Reporting on North America.
America’s emergency oil reserve is down about a third since the Iran war began as Brent holds near $116, the Fed meets and the deficit tops $1.99 trillion.
Trade war news: the US and Canada work on a steel and auto tariff deal, Mexico says no deal yet, and tariffs weigh on Republicans before the midterms.
Cuba news today: Lula wins Brazil’s runoff as Bolsonaro seeks annulment, Cuba’s grid falls short and Colombia confirms 10 ELN dead.
China Taiwan news: North Korea takes a border mine dispute to the UN, Chinese patrols near Taiwan rise and Hegseth heads to Manila for defense talks.
The Army is inviting companies it cut from its IFPC Increment 2 second-interceptor contest back for a 2027 shoot-off as Guam air defenses take shape.
The $3.8 billion-a-year aid pact ends in 2028. How U.S. military aid to Israel works, recent arms sales, Senate votes and what may replace the deal.
Census and UCLA data on Iranian Americans in California: Los Angeles County’s 101,632, migration since 1979, Persian Square and centers beyond Westwood.
Hegseth and Guyana’s President Ali signed a Guyana defense partnership for training, exercises and air surveillance as Guyana seeks counter-drug help.
Section 301 tariffs explained: how USTR investigates unfair trade practices, the 2018 China tariffs and the six cases opened since 2025.
The Air Force released a draft plan for a $1.057 billion F-47 campus at Nellis AFB, where the sixth-generation fighter will undergo operational testing.
Our trade war weekly roundup: US outbound investment rules, Chinese export licenses, sanctions over IP theft and Canada tariff changes.
Our Americas weekly roundup: the Raul Castro case, Venezuela reconciliation talks, US visa bans on Colombians and Brazil’s runoff.
Our Ukraine war weekly roundup: a local ceasefire at Oleshky, missile strikes on Kyiv, the Graham sanctions order and Starlink disputes.
Our Iran war weekly roundup: Houthi missiles on Saudi Arabia, unconfirmed Hormuz claims, shadow fleet sanctions and US security alerts.
China Taiwan news: Kim says China inspires North Korea, Chinese navy ships near Taiwan rise to five and rocket debris zones lie in Philippine waters.
Trade war news: the US changes which Canadian goods face 50% tariffs from Oct 30, China opposes US investment curbs and Mexico talks advance.
Cuba news today: Southern Command joins the CIA appeal, the Guiteras plant trips, Colombia confirms an ELN chief dead and Brazil votes.
Israel air defense explained: how Iron Dome, David’s Sling, Arrow and the Iron Beam laser split the work, what U.S. funding built and where limits lie.
The VA disability COLA for 2027 is 3.6%, matching Social Security. When the raise lands, who gets it, and why VA’s new rate tables are not out yet.
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin agreed on a 10-year F-35 framework: at least 850 U.S. jets and $7 billion in company funding, if Congress approves.
A $230.1 million order for 32 recovery vehicles completes the Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle family. Variants, safety record and what comes next.
Indo-Pacific update: Kim Jong Un visits Dandong with a senior Chinese official, a quiet day near Taiwan and a deadly Philippine air crash.
Americas security: Rubio urges Cubans to work with the CIA, Colombia bombs an ELN camp and Brazil heads to a tied runoff vote.
A DOJ motion calls Rep. Ilhan Omar “Ilhan Nur Said Elmi.” What the filing says, her response, and the laws legal experts cite. No charges filed.
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