📰 Trump boasts he ‘stopped about five wars’ while opening new Scotland golf course, vows to work with Netanyahu
President Donald Trump visited his new golf course in Scotland and highlighted his foreign policy achievements, including stopping multiple wars and promoting global stability. The Trump administration claimed credit for preventing conflicts between various countries, such as India and Pakistan, Serbia and Kosovo, and Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Despite efforts to negotiate with Hamas for the release of hostages, Trump’s special envoy noted challenges in reaching an agreement. Trump also met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to discuss trade agreements and praised him for addressing migrant boat issues. The visit to Scotland included the opening of a new golf course, part of Trump’s family business, and recognition of his late mother’s Scottish heritage.
📰 China may gain greater control of Panama Canal after BlackRock deal misses deadline
The collapse of a proposed deal between BlackRock and CK Hutchison has led to China potentially gaining more influence over the Panama Canal. Former President Trump supported reducing Chinese influence over the canal and even suggested the U.S. “taking back” control. China advocated for state-owned Cosco to have a direct stake in the canal’s operations, leading to tensions with the U.S. and CK Hutchison. The failed deal highlights the pressure on Hong Kong businesses to prioritize national loyalty over Western partnerships. Analysts believe that excluding China from the Panama port holdings could result in them gaining control of other global assets, making Cosco a dominant port owner worldwide. Panama maintains sovereignty over the canal itself and asserts that Hutchison’s operation of port facilities does not grant China influence over canal operations.
📰 Fetterman cheers ICE arrests of illegal alien child sex offenders, Luna calls for death penalty
Sen. John Fetterman expressed support for ICE’s apprehension of illegal alien child sex offenders, while Rep. Anna Paulina Luna advocated for them to face the death penalty. ICE arrested 214 illegal aliens in Houston charged or convicted of sex offenses involving minors in the past six months. Fetterman praised these actions for enhancing national security and child safety. Luna called for skipping deportation and directly applying the death penalty to offenders like Jose Guadalupe Meza, a repeat criminal alien. Fetterman has backed ICE’s efforts and criticized calls for abolishing the agency, aligning with the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement stance.
📰 Mamdani’s past ‘defund the police’ stance resurfaces after deadly Manhattan shooting
New York City Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mandani is under scrutiny for his past views on policing following a mass shooting in Midtown Manhattan that resulted in three civilian deaths and a wounded police officer. The shooter, Shane Tamura, has been identified from Las Vegas. Mandani expressed condolences for the victims and support for first responders. Mandani has previously advocated for defunding and dismantling the NYPD, but during a mayoral debate, he stated he would not defund the police and instead proposed creating a Department of Public Safety. Other mayoral candidates, including Eric Adams and Andrew Cuomo, also responded to the tragedy. The mayoral race is set for November 4, with Adams running as an Independent and Cuomo continuing in the race after being defeated by Mandani in the primary.
📰 Trump’s reported snub of Taiwan president spurs concerns over deference to China
The Trump administration has reportedly blocked Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te from stopping over in New York City on his way to a diplomatic meeting in Central America, due to pressure from China. President Lai’s planned trip to Paraguay, Guatemala, and Belize, all countries that recognize Taiwan as independent, has been affected by this decision. The Taiwan president’s office stated that Lai currently has no plans for an overseas visit, citing regional developments and ongoing rehabilitation efforts in Taiwan. The White House did not respond to requests for comment, but a State Department source mentioned the administration’s commitment to the one China policy. Critics, including Asia policy experts and Democrat Sen. Andy Kim, expressed concern over the decision, viewing it as a break from bipartisan precedent and potentially damaging to US-Taiwan relations. President Trump is reportedly considering a trip to Beijing, but no concrete plans have been confirmed yet.
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