Good Morning,

Five Senate Republicans joined Democrats to oppose President Trump's tariffs on Brazil, highlighting domestic divisions over trade policy. Meanwhile, France has upgraded its submarine-launched nuclear missiles, reflecting ongoing global arms race concerns. In the Middle East, American troops in Iraq are countering drone swarms by adopting air defense strategies from Ukraine, as geopolitical tensions remain high. Additionally, international trade dynamics are shifting as China and ASEAN sign an enhanced free trade agreement amid U.S. tariff policies, while Trump prepares for crucial trade talks in South Korea against the backdrop of North Korean missile threats.

Top Stories

● Five Senate Republicans join Democrats to rebuke Trump’s Brazil tariffs (CNN)

● France updates submarine-launched nuclear missile amid arms race (Defense News)

● American Troops Face Drone Swarms in Iraq—and Take a Page From Ukraine’s Air Defense Playbook - UNITED24 Media (United24 Media)

● Jack Ciattarelli believes the war in Gaza and anti-Israel rhetoric is 'top of mind' for Jewish voters (Fox News)

● Jane Hume renews push to lift nuclear energy ban – as it happened (The Guardian)

United States

● Exclusive: US military officials required to sign NDAs tied to Latin America mission, sources say (Reuters)

● Congress faces pressure to end shutdown, but breakthrough appears unlikely - PBS (Pbs)

● ‘Trump 2028’: Could the US president really go for a third term? (Al Jazeera)

● Israelis bristle as Trump makes clear who calls the shots in Gaza truce (The Washington Post)

● Trump administration strips Nigerian Nobel winner Wole Soyinka of US visa (Al Jazeera)

● Trump Says He Is Prepared to Send ‘More Than the National Guard’ Into U.S. Cities (The New York Times)

● Dozens of US states sue Trump over halting Snap food stamp (BBC)

Africa

● EU parliament urges Nigeria to curb terrorist attacks, protect all communities (Punch Newspapers)

● Customs warn Nigerians against falling for fake WhatsApp auction scams (Punch Newspapers)

● EXCLUSIVE: Coup Plot: Nigerian Army Raids Abuja Residence Of Buhari's Former Petroleum Minister, Timipre Sylva, Arrests Brother (Sahara Reporters)

● Minister urges reforms at Nigeria’s foreign service academy (Punch Newspapers)

● Nigeria seeks Bank of America deal to grow oil sector (Punch Newspapers)

● Trump administration strips Nigerian Nobel winner Wole Soyinka of US visa (Al Jazeera)

● Nigeria secures N700bn to roll out two million electricity meters annually (Punch Newspapers)

● Kenya and Israel Partner on Cybersecurity, Tech Exchange to Accelerate Digital Economy - TechAfrica News (Techafrica News)

● Plane crashes while flying tourists to Kenya’s Maasai Mara, killing 11 people - AP News (Ap News)

● Ten Hungarian and German tourists killed with pilot in Kenya plane crash (Reuters)

Middle East

● How Israel is winning the wars and losing the peace - NPR (Npr)

● Iraq signs agreement for floating natural gas platform with Excelerate Energy (Reuters)

● Saudi Arabia’s New Power Play Is Exporting A.I. to the World (The New York Times)

● As it happened: Israel launches strikes on Gaza after Netanyahu orders 'powerful' attacks (BBC)

● Iran takes over major private bank to prevent collapse (Financial Times)

● Iran, Russia and the New Zealand insurer that kept their sanctioned oil flowing (Reuters)

Indo-Pacific

● Trump heads to South Korea to face trade talks and North Korean missiles (Reuters)

● Trump bonds with Japan's new prime minister and says her nation is delivering on US investments - AP News (Ap News)

● Australia politics live: new legal action launched against Murray Watt for North West Shelf approval; Ley out in cold over Joy Division T-shirt comments (The Guardian)

● The Day in Trade: Japan strikes US deal as Russian oil giant to sell international assets over sanctions - The Chartered Institute of Export & International Trade (The Chartered Institute Of Export & International Trade)

● China, ASEAN sign enhanced free trade pact amid Trump tariffs (Al Jazeera)

● Physical: Asia review – some of these super-strong contestants look like barrels wrapped in muscles and hair (The Guardian)

● Trump praises troops and tariffs aboard US carrier in Japan (BBC)

● Trump Live Updates: Japan Trip, Boat Strikes and More (The New York Times)

● South Korea’s Hosting Anxiety: A City Rich in History but Not Hotel Rooms (The New York Times)

● Iran, Russia and the New Zealand insurer that kept their sanctioned oil flowing (Reuters)

● China calls for ‘extraordinary measures’ to achieve chip breakthroughs (Financial Times)

Europe

● Spain eyes revamp of 1882 law to allow prosecutors, not judges, lead criminal probes (Reuters)

● Europe's top rights court rejects climate challenge against Norway's oil (Reuters)

● Polish prosecutors seek charges against ex-justice minister for misuse of funds - AP News (Ap News)

● A Tidy Dutch Town Offers a Window Into a Messy Dutch Election (The New York Times)

● Zelenskyy says Ukrainian and European officials will meet to discuss details of ceasefire plan – as it happened (The Guardian)

● False claims online damaged Brigitte Macron’s quality of life, daughter tells court (The Guardian)

● Hundreds of women allege sexual abuse at UK army medicals over five decades (The Guardian)

● UK targets food delivery and car washes in illegal working crackdown (Reuters)

● The Guardian view on press freedom in Italy: at a low ebb on Giorgia Meloni’s watch | Editorial (The Guardian)

● Man charged with rape of woman in Walsall after ‘racially aggravated’ attack, say police (The Guardian)

● Reeves could face £20bn Budget hole as UK productivity downgraded (BBC)

Latin America

• How Venezuela's Nobel Prize Winner built a high-stakes alliance with Trump (Reuters)

• US Senate passes bill to terminate Trump tariffs against Brazil (Reuters)

• At least 60 dead in Rio de Janeiro police operation, local media reports (Reuters)

• Venezuela declares Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister persona non grata (AJ)

• Eye of Hurricane Melissa exits Jamaica, heads towards Cuba (AJ)

• Brazil’s ex-president Bolsonaro appeals 27-year sentence for attempted coup (AJ)

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Good Morning,

The U.S. and E.U. impose sweeping sanctions on Russian oil and gas, following failed talks with President Putin, who acknowledges potential economic impacts. Ukraine supports these measures, while a top Russian official labels them an "act of war." Meanwhile, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens despite a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. In response to the sanctions, China's state oil companies have suspended Russian oil purchases, and the yen has weakened as markets react to the evolving situation.

Top Stories

● Live updates: Trump's White House East Wing demolition complete; Russian oil hit with U.S. sanctions - NBC News (Nbc News)

● Updates: Gaza humanitarian crisis worsening despite Israel, Hamas ceasefire (Al Jazeera)

● Ukraine welcomes new U.S., EU sanctions against Russia, as top Russian official declares them "act of war" - CBS News (Cbs News)

● US sanctions Russian oil companies after failed Putin talks (BBC)

● Yen slides as traders eye new US sanctions, CPI data (Reuters)

United States

● U.S. Will Investigate China’s Compliance With 2020 Trade Deal (The New York Times)

● Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will double its non-US exports as Canadians can't rely on US - AP News (Ap News)

● WATCH LIVE: Trump makes announcement on human trafficking during White House briefing - PBS (Pbs)

● Trump Supporters Are Uneasy About Military Actions Against Venezuela (The New York Times)

● Effort to pay at least some federal workers fails in Senate - NPR (Npr)

● NBA stars and mafia among dozens arrested in illegal gambling crackdown (BBC)

● U.S. hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic - PBS (Pbs)

Africa

● P&ID: UK Supreme Court affirms £44m award to Nigeria (Punch Newspapers)

● Tinubu tasks new INEC chairman to protect integrity of Nigerian elections. -apanews.net (Apanews)

● Stakeholders to converge on Lagos for Nigeria energy summit - apanews.net (Apanews)

● Germany promises continued support for Nigeria’s anti-terrorism fight (Punch Newspapers)

● How kidnapping became a lucrative business in Nigeria (Financial Times)

● Bosta and e& Join Forces to Revolutionize Egypt’s Fintech-Logistics Ecosystem - TechAfrica News (Techafrica News)

● World News: ICJ Gaza, Ukraine Nuclear Safety, Nigeria IDPs (Mirage News)

● Nigerian military says killed 50 jihadists in army base raids - RFI (Rfi)

● Kenya Airways makes history sustainable aviation fuel from Nairobi to Cape Town (Cape Argus)

● Europe’s exceptionally friendly economic embrace of South Africa is very pleasing (Mining Weekly)

Middle East

● Analysis: Iran faces ‘a permanent state of crisis’ as time wanes and sanction pressure grows - AP News (Ap News)

● Vance slams Israel's parliament vote on West Bank annexation, calling it an 'insult' - NPR (Npr)

● Vance says Knesset votes on annexing West Bank are an ‘insult’ as Netanyahu halts progress (The Guardian)

● Iran’s Clerical Regime Besieged by Crisis on All Fronts - National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI (National Council Of Resistance Of Iran Ncri)

● Saudi Arabia gets tennis ATP Masters 1000 tournament it craved, as early as 2028 (The New York Times)

● Saudi Arabia to host new ATP tournament from 2028 (BBC)

Indo-Pacific

● Exclusive: China state oil majors suspend Russian oil buys due to sanctions, sources say (Reuters)

● Trump in Asia: five key questions as US president prepares for diplomatic tour (The Guardian)

● Putin says he will never bow to US but concedes sanctions may cause ‘some losses’ (The Guardian)

● ICC judges reject jurisdiction challenge by Philippines ex-president Duterte (Reuters)

● New Zealand parliament to debate teen social media ban (Reuters)

● South Korea's fishermen keep dying. Is climate change to blame? (BBC)

● Is Shell to blame for a ‘super typhoon’? Philippines survivors to sue oil giant in legal first (The Guardian)

● Japan ruling party proposes higher departure tax for int'l travelers - Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS (Japan Wire By Kyodo News)

● Zhang Shengmin: China names new second highest-ranking general after military purge (BBC)

● Women's Cricket World Cup 2025 results: India beat New Zealand to secure last semi-final spot (BBC)

● Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s iron lady is set to surprise (Financial Times)

Europe

● Apple loses landmark UK lawsuit over app store commissions (Reuters)

● News Wrap: Europe follows U.S. lead and imposes new sanctions on Russia - PBS (Pbs)

● European Union agrees on new sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow oil fleet and LNG imports - AP News (Ap News)

● E.U. Approves Sweeping Sanctions Targeting Russian Gas and Crypto (The New York Times)

● Caerphilly by-election sees tense battle between Plaid and Reform (BBC)

● Storm Benjamin: UK weather warnings for wind and rain reduced (BBC)

● Trump, Ukraine and Europe target Russian energy as diplomacy falters (Al Jazeera)

● EU leaders delay decision on using frozen Russian funds to aid Ukraine (Al Jazeera)

● Asylum seekers removed to France include potential victims of modern slavery, says report (The Guardian)

● What are digital ID cards, how will they work and will they be mandatory? (BBC)

Latin America

• US military flew supersonic B-1 bombers up to the coast of Venezuela (AP)

• Brazilian President Lula announces reelection bid for fourth nonconsecutive term (AP)

• Cubans rally for Venezuela, Bolivia’s new president and more top photos this week from Latin America (AP)

• Milei seeks to win back disenchanted voters in Argentina's midterms (Reuters)

• Mexican president says US players involved in fuel smuggling (Reuters)

• Mexican ag minister to discuss with US counterpart opening border to cattle amid screwworm outbreak (Reuters)

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Good Morning,

In a historic development, Sanae Takaichi has been elected as Japan's first female prime minister, bringing a unique background as a heavy metal drummer to the role. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions are escalating as North Korea launches a ballistic missile towards the east, prompting concerns in South Korea. In Europe, Poland has issued a warning to Russia's President Putin against violating its airspace during an upcoming summit, while also claiming to have thwarted a Russian plot involving exploding parcels. Additionally, Bolivia's newly elected president has pledged a pragmatic approach to address the country's ongoing crisis, and the European Union faces criticism for pausing sanctions on Israel amid U.S. efforts in Gaza.

Top Stories

● Sanae Takaichi wins historic vote to become Japan's first female prime minister (BBC)

● North Korea fires ballistic missile towards east, South Korea says (Reuters)

● Poland warns Russia's Putin against crossing its airspace for Trump summit (Reuters)

● El presidente electo de Bolivia promete pragmatismo para sacar al país de la crisis (Bloomberg)

● Sanae Takaichi is Japan’s New Prime Minister, and She’s a Heavy Metal Drummer (The New York Times)

United States

● ‘Rogue president’: growing number of US judges push back against Trump (The Guardian)

● CIA playing ‘most important part’ in US strikes in the Caribbean, sources say (The Guardian)

● Trump tells Democrats no meeting over shutdown until government reopens (Reuters)

● U.S. Attacks More Boats as Tensions With Venezuela Rise: What’s Happened So Far (The New York Times)

● The US refugee program changed my life. Trump’s possible overhaul would be disastrous | Bahati Kanyamanza (The Guardian)

● US and Belize sign ‘safe third country’ agreement for asylum seekers (Al Jazeera)

● US and Australia sign rare earths deal to counter China's dominance (BBC)

● Exclusive: Wide-ranging group of US officials pursues Trump's fight against ‘Deep State’ (Reuters)

Africa

● Genocide claims aimed at pushing Trump to sanction Nigeria—Presidency (Punch Newspapers)

● Tinubu nominates Bernard Doro as minister for cabinet (Punch Newspapers)

● Teenager becomes Nigeria’s ‘vice president for a day’ (Punch Newspapers)

● Nigeria and South Africa strengthen bilateral ties (Punch Newspapers)

● Those undermining Nigeria’s unity are enemies of state – CDS (Punch Newspapers)

● Nigeria: ‘Christian genocide’ or a crisis of narratives? (News24)

● Raila Odinga: Kenya staring at an uncertain political future after ex-PM's death (BBC)

● Don’t redesignate Nigeria country of concern, Kukah urges US (Punch Newspapers)

● Egypt’s intelligence chief discusses Gaza ceasefire with Israeli officials (Middle East Monitor)

● Fragile ceasefire in Gaza: Egypt’s intelligence chief visits Israel to advance peace process (Dailynewsegypt)

Middle East

● Iran risks severe economic downturn, unrest as renewed UN sanctions bite (Reuters)

● With Israel-Hamas Cease-Fire, Some Pro-Palestinian Protesters Look Back at Their Movement, Ruefully (The New York Times)

● Pre-election Q&A series: Shwan Mohammed Kalari, rapporteur of the KDP in the Iraqi Parliament (Iraq Oil Report)

● Gaza ceasefire deal going better than expected, Vance says (BBC)

● WATCH: Vance says Gaza ceasefire going better than expected but there’s ‘very hard’ work ahead - PBS (Pbs)

● Israel takes steps to shut down international aid groups in Gaza and the West Bank - NPR (Npr)

● Trump Officials Ratchet Up Pressure on Israel and Hamas (The Wall Street Journal)

● Iran's Gen Z cornered by crackdowns, sanctions and conflict - DW (Dw)

Indo-Pacific

● Australia news live: extreme weather warnings as Sydney forecast to hit hottest ever October day; US company bids to buy Rex (The Guardian)

● BREAKING NEWS: Japan logs 234.6 billion yen trade deficit in September - Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS (Japan Wire By Kyodo News)

● A Trump visit, a creaking coalition and a cost of living crisis: Japan’s new PM needs a fast start (The Guardian)

● Albanese’s critical minerals deal isn’t good economics – but in Trump and Xi’s new world, bargaining chips matter (The Guardian)

● Sanae Takaichi’s election as Japan’s PM propels stocks to record high (Financial Times)

● Why thousands are queuing for hours in central Sydney to buy gold (The Guardian)

● The diplomat tasked with bringing together 'two island nations' (BBC)

● Takaichi elected Japan's premier, shattering glass ceiling with hard-right turn (Reuters)

● Pat Conroy says China’s claims RAAF aircraft illegally entered its airspace ‘factually incorrect’ – as it happened (The Guardian)

Europe

● Former French President Sarkozy begins a 5-year prison sentence for campaign finance conspiracy - AP News (Ap News)

● EU criticised for pausing sanctions on Israel in response to Trump Gaza efforts (The Guardian)

● Poland, Romania foil Russian exploding parcels plot, Warsaw says (Reuters)

● Trump-Putin summit planned for Budapest is on hold after Rubio spoke with Lavrov, US official says - AP News (Ap News)

● Oxford Union president-elect ousted following Charlie Kirk scandal (The Telegraph)

● UK removes terrorism designation for Syria's HTS (Reuters)

● Poland arrests suspected saboteurs amid fears of Russian ‘hybrid warfare’ (Al Jazeera)

● EU urges China to agree ‘prompt resolution’ of export curbs (Financial Times)

● The Dutch election: key players and main issues in the snap poll (The Guardian)

● Family law shift hailed as victory for children facing domestic abuse (The Guardian)

Latin America

• UN experts say US strikes against Venezuela in international waters amount to 'extrajudicial executions' (Reuters)

• Bolivia's new president rekindles cautious hope for long-stalled lithium dreams (Reuters)

• Colombia ex-president acquitted in witness tampering case, senator to appeal (Reuters)

• Tropical Storm Melissa forms in the Caribbean on a path toward Haiti (AP)

• Belize signs ‘safe third country’ agreement as part of Trump’s immigration crackdown (AP)

• Pemex pipeline spill contaminates Mexican river after torrential rains (AP)

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Good Morning,

In a series of significant geopolitical developments, China is reportedly providing Russia with intelligence on missile targets in Ukraine, intensifying the conflict as Poland scrambles jets in response to Russian drone and missile attacks on western Ukraine. Meanwhile, the U.S. faces domestic challenges, with President Trump considering a $10 billion bailout for farmers affected by his trade war, and the White House warning of mass layoffs amid a deepening government shutdown. Across Europe and the Middle East, mass protests from Amsterdam to Istanbul are denouncing Israel's actions in Gaza, highlighting widespread international dissent. In other news, Iran's parliament has approved a currency redenomination, and French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed a new cabinet, though questions about the government's stability remain.

Russian President Vladimir Putin with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing (Sergei Guneev - Sputnik - Pool via Reuters)

Top Stories

● Ukraine war briefing: China providing Russia with intelligence on missile targets, Ukrainian official claims (The Guardian)

● Trump considers massive bailout of at least $10 billion for American farmers hurt by his trade war (CNN)

● Mass protests from Amsterdam to Istanbul denounce Israel’s Gaza genocide (Al Jazeera)

● Hundreds of thousands protest in Amsterdam against Gaza war (Reuters)

● Ukraine-Russia war latest: Poland scrambles jets as Putin bombards western Ukraine with drones and missiles (The Independent)

United States

● White House threatens mass layoffs amid deepening US government shutdown (Al Jazeera)

● Pritzker Says Federal Agents Are Trying to Make Chicago a ‘War Zone’ (The New York Times)

● Why Trump’s speech to US military top brass was such a disaster | Sidney Blumenthal (The Guardian)

● As Supreme Court returns, major tests ahead for Trump's presidential power - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos (Abc News Breaking News, Latest News And Videos)

● Trump federalizes the National Guard in Chicago, while troops arrive in Oregon - NPR (Npr)

● Trump authorises National Guard deployment to Chicago (BBC)

● Shutdown enters a new week with Congress still at odds over funding the government (CNN)

Africa

● Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible Gaza ceasefire - AP News (Ap News)

● Gaza Cease-Fire Talks Are Set to Start in Egypt (The Wall Street Journal)

● CBN Governor flaunts benefits of reforms at Nigerian apex bank - APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine (Apanews Agence De Presse Africaine)

● Updates: Israel kills at least 24 in Gaza as negotiators head to Egypt (Al Jazeera)

● Raila Odinga breaking news today: ODM give updates on leader health status (BBC)

● Nairobi’s ‘Birdman’: Rescuing raptors on the streets of Kenya’s capital (Al Jazeera)

● Explore opportunities in mining not jobs abroad, minister tells Nigerian youths (Peoples Gazette Nigeria)

● Nigeria’s Central Bank to Draft New Crypto Regulations with SEC - CoinCentral (Coincentral)

● Magical Kenya Expo and Africa Tourism Forum Highlight Growth and Innovation in Africa’s Tourism Sector (Travel And Tour World)

● PZ Cussons Nigeria swings to $8.4mn profit in Q1 as asset sale boosts results - MarketScreener (Marketscreener)

Middle East

● Iran says nuclear cooperation with IAEA ‘no longer relevant’ (Al Jazeera)

● Israel and Hamas prepare for negotiations in Egypt ahead of possible Gaza ceasefire - AP News (Ap News)

● Rubio says Gaza war has hurt Israel's global support. How has that played out at the UN? (Reuters)

● Iranian parliament approves currency redenomination (Reuters)

● Israel strikes Gaza, killing 24 before Egypt talks on Trump ceasefire plan (Al Jazeera)

● Donald Trump warns Iran over nuclear restart threat (The Jerusalem Post)

● Iran’s Oil Wealth Drained as Regime Faces Economic Collapse Under Renewed UN Sanctions - National Council of Resistance of Iran - NCRI (National Council Of Resistance Of Iran Ncri)

● Saudi Arabia's non-oil private sector growth strongest in six months, PMI shows (Reuters)

Indo-Pacific

● BREAKING NEWS: Dollar jumps above 149 yen after Japan's ruling party leadership race - Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS (Japan Wire By Kyodo News)

● How China is challenging Nvidia's AI chip dominance (BBC)

● Japan's Nikkei seen hitting new highs as yen, bonds sputter on Takaichi victory (Reuters)

● H-1B visa fee: India wants to lure back its best minds from the US, but it won't be easy (BBC)

● Parents see tragedy, not fault, in Indonesia school collapse (Al Jazeera)

● China threatened to retaliate against UK over foreign influence rules (The Guardian)

● Man arrested after at least 50 shots fired from Sydney flat injure bystanders and hit buildings and cars (The Guardian)

● China provides intelligence to Russia on Ukraine targets, Ukrainian intelligence says (Reuters)

● North Korea’s Kim vows additional military measures ahead of major parade (Al Jazeera)

● India probes possible cough syrup link to deaths of at least nine children (Al Jazeera)

● Australia to ink historic war pact - News.com.au (News Au)

Europe

● Macron Appoints French Cabinet, but Doubts Over Government’s Stability Persist (The New York Times)

● Georgian PM says protesters aimed to topple the government, accuses EU of meddling (Reuters)

● Macron loyalist picked to fix budget mess in new French government (Reuters)

● How Belgium tried (and failed) to spoil Pogačar’s day at Euro Champs (Escape Collective)

● ‘A collective anxiety attack’: the psychology of unexplained drone sightings across Europe (The Guardian)

● France’s new prime minister names a government that might not last long - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos (Abc News Breaking News, Latest News And Videos)

● UK police probe suspected arson attack on mosque as ‘hate crime’ (Al Jazeera)

● UK plans to cuts costs and delays in housing sales (Reuters)

● China threatened to retaliate against UK over foreign influence rules (The Guardian)

Latin America

• Trump says US hit ‘drug boat’ off Venezuela, vows land crackdown next (AJ)

• Global protests erupt over Israeli interception of Gaza aid flotilla (AJ)

• On our own territory' Colombia's last nomadic tribe fights to return home (AJ)

• Protesters rally for and against Ecuador’s president as emergency takes effect in 10 provinces (AP)

• Hurricane Priscilla forms in the Pacific Ocean off the southwestern coast of Mexico (AP)

• Mexico soccer star Omar Bravo arrested on suspicion of child sexual abuse (AP)

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Good Morning,

In recent geopolitical developments, Chinese drone experts have reportedly collaborated with a sanctioned Russian arms manufacturer, raising concerns over international arms control. Ex-FBI Director Comey says he is ‘innocent’ after US court indictment. Trump says he ‘will not allow’ Israel to annex the occupied West Bank. The United States announced new tariffs on heavy trucks, pharmaceutical drugs, and kitchen cabinets, signaling a shift in trade policy. Meanwhile, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy received a five-year jail sentence related to illegal campaign financing from Libya. In response to recent drone attacks, Italy and Spain have deployed naval ships to protect a Gaza-bound flotilla. Additionally, the European Union has launched an antitrust investigation into SAP's software practices, while Poland's Prime Minister cautioned against overestimating former U.S. President Trump's stance on Ukraine. Lastly, China has initiated a campaign to regulate online content deemed detrimental to social harmony.

Nicolas Sarkozy arrives at court in Paris, on Sept. 25 (Julien de Rosa - AFP - Getty Images)

Top Stories

● Exclusive: Chinese drone experts worked with sanctioned Russian arms maker, sources say (Reuters)

● Ex-FBI Director Comey says he is ‘innocent’ after US court indictment (AJ)

● Trump says he ‘will not allow’ Israel to annex occupied West Bank (AJ)

● Trump says US will impose new tariffs on heavy trucks, drugs and kitchen cabinets (The Guardian)

● French ex-president Sarkozy gets 5-year jail term in Libya campaign case (Al Jazeera)

● U.S. to impose tariffs on pharmaceutical drugs, kitchen cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks - CBS News (Cbs News)

● Italy, Spain send navy ships to protect Gaza flotilla after drone attacks (Al Jazeera)

United States

● Trump Wades Into Bailout Politics in Offering a Lifeline to Argentina (The New York Times)

● US defence secretary summons military leaders to Virginia mystery meeting (Al Jazeera)

● White House threatens sharp cuts in US workforce in shutdown standoff (Reuters)

● Live Updates: Trump Threatens Mass Firings, Hegseth Summons Military Leaders and More (The New York Times)

● Trump urges Turkey to stop buying Russian oil as Erdogan chases deal on F-35s (BBC)

● Trump is accusing the U.N. of 'sabotage.' The U.N. says Trump's team is to blame - NPR (Npr)

Africa

● Nigeria approves Shell, Agip buyout of TotalEnergies' stake in Bonga oilfield (Reuters)

● Nuclear energy: Reactor pressure vessels headed to Egypt - ESI-Africa.com (Esi Africa)

● IOM facilitates return of 151 Nigerians from Sudan (Punch Newspapers)

● Nigeria's Supreme Court allows late appeal in Kano blasphemy case - channelafrica.co.za (Channelafrica Co Za)

● FBI places $10,000 bounty on Nigerian wanted for bank fraud (Punch Newspapers)

● INTERVIEW: Why arrest, trial of Simon Ekpa delayed — Finnish Ambassador (Premium Times Nigeria)

● South Africa launches centre to drive industrial innovation (Research Professional News)

● FBI places ₦14m reward for information leading to arrest of Nigerian man (Vanguard News)

● Madlanga Commission | New witness expected at inquiry - eNCA (Enca)

● Kenya eyes US trade deal by end of year, seeks 5-year extension to Agoa - TimesLIVE (Timeslive)

Middle East

● Microsoft Disables Some Services to Israel’s Defense Ministry (The New York Times)

● Microsoft blocks Israel’s use of its technology in mass surveillance of Palestinians (The Guardian)

● A question of intent: Is what's happening in Gaza genocide? - NPR (Npr)

● Iran has likely carried out an undeclared missile test, satellite photos analyzed by the AP show - AP News (Ap News)

● Fifa banned Russia from international football. Now it must do the same for Israel (The Guardian)

● Israeli strike on Yemen's Houthis reportedly kills eight (BBC)

● Trump says he will not allow Israel to annex the West Bank - AP News (Ap News)

● Updates: 1 million in harm’s way in Gaza City as Israel escalates attacks (Al Jazeera)

Indo-Pacific

● South Korea plans to open around-the-clock FX trade, president says (Reuters)

● Taiwan convicts four former ruling party officials of spying for China (The Guardian)

● China launches campaign to keep killjoys off the internet (BBC)

● Japanese court rejects an appeal by Australian who says she was tricked into smuggling drugs - AP News (Ap News)

● North Korea building nuclear weapon stockpile, says Seoul (Al Jazeera)

● EU advancing in trade agreement talks with Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, trade chief says (Reuters)

● Inspector Zende: The man who caught Charles Sobhraj twice and is now Netflix hero (BBC)

● ‘An eye for an eye’: some Duterte death squad members unrepentant as he awaits ICC trial (The Guardian)

● China gives up developing-country benefits to boost WTO in face of Trump tariffs - AP News (Ap News)

● ‘Bloodiest day’: How Gen-Z protest wave hit India’s Ladakh, killing four (Al Jazeera)

● South Korea legalises tattooing by non-medical professionals (BBC)

Europe

● SAP's software practices targeted in EU antitrust investigation (Reuters)

● From former president to future prisoner: Sarkozy's conviction divides France (BBC)

● Spain's PM says he will send warship to protect Gaza aid flotilla (Reuters)

● Letter: EU’s rediscovery of its competitive zeal takes time (Financial Times)

● Polish PM warns against 'illusions' over Trump's Ukraine rhetoric (Reuters)

● Russian foreign minister says Moscow is in a ‘real war’ with NATO, Europe (Politico)

● Drone attacks leave Denmark exposed - and searching for response (BBC)

● UK leader Starmer to announce digital ID card plans, media reports say (Reuters)

● Greece’s expansive refugee deportation law tests limits of rights in EU (Al Jazeera)

● An Italian City Is Considering a Dog Tax for Tourists and Locals (The New York Times)

Latin America

• Protesters in Mexico ram gates of military base to protest 43 students who disappeared (AP)

• Billionaire says $2.3 billion Banamex stake signals confidence in Mexico’s economy (AP)

• Shooting at school in northeast Brazil leaves 2 teenagers dead, 3 others injured (AP)

• Trump's change of heart on Lula may be thanks to Brazilian beef tycoon (Reuters)

• Greenpeace accuses Brazil's JBS of buying cattle illegally raised in indigenous lands (Reuters)

• Argentina resumes export taxes on grains and by-products (Reuters)

• Prison riot in Ecuador kills at least 17 people (AJ)

• Dominica warns US strikes threaten Caribbean ‘zone of peace’ at UNGA (AJ)

• Four powerful earthquakes rock Venezuela, tremors felt in Colombia (AJ)

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Good Morning,

European airports have been disrupted by a ransomware attack, with EU agencies confirming that criminal groups held airport software hostage, causing significant operational challenges. Meanwhile, Iran's foreign minister is engaging with the UN nuclear watchdog to prevent impending sanctions, as hardline lawmakers in Iran push for nuclear armament. In Italy, widespread protests have erupted against the ongoing Gaza conflict, reflecting growing public dissent. Additionally, concerns are rising in the United States as Democrats warn that former President Trump's actions against his critics could lead the country towards a dictatorial path, while in Egypt, a mass grave has been uncovered, highlighting alleged unlawful killings by the military in Sinai.

People queue inside Terminal 2 at Dublin Airport in Dublin, Ireland, September 20, 2025. (Reuters - Clodagh Kilcoyne)

Top Stories

● Cyberattack on European airports caused by ransomware, EU finds (Al Jazeera)

● Iran’s foreign minister meets with UN nuclear watchdog in bid to avert sanctions (The Guardian)

● EU agency confirms ransomware attack behind airport disruptions (Reuters)

● Hardline lawmakers demand nuclear bomb as Iran braces for UN sanctions (Al Jazeera)

● Disruption across Italy as tens of thousands protest against Gaza war (The Guardian)

United States

● US Supreme Court to consider Trump's power to fire top officials (BBC)

● US targets Brazilian justice’s wife with sanctions, will revoke more visas (Al Jazeera)

● Trump drive to pursue critics puts US on path to dictatorship, Democrats warn (The Guardian)

● WATCH LIVE: Trump addresses UN General Assembly for first time since reelection - PBS (Pbs)

● Kirk memorial's religious and political mix hints at future of MAGA movement (BBC)

● White House bullish after a long string of Supreme Court victories - NBC News (Nbc News)

● Trump’s H-1B Visa Fee Knocks Down Bridge Between India and the U.S. (The New York Times)

● US ready to support Argentina with 'large and forceful' action, Treasury chief says (Reuters)

Africa

● Mass grave reveals scale of unlawful killings by Egyptian army in Sinai, say campaigners (The Guardian)

● Disabled Nigerian man living in UK for 38 years wins appeal against deportation (The Guardian)

● Egypt’s President sends bill back for revisions - APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine (Apanews Agence De Presse Africaine)

● At UN, US pushes larger Haiti force, Kenya bemoans unreliable US vehicles (Reuters)

● British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah to be freed from prison (The Guardian)

● World Athletics Championships 2025: Kenya toasts success of elite women in Tokyo (BBC)

● Nigerian priest killed; killings, kidnappings prompt fear of genocide of Christians - OSV News (Osv News)

● Today in Africa — September 22, 2025: Prominent Egyptian Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah Pardoned, Colombian Mercenaries Found Fighting in Sudan War, It’s World Rhino Day - OkayAfrica (Okayafrica)

● INTERVIEW: Why arrest, trial of Simon Ekpa delayed — Finnish Ambassador (Premium Times Nigeria)

● Egypt aims to join top 50 in global trade, investment competitiveness within two years: El-Khatib (Dailynewsegypt)

Middle East

● France recognises state of Palestine, Macron tells UN; Abbas says Hamas to ‘surrender their weapons’ – Middle East crisis live (The Guardian)

● ‘We cannot afford another crisis,’ IAEA head says as Iran suspends cooperation - PBS (Pbs)

● Iran's Araqchi says Tehran will not respond to language of pressure over its nuclear work (Reuters)

● Oil dips as Iraq exports rise amid demand concerns (Reuters)

● U.S. Sanctions Block Iraq’s Plan to Import Turkmen Gas via Iran - Pipeline and Gas Journal (Pipeline And Gas Journal)

● LIVE: Israel kills 37 people in Gaza; France recognises State of Palestine (Al Jazeera)

Indo-Pacific

● Mass grave reveals scale of unlawful killings by Egyptian army in Sinai, say campaigners (The Guardian)

● Disabled Nigerian man living in UK for 38 years wins appeal against deportation (The Guardian)

● Egypt’s President sends bill back for revisions - APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine (Apanews Agence De Presse Africaine)

● At UN, US pushes larger Haiti force, Kenya bemoans unreliable US vehicles (Reuters)

● British-Egyptian activist Alaa Abd el-Fattah to be freed from prison (The Guardian)

● World Athletics Championships 2025: Kenya toasts success of elite women in Tokyo (BBC)

● Nigerian priest killed; killings, kidnappings prompt fear of genocide of Christians - OSV News (Osv News)

● Today in Africa — September 22, 2025: Prominent Egyptian Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah Pardoned, Colombian Mercenaries Found Fighting in Sudan War, It’s World Rhino Day - OkayAfrica (Okayafrica)

● INTERVIEW: Why arrest, trial of Simon Ekpa delayed — Finnish Ambassador (Premium Times Nigeria)

● Egypt aims to join top 50 in global trade, investment competitiveness within two years: El-Khatib (Dailynewsegypt)

Europe

● France recognises state of Palestine, Macron tells UN; Abbas says Hamas to ‘surrender their weapons’ – Middle East crisis live (The Guardian)

● Ukraine war live: UK tells Russia it risks armed conflict with Nato (The Independent)

● EU cyber agency says airport software held to ransom by criminals (BBC)

● We will confront Russian planes in Nato airspace, UK foreign secretary says, and warns Putin risks armed clash – as it happened (The Guardian)

● Pro-Palestinian protests, strikes and port blockades held across Italy (Al Jazeera)

● Poland will shoot down objects in clear-cut airspace violations, prime minister says (Reuters)

● Live Updates: France and Other Nations Recognize Palestinian Statehood at U.N. Summit (The New York Times)

● The Palestinian ambassador to UK who refused to condemn murder of Jews (The Telegraph)

● US, UK joint task force to explore crypto regulatory collaboration (Cointelegraph)

Latin America

• Venezuelans in ‘reverse migration’ pattern in effort to return home (AP)

• UN Report: Nicaragua’s human rights crisis deepens (AP)

• Mexico boosts controls on cattle after new screwworm case found (AP)

• Drone attack in gang-controlled slum in Haiti kills at least 8 children (AP)

• Brazil lawmaker charged with coercion (Reuters)

• US hits Brazilian judge’s wife with sanctions (Reuters)

• Brazil tightens spending curbs to meet fiscal targets (Reuters)

• Colombian musicians found dead in Mexico as homicide investigation begins (Reuters)

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Good Morning,

In a series of significant geopolitical developments, South Korea's President Lee has expressed concerns that US investment demands could lead to a financial crisis, while also indicating a willingness to accept a Trump-Kim deal to freeze North Korea's nuclear program as an emergency measure. Meanwhile, Iran has announced it will suspend cooperation with the UN's nuclear watchdog, escalating tensions in the region. In the US, Democrats warn that former President Trump's actions against critics could steer the country toward dictatorship. Additionally, a BBC investigation reveals a Russian-funded fake news network aiming to disrupt European elections, and the EU plans to block Big Tech from a new financial data sharing system.

An Iranian flag outside the reactor building of the Bushehr nuclear power plant, 21 August, 2010 - (AP)

Top Stories

● Exclusive: South Korea's President Lee says US investment demands would spark financial crisis (Reuters)

● Trump drive to pursue critics puts US on path to dictatorship, Democrats warn (The Guardian)

● South Korea would accept a Trump-Kim deal to freeze nuclear programme as 'emergency measure' (BBC)

● Iran says it will suspend cooperation with UN’s nuclear watchdog (Al Jazeera)

● Kenya’s arrest warrant is milestone in Agnes Wanjiru case but lengthy UK process awaits (The Guardian)

United States

● Trump urges justice department to prosecute political opponents (BBC)

● Trump joins thousands at memorial for right-wing US activist Charlie Kirk (Al Jazeera)

● 'Fast and furious': H-1B workers abroad race to US as Trump order sparks dismay, confusion (Reuters)

● H-1B: Man spent $8,000 on flights to get back to the US after visa fears (BBC)

● Trump says he is appointing Lindsey Halligan, one of his former attorneys, to lead key prosecutor's office - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos (Abc News Breaking News, Latest News And Videos)

● Trump to impose $100,000 fee per year for H-1B visas, in blow to tech (Reuters)

● Here's the biggest news you missed this weekend - NBC News (Nbc News)

Africa

● Cairo's Sinai military action to prevent Gaza war spillage (The Jerusalem Post)

● Anger in Egypt after pharaoh’s gold bracelet stolen from a Cairo museum is melted down - AP News (Ap News)

● CEO of CPPE tasks Nigerian govt on tackling current wave of insecurity - APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine (Apanews Agence De Presse Africaine)

● Agnes Wanjiru: 'The British Army cannot keep ignoring the murder of our friend' (BBC)

● To find their next great runners, U.S. colleges look to rural Kenya (The Washington Post)

● From Finidi to Osimhen: Nigerians who made the Ballon d’Or shortlist (Punch Newspapers)

● Unilever Egypt, Egyptian Food Bank launch water stewardship project in Matrouh (Dailynewsegypt)

● Egypt, Singapore explore strategic cooperation in investment, digital transformation (Dailynewsegypt)

● Official: Morocco-Nigeria Gas Pipeline Key Steps, Next Phases Set to Accelerate (Morocco World News)ast

Indo-Pacific

• ● Australia news live: Wells warns telcos there are ‘no excuses’ for triple zero failure; Sydney trains to ban some ebikes (The Guardian)

• ● China extends Covid whistleblower’s prison sentence for ‘provoking trouble’ (The Telegraph)

  ● GST: Modi's tax cuts will give India a festive spending boost (BBC)

  ● Protesters flood streets of Philippines over state corruption (The Guardian)

  ● Protesters throw rocks at police at anti-corruption rally in Philippines (The Telegraph)

  ● From zero to neo-Nazis: what under-16s may see under Australia’s social media ban, simply by not logging in (The Guardian)

  ● US House members make rare China visit amid trade, TikTok tensions (Al Jazeera)

  ● ‘I’d rather be bored than in danger’: Muslim women change how they behave in public because of racist attacks in Australia (The Guardian)

  ● Clashes, arrests as tens of thousands protest corruption in Philippines (Al Jazeera)

  ● The child’s first phone dilemma: ‘Parents need to get really involved in this’ (The Guardian)

Europe

● EU’s Chat Control law would push users toward ‘Web3 alternatives’ — Experts (Cointelegraph)

● Germany scrambles jets after Russia military aircraft flies over Baltic Sea (Al Jazeera)

● How Russian-funded fake news network aims to disrupt European election investigation (BBC)

● Wealth tax would be deadly for French economy, says Europe’s richest man (The Guardian)

● Badenoch slams UK’s Palestine recognition decision as ‘absolutely disastrous’ (Punch Newspapers)

● EU to block Big Tech from new financial data sharing system (Financial Times)

● Starmer announces formal UK recognition of Palestinian state (BBC)

● UK, Canada and Australia recognise Palestinian state but Netanyahu says it 'will not happen' (BBC)

● Israel bristles as UK leads Western recognition of Palestine (Al Jazeera)

● U.K., Canada, Australia recognize Palestine as a state, breaking with U.S. (The Washington Post)

● US, Ireland, Belgium, and the UK Experience Travel Turmoil as Aer Lingus Cancels 10 Flights Amid Cyberattack, Distressing Passengers at Chicago O’Hare, Dublin, Brussels, and Other Airports (Travel And Tour World)

● Britain, Australia, Canada and Portugal Recognize a Palestinian State (The New York Times)

Latin America

• Maduro offers direct talks with Trump envoy Grenell (Reuters)

• Brazillian protests break out to protest Bolsonaro (Reuters)

• Ecuador to vote in November on whether to allow foreign military bases (Reuters)

• Tropical storm forms off Mexico (AP)

• Venezuelan president has youtube account yanked amidst tensions with the US (AP)

• Dom. Republic says it seized cocaine that was on speedboat destroyed by US Navy (AP)

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Good Morning,

In a complex global landscape, China is navigating the challenges of a trade war with the United States under President Trump, who is also seeking to resolve tariff disputes with India through intensive trade talks. Meanwhile, Trump's state visit to the U.K. comes at a politically sensitive time for Britain's leadership. In Europe, the EU faces delays in implementing its 19th sanctions package against Russia, partly due to U.S. pressure, while also grappling with economic stagnation as highlighted by Mario Draghi. Luigi Mangione no longer faces capital terrorism charges in his trial. Tensions are further exacerbated by legal actions against an Israeli soldier for alleged war crimes, the detention of Belarusians for flying a drone over the Polish president’s residence, and the controversial deportation of a Russian dissident by the U.S. back to Russia.

President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump (Andy Wong - AP)

Top Stories

● How China Is Weathering the Trade War With Trump (The New York Times)

● Why President Trump's U.K. state visit comes at an awkward time for Britain's leader - CBS News (Cbs News)

● Luigi Mangione no longer faces terrorism charges (AP)

● Legal Complaint Filed in the Netherlands Against Israeli Soldier Adir Yiftach for War Crimes and Genocide (Hind Rajab Foundation)

● Belarusians detained after drone flown over Polish president’s residence (Al Jazeera)

● EU's 19th Russia sanctions package delayed as Trump applies pressure (Reuters)

United States

● India joins Belarus-Russia war games amid trade tensions with US (Al Jazeera)

● US designates Colombia country 'failing to cooperate in drug war' (BBC)

● He Fled Putin’s War. The U.S. Deported Him to a Russian Jail. (The New York Times)

● US officers tied us up and pointed guns at us, South Korean engineers tell BBC (BBC)

● UK and US agree $42 billion tech pact to mark Trump's visit (Reuters)

● Trump says US strikes second Venezuelan boat: All to know (Al Jazeera)

● Qatar, US near defence deal after Israeli strike in Doha (Reuters)

Africa

● NLC, lawmaker, minister, differ over Nigeria’s debt profile (Punch Newspapers)

● Agnes Wanjiru's murder: Kenya's high court issues arrest warrant for British national (BBC)

● Nigeria seeks to end Africa’s $120bn annual fuel import dependency (Punch Newspapers)

● Egypt's army chief meets top military official in eastern Libya to boost security cooperation (Anadolu Ajansı)

● Kenya seeks British national’s arrest in septic tank murder (Al Jazeera)

● Today in Africa — September 16, 2025: UN Exposes Public Funds Looting by South Sudan Leaders, Kenya Pushes UK Extradition in Agnes Wanjiru Murder Case, Report Warns Half of Sub-Saharan Africa Children in Extreme Poverty - OkayAfrica (Okayafrica)

● Egypt condemns Israeli offensive in Gaza City, warns of grave regional consequences (Dailynewsegypt)

● Court issues arrest warrant for UK Soldier linked to Agnes Wanjiru’s murder in 2012 (Daily Nation)

● Mozambique: Secretary of State for Trade participates in AfCFTA meetings in Egypt - Club of Mozambique (Club Of Mozambique)

● Nigeria at risk without conflict prevention — IPCR DG (Vanguard News)

Middle East

● US slaps new sanctions on individuals and firms that help Iran sell its oil (Al Jazeera)

● Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says (BBC)

● Under US pressure, Syria and Israel inch toward security deal (Reuters)

● Netanyahu’s ‘super-Sparta’ vision braces Israel for isolated economic future (The Guardian)

● US targets Iran military financing with new sanctions (The Hill)

● The N.F.L. Is Coming to Saudi Arabia, Where Soccer Is King (The New York Times)

● Saudi Arabia welcomes UN commission of inquiry report saying Israel committing genocide in Gaza (Arab News)

● Israel Launches Ground Offensive in Gaza City: Live Updates (The New York Times)

Indo-Pacific

● US slaps new sanctions on individuals and firms that help Iran sell its oil (Al Jazeera)

● Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says (BBC)

● Under US pressure, Syria and Israel inch toward security deal (Reuters)

● Netanyahu’s ‘super-Sparta’ vision braces Israel for isolated economic future (The Guardian)

● US targets Iran military financing with new sanctions (The Hill)

● The N.F.L. Is Coming to Saudi Arabia, Where Soccer Is King (The New York Times)

● Saudi Arabia welcomes UN commission of inquiry report saying Israel committing genocide in Gaza (Arab News)

● Israel Launches Ground Offensive in Gaza City: Live Updates (The New York Times)

Europe

● EU economy falls behind global rivals due to ‘complacency’, warns Mario Draghi (Financial Times)

● US President Donald Trump arrives in UK for second state visit (Al Jazeera)

● AI could boost UK economy by 10% in 5 years, says Microsoft boss (BBC)

● Trump’s UK visit will mix trade and tech talks with royal pomp - AP News (Ap News)

● NVIDIA and United Kingdom Build Nation’s AI Infrastructure and Ecosystem to Fuel Innovation, Economic Growth and Jobs - NVIDIA Newsroom (Nvidia Newsroom)

● Britain’s decent majority are not racist, they’re just terrified of losing the country they love (The Telegraph)

● Newspaper headlines: 'The ego has landed' and 'Don in... none out' (BBC)

● The frantic race to save historic treasures from Israeli bombs (BBC)

Latin America

• Colombia’s president lashes out at Trump administration over drug war designation (AP)

• 120 land and environmental defenders killed or disappeared in Latin America last year, report finds (AP)

• Colombia peace court sentences former FARC leaders for their role in thousands of kidnappings (AP)

• Former President Bolsonaro ordered to pay damages for racist comments (Reuters)

• Argentina’s president to partially privatize nuclear power plants operator (Reuters)

• Tens of thousands protest Dundee’s Ecuador mine project near key water reserve (Reuters)

• Mexico celebrates Independence Day with female leader for first time (AJ)

• Millions lose power as Cuba hit by fifth blackout in less than a year (AJ)

• U.S. designates Colombia as country 'failing to cooperate in drug war' (BBC)

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Good Morning,

The Trump administration reported U.S. forces struck a Venezuelan vessel, while the IDF launched a major operation in Gaza City amid reports of tanks entering the heart of the Strip. In West Africa, at least 40 fuel tankers were destroyed in an al Qaeda-linked attack in Mali, and Poland intercepted a drone over government buildings in Warsaw. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts continue as the U.S. works toward a "framework" for resolving the TikTok-China dispute, and anti-corruption efforts yielded results with the arrest of a former Mexican security minister in Paraguay on organized crime charges.

IDF soldiers seen operating near the Gaza border, September 15, 2025. Photo - Tsafrir Abayov/Flash90

Top Stories

• Trump Says U.S. Military Struck Another Boat From Venezuela: Live Updates - NYT

• At least 40 fuel tankers burned in al Qaeda-linked attack in Mali, sources say - Reuters

• IDF invasion of Gaza City erupts as Palestinians report tanks in heart of the Strip - JPost

• U.S. has 'framework' for TikTok deal with China - NBC

• Drone neutralised flying over government buildings in Warsaw, PM Donald Tusk says - Euro News

• Former Tabasco security minister arrested in Paraguay on organized crime charges - MND

United States

• Vance says 'left-wing extremism' helped lead to Charlie Kirk's killing - ABC

• Trump Says U.S. Military Struck Another Boat From Venezuela: Live Updates - NYT

• Venezuela's Maduro says US behavior is 'aggression,' communications largely cut - Reuters

• U.S. has 'framework' for TikTok deal with China - NBC

• Rubio meets Netanyahu in Israel as U.S. ally Qatar gathers Arab neighbors to condemn Doha attack - CBS

Africa

• WHO begins Ebola vaccinations in DRC as outbreak spreads - Africa News

• Malawi election: Lazarus Chakwera and Peter Mutharika face off in re-match of 2020 - BBC

• South Africa reopens inquest into death of anti-apartheid leader Steve Biko - France24

• At least 40 fuel tankers burned in al Qaeda-linked attack in Mali, sources say - Reuters

• South Sudan opposition calls on citizens to defend their country after leader indicted - AP

Middle East

• US’s Rubio says efforts to recognise Palestinian state make it harder to end war - The Guardian

• Rubio meets Netanyahu in Israel as U.S. ally Qatar gathers Arab neighbors to condemn Doha attack - CBS

• How Middle Eastern Sovereign Wealth Funds Quietly Run Your Day - Bloomberg

• From Telegram to trenches: The Russian page luring Jordanians into war - MEE

• IDF invasion of Gaza City erupts as Palestinians report tanks in heart of the Strip - JPost

Indo-Pacific

• US to begin applying 15% tariff on Japanese cars; Korea still faces 25% - Korea Herald

• Resource-scarce Japan gets more trains running on renewables - Kyodo News

• Shares in Chinese lidar-sensor maker Hesai rise in Hong Kong debut - SCMP

• U.S. has 'framework' for TikTok deal with China - NBC

• Macau’s first ‘patriots only’ election sees low turnout - HKFP

Europe

• From Telegram to trenches: The Russian page luring Jordanians into war - MEE

• Drone neutralised flying over government buildings in Warsaw, PM Donald Tusk says - Euro News

• France sees week of turmoil with protests, new PM and credit rating downgrade - France24

• Far-right's western inroads create headache for German coalition - Reuters

• Ex-British soldier goes on trial for 1972 Bloody Sunday killings in Northern Ireland - AP

Latin America

• Brazil’s Lula pushes back against tariff, tells Trump the country’s democracy ‘is not on the table’ - AP

• Trump Says U.S. Military Struck Another Boat From Venezuela: Live Updates - NYT

• Venezuela's Maduro says US behavior is 'aggression,' communications largely cut - Reuters 

• Former Tabasco security minister arrested in Paraguay on organized crime charges - MND

• Argentina Moves to Curb Dollar Demand Amid Bid to Contain Peso - Bloomberg

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Good Morning,

After a revolution and political upheaval, the people of Nepal have elected their new leaders via Discord. The U.S. deployed F-35 jets to Puerto Rico amid concerns over Venezuela, while Tunisia sends its first ship in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla aiming to break the Israeli siege. In the Middle East, Senator Rubio visits Israel amid fragile US alliances, and China condemns US and British warships navigating the Taiwan Strait. Meanwhile, Romania reports a Russian drone incursion, and Brazil faces the prospect of new U.S. sanctions following Bolsonaro’s recent conviction, which has provoked anger from former President Trump.

The HMS Richmond, a Type 23 frigate of the Royal Navy. Photo - Wikicommons via CC2.0.

Top Stories

• Nepal’s Social Media Ban Backfires as Politics Moves to Discord - NYT

• US deploys F-35 jets to Puerto Rico amid escalating tensions with Venezuela - Euro News

• 1st Tunisian ship departs as part of Gaza-bound aid flotilla to break Israeli siege - AA

• Rubio heads to Israel amid tensions among US Middle East allies - Reuters

• China condemns US, British warships sailing through Taiwan Strait - HKFP

• Romania Says Russian Drone Entered Its Airspace - NYT

• Brazil braces for potential new U.S. sanctions after Bolsonaro’s conviction angers Trump - PBS

United States

• Trump’s State Visit Will be Biggest UK Security Operation Since Coronation - NYT

• College Democrats and Republicans send unified messages after Kirk’s death - ABC

• Venezuela says U.S. warship raided a tuna boat as tensions rise in the Caribbean - PBS

• US deploys F-35 jets to Puerto Rico amid escalating tensions with Venezuela - Euro News

• Trump concerned South Korean arrests could ‘frighten’ investors - SCMP

Africa

• Misuzulu kaZwelithini: Zulu king challenges professor to stick fight in South Africa - BBC

• Inflation and cost of living top the agenda ahead of Malawi general election - Africa News 

• Burkina Faso scraps visa fees for African travellers - Business Insider

• Air Peace reacts to report that its pilots tested positive to alcohol, cannabis - Premium Times

• 1st Tunisian ship departs as part of Gaza-bound aid flotilla to break Israeli siege - AA

Middle East

• Israel or us: Arab leaders will press Trump to shield them from his top ally in the region - Haaretz 

• Rubio heads to Israel amid tensions among US Middle East allies - Reuters

• Turkish FM blasts Israel ahead of Arab-Islamic summit - MEE

• A pivotal week of shifts in the Middle East - JPost

• 1st Tunisian ship departs as part of Gaza-bound aid flotilla to break Israeli siege - AA

Indo-Pacific

• Trump concerned South Korean arrests could ‘frighten’ investors - SCMP

• Nepal’s Social Media Ban Backfires as Politics Moves to Discord - NYT

• Allies launch dual exercises amid N. Korea's rare twin threats - Korea Herald

• U.S., China end first day of talks in Spain on trade, TikTok deadline - Japan Times

• China condemns US, British warships sailing through Taiwan Strait - HKFP

Europe

• China condemns US, British warships sailing through Taiwan Strait - HKFP 

• Hungary and Slovakia under pressure as US and EU target Russian energy - Euro News

• Trump’s State Visit Will be Biggest UK Security Operation Since Coronation - NYT

• Final stage of Spain's Vuelta abandoned after police clash with pro-Palestinian protesters - France24

• Romania Says Russian Drone Entered Its Airspace - NYT

Latin America

• Brazil braces for potential new U.S. sanctions after Bolsonaro’s conviction angers Trump - PBS

• Sheinbaum on the defense after China charges Mexico with enacting tariffs under US coercion - MND

• Colombia and Peru Work on Amazon River Navigation Despite Territorial Dispute - Colombia One

• Venezuela says U.S. warship raided a tuna boat as tensions rise in the Caribbean - PBS

• US deploys F-35 jets to Puerto Rico amid escalating tensions with Venezuela - Euro News

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Good Morning,

A 16-year-old student who had been "radicalized by some extremist network" opened fire at Evergreen High School in Colorado, wounding two classmates before taking his own life, while violent conflicts continue to destabilize regions from eastern Congo, where rebel attacks have killed scores of civilians, to the Middle East, where Qatar is calling for a "collective response" to Israeli military actions amid escalating regional tensions. Meanwhile, diplomatic and economic pressures are mounting as Russian drone incursions into Polish airspace raise alarm about threats to European aviation, China issues stern warnings to Mexico over potential tariffs designed to appease the United States, and Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro faces a 27-year prison sentence for his role in plotting a coup attempt against the country's democratic institutions.

Brazil's former far-right president (2019-2022) was sentenced today to 27 years and three months in prison for plotting a coup to stay in power after losing the 2022 election. Photo - EBC

Top Stories

• Student Who Shot 2 Others at Colorado School Was ‘Radicalized,’ Officials Say - NYT

• Frustration as rebels kill scores in two attacks in eastern Congo - Africa News

• ‘Gulf region at risk’: Qatar seeks ‘collective response’ to Israeli attack - Al Jazeera

• Russian drones in Poland's airspace stir worries for Europe's civil aviation - Reuters

• China Gives Mexico Stiff Warning Over Tariffs Seen Appeasing US - Bloomberg

• Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting Brazil coup - BBC

United States

• Politicians condemn killing of Charlie Kirk - CBS

• US threatens action against foreigners praising Kirk killing - Reuters

• No shooter threat found at US Naval Academy; 1 person injured during security sweep - USA Today

• Student Who Shot 2 Others at Colorado School Was ‘Radicalized,’ Officials Say - NYT

• Belarus frees political prisoners in exchange for easing of US sanctions - BBC

Africa

• South Africa to open new inquest into the 1977 death in custody of anti-apartheid leader Steve Biko - AP

• Frustration as rebels kill scores in two attacks in eastern Congo - Africa News

• Riek Machar: South Sudan vice-president charged with murder and treason - BBC

• ICC to hear charges against fugitive Ugandan rebel chief Joseph Kony - France24

• Eswatini says US never asked them to take Kilmar Abrego as deportee - Reuters

Middle East

• Israel has hunted its top enemies around the Middle East. What has it achieved? - NPR

• At least 35 killed in Israel's attacks on Yemen - Africa News

• Gulf Powers Question U.S. Protection After Israeli Attack on Qatari Soil - NYT

• ‘Gulf region at risk’: Qatar seeks ‘collective response’ to Israeli attack - Al Jazeera

• Hamas says Israel's Doha strike against leaders sought to derail ceasefire efforts - Reuters

Indo-Pacific

• China Gives Mexico Stiff Warning Over Tariffs Seen Appeasing US - Bloomberg

• Hong Kong International School sued by US church, faces possible eviction from Repulse Bay campus - HKFP

• Why Beijing’s new plan to bolster its South China Sea claims has Manila worried - SCMP

• US reentry guaranteed for Koreans detained in Georgia raid: minister - Korea Herald

• Japan defense force sights China's Fujian aircraft carrier for 1st time - Kyodo News

Europe

• Should NATO’s east expect more drone attacks ahead of Zapad-2025? - Euro News

• Belarus frees political prisoners in exchange for easing of US sanctions - BBC 

• Police go hard on protesters, any hint of escalation met with teargas - France24

• Russian drones in Poland's airspace stir worries for Europe's civil aviation - Reuters

• State of the EU: Security, Ukraine, Gaza, Competitiveness, EU-US trade - EU Parliament 

Latin America

• Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years in prison for plotting Brazil coup - BBC

• Massive gas tanker explosion in Mexico City injures at least 57 people, some seriously - NBC

• Mexico not looking for conflict over tariff measures, president says - Reuters

• China Gives Mexico Stiff Warning Over Tariffs Seen Appeasing US - Bloomberg

• Expanding fight against Haitian gangs gets key backing from Latin, Caribbean nations - Miami Herald

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