Trump says journalists should be ‘arrested for dishonesty’ over Ohio rally reports IN FULL The Independent UK · Oct 6
Trump Calls Annie Andrews 'Trannie' Three Times as South Carolina Senate Race Turns Into MAGA Test Donald Trump has repeatedly used a transphobic slur against Democratic Senate candidate Annie Andrews as South Carolina's unexpectedly competitive race becomes a test of his political influence. International Business Times UK · Oct 6
Trump orders military base mass shooter to be executed by firing squad Former army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan faces death penalty for shooting dead 12 active-duty soldiers and a retired serviceman in 2009 The Independent UK · Oct 6
Who Is Nidal Hasan? Trump Backs Army Firing Squad as Pentagon Says 'Judgement Day' Has Come Donald Trump has approved the US military execution of former Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan by firing squad for the 2009 Fort Hood massacre, though arrangements remain pending. International Business Times UK · Oct 6
'I Never Have Empty Seats': Trump Cites His Own Camera Crews and Calls for Media Arrests Donald Trump disputed media reports about attendance at his rallies, citing video crews and alleging coverage was false while calling for The New York Times and other outlets to be arrested International Business Times UK · Oct 6
Tuesday briefing: Why the Green party’s Zionism vote has caused a backlash In today’s newsletter: The party has voted to define Zionism as racist and back a single Palestinian state. But what does the policy mean, why has it caused alarm among Jewish members, and how will it impact the future of the Greens? The Guardian - UK · Oct 6
Trump Appears Willing To Sacrifice Los Angeles, San Diego in Iran War as 'Small Price to Pay' Donald Trump defended the economic costs of the Iran war at a Nebraska rally, saying the destruction of Los Angeles or San Diego would be a small price to pay for security. International Business Times UK · Oct 6
Trump Taps $400M MAGA Inc. War Chest To Fund 'Patriotic' Ads After $20M Taxpayer Money Backlash Donald Trump says his MAGA Inc. super PAC will take over funding controversial advertisements previously paid for with $20 million in taxpayer money, following bipartisan criticism and calls for investigations. International Business Times UK · Oct 6
AI industry insiders voice alarms to NYC council as local governments take up safety concerns At a hearing of the New York City Council, recently departed employees of Anthropic, OpenAI and Google DeepMind described a reckless culture at the firms, saying the biggest tech companies are racing to create technology they do not understand how to control. The Economic Times · Oct 6
Separatists win Quebec election in test for Canada PM’s national unity strategy Parti Québécois wins provincial election but will not be able to govern alone, as Mark Carney stresses unity in face of tariffs threat from Donald Trump The Guardian - AU · Oct 6
Israeli documentary ‘NAZA’ opens in the US, reigniting debate over the war in Gaza The Israeli documentary "NAZA" is opening in U.S. theaters, reigniting debate over America's military support for Israel The Independent UK · Oct 6
Rubio begins three-nation NATO tour in Iceland, which is wary of Trump’s Arctic intentions U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has begun a three-nation tour of NATO allies with a stop in Iceland The Independent UK · Oct 6
Iran-US war latest: Vance says one ‘basic’ step could end Iran’s nuclear threat as Houthis strike more airports Yemen says Houthis attacked Aden International Airport with ballistic missiles and explosive-laden drones The Independent UK · Oct 6
Euronews · Oct 6 Trump says US moved their B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford airbase after additional threats were made Trump detailed that additional threats received by Washington prompted their moving of the military aircraft from the UK base they were deployed in.
The Economic Times · Oct 6 'I'm in no rush': Trump leaves US-Canada trade talks in limbo US President Donald Trump has said that he is not rushing to resume trade negotiations with Canada. He insisted that any future agreement requires Canada to approach these talks with honesty. Following the breakdown of negotiations in August, significant tariffs have been imposed by both countries. The dispute currently affects…
France 24 · Oct 6 Trump targets tax-free diesel as Republicans approach midterms President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to ease limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel as fuel prices put pressure on Republican candidates. Trump said the move would save farmers millions of dollars and lower the cost of goods, though analysts said the change would not benefit farmers already…
The Economic Times · Oct 6 Trump criticizes election officials in Arizona's Maricopa County over error affecting 3,000 ballots US President Donald Trump criticized Maricopa County officials for an error involving early ballots mailed to voters. About 3,000 ballots were sent out prematurely due to a vendor's mistake, according to officials. Despite the mix-up, the ballots remain valid and can be returned normally. Runbeck Election Services acknowledged the situation…
The Economic Times · Oct 6 Trump urges supporters to vote by mail, reversing years of attacks on practice President Trump shifted his stance to encourage voting by mail ahead of the midterm elections. He stated that supporters can vote by mail or in-person on November 3rd. This change follows his previous claims of fraud regarding mail-in voting. Recent polls indicate a challenging political environment for Republicans as Trump's…
The Economic Times · Oct 6 Separatist Parti Quebecois wins Quebec election, puts independence back on agenda The Parti Quebecois has regained power in Quebec's provincial election, ending eight years of Coalition Avenir Quebec rule. Paul St-Pierre Plamondon's victory raises questions about Quebec's future in Canada and includes plans for another independence referendum. Despite this win, support for separation remains low, around 30%, reflecting a divided political…
The Economic Times · Oct 6 Taiwan says US defence commitment unchanged as $14 billion arms sale hangs Taiwan's Defence Minister Wellington Koo stated that the US commitment to arms sales has not changed. Koo mentioned that discussions about breaking the sales into smaller packages have not been confirmed. Meanwhile, current engagements between Taiwan and the US are contributing to Taiwan's military preparedness. Additionally, Taiwan's Foreign Minister and…
The Economic Times · Oct 6 Trump says he personally believes Iran was behind flydubai attack; Vance says no proof yet US President Donald Trump stated he personally believes Iran was behind the recent attack on a flydubai flight. The incident occurred when Omani co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami attempted to seize control of the aircraft. Indian Captain Smit Machchhar successfully thwarted the co-pilot's plan and ensured passenger safety. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
The Independent UK · Oct 6 Trump says journalists should be ‘arrested’ for reporting on empty seats at rally The president claims upper-level empty seats were simply attendees moving down to the main floor during the Vandalia, Ohio event
The Independent UK · Oct 6 Trump spends campaign rally complaining about how he is treated by media amid record-low approval ratings Trump tried to ban CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House over unfavorable coverage, but a judge ordered that their access be restored
The Economic Times · Oct 6 Channels are open, but Cuba and Trump’s US remain far from the negotiating table: Report Cuba and the United States are not engaged in formal negotiations but maintain communication channels. Lianys Torres Rivera emphasized Cuba's readiness to defend itself against potential US aggression, citing increased preparations. While the Trump administration has tightened the embargo, Cuba continues to pursue free-market reforms. Torres Rivera rejected US claims…