Notes from Around the Horne for 9.10.25 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 9.10.25 show)
Africa
Burkina Faso passes law criminalising homosexuality https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/02/burkina-faso-passes-law-criminalising-homosexuality/
Nearly 90% of Sudan’s farmers lose output in conflict zones – report https://sudantribune.com/article304624/
‘Reparatory justice’ key to ending racism against Africans and their descendants https://news.un.org/en/story/2025/09/1165771
Angola President Charts 50-Year Energy Vision at Major Industry Conference https://www.newsghana.com.gh/angola-president-charts-50-year-energy-vision-at-major-industry-conference/
Angola assumes presidency of AU Peace and Security Council https://www.angop.ao/en/noticias/politica/angola-assume-presidencia-do-conselho-de-paz-e-seguranca-da-ua/
Polisario campaign falters as French investments bolster Morocco’s Sahara development https://en.hespress.com/119861-polisario-campaign-falters-as-french-investments-bolster-moroccos-sahara-development.html
90% of Nigerians still lack health insurance coverage- NHIA Boss https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/818555-90-of-nigerians-still-lack-health-insurance-coverage-nhia-boss.html
Niger will be Africa’s fastest-growing economy in 2025, says World Bank https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/09/04/niger-will-be-africas-fastest-growing-economy-in-2025-says-world-bank/
Ghana Land Dispute Clashes Kill 31, Displace 48,000 https://www.barrons.com/news/ghana-clashes-kill-31-displace-48-000-emergency-management-agency-a520a104?refsec=topics_afp-news
South Sudan denies any deal with 'Israel' to resettle Palestinians https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/south-sudan-denies-any-deal-with--israel--to-resettle-palest
Somali presidential aide: Türkiye a front-runner in foreign investments https://trt.global/world/article/576d1ff56ee8
Vladimir Putin calls Congo (ROC) a "friend and reliable partner" of Russia https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/04/vladimir-putin-calls-congo-a-friend-and-reliable-partner-of-russia/
(DRC) Congo confirms new Ebola outbreak in Kasai https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/04/congo-confirms-new-ebola-outbreak-in-kasai/
Africa-CARICOM summit to be held in Addis Ababa https://www.guardian.co.tt/news/africacaricom-summit-to-be-held-in-addis-ababa-6.2.2392522.68f600aed2
IATF 2025 : Algerian President Urges African Unity to Overcome Marginalization https://al24news.dz/en/algerian-president-urges-african-unity-to-overcome-marginalization/
Mali files lawsuit at ICJ against Algeria over drone incident https://en.hespress.com/120016-mali-files-lawsuit-at-icj-against-algeria-over-drone-incident.html
Africa: Rich Countries Meet Only 4% of Funds East Africa Needs to Address Climate Change - Oxfam https://allafrica.com/stories/202509040122.html
Sudan, Egypt FMs urge Ethiopia to change course ahead of megadam launch https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2025/09/sudan-egypt-fms-urge-ethiopia-change-course-ahead-megadam-launch
AFRICOM shares new Anti-Al-Shabab strategy with Somalia President Hassan Sheikh https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/somalia/africom-shares-new-anti-al-shabaab-strategy-with-somalia-president-hassan-sheikh
(Ghana) Govt poised to become continental leader in digital technology – Sam George https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/govt-poised-to-become-continental-leader-in-digital-technology-sam-george/
Ghana Faces Rising Cyber Threats Despite Digital Progress https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-faces-rising-cyber-threats-despite-digital-progress/
Prez Mahama bids farewell to outgoing Ambassadors of Angola, Malta, and France https://ghanaiantimes.com.gh/prez-mahama-bids-farewell-to-outgoing-ambassadors-of-angola-malta-and-france/
Tinubu begins annual leave, travels to France, UK https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/818724-tinubu-begins-annual-leave-travels-to-france-uk.html
Eight in 10 South Africans think country’s heading in wrong direction, new survey shows https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-09-04-eight-in-10-south-africans-think-countrys-heading-in-wrong-direction-new-survey-shows/
SANDF backs off from contentious joint military exercise with Russia and China https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/article/2025-09-04-sandf-backs-off-from-contentious-joint-military-exercise-with-russia-and-china/?dm_source=homepageify&dm_medium=card_link&dm_campaign=keep
Zuma calls for Ramaphosa's arrest https://www.snl24.com/dailysun/news/former-president-jacob-zuma-calls-for-immediate-arrest-of-president-cyril-ramaphosa-20250904
(Botswana) The sparkle is fading in Africa’s diamond heartland https://www.ft.com/content/8fb71f5e-a7be-4b5a-a9d2-21bfa6abe1d1
80m Nigerian youth unemployed – Report https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/818817-80m-nigerian-youth-unemployed-report.html
Botswana minister hails China ties for driving development https://english.news.cn/20250905/bd72f97048c64470a44b4f29ddc22887/c.html
Roundup: Namibia, China mark 35 years of ties with CSR report launch, trade fair https://english.news.cn/20250905/7f50dded9628426d9cacdeafe78ded49/c.html
Chinese firms pay price of jihadist strikes against Mali junta https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/chinese-firms-pay-price-jihadist-052610201.html
UAE Ban on Sudan Trade Spurs Hunt for Alternative Gold Markets https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-04/uae-ban-on-sudan-trade-spurs-hunt-for-alternative-gold-markets
Burkina Faso seeks to ease worries around mining stake plans https://www.mining.com/burkina-faso-seeks-to-ease-worries-around-mining-stake-plans/
Guinea-Bissau: Embalo clings to presidency despite end of term https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/05/guinea-bissau-embalo-clings-to-presidency-despite-end-of-term/
The 2ND Africa-CARICOM Summit https://au.int/en/newsevents/20250907/2nd-africa-caricom-summit
Second Africa-CARICOM Summit Kicks off in Addis Ababa https://www.ena.et/web/eng/w/eng_7281337
Speech by President of Republic, Secretary-General of Polisario Front, at Second Africa-CARICOM Summit https://www.spsrasd.info/en/2025/09/07/11644.html
Ruto And Barbados PM Mottley Urge UNSC To Give Urgent Guidance On Future Of Haiti MSS Mission https://www.capitalfm.co.ke/news/2025/09/ruto-and-barbados-pm-mottley-urge-unsc-to-give-urgent-guidance-on-future-of-haiti-mss-mission/
Details of Ruto's Meeting with Haiti Transitional Presidential Council Member https://nairobileo.co.ke/news/article/22842/details-of-rutos-meeting-with-haiti-transitional-presidential-council-member
African leaders seek to offer climate model after US pullback https://www.reuters.com/sustainability/cop/african-leaders-seek-offer-climate-model-after-us-pullback-2025-09-08/
Somali president arrives in Addis Ababa for Africa Climate Summit https://www.garoweonline.com/en/news/somalia/somali-president-arrives-in-addis-ababa-for-africa-climate-summit
Ethiopia accuses Arab League of bias toward Egypt in Nile Dam dispute https://www.garoweonline.com/en/world/africa/ethiopia-accuses-arab-league-of-bias-toward-egypt-in-nile-dam-dispute
Ethiopia Mega-dam 'Great Achievement For All Black People': PM Abiy https://www.barrons.com/news/ethiopia-mega-dam-great-achievement-for-all-africans-pm-abiy-c9d22b3e?refsec=topics_afp-news
US President Trump to skip G20 summit in Johannesburg https://www.africanews.com/2025/09/09/us-president-trump-to-skip-g20-summit-in-johannesburg/
Asia / Pacific
Ishiba Again Says He will Remain Prime Minister, with Criticism from LDP Lawmakers Mounting over His ‘Clinging to Power’ https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20250903-278819/
Labor and Coalition pass deportation laws set to make Nauru a ‘penal colony’ for Australia, critics say https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/04/labor-coalition-pass-deportation-laws-naura-australia-penal-colony-australia-critics-say
Prisoner transfer sparks new human rights concerns in West Papua https://asiapacificreport.nz/2025/09/04/prisoner-transfer-sparks-new-human-rights-concerns-in-west-papua/
China’s military makeover https://x.com/afp/status/1963753694853537921?s=46&t=5mHpPfjxgNly8LjC6PaFQg
China, DPRK reaffirm friendship, vow closer ties as top leaders hold talks https://english.news.cn/20250905/a19c08303ba54fe295e64644f1774ffa/c.html
Manila to pay the price for tramping on China’s red line: FM on Philippine Defense Secretary’s erroneous remarks on Taiwan https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202509/1342770.shtml
FAST Party Secures Victory, Laaulialemalietoa set to Become Samoa’s Next Prime Minister https://samoaglobalnews.com/2025-fast-party-secures-victory-laaulialemalietoa-set-to-become-samoas-next-prime-minister/
Trump: Looks Like We Lost India and Russia to China https://news.antiwar.com/2025/09/05/trump-looks-like-we-lost-india-and-russia-to-china/
India rejects U.S. crude for Nigerian oil as sanctions on Russia reshape supply https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/india-rejects-us-barrels-secures-nigerian-crude-as-russian-sanctions-reshape-supply/9m61c09
Lutnick on trade spat: India ‘will say sorry in 2 months’ https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5489322-modi-trump-trade-dispute/?tbref=hp
After China’s military parade, Japan and Australia agree to elevate defense ties https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/05/japan/politics/japan-australia-defense/
Ishiba Stresses Importance of Swift Implementation of Japan-U.S. Tariff Agreement; Says He Sent Letter Inviting Trump to Visit Japan https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/politics-government/20250905-279222/
China's top legislator holds talks with president of Timor-Leste's national parliament https://english.news.cn/20250905/d9aee124c2cc4223a528d8f13d080b90/c.html
China's Military Budget Compared To G20 https://www.barrons.com/news/china-s-military-budget-compared-to-g20-db1d570f?refsec=topics_afp-news
Korea urges US clarification after 30+ Koreans detained in immigration raid at Hyundai-LG site https://m.koreaherald.com/article/10569602
President Lee to meet ruling, opposition leaders Monday https://m.koreaherald.com/article/10569618
(SK President) Lee, Mongolian president agree to bolster bilateral ties in phone talks https://m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250904011400315?section=national/politics
South Korea to integrate Trophy protective suite into K2 tanks https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2025/09/05/south-korea-to-integrate-trophy-protective-suite-into-k2-tanks/
How a Top Secret SEAL Team 6 Mission Into North Korea Fell Apart https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/us/navy-seal-north-korea-trump-2019.html
Trump denies knowledge of failed Navy SEAL North Korea mission in first term https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5489177-trump-north-korea-navy-seal/?tbref=hp
N.K. leader Kim returns home from trip to China: state media https://m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250905010900320?section=nk/nk
US, South Korea and Japan plan largest joint drills yet in response to North Korea https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2025-09-05/us-south-korea-japan-trilateral-drills-18982188.html
Myanmar’s Suu Kyi health worsening in military custody, son says https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/myanmars-suu-kyi-health-worsening-in-military-custody-son-says
Keep social mobility alive, maintain unity in Singapore: President Tharman https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/politics/keep-social-mobility-alive-maintain-unity-in-singapore-tharman
Central Java Police arrest more than 1,000 minors following violent protests https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2025/09/05/central-java-police-arrest-more-than-1000-minors-following-violent-protests.html
(Indonesia) Student protesters meet ministers, given no concrete concessions https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2025/09/05/student-protesters-meet-ministers-given-no-concrete-concessions.html
Calls for investigation after Papuan dies and another shot during protests https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2025/09/05/calls-for-investigation-after-papuan-dies-and-another-shot-during-protests.html
Anutin wins enough MP votes to become Thailand's new prime minister https://www.bangkokpost.com/learning/really-easy/3099404/anutin-wins-enough-mp-votes-to-become-thailands-new-prime-minister?tbref=hp
HCM City leads as southeast remains prime destination for FDI https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/1724602/hcm-city-leads-as-southeast-remains-prime-destination-for-fdi.html
Export Forum highlights ViệtNam’s rising role in global supply chains https://vietnamnews.vn/economy/1724646/export-forum-highlights-viet-nam-s-rising-role-in-global-supply-chains.html
Cambodia Agrees to Thailand’s Proposal for Special JBC Meeting in Mid-September https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501751606/cambodia-agrees-to-thailands-proposal-for-special-jbc-meeting-in-mid-september/
Cambodia Urges U.S. to Continue Monitoring Cambodia-Thailand Ceasefire https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501752180/cambodia-urges-u-s-to-continue-monitoring-cambodia-thailand-ceasefire-video/
Cambodian National Assembly delegation attends AFPPD Regional Conference in the Philippines https://www.khmertimeskh.com/501751850/cambodian-national-assembly-delegation-attends-afppd-regional-conference-in-the-philippines/
President Marcos’ Cambodia trip focuses on signing 3 agreements https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2025/09/06/2470797/president-marcos-cambodia-trip-focuses-signing-3-agreements/amp/
West Papua holds an important place on Pacific countries' agenda says Mapou. https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/572292/west-papua-holds-an-important-place-on-pacific-countries-agenda-says-mapou
Trump’s rare earth push hits a Chinese wall in Myanmar https://asiatimes.com/2025/09/trumps-rare-earth-push-hits-a-chinese-wall-in-myanmar/
India's Modi Says Ties With US Still 'Very Positive' https://www.barrons.com/news/india-s-modi-says-ties-with-us-still-very-positive-bdfc1f3d?refsec=topics_afp-news
China, US, Japan race for control of key African rail routes in critical minerals fight https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3324542/china-us-japan-race-control-key-african-rail-routes-critical-minerals-fight
(SK President) Lee orders 'all-out response' to detention of +300 Koreans in US raid https://m.koreaherald.com/article/10569910
Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba resigns https://apnews.com/article/japan-ishiba-resign-prime-minister-1d54d217a04391d7916e7c163b4cda2f
Seoul Says Over 300 South Koreans Detained In US To Be Released https://www.barrons.com/news/seoul-says-over-300-south-koreans-detained-in-us-to-be-released-113375c9
Trump preparing to visit S. Korea next month for APEC summit: report https://m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250907001200315?section=national/diplomacy
Over 120 countries, regions to participate in 25th international investment and trade fair in East China https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202509/1342849.shtml
South Korean Foreign Minister flies out to D.C. to ensure swift, safe return of detained Koreans in Georgia https://m.arirang.com/news/view?id=286972&lang=en
Nepal Police Open Fire, Killing 17 Protesting Social Media Ban https://www.barrons.com/news/at-least-16-killed-in-nepal-protest-over-social-media-ban-41c8f9bd?refsec=topics_afp-news
(Indonesia) President reshuffles cabinet after weeklong protest, replacing Sri mulyani https://www.thejakartapost.com/indonesia/2025/09/08/president-reshuffles-cabinet-after-weeklong-protest-replacing-sri-mulyani.html.
N. Korea's Kim oversees test of high-thrust, solid-fuel carbon fiber missile engine: KCNA https://m-en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20250909001051315?section=nk/nk
China is shifting from being ‘world’s factory’ to ‘global supply chain hub’: CFLP report https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202509/1343007.shtml
China’s countermeasures mark a ‘sword-drawing’ moment against Japan’s far-right forces https://www.globaltimes.cn/page/202509/1342993.shtml
Nepal’s prime minister resigns after social media ban sparks deadly protests https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/09/nepal-protests-social-media-ban-lifted-gen-z-kathmandu
Thai court rules Thaksin Shinawatra must serve one year in jail https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/politics/3101406/thai-court-rules-thaksin-shinawatra-must-serve-one-year-in-jail?tbref=hp
Albanese went to Vanuatu to sign a $500m agreement – but leaves empty-handed thanks to concerns about China https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/sep/09/albanese-went-to-vanuatu-to-sign-a-500m-agreement-but-leaves-empty-handed-thanks-to-concerns-about-china
China’s exports keep rising despite Trump’s tariffs https://asiatimes.com/2025/09/chinas-exports-keep-rising-despite-trumps-tariffs/
South Korean women file landmark lawsuit accusing US military of systematic role in sex trade https://www.independent.co.uk/asia/east-asia/south-korea-comfort-women-us-military-army-b2822831.html
For head of INDOPACOM, homeland defense extends across the Pacific https://www.stripes.com/theaters/asia_pacific/2025-09-09/homeland-defense-indopacom-paparo-19027481.html
Middle East / West Asia
Construction intensifies at site linked to Israel’s suspected nuclear program, satellite photos show https://apnews.com/article/israel-dimona-nuclear-weapons-construction-reactor-3f5cbd0aaf25e2c087b881f6352d7de4
Iran downgrades diplomatic ties with Australia in tit-for-tat move https://www.presstv.ir/Detail/2025/09/04/754358/Iran-Australia-ambassador-expulsion-allegation-Anthony-Albanese
Rubio: US warned France Israel could respond to Palestine recognition with annexation https://www.timesofisrael.com/rubio-us-warned-france-israel-could-respond-to-palestine-recognition-with-annexation/amp/
‘Vietnam Scenario’: Israeli General Brik Says Netanyahu’s Gaza Plan is a ‘Death Trap’ https://www.palestinechronicle.com/vietnam-scenario-israeli-general-brik-says-netanyahus-gaza-plan-is-a-death-trap/
Mandela's grandson says Palestinians' plight is worse than apartheid https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/mandelas-grandson-says-palestinians-plight-is-worse-than-apartheid-2025-09-04/
Witkoff said to hold hostage talks with Qataris in Paris, but Israel skeptical https://www.timesofisrael.com/witkoff-said-to-hold-hostage-talks-with-qataris-in-paris-but-israel-skeptical/amp/
Palestinian death toll passes 64,000, health officials say, as Israel and Hamas dig in on demands https://apnews.com/article/gaza-israel-war-death-toll-8f3c3dd986c9a78da944997c2eb5f79b
US lawmakers target Turkey over Hamas and F-35s, clash with Trump administration https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/lawmakers-target-turkey-over-hamas-and-f-35-clash-trump-administration
Leaked Israeli Intel confirms 75 percent of Palestinians detained in Gaza 'not combatants' https://thecradle.co/articles/leaked-israeli-intel-confirms-75-percent-of-palestinians-detained-in-gaza-not-combatants
No misunderstandings remain, Araghchi says after Doha talks https://en.mehrnews.com/news/236139/No-misunderstandings-remain-Araghchi-says-after-Doha-talks
Iran FM holds meeting with Hamas delegation https://en.mehrnews.com/news/236126/Iran-FM-holds-meeting-with-Hamas-delegation
Lebanese Government: Confinement of Arms to State Relies on Israeli Commitment to Ceasefire Stipulations https://english.almanar.com.lb/2489951
Arab bloc says no peace without end to ‘hostile’ Israel actions https://www.arabnews.com/node/2614322/middle-east
US CENTCOM chief reaffirms ‘ironclad commitment’ to Israel’s security on 1st official visit https://www.middleeastmonitor.com/20250906-us-centcom-chief-reaffirms-ironclad-commitment-to-israels-security-on-1st-official-visit/
Israel backs off talk of annexing West Bank after UAE warning https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/09/06/israel-annex-west-bank-emirates-warning/
Red Sea cable cuts paralyse internet access in Asia, Middle East https://www.trtworld.com/world/article/38a21cc3cdfe
Israel's southern airport hit by drone fired by Yemen's Houthis https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/israel-southern-airport-hit-drone-yemen-houthi-rebels/
Hamas Says Ready To Negotiate As Trump Gives 'Last Warning' https://www.barrons.com/news/hamas-says-ready-to-immediately-negotiate-94ca0812?refsec=topics_afp-news
Six killed, 6 seriously injured in Jerusalem as terrorists open fire on bus, pedestrians https://www.timesofisrael.com/six-killed-6-seriously-injured-in-jerusalem-as-terrorists-open-fire-on-bus-pedestrians/
Leaders vow to step up West Bank raids as far right demands ‘vengeance’ after attack https://www.timesofisrael.com/leaders-vow-to-step-up-west-bank-raids-as-far-right-demands-vengeance-after-attack/
Lebanon Says Five Dead In Israeli Strikes On East https://www.barrons.com/news/lebanon-says-five-dead-in-israeli-strikes-on-east-915d4168?refsec=topics_afp-news
Joint mediation push with US, Qatar vital for Gaza ceasefire: El-Sisi to CENTCOM chief https://english.ahram.org.eg/NewsContent/1/1234/552648/Egypt/Foreign-Affairs/Joint-mediation-push-with-US,-Qatar-vital-for-Gaza.aspx
UK PM meets Palestinian leader ahead of statehood recognition https://www.arabnews.com/node/2614665/world
India, Israel sign new investment pact https://thecradle.co/articles/india-israel-sign-new-investment-pact
Israeli strikes hit Hamas officials in Qatar's capital Doha https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/explosions-heard-qatari-capital-doha
Hamas delegation survives Israeli assassination attempt in Qatar https://english.almayadeen.net/news/politics/israeli-occupation-attacks-hamas-negotiators-in-qatar--bombs
White House says Trump notified Qatar ahead of Israeli strike on Hamas https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/193505/latest-news/white-house-says-trump-notified-qatar-ahead-of-israeli-strike-on-hamas
MoFA spokesperson denies claims Qatar was notified in advance of Israel's attack https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/193507/latest-news/mofa-spokesperson-denies-claims-qatar-was-notified-in-advance-of-israels-attack
Trump calls on Amir to continue Gaza mediation efforts https://www.qatar-tribune.com/article/193508/latest-news/trump-calls-on-amir-to-continue-gaza-mediation-efforts
White House slams Israel for unilaterally striking Hamas leaders inside ally Qatar https://www.timesofisrael.com/liveblog-september-9-2025/
Europe
Germany: Defense commissioner wants mandatory service https://www.dw.com/en/germany-defense-commissioner-wants-mandatory-service/live-73869006
Trump says US won’t pull troops from Poland https://www.stripes.com/theaters/europe/2025-09-03/trump-american-troops-poland-18964450.html
Scotland bans arms companies that supply IDF from receiving financial aid https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/sep/03/scotland-government-defence-israel-military-gaza
Israel’s president to visit London next Thursday for expected talks with ministers https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/sep/04/israel-president-visit-london-talks-ministers-isaac-herzog
Macron gathers European leaders in push for Ukraine security guarantees https://www.rfi.fr/en/international/20250904-france-macron-gathers-european-leaders-in-push-for-ukraine-security-guarantees
Macron and Zelensky hold press conference after talks on Ukraine war https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20250904-zelensky-to-meet-european-leaders-after-putin-vows-to-fight-on
Macron says 26 countries pledge troops as a reassurance force for Ukraine after fighting ends https://apnews.com/article/russia-ukraine-war-witkoff-europe-61ae60275a00cb442c743181df13b785
Germany To Propose Boosting Ukraine's Defences At Allies' Meet https://www.barrons.com/news/germany-to-propose-boosting-ukraine-s-defences-at-allies-meet-3ac52841?refsec=topics_afp-news
Far-right AfD surges to 39% in German state, one year before election https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/far-afd-surges-39-german-125923484.html
NATO troops in Ukraine would be ‘legitimate targets’ – Putin https://www.rt.com/russia/624155-putin-western-troops-ukraine/
Angela Rayner resigns after underpaying tax on Hove flat https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c80gr5emk43o.amp
Lammy to be new deputy PM, say No 10 sources, with Cooper as foreign secretary – UK politics live https://www.theguardian.com/politics/live/2025/sep/05/angela-rayner-stamp-duty-labour-starmer-reform-nigel-farage-uk-politics-live-news-updates?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-68baf9388f087e152e27f2f5#block-68baf9388f087e152e27f2f5
Norway is increasingly disadvantaged outside EU, foreign minister says https://www.ft.com/content/6c89cce5-ad21-4dee-8a3f-1d9a424f4341
Seizing Russian Assets Would Risk 'Terrible Systemic Shock' To Euro: Belgian FM https://www.barrons.com/news/seizing-russian-assets-would-risk-terrible-systemic-shock-to-euro-belgian-fm-7f75b206?refsec=topics_afp-news
Trump Threatens EU Tariffs For 'Unfair' Google Ruling https://www.barrons.com/news/trump-threatens-eu-tariffs-for-unfair-google-ruling-3eef00a4?refsec=topics_afp-news
Reform's Farage vows to start preparing for government to make UK 'great again' https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/reforms-farage-vows-start-preparing-government-make-uk-great-again-2025-09-05/
Croatia and Slovenia strengthen defence cooperation with new agreement https://www.croatiaweek.com/croatia-and-slovenia-strengthen-defence-cooperation-with-new-agreement/
Kremlin sets conditions for return of Western companies to Russia https://www.rt.com/russia/624212-conditions-return-western-companies/
'He can come to Kyiv' — Zelensky mocks Putin's Moscow invitation https://kyivindependent.com/he-can-come-to-kyiv-zelensky-mocks-putins-moscow-invitation/
Treasury secretary says U.S. and European Union must partner to 'collapse' Russian economy https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna229616
Mideast Money Gives Britain a Summer Break From Wealth Chaos https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-07/middle-east-money-gives-britain-a-summer-break-from-wealth-chaos
European leaders to visit US to discuss ending war in Ukraine, says Trump https://www.euronews.com/2025/09/08/european-leaders-to-visit-us-to-discuss-ending-ukraine-war-says-trump
Germany loses top spot for EU country with the most asylum requests https://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/09/08/germany-loses-top-spot-for-eu-country-with-the-most-asylum-requests
Kristi Noem joins 'Five Eyes' ministers at border security meeting in London https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/kristi-noem-joins-eyes-ministers-border-security-meeting-125354208
French government collapses as PM François Bayrou loses confidence vote https://www.ft.com/content/7122b003-71c8-41e1-a968-1cc81f736939
Norway PM's Left-wing Bloc Set To Win Election, Populist Party Surges: TV Projections https://www.barrons.com/news/norway-pm-s-left-wing-bloc-set-to-win-election-populist-party-surges-tv-projections-edcbc0a1?refsec=topics_afp-news
Americas & The Caribbean
‘Kill them all’: Trinidad PM supports US military strike in southern Caribbean https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/news/caribbean-news/kill-them-all-trinidad-pm-supports-us-military-strike-in-southern-caribbean/
Hegseth Doesn’t Rule Out Regime Change in Venezuela, Suggests More US Strikes on Boats Are Coming https://news.antiwar.com/2025/09/03/hegseth-doesnt-rule-out-regime-change-in-venezuela-suggests-more-us-strikes-on-boats-are-coming/
Jamaica election results: Andrew Holness leads Labour party to third term https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/04/jamaica-election-results-andrew-holness-leads-labour-party-to-third-term
(Guyana election) Ali set for second term https://www.stabroeknews.com/2025/09/04/news/guyana/ali-set-for-second-term/
New Mexico-US security program is ‘good for the country,’ Sheinbaum says: Thursday’s mañanera recapped https://mexiconewsdaily.com/politics/sheinbaum-ew-mexico-us-security-program-thursdays-mananera-recapped/
US gives Ecuador nearly $20 million in new funding, drones to fight drug gangs https://www.reuters.com/world/americas/us-gives-ecuador-nearly-20-million-new-funding-drones-fight-drug-gangs-2025-09-04/
Trump sends 10 stealth fighter planes to Puerto Rico amid war on Caribbean drug cartels https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/05/trump-fighter-planes-puerto-rico-venezuela-drug-cartel
Rubio on Military Deployment in the Caribbean Near Venezuela: ‘I Don’t Care What the UN Says’ https://orinocotribune.com/rubio-on-military-deployment-in-the-caribbean-near-venezuela-i-dont-care-what-the-un-says/
(Bahamas) ‘No entry to Haitians coming for US Visa’ https://www.tribune242.com/news/2025/sep/05/no-entry-to-haitians-coming-for-us-visa/
US, Panama push UN to authorise new 5,550-member force for Haiti https://www.caribbeannationalweekly.com/news/us-panama-push-un-to-authorise-new-5550-member-force-for-haiti/
Trump says Venezuelan jets will be shot down if they endanger US ships https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cr70511v774o.amp
Trump Denies the U.S. Is Seeking Regime Change in Venezuela Amid Military Build-Up https://time.com/7315126/trump-maduro-venezuela-regime-change/
Mark Carney launches ‘Buy Canada’ push in response to Trump tariffs https://www.ft.com/content/10a28210-b8c8-467b-8f3c-c9c6c33956ae
FAA extends ban on U.S. commercial aircraft landing in parts of Haiti https://amp.miamiherald.com/news/nation-world/world/americas/haiti/article311989488.html
Colombia Mayors Head to Washington to Avert US Anti-Narcotics Decertification https://colombiaone.com/2025/09/06/colombia-mayors-us-decertification/
Lula: Brazil Is on the Side of Peace Amid US Threats Against Venezuela https://orinocotribune.com/lula-brazil-is-on-the-side-of-peace-amid-us-threats-against-venezuela/
Bolsonaro Supporters Called To Streets Ahead Of Coup Trial Verdict https://www.barrons.com/news/bolsonaro-supporters-called-to-streets-ahead-of-coup-trial-verdict-06772e12?refsec=topics_afp-news
Colombia's lone Amazon port faces drying river and rising tensions with Peru https://www.npr.org/2025/09/07/nx-s1-5525686/colombia-peru-amazon
BRICS Summit: Lula Criticizes U.S. Military Presence in the Caribbean https://www.telesurenglish.net/lula-criticizes-u-s-military-presence-in-caribbean-at-brics-summit/?noamp=available
Argentinians deliver electoral blow to Milei’s scandal-rocked government https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/08/argentina-election-javier-milei
Hegseth and Caine visit Puerto Rico as US steps up military operations in the Caribbean https://apnews.com/article/hegseth-caine-puerto-rico-military-caribbean-marines-88c1ad093ee158606e784e731391249e
Deportation Fears Are Fueling Money Transfers to Latin America https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/world/americas/trump-migrants-remittances.html#:~:text=Money%20transfers%20to%20Guatemala%2C%20Honduras,to%20relatives%20while%20they%20can.
U.S.
Nearly Two-Thirds of All Americans Think Racism Against Black People is Widespread in the United States https://jbhe.com/2025/09/nearly-two-thirds-of-all-americans-think-racism-against-black-people-is-widespread-in-the-united-states/
What to watch in the National Conservatism Conference that’s shaken the right https://thehill.com/newsletters/the-movement/5477882-national-conservatism-conference-the-movement/amp/
Trump Advisers Have Discussed a Job for Adams if He Quits Mayor’s Race https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/03/nyregion/trump-adams-sliwa-quit-nyc-mayor.html?partner=slack&smid=sl-share
US Army awards Lockheed record $9.8 billion missile contract https://www.defensenews.com/land/2025/09/03/us-army-awards-lockheed-record-98-billion-missile-contract/
Trump’s military deployment in Los Angeles cost $120 million, Newsom says https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-09-04/120-million-price-tag-guard-deployment
White House to defend its drug boat strike to Congress https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/04/white-house-boat-strike-congress-defense-00543955
‘Charlatan': Democrats go after RFK Jr. https://www.politico.com/live-updates/2025/09/04/congress/charlatan-ignorant-democrats-go-after-rfk-jr-00544568
McConnell: ‘There’s certain similarities right now to the ‘30s’ https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/5485147-mcconnell-theres-certain-similarities-right-now-to-the-30s/?tbref=hp
US Congressman’s Brother Lands No-Bid Contract to Train DHS Snipers https://www.wired.com/story/us-congressmans-brother-lands-no-bid-contract-to-train-dhs-snipers/
State Department Agents Are Now Working With ICE on Immigration https://www.wired.com/story/state-department-dss-agents-ice-immigration/
Trump turns notorious Angola prison into ICE detention facility https://peoplesdispatch.org/2025/09/04/trump-turns-notorious-angola-prison-into-ice-detention-facility/
Rubio Says U.S. Will Work With Other Nations to ‘Blow Up’ Crime Groups https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/04/world/americas/rubio-ecuador-crime-groups-boat-strike.html
Agency that handles green cards and citizenship to hire armed agents who can make arrests https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/rcna229076
Trump Says He’ll Host 2026 G-20 Summit at His Doral Resort https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-05/trump-announces-he-ll-host-2026-g-20-summit-at-his-doral-resort?srnd=phx-politics
Trump Signs Order to Rename Pentagon the Department of War https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-09-05/trump-signs-order-to-restore-pentagon-as-department-of-war?srnd=phx-politics
Pentagon plan prioritizes homeland over China threat https://www.politico.com/news/2025/09/05/pentagon-national-defense-strategy-china-homeland-western-hemisphere-00546310
US tells Kilmar Ábrego García he faces deportation to Eswatini https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cn0r3nx4rd7o.amp
Rightwing conference reveals muddled lines between Trump and far right https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/sep/06/national-convservatism-conference-trump
U.S. Army gets first laser-armed squad vehicles https://defence-blog.com/u-s-army-gets-first-laser-armed-squad-vehicles/
Protestors fill downtown Chicago streets to oppose Trump’s immigration crackdown https://wgntv.com/migrants-in-chicago/protestors-fill-downtown-chicago-streets-to-oppose-trumps-immigration-crackdown/amp/
LGBTQ+ Americans consider move to Canada to escape Trump: ‘I’m afraid of living here’ https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/sep/07/trump-lgbtq-americans-canada
White Ethno-State forms as part of wider movement in US
Noem says roundup of Koreans at Hyundai plant in Georgia won’t deter investment in the US https://apnews.com/article/kristi-noem-five-eyes-meeting-shabana-mahmood-6861fb6a609ec477e2db67179cd3d50a
US Supreme Court Allows Roving LA Immigration Patrols https://www.barrons.com/news/us-supreme-court-allows-roving-la-immigration-patrols-608fff6c
Sotomayor rails against LA immigration raid ruling in dissent https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5492307-sonia-sotomayor-blasts-immigration-ruling/?tbref=hp
‘I’m Gonna Punch You in Your F--king Face’: Scott Bessent Threatens an Administration Rival https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2025/09/08/scott-bessent-bill-pulte-blowup-00549956?click_x=295&click_y=339&item_height=843&item_width=553&vct=83.561
New tariff rules bring 'maximum chaos' as surprise charges hit consumers https://www.nbcnews.com/business/consumer/surprise-tariff-bills-de-minimis-rcna229375
Miscellaneous
Salesforce cuts 4,000 jobs due to AI, CEO says https://www.foxbusiness.com/economy/salesforce-cuts-4000-jobs-due-ai-ceo-says.amp
US Trade Gap Widest In 4 Months As Imports Surged Ahead Of Tariffs https://www.barrons.com/news/us-trade-gap-widens-more-than-expected-on-goods-imports-surge-3c8535ef?refsec=topics_afp-news
On This Day: Gov. Faubus blocks Little Rock Nine from school https://www.upi.com/Top_News/2025/09/04/On-This-Day-Gov-Faubus-blocks-Little-Rock-Nine-from-school/1251756914649/
Biden has surgery to remove skin cancer lesions https://www.axios.com/2025/09/05/biden-skin-cancer-surgery-mohs
Venice audience left in tears during film about Gaza genocide victim Hind Rajab https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/venice-audience-left-tears-during-film-about-gaza-genocide-victim-hind-rajab
Samsung vows 1 billion AI devices in 3 years https://m.koreaherald.com/article/10569497
Tech Billionaires Align With President To Dominate Global AI Race https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6KYc0vg7BE&pp=ygVBVGVjaCBCaWxsaW9uYWlyZXMgQWxpZ24gV2l0aCBQcmVzaWRlbnQgVG8gRG9taW5hdGUgR2xvYmFsIEFJIFJhY2XSBwkJsgkBhyohjO8%3D
Tesla seeks to award Musk $1tn if carmaker hits formidable targets https://www.ft.com/content/9068b01a-35c0-4d05-ad48-c0e4678fe315
Postal traffic to U.S. drops over 80% after trade exemption rule ends, U.N. agency says https://www.npr.org/2025/09/07/nx-s1-5533121/postal-traffic-to-us-drops-more-than-80-after-trade-exemption-rule-ends-un-agency-says
Inside the Deal Ending the Murdoch Succession Fight https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/08/business/media/murdoch-family-trust-succession-deal.html
Image of Capitalism Slips to 54% in U.S. https://news.gallup.com/poll/694835/image-capitalism-slips.aspx