October 27, 2025

Mystery Donor Gives $130 Million To Pay US Troops In Shutdown

Shutdown: Mystery Donor Gives $130 Million To Pay U.S. Troops

October 27, 2025 6:32 pm

An anonymous American donor gives $130 million to the Pentagon to cover troop pay during the government shutdown, prompting ethical and legal questions.

A mystery benefactor has donated $130 million to the U.S. Department of Defense to help pay military salaries during the ongoing government shutdown, officials confirmed Friday October 24, 2025 — an extraordinary gesture that has raised both praise and alarm.

The Pentagon said the contribution, made under the department’s “general gift acceptance authority,” will be used to offset the cost of salaries and benefits for the nation’s 1.32 million active-duty troops, whose pay has been jeopardized …

China Expels Two Top Military Generals In Sweeping Graft Crackdown

China: Two Top Military Generals Expelled In Graft Crackdown

October 27, 2025 5:50 pm

Beijing’s removal of Generals He Weidong and Miao Hua marks the most significant military purge in years, underscoring Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive.

China has expelled two of its highest-ranking military officers from the Communist Party and stripped them of their posts in the latest escalation of President Xi Jinping’s sweeping anti-corruption campaign within the armed forces.

The Defense Ministry announced on Friday October 24, 2025, that General He Weidong, vice-chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC), and Admiral Miao Hua, the military’s former top political officer, were removed from the party and handed over for prosecution on corruption charges. …

Mexico Extradites Chinese Fentanyl Kingpin To The United States

Zhi Zhang: Mexico Extradites Chinese Fentanyl Kingpin To U.S.

October 27, 2025 5:11 pm

Zhi Dong Zhang, accused of trafficking tons of fentanyl and laundering millions of US Dollars, was extradited to the United States after his recapture in Cuba.

Mexico has extradited an alleged Chinese fentanyl trafficker to the United States, where he faces multiple charges of drug smuggling and money laundering in one of the most significant cases linking Asian and Latin American narcotics networks.

The suspect, Zhi Dong Zhang, was handed over to U.S. authorities on Thursday October 23, 2025, according to Mexico’s National Security Minister Omar García Harfuch, who announced the move on Thursday.

Zhang, known by the alias “Brother …

Resident Doctors To Begin Indefinite Strike November 1

Resident Doctors To Begin Indefinite Strike November 1

October 27, 2025 2:14 pm

Nigeria’s healthcare system faces another major disruption as the Nigerian Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has announced an indefinite nationwide strike beginning November 1, 2025.

The association’s president, Dr. Mohammad Suleiman, confirmed the decision in a statement released Sunday, following the expiration of a 30-day ultimatum to the Federal Government over unresolved welfare and salary issues.

The declaration came after a five-hour emergency meeting of NARD’s National Executive Council (NEC) held on Saturday. Suleiman said the council had “marshalled out minimum demands, strike monitoring directives, and ‘no work, no pay / no pay, no work’ resolutions” to ensure full enforcement …

More Than 8,000 U.S. Flights Delayed As Shutdown Strains FAA

More Than 8,000 U.S. Flights Delayed As Shutdown Strains FAA

October 27, 2025 2:02 pm

The U.S. airline system entered a sharper bend in the road on Sunday, as more than 8,000 flights were delayed across the country amid staffing shortages in air traffic control and the 26-day federal government shutdown. 

According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), control-tower staffing issues were noted at 22 separate locations on Saturday. The flight-tracking service FlightAware reported over 8,000 U.S. flights delayed by 11 p.m. Eastern Time on Sunday — a sharp rise from the roughly 5,300 delays on Saturday.

Major carriers felt the impact. At Southwest Airlines, about 45% of its Sunday schedule—approximately 2,000 flights—were delayed. American …

Trump’s ASEAN Trip Leaves Region Wary On Trade Future

Trump’s ASEAN Trip Leaves Region Wary On Trade Future

October 27, 2025 1:52 pm

US President Donald Trump wrapped up his visit to Southeast Asia after attending the 47th ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, but his shifting trade policies have left lingering uncertainty across the region.

Trump’s most high-profile engagement at the summit was overseeing a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia. On the economic front, he announced reciprocal trade deals with Malaysia and Cambodia, along with framework agreements — precursors to full trade deals — with Thailand and Vietnam.

Under the agreements, the four countries accepted US tariff rates of 19–20% and pledged to cut non-tariff barriers on American goods. Cambodia and Thailand …

Sexist Cyberbullying Of Brigitte Macron Sees 10 Go On Trial

Sexist Cyberbullying Of Brigitte Macron Sees 10 Go On Trial

October 27, 2025 11:44 am

Ten individuals are appearing before a Paris criminal court this week, accused of sexist cyberbullying directed at Brigitte Macron, wife of France President Emmanuel Macron.

The defendants, eight men and two women, aged between 41 and 60, stand charged with spreading now‐discredited claims that Mrs. Macron was born male, alongside malicious remarks focusing on her gender, sexuality and the 24-year age gap between the couple.

If convicted, the group could face up to two years’ imprisonment.

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According to prosecutors, the group is alleged to have circulated “numerous malicious comments” …

Trump Urges Putin To Stop Ukraine War After Missile Test

Trump Urges Putin To Stop Ukraine War After Missile Test

October 27, 2025 10:39 am

United States President Donald Trump said Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin should focus on ending the war in Ukraine rather than showcasing new weapons, following Russia’s announcement of a successful test of a nuclear powered cruise missile.

His comments came after Moscow said the Burevestnik missile, known to NATO as Skyfall, had flown more than fourteen thousand kilometers. Russia has presented the system as a strategic response to expanded United States missile defense programs.

Trump spoke with reporters aboard Air Force One. He said the United States already has powerful nuclear capabilities near Russia and therefore does not need …

RSF Detention Of Muammar Ibrahim Sparks Calls For Release

RSF Detention Of Muammar Ibrahim Sparks Calls For Release

October 27, 2025 10:17 am

Sudanese journalist Muammar Ibrahim has been detained by the Rapid Support Forces in the city of el Fasher, raising serious concern for his wellbeing as the paramilitary group continues its push into the last army held area of North Darfur.

His detention took place on Sunday evening after the RSF announced that its fighters had taken control of key positions in the city. El Fasher has faced almost eighteen months of siege as the group attempts to break the resistance of the Sudanese army in Darfur.

Ibrahim is a freelance reporter who has contributed to Al Jazeera Mubasher. Several videos …

Davido Nigeria tour opens in Akwa Ibom after packed Uyo show

Davido Nigeria Tour Opens In Akwa Ibom After Packed Uyo Show

October 27, 2025 9:50 am

Nigerian music star Davido said Akwa Ibom State was selected as the first stop of his tour in Nigeria because the state has the right facilities to host large concerts. He spoke in Uyo on Sunday at a reception held by Governor Umo Eno and Senate President Godswill Akpabio ahead of his scheduled performance.

Davido said his team considered five cities across the continent and Akwa Ibom ranked first. According to him, the stadium in Uyo offered the standard needed for a major concert.

He also praised the atmosphere in the state and the support shown to young people.

He …

Trump Third Term Talk Keeps Americans Guessing On Future

Trump Third Term Talk Keeps Americans Guessing On Future

October 27, 2025 9:02 am

President Donald Trump said Monday he will not run for vice president in the 2028 election, yet he refused to rule out seeking a third term in the White House. The remarks have fueled renewed speculation over how he may attempt to extend his time in office.

Trump has frequently hinted on the campaign trail that he wants to remain in power beyond the usual limit, even selling “Trump 2028” merchandise to supporters. His latest comments keep that debate alive within the Republican Party as it looks ahead to its post-Trump future.

The U.S. Constitution’s 22nd Amendment bars any president …

Uranium Deal Involvement: Georgia Arrests 3 Chinese Citizens

Uranium Deal Involvement: Georgia Arrests 3 Chinese Citizens

October 27, 2025 4:44 am

Authorities in Georgia detain three Chinese nationals accused of trying to buy two kilograms of uranium for $400,000 and smuggle it to China via Russia.

Georgia’s State Security Service announced the arrest of three Chinese nationals in the capital, Tbilisi, for allegedly attempting to illegally purchase nuclear material, in what authorities described as a major security breach involving uranium.

The arrests were made following an undercover operation by Georgia’s Internal Security Service, Inter-Press news agency reported on Saturday October 25,2025. The suspects were allegedly negotiating to buy two kilograms of uranium for $400,000, with plans to transport the material to

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