister-says?srnd=phx-politics
Samia pledges to build an inclusive Tanzania https://www.thecitizen.co.tz/tanzania/news/national/samia-pledges-to-build-an-inclusive-tanzania-5242806
Tanzania’s first female president has defied early hopes that she would ease repression https://apnews.com/article/tanzania-election-president-samia-suluhu-hassan-9a9ecbce98769709ad8fd5cd6c5254ee
Report highlights significant security deterioration in South Sudan https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/24/report-highlights-significant-security-deterioration-in-south-sudan/
Nearly two-thirds of South Sudanese children in child labour: Report https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/24/nearly-two-thirds-of-south-sudanese-children-in-child-labour-report
Trump pushes for Sudan truce in Washington and gets Sisi to lean on Burhan https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/trump-pushes-sudan-truce-washington-and-gets-sisi-lean-burhan
(South Africa) ‘Our greatest asset’ — Alistair Ruiters is hot favourite to be SA’s next ambassador to US https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-10-23-our-greatest-asset-alistair-ruiters-is-hot-favourite-to-be-sas-next-ambassador-to-us/?dm_source=dm_block_list&dm_medium=card_link&dm_campaign=main
(South Africa) Inside DA’s bid to end BEE: Vision for ‘economic inclusion for all’, ‘fair’ procurement https://www.news24.com/politics/inside-das-bid-to-end-bee-vision-for-economic-inclusion-for-all-fair-procurement-20251021-1187
(South Africa) President Ramaphosa arrives in Malaysia for ASEAN Summit https://www.sabcnews.com/sabcnews/president-ramaphosa-arrives-in-malaysia-for-asean-summit/
China ships 161 tons of construction materials to Morocco for Rabat-Casablanca expressway https://en.hespress.com/124027-china-ships-161-tons-of-construction-materials-to-morocco-for-rabat-casablanca-expressway.html
Tesla Starts Recruiting in Morocco to Launch Its First Local Operations https://www.moroccoworldnews.com/2025/10/265112/tesla-starts-recruiting-in-morocco-to-launch-its-first-local-operations/
Polisario threatens to boycott Sahara peace process over US-drafted UN resolution https://en.hespress.com/124035-polisario-threatens-to-boycott-sahara-peace-process-over-us-drafted-un-resolution.html
Uganda Is the Most Democratic Country in World - Museveni https://allafrica.com/stories/202510240014.html
President Tinubu announces changes in Nigerian military hierarchy https://apanews.net/president-tinubu-announces-changes-in-nigerian-military-hierarchy/
Two top opposition leaders arrested in Cameroon as post-election tensions mount ahead of results https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/25/two-top-opposition-leaders-arrested-in-cameroon-as-post-election-tensions-mount-ahead-of-r/
EU reaffirms support for Libyan people in pursuit of peace, national unity https://apanews.net/eu-reaffirms-support-for-libyan-people-in-pursuit-of-peace-national-unity/
Côte d’Ivoire’s Ouattara set for fourth term, early results suggest https://www.rfi.fr/en/international-news/20251026-ivory-coast-s-ouattara-set-for-fourth-term-early-results-suggest
Washington’s Strategic Bet: Somaliland’s ascent in U.S. foreign policy https://addisstandard.com/washingtons-strategic-bet-somalilands-ascent-in-u-s-foreign-policy/?amp=1
Morocco’s lobbying posture reaches peak ahead of UNSC deliberations on Sahara https://en.hespress.com/124212-moroccos-lobbying-posture-reaches-peak-ahead-of-unsc-deliberations-on-sahara.html
(Angola) Vice President visits Angolan embassy in US https://angop.ao/en/noticias/politica/vice-presidente-visita-embaixada-de-angola-nos-estados-unidos/
Italy expands West Africa outreach with high-profile mission https://decode39.com/12201/italy-expands-west-africa-outreach-with-high-profile-mission/
Paul Biya wins eighth term as Cameroon’s president amid opposition outcry https://www.africanews.com/2025/10/27/paul-biya-wins-eighth-term-as-cameroons-president-amid-opposition-outcry/
Ivorian President Ouattara re-elected for fifth term https://apanews.net/ivorian-president-ouattara-re-elected-for-fifth-term/
Tanzania goes to vote in elections set to keep the same party in power for 7 decades https://abcnews.go.com/amp/International/wireStory/tanzania-vote-elections-set-same-party-power-7-126889592
Concerns for civilians high after RSF claims control of Sudan’s el-Fasher https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/27/concerns-for-civilians-high-after-rsf-claims-control-of-sudans-el-fasher
US-based Sudanese rights group calls for investigation into presence of RSF leader in US https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20251027-us-based-sudanese-rights-group-calls-for-investigation-into-presence-of-rsf-leader-in-us/?amp
UK military equipment used by militia accused of genocide found in Sudan, UN told https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2025/oct/28/uk-military-equipment-rapid-support-forces-rsf-militia-accused-genocide-found-sudan-united-nations
Asia - Pacific
Hugh White exposes Australia’s dangerous gamble with America https://youtu.be/WiXRvKthbC8
China state oil majors suspend Russian oil buys due to sanctions, sources say https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/china-state-oil-majors-suspend-russian-oil-buys-due-sanctions-sources-say-2025-10-23/
US military strikes suspected drug vessels in the eastern Pacific ocean https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/us-military-strikes-suspected-drug-vessel-pacific-2025-10-22/
New Zealand ‘mega strike’: 100,000 public sector workers demand better conditions https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/23/new-zealand-mega-strike-teachers-nurses-workers-public-services
China’s leadership vows to step up push for ‘self-reliance’ in tech https://www.ft.com/content/64e2b6dd-1cb9-4a1b-9335-970d94fa9beb
China Plenum Turnout Hits Lowest in Decades as Xi Widens Purges https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-23/china-plenum-turnout-hits-lowest-in-decades-as-xi-widens-purges
CPC plenum concludes, adopting recommendations for China’s 15th Five-Year Plan https://english.news.cn/20251023/19e14d4408dd4ea0a628653e524f7595/c.html
China ships $1b goods to U.S. daily despite tariffs: Bloomberg https://news.cgtn.com/news/2025-10-23/China-ships-1b-goods-to-U-S-daily-despite-tariffs-Bloomberg-1HHqez5HTxe/p.html
China opposes EU listing Chinese enterprises in Russia sanctions package https://english.news.cn/20251023/3c54be50d4d448c081dc2e6ec41c88bf/c.html
North Korea’s Kim says military ties with Russia will ‘advance non-stop’ https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/north-koreas-kim-says-military-ties-with-russia-will-advance-non-stop-2025-10-23/
(S. Korea) Lee welcomes Trump’s role as ‘peacemaker,’ brushes aside U.S. trade concerns: CNN https://m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251023005651315?section=national/diplomacy
Trump to hold bilateral talks with Lee, Xi in S. Korea next week: White House https://m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251024000452315?section=national/diplomacy
(India) Modi to Skip Asean Summit, Likely Miss Out on Trump Meeting https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-23/modi-to-skip-asean-summit-missing-out-on-possible-trump-meeting
U.S. Eager to Work with New Japan PM Takaichi https://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=2025102300302
(Japan) Takaichi to put defense push in spotlight in bid to satiate Trump demands https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/23/japan/politics/japan-pm-takaichi-defense-spending/
(Japan) Takaichi Cabinet Wins 80% Support Among Young; Survey Finds Equal Backing Among Men, Women https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20251023-288185/
(Philippines) Marcos vows more affordable, accessible housing programs for Filipinos https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/2129297/marcos-vows-more-affordable-accessible-housing-programs-for-filipinos
Top Vietnamese, Bulgarian leaders attend business forum in Sofia https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/1727980/top-vietnamese-bulgarian-leaders-attend-business-forum-in-sofia.html
Vietnam, South Africa pledge to strengthen political, economic, and defence links https://vietnamnews.vn/politics-laws/1727964/viet-nam-south-africa-pledge-to-strengthen-political-economic-and-defence-links.html
Indonesia and South Africa to activate defence pact https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501778285/indonesia-and-south-africa-to-activate-defence-pact/
Australian think tank proposes ‘Pacific-Eyes’ intelligence alliance for regional security https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/576747/australian-think-tank-proposes-pacific-eyes-intelligence-alliance-for-regional-security
Philippines seeks stronger ties with Timor-Leste https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/10/24/2482157/philippines-seeks-stronger-ties-timor-leste
(Philippines) Marcos eyes more PCG vessels https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/10/24/2482168/marcos-eyes-more-pcg-vessels
India’s $3.9 billion plan to help Modi’s mogul ally after U.S. charges https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/10/24/india-adani-group-modi-lic/
US Launches Fresh China Tariff Probe Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-24/us-launches-fresh-china-tariff-probe-ahead-of-trump-xi-meeting?srnd=phx-politics
Thai PM cancels ASEAN trip after royal death, may miss ceasefire signing https://www.reuters.com/world/china/thai-pm-cancels-asean-trip-after-royal-death-may-miss-ceasefire-signing-2025-10-25/
Malaysia in spotlight as regional, world leaders gather for ASEAN summit https://www.aa.com.tr/en/asia-pacific/malaysia-in-spotlight-as-regional-world-leaders-gather-for-asean-summit/3726504
Takaichi to make diplomatic debut at ASEAN summit in Malaysia https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/10/25/japan/politics/takaichi-diplomatic-debut-asean-trump/
Japan, U.S. to Sign Memorandum on AI, Other Science, Tech Fields During Trump’s Visit to Tokyo https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20251025-288637/
Marine Corps’ latest plan for war in the Pacific emphasizes logistics, firepower https://taskandpurpose.com/news/marine-corps-force-design-update/
Trump says he’s open to meeting Kim in Korea if Kim would like to https://m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251025002951315?section=national/diplomacy
East Timor, Asia’s youngest nation, becomes ASEAN’s 11th member https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/east-timor-asias-youngest-nation-becomes-aseans-11th-member-2025-10-26/
N. Korean FM Choe to visit Russia, Belarus: state media https://m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251026001351315?section=nk/nk
(Japan) Takaichi, Trump Agree to Elevate Alliance to New Heights in 1st Call Since PM Took Office https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20251026-288742/
(Japan) Takaichi Vows to Enhance Maritime Security Cooperation with ASEAN https://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=2025102600353
Japanese, Philippine Leaders Agree to Enhance Security Cooperation https://jen.jiji.com/jc/eng?g=eco&k=2025102600300
Nepal Interim PM Adds Popular Youth Figures To Cabinet https://www.barrons.com/news/nepal-interim-pm-adds-popular-youth-figures-to-cabinet-152d4e9c?refsec=topics_afp-news
Malaysia secures exemptions in US tariff agreement, rate remains stable at 19% https://www.thestar.com.my/news/nation/2025/10/26/malaysia-secures-exemptions-in-us-tariff-agreement-rate-remains-stable-at-19
Trump inks deals on trade, minerals with Southeast Asian partners https://www.reuters.com/world/china/us-sign-trade-deals-with-cambodia-malaysia-trump-says-2025-10-26/
Thailand and Cambodia sign Trump-brokered peace deal in Malaysia https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/thailand-cambodia-conflict/thailand-and-cambodia-sign-trump-brokered-peace-deal-in-malaysia
Pentagon Chief Hegseth Set For Multi-country Asia Tour https://www.barrons.com/news/pentagon-chief-hegseth-set-for-multi-country-asia-tour-6d6fc468?refsec=topics_afp-news
Australia outpaces regional neighbours as Pacific’s largest donor https://www.rnz.co.nz/international/pacific-news/576982/australia-outpaces-regional-neighbours-as-pacific-s-largest-donor
(S. Korea) Lee returns home from ASEAN summit, set for APEC gathering https://m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20251027008951315?section=national/diplomacy
Takaichi set to remove Japan’s defense export bans https://asiatimes.com/2025/10/takaichi-set-to-remove-japans-defense-export-bans/
Japan, U.S. to Sign Agreement on Shipbuilding Cooperation as Trump Visits Japan https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20251027-288760/
Asean leaders push for stronger trade ties with RCEP members and other partners https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/asean-leaders-push-for-stronger-trade-ties-with-rcep-members-and-other-partners
(Singapore) PM Wong meets Thai PM Anutin on Asean Summit sidelines https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/pm-wong-meets-thai-pm-anutin-at-asean-summit-sidelines
If US makes a request, China willing to provide necessary assistance from humanitarian perspective: FM on US Navy aircraft crashes in SCS https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/1346649.shtml
Chinese FM spokesperson hits back at Philippine president’s S.China Sea claims; expert says Manila-Tokyo cooperation to heighten tensions in region https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/1346666.shtml
Chinese FM (Wang Yi) holds phone talks with US secretary of state (Marco Rubio), hopes China, US to create conditions for development of bilateral relations https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202510/1346678.shtml
Citing Biblical story, Taiwan president says Israel is a model for island’s defence https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/citing-biblical-story-taiwan-president-says-israel-is-model-islands-defence-2025-10-28/
US Missiles Stationed in Philippines Can Reach China: Official https://www.newsweek.com/us-missiles-stationed-in-philippines-can-reach-china-official-10949484
Takaichi, Trump Share Hopes for ‘New Golden Age’ in Japan-U.S. Alliance at Summit in Tokyo https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20251028-289385/
Japanese prime minister will nominate Trump for Nobel Peace Prize: Leavitt https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5576089-takaichi-trump-nobel-nomination/
S. Korea, Japan arranging summit talks for Thursday: report https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/foreignaffairs/20251028/s-korea-japan-arranging-summit-talks-between-lee-takaichi-for-thursday-report
Middle East / West Asia
Marco Rubio warns Israel against West Bank annexation after Knesset vote https://news.sky.com/story/marco-rubio-warns-israel-against-west-bank-annexation-after-knesset-vote-13455715
Trump: ‘I Stopped Netanyahu’ https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-netanyahu-israel-gaza-war-time-interview-10925054
Trump is expected to host Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman next month, AP sources say https://apnews.com/article/trump-saudi-arabia-crown-prince-0482a4bdcf5a40f5e7a9effe53f2a1d9
Death squads of Western-friendly militants keep massacring minorities in Syria: Reports https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2025/10/23/757462/HTS-Syria-Jolani-US-Assad
Rubio seeks quick deployment of international Gaza force https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/rubio-seeks-quick-deployment-international-130646562.html
Marco Rubio warns Israel against West Bank annexation after Knesset vote https://news.sky.com/story/marco-rubio-warns-israel-against-west-bank-annexation-after-knesset-vote-13455715
Rubio stresses there is ‘no plan B’ amid questions over Trump’s Gaza deal https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/10/24/israel-hamas-gaza-war-ceasefire-rubio/
Despite ICJ ruling, Rubio says Unrwa cannot be involved in Gaza’s future https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/marco-rubio-says-unrwa-cannot-be-involved-gazas-future
Palestinian teen killed in Israeli raid on West Bank as settlers rampage https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/24/palestinian-child-killed-in-israeli-raid-on-west-bank-as-settlers-rampage
U.S. Flies Drones Over Gaza to Monitor Cease-Fire, Officials Say https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/24/world/middleeast/us-gaza-ceasefire-drones.html
Netanyahu Enters Campaign Mode, Claiming He Saved Israel https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-24/israel-s-netanyahu-eyes-2026-election-with-pitch-that-he-saved-the-country?srnd=phx-politics
Palestinian factions say they agree to let independent technocrat committee run Gaza https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/24/palestinian-factions-say-they-agree-to-let-independent-technocrat-committee-run-gaza
How the Northern Cyprus election may prompt Turkey to re-think federalism https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/how-northern-cyprus-election-may-prompt-turkey-re-think-federalism
US, UAE strike $1.8B critical mineral venture amid China tensions and Gulf rivalry
https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2025/10/us-uae-strike-18b-critical-mineral-venture-amid-china-tensions-and-gulf-rivalry
Israel Army Says Conducts Strike Targeting Islamic Jihad Militant In Gaza https://www.barrons.com/news/israel-army-says-conducts-strike-targeting-islamic-jihad-militant-in-gaza-34e05830
Revealed: The plan for a
‘New Gaza’ - and the four militias Israel is backing to defeat Hamas https://news.sky.com/story/revealed-the-plan-for-a-new-gaza-and-the-four-militias-israel-is-backing-to-defeat-hamas-13456416
Trump thanks Qatar for mediation efforts as talks on Gaza plan continue https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/10/25/trump-thanks-qatar-for-mediation-efforts-as-talks-on-gaza-plan-continue
Yemen Rebels Arrest Three UN Staff Over Israel Spying Accusation: Security Source https://www.barrons.com/news/yemen-rebels-arrest-three-un-staff-over-israel-spying-accusation-security-source-18fc55a7
Kurdish PKK Says Withdrawing All Forces From Turkey To North Iraq https://www.barrons.com/news/kurdish-militant-pkk-says-withdrawing-all-its-forces-from-turkey-to-north-iraq-statement-8d6581b3
UK’s Starmer visit to Turkey set to finalise multibillion-dollar Eurofighter deal https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/uk-starmer-turkey-visit-finalise-multibilion-dollar-eurofighter-deal
US sees opportunity to expand strategic relationship with Pakistan: Marco Rubio https://www.dawn.com/news/1951367/us-sees-opportunity-to-expand-strategic-relationship-with-pakistan-marco-rubio
Netanyahu, Rubio reaffirm commitment to disarm Hamas https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/netanyahu--rubio-reaffirm-commitment-to-disarm-hamas
Netanyahu Says Israel Will Decide Which International Forces Will Be Deployed to Gaza https://news.antiwar.com/2025/10/26/netanyahu-says-israel-will-decide-which-international-forces-will-be-deployed-to-gaza/
Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem: Defending Lebanon and Regional Sovereignty While Upholding National Responsibilities https://english.almanar.com.lb/2523622
(UAE) This Gulf Nation Is Powering Trump’s Moneymaking Machine https://www.forbes.com/sites/danalexander/2025/10/27/this-gulf-nation-is-powering-trumps-moneymaking-machine/
(Türkiye) Erdogan’s Gulf tour signals emerging regional security architecture https://www.trtworld.com/article/e7bbdb02f957
Pakistan, Bangladesh vow to bolster defence and security cooperation https://www.pakistantoday.com.pk/2025/10/27/pakistan-bangladesh-vow-to-bolster-defence-and-security-cooperation/
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia launch Economic Cooperation Framework to bolster trade and development https://www.dawn.com/news/1951774/pakistan-saudi-arabia-launch-economic-cooperation-framework-to-bolster-trade-and-development
Afghanistan-Pakistan truce talks collapse in Istanbul talks https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/afghanistan-pakistan-truce-talks-collapse-in-istanbul-talks
Europe
King Charles and Pope Leo pray together in a 500-year first https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/king-charles-pope-leo-pray-together-500-year-first-2025-10-23/
Russia Suffers New Sanctions Squeeze as EU Follows Trump https://www.newsweek.com/russia-us-eu-sanctions-trump-ukraine-war-10924604
Putin says U.S. sanctions are ‘serious’ but won’t make Russia stop war https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/10/23/russia-trump-sanctions-rosneft-europe/
Kremlin Accuses Trump of ‘Act of War’ Against Russia https://www.newsweek.com/russia-trump-war-kremlin-putin-summit-us-sanctions-10883129
Putin says he still expects to meet Trump after US cancels meeting https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/putin-says-still-expects-meet-181732972.html
Ukraine wants US to stay involved, says Zelenskyy after meeting western allies https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/24/zelenskyy-ukraine-russia-london-meeting-european-leaders
Croatian parliament votes in return of mandatory military training https://www.croatiaweek.com/croatia-mandatory-basic-military-training/
Saudi Days in Rome https://decode39.com/12183/saudi-days-in-rome/
Russia’s Massive Nuclear Arsenal In Arctic ‘Pointed’ At US: Norway https://www.newsweek.com/russias-massive-nuclear-arsenal-in-arctic-pointed-at-us-norway-10939394
Donald Tusk: Ukraine is ready to fight on for three more years https://www.thetimes.com/world/europe/article/donald-tusk-ukraine-is-ready-to-fight-on-for-three-more-years-0vcnpp22r
Catherine Connolly elected 10th president of Ireland in landslide victory https://www.irishtimes.com/politics/2025/10/25/catherine-connolly-elected-10th-president-of-ireland-in-landslide-victory/
Kosovo Fails To Elect Government In Months-long Crisis https://www.barrons.com/news/kosovo-fails-to-elect-government-in-months-long-crisis-58226704?refsec=topics_afp-news
Suspects arrested in Paris’s Louvre museum crown jewels heist https://www.rfi.fr/en/france/20251026-suspects-arrested-paris-louvre-museum-crown-jewels-theft
Britain seeks EU steel pact to counter China — and swerve tariffs https://www.politico.eu/article/britain-eu-steel-pact-china-tariffs/
How Europe sacrificed itself for a fading American empire | Dr. Vijay Prashad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6cwvdL7egc&t=1597s
UK, Turkey Agree $11 Bn Eurofighter Deal https://www.barrons.com/news/uk-s-starmer-says-agrees-11-bn-eurofighter-deal-with-turkey-bfc3c48e?refsec=topics_afp-news
Lithuania draws up plans to shut Belarus border crossings indefinitely after balloon incursions https://www.euronews.com/2025/10/27/lithuania-draws-up-plans-to-shut-belarus-border-crossings-indefinitely-after-balloon-incur
‘A Kind Of Freedom’: Amsterdam Celebrates 750 Years https://www.barrons.com/news/a-kind-of-freedom-amsterdam-celebrates-750-years-19d798e0?refsec=topics_afp-news
‘China is watching’: Finland warns defeating Russia’s invasion of Ukraine key to stability in Indo-Pacific https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/28/china-is-watching-finland-warns-defeating-russias-invasion-of-ukraine-key-to-stability-in-indo-pacific
Russia seeking to expand energy exports to India – minister https://www.rt.com/india/627043-russia-seeking-to-expand-energy/
Americas & The Caribbean
UN Security Council pressures Haiti’s leaders to hold general election as deadline nears https://apnews.com/article/haiti-un-security-council-elections-gangs-violence-935132d5218976a8f72dbf86d34a01a5
Accused fentanyl kingpin wanted by U.S. and Mexico is arrested in Cuba months after escaping house arrest https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/fentanyl-kingpin-brother-wang-arrested-cuba-wanted-us-mexico/
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will double its non-US exports as Canadians can’t rely on US https://apnews.com/article/canada-carney-trump-budget-exports-c78a41c00167bc1d8177d5d74e34d09f
U.S. Trade War Drives Canada to Fast-Track Port Expansion https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-trade-war-drives-canada-to-fast-track-port-expansion-09641ceb
Carney Hopes to Meet China’s Xi Soon in Bid to Ease Trade Tensions https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-23/carney-hopes-to-meet-china-s-xi-soon-in-bid-to-ease-trade-tensions?srnd=phx-politics
Revealed: police across US spread false rumors about Venezuelan gang threats https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/23/venezuela-tren-de-aragua-gang-police
Brazilian president will seek fourth term at age 80: ‘I’ve got as much energy as when I was 30’ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/23/brazil-lula-president-fourth-term
B-1 bombers fly over Caribbean in another show of force against Venezuela https://abcnews.go.com/amp/Politics/1-bombers-fly-caribbean-show-force/story?id=126810062
Trump says talks with Canada off after ad invokes Reagan as free-trader https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-says-all-trade-talks-with-canada-are-terminated-2025-10-24/
Canada will restart trade talks when ‘Americans are ready’, says Carney https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdjrlmd4pmeo.amp
Six Dead After U.S. Military Conducts 10th Strike On Suspected Drug Cartels https://www.forbes.com/sites/saradorn/2025/10/24/six-dead-after-us-military-conducts-10th-strike-on-suspected-drug-cartels/
US warship to arrive in Trinidad and Tobago for joint military exercises https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/news/caribbean-news/us-warship-to-arrive-in-trinidad-and-tobago-for-joint-military-exercises/
10 former Caribbean heads warn region at risk amid rising military presence https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/news/caribbean-news/10-former-caribbean-heads-warn-region-at-risk-amid-rising-military-rresence/
US to deploy USS Gerald R. Ford to Latin America https://www.defensenews.com/news/your-military/2025/10/24/us-to-deploy-uss-gerald-r-ford-to-latin-america/
Trump Sanctions Colombia President After Drug Trafficking Claims https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-24/trump-sanctions-colombia-president-after-drug-trafficking-claims
(Brazil) Lula Aims for Trump Talks in Asia, Open to Discuss Venezuela https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-24/lula-aims-for-trump-talks-in-asia-open-to-discuss-venezuela?srnd=phx-politics
(Mexico) Claudia Sheinbaum Condemns Trump’s Attacks on Vessels in the Caribbean and Pacific https://www.heraldousa.com/mexico/Claudia-Sheinbaum-Condemns-Trumps-Attacks-on-Vessels-in-the-Caribbean-and-Pacific-20251023-0019.html
Could There Be a Trade Breakup Between Mexico and Canada? Claudia Sheinbaum Weighs In on the Tense Situation https://www.heraldousa.com/mexico/Could-There-Be-a-Trade-Breakup-Between-Mexico-and-Canada-Claudia-Sheinbaum-Weighs-In-on-the-Tense-Situation-20251024-0004.html
Mexico Poised for Tax Hikes Sheinbaum Once Said Wouldn’t Happen https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-24/mexico-poised-for-tax-hikes-sheinbaum-once-said-wouldn-t-happen?srnd=phx-politics
US urges global race for next UN chief in move likely to annoy Latin America https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/us-urges-global-race-next-un-chief-move-likely-annoy-latin-america-2025-10-24/
Trump Says Expects To Meet Brazil’s Lula On Asia Trip https://www.barrons.com/news/trump-says-expects-to-meet-brazil-s-lulaon-asia-trip-5957a0e9?refsec=topics_afp-news
Grenadians protest proposed US radar installation and military presence https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/news/caribbean-news/grenadians-protest-proposed-us-radar-installation-and-military-presence/
Three dead, 6 injured in Haiti as Tropical Storm Melissa’s severe weather batters the country https://haitiantimes.com/2025/10/25/haiti-three-dead-six-injured-tropical-storm-melissa/
‘Leave us alone’: Jemima Pierre on Haiti’s struggle for sovereignty https://www.aljazeera.com/video/upfront/2025/10/25/leave-us-alone-jemima-pierre-on-haitis-struggle-for-sovereignty
Argentina goes to polls amid economic crisis and Trump ‘interference’ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/oct/25/argentina-president-javier-milei-polls-economic-crisis-trump
Trump raises tariffs on Canada by 10% over Reagan ad https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2025/10/25/trump-canada-tariffs-reagan-ad/
UN has stopped working, says Brazil’s Lula, slams Security Council for failing to stop wars https://www.aa.com.tr/en/americas/un-has-stopped-working-says-brazil-s-lula-slams-security-council-for-failing-to-stop-wars/3726698
Cuba denounces Trump admin pressuring countries to change their vote against the 62-year US blockade https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/10/26/cuba-denounces-trump-admin-pressuring-countries-to-change-their-vote-against-the-62-year-us-blockade/
Trump meets Brazil’s Lula at ASEAN summit, touts ‘pretty good deals’ https://www.aljazeera.com/amp/news/2025/10/26/trump-meets-brazils-lula-at-asean-summit-touts-pretty-good-deals
U.S. will not lose money on Argentina bailout, Bessent promises https://www.axios.com/2025/10/26/us-argentina-bessent
Category 4 Hurricane Melissa slowly moving toward Jamaica, Cuba and the Bahamas https://www.miamiherald.com/news/weather/hurricane/article312650025.html#storylink=mainstage_card
Canadian UN Ambassador visits Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/news/canadian-un-ambassador-visits-haitis-gang-suppression-force/
Venezuela alerts of military provocation by Trinidad and Tobago & CIA https://kawsachun.com/venezuela-alerts-of-military-provocation-by-trinidad-and-tobago-cia/
Milei triumphs in Argentine midterm elections closely watched by Washington https://www.npr.org/2025/10/27/g-s1-95158/milei-triumphs-argentine-midterm-elections
Hurricane Melissa becomes Category 5, poised for catastrophic hit on Jamaica https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/news/hurricane-melissa-becomes-category-5-poised-for-catastrophic-hit-on-jamaica/
Milei triumphs in Argentine midterm elections closely watched by Washington https://apnews.com/article/argentina-midterm-election-javier-milei-66d7c03825a7a0f56ce5808ff3ac1df4
Mexico’s Sheinbaum says she and Trump agreed to extend trade deadline https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/mexicos-sheinbaum-trump-spoke-about-pending-trade-demands-2025-10-27/
US Conducts Third Bomber Flight Off the Coast of Venezuela https://news.antiwar.com/2025/10/27/us-conducts-third-bomber-flight-off-the-coast-of-venezuela/
Maduro Suspends Trinidad And Tobago Gas Accord Over US Warship Visit https://www.barrons.com/news/maduro-suspends-trinidad-and-tobago-gas-accord-over-us-warship-visit-0d41106d?refsec=topics_afp-news
Heavy Russian cargo plane lands in Caracas amid US-Venezuela tensions https://www.defensenews.com/global/the-americas/2025/10/28/heavy-russian-cargo-plane-lands-in-caracas-amid-us-venezuela-tensions/
U.S.
Silicon Valley Has China Envy, and That Reveals a Lot About America https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/business/china-tech-silicon-valley.html
US axes website for reporting human rights abuses by US-armed foreign forces https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqx30vnwd4do
To Honor Miss Major, We Fight for the Trans and Queer Spaces She Built https://truthout.org/articles/to-honor-miss-major-we-fight-for-the-trans-and-queer-spaces-she-built/
Comey cites Samuel Alito and Clarence Thomas in arguing against Halligan’s appointment https://www.msnbc.com/msnbc/amp/shows/deadlinewhitehouse/blog/rcna238864
Newsom Says Benioff Is Still ‘Family’ Despite the National Guard Remarks https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/22/us/gavin-newsom-marc-benioff.html
Trump pardons convicted Binance founder ‘CZ’ Zhao https://www.reuters.com/world/us/trump-pardons-convicted-binance-founder-zhao-white-house-says-2025-10-23/
The Cowboy Lobbyist Who Claimed He Fixed An Election https://responsiblestatecraft.org/devils-advocates-ken-vogel/
US National Debt Surpasses Grim Milestone For First Time In History https://www.newsweek.com/us-national-debt-surpasses-grim-milestone-for-first-time-in-history-10924672
US Air Force to lease base land for private AI data centers https://www.defensenews.com/air/2025/10/23/us-air-force-to-lease-base-land-for-private-ai-data-centers/
Trump approves $25 million in federal disaster aid for Western Alaska storm recovery https://www.adn.com/alaska-news/rural-alaska/2025/10/22/trump-approves-disaster-declaration-for-western-alaska-storm-recovery/
Trump’s shutdown pay plan prioritizes security personnel over civilian workers https://www.reuters.com/legal/litigation/trumps-shutdown-pay-plan-prioritizes-security-personnel-over-civilian-workers-2025-10-23/
U.S. hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/u-s-hits-38-trillion-in-debt-after-the-fastest-accumulation-of-1-trillion-outside-of-the-pandemic
Eric Adams Endorses Andrew Cuomo for Mayor https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/23/nyregion/adams-endorse-cuomo-nyc-mayor.html
Bernie Sanders admits ‘Trump did better’ on the border than Biden https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/immigration/3861179/bernie-sanders-admits-trump-did-better-on-the-border-than-biden/
Sanders weighs in on AOC’s future, 2028 https://www.axios.com/2025/10/23/bernie-sanders-aoc-2028-presidential-election
FBI Ties NBA Gambling Case to Four Mafia Families: Live Updates https://www.newsweek.com/chauncey-billups-terry-rozier-nba-fbi-gambling-live-updates-10926908
Average Obamacare premiums are set to rise 30 percent, documents show https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2025/10/24/obamacare-premiums-rise-30-percent/
A Wikipedia cofounder is fueling the right’s campaign against it https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2025/10/24/wikipedia-larry-sanger-elon-musk/
US says it now plans to deport Abrego Garcia to Liberia as soon as Oct. 31 https://apnews.com/article/abrego-garcia-el-salvador-liberia-deportation-trump-d2ce366c8043b18220676c865fc05987
Letitia James Gets Trial Date in Federal Mortgage Fraud Case https://www.newsweek.com/letitia-james-trial-date-charges-arrested-donald-trump-10934677
How the Army could customize tanks for future urban warfare https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2025/10/24/how-the-army-could-customize-tanks-for-future-urban-warfare/
Pentagon Received $130 Million Anonymous Gift to Pay Troops https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-24/pentagon-received-130-million-anonymous-donation-to-pay-troops?srnd=phx-politics
Mamdani Receives Long-Awaited Jeffries Backing for NYC Mayor https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-10-24/mamdani-to-win-long-awaited-jeffries-endorsement-for-nyc-mayor?srnd=phx-politics
Trump Third Term Is Being Planned Out, MAGA Ally Steve Bannon Says https://truthout.org/articles/trump-third-term-is-being-planned-out-maga-ally-steve-bannon-says/
Donor Who Gave $130 Million to Pay Troops Is Reclusive Heir to Mellon Fortune https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/25/us/politics/timothy-mellon-donation-troops.html
‘I am not done’ - Kamala Harris tells BBC she may run for president again https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2n7k2veywo
SNAP funding expiration set to hit 40 million people https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5572490-usda-snap-funding-impasse/
The White House’s East Wing is now demolished. Here’s what was lost https://www.cnn.com/2025/10/26/politics/white-house-east-wing-history
Trump Says a Recent M.R.I. Scan Was ‘Perfect,’ and He’d ‘Love’ a Third Term https://www.nytimes.com/2025/10/27/us/politics/trump-mri-third-term.html
British political commentator Sami Hamdi detained by ICE while on U.S. speaking tour https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/british-political-commentator-sami-hamdi-detained-by-ice-while-on-u-s-speaking-tour
Ray Dalio says America is developing a ‘dependency’ on the top 1% of workers, while the bottom 60% are struggling and unproductive https://fortune.com/2025/10/27/ray-dalio-america-dependeny-top-workers-industries-fortune-global-forum/
Amazon targets as many as 30,000 corporate job cuts https://www.reuters.com/business/world-at-work/amazon-targets-many-30000-corporate-job-cuts-sources-say-2025-10-27/
Trump threatens to send ‘more than National Guard’ to US cities https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/5576016-trump-national-guard-deployment-speech-japan/?tbref=hp
Miscellaneous
Mosquitoes found in Iceland for first time after record heat https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/clyz3vv62pgo.amp
The World’s Largest Economies in 2026 https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-the-worlds-largest-economies-in-2026/
Ranked: Countries With the Most Government Debt in 2025 https://www.visualcapitalist.com/ranked-countries-with-the-most-government-debt-in-2025/
80 years since 1945 Manchester Congress and the need for revolutionary Pan-Africanism https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/10/25/80-years-since-1945-manchester-congress-and-the-need-for-revolutionary-pan-africanism/
WTO director-general says calling the trade wars the greatest disruption since the 1930s is ‘the understatement of the century’—but it’s not a repeat https://fortune.com/2025/10/27/wto-director-general-says-us-criticisms-of-trade-valid-not-1930s/