U.S: Government Officially Shut Down; Federal Employees Work Without Pay
The U.S. federal government officially shut down at 12:01 a.m. on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass a funding bill for the new fiscal year due to a deadlock between Democrats and Republicans over government funding and health care spending.
France Has Detained The Captain of A Russian Oil Ship
French naval forces have detained the captain and first mate of a Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker anchored off the coast of western France.
U.S To Defend Qatar Through Military Action If Necessary
President Donald Trump has signed a sweeping executive order on Wednesday, October 1, 2025 pledging to defend Qatar—including through U.S. military action if necessary—after an Israeli missile strike in Doha targeted Hamas leaders and killed six people, including a Qatari security officer.
Columbian President Expells His Own Diplomats From Embassy In Beijing
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro has ordered today the removal of diplomats from his country's embassy in Beijing, accusing them of hindering Colombia's relations with China.
Cuba Accuses Marco Rubio of Pursuing a“Very Personal & Corrupt Agenda” To Sabotage Peace Relations With U.S
Cuba's Foreign Minister, Bruno Rodríguez Parrilla, has accused U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio of pursuing a “very personal, corrupt and extremist agenda” against Cuba, which he claims is sabotaging potential peace between the two countries.
U.N Approves Larger Militarized Force In Haiti To Combat Gangs
On Tuesday, September 30, 2025 the U.N. Security Council approved a resolution to expand the international force in Haiti to 5,550 members, transforming the existing Kenya-led Multinational Security Support mission into a new “Gang Suppression Force” (GSF)
Electronic Arts: One of America’s Largest Gaming Platform to Be Acquired By Saudi-Led Investors
On Monday, September 29, video game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) agreed to be taken private in a record-setting $55 billion leveraged buyout.
U.S Recommends Next Peacekeeping Mission In Haiti To Use More “Lethal Force”
U.S. Chargé d'affaires in Haiti, Henry Wooster, confirmed on September 26, 2025, that the "Gang Suppression Force" proposed by the Trump administration would be larger, more lethal, and more military-oriented than the current Kenya-led police mission.
Pentagon Pushes US Military Weapons Suppliers To Increase Production
Recent reports indicate that the Pentagon is pressuring U.S. missile suppliers to dramatically increase production to address shortfalls that military planners warn would leave the United States vulnerable in a potential conflict with China, its top economic and military rivals.
