Pentagon policy shop stonewalling Congress, Republican senators say
“I can’t even get a response, and we’re on your team!” an exasperated Sen. Dan Sullivan told a Trump administration nominee.
Day: November 5, 2025
‘We’re closer to the end’: Lawmakers signal some progress in bipartisan talks to end shutdown
The funding lapse is set to reach record levels but senators in both parties voice mild hope of progress.
Brazil’s Lula puts forward new vision for protecting the Amazon rainforest – AP News
Brazil’s Lula puts forward new vision for protecting the Amazon rainforest AP NewsBrazil Proposes a New Type of Fund to Protect Tropical Forests The New York TimesUK opts out of flagship fund to protect Amazon and other threatened…
Can peace return to Sudan after thousands killed in el-Fasher?
The US says the warring parties have agreed to a humanitarian truce
US-China deal spares Matson from $80m-per-year port fee exposure
US owner waiting to see if it can get refund on fees it has already paid
US-China deal spares Matson from significant port fee exposure
US shipowner and operator was facing $80m per year in fees in 2026 and 2027
Tanzania elections: HRW fears over 1,000 killed in post-election crackdown
In Tanzania, authorities face mounting concern over killings during crackdown on protests following last week’s election. The opposition claims that security forces are now secretly dumping bodies. Also, the U.S. says it’s “very engaged” in Sudan ceas…
Navigator Holdings hikes capital return policy and delivers in-line quarter
New York-listed gas carrier owner
GM Defense: Army To Start Buying New ISV-U Early Next Year, Will Make Up Majority Of Fleet
The Army is set to start buying GM Defense’s [GM] new five-seat, cargo-carrying Infantry Squad Vehicle variant early next year, a company official has said. Pete Johnson, GM Defense’s vice […]
‘Race against time’: Palestinians suffer from hunger in Gaza despite truce
UN calls for all Gaza crossings to be opened to allow unimpeded deliveries of food and other humanitarian aid.