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Anthony A A R O N @anthonyaaron.bsky.social · 1d

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Saudi Arabia…
• is buying their way into American politics, tech, and sports.
• they’ve sent billions to the Trumps;
• including running a spy ring through Twitter [AKA ‘X’]?

Q: What do they want in return?

*U.S. silence on human rights abuses.

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How Saudi Arabia Bought Trump - And What They Want

YouTube video by More Perfect Union

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Axios @axios.com · 1d

Former President Reagan's foundation said today night it's "reviewing legal options" after Canada's Ontario provincial government created an ad campaign against tariffs "using selective audio and video" of a 1987 address by the late president.

Reagan foundation "reviewing legal options" over Ontario, Canada, tariffs ad

The foundation said the ad that prompted Trump to cancel trade talks with Canada ad "misrepresents" Reagan's address.

www.axios.com

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I O N ™️ @ionewz.bsky.social · 1d

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The European Union on Friday accused Meta and TikTok of violating the Digital Content Regulation, potentially leading to heavy fines for both companies.

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📱 L'Union européenne a accusé vendredi Meta et TikTok de commettre des infractions au règlement sur les contenus numériques, ce qui pourrait valoir potentiellement de lourdes amendes aux deux groupes.

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Colin Oreilly @colinjoreilly.bsky.social · 2d

This is a big fucking deal. Going to be a lot of very cold Russians this winter. 🤣 🥶 👏 ❤️ 🇺🇦 🫡

euromaidanpress.com/2025/10/24/f...

Frontline report: From victim to retaliator - Ukraine targets Russian energy grid across multiple regions - Euromaidan Press

After months of Russian attacks on Ukrainian energy facilities, Ukraine has launched massive retaliatory strikes on Russia's power infrastructure, plunging regions like Belgorod and Kursk into darknes...

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I O N ™️ @ionewz.bsky.social · 1d

I O N E W Z | WORLD —
UN, U.S.–NYC, on this auspicious day an important video message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on United Nations Day (24 October 2025).

“We the peoples of the United Nations... “

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 1d

80 years ago, the world chose peace, law, and cooperation🇺🇳

Today, those principles are under attack.

In Europe, Ukraine is on the front line of this test, fighting for freedom and the UN-based order. We stand firmly with them.

Lasting peace begins with international law.

#UNDay

A light blue, textured background.

In the upper centre, the United Nations (UN) emblem (a white map of the world framed by olive branches) is displayed next to the European Union flag's circle of yellow stars, which is incomplete, showing only eight stars.

The text overlaid in white across the bottom reads: "Unity, our shared strength."

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 2d

Today, we welcome the Council's adoption of the 19th sanctions package against Russia.

We’re hitting Russia where it hurts most: a total ban on LNG and a crackdown on the oil shadow fleet.

These new measures are making it increasingly difficult for Putin to finance his war.

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An image illustrating new EU sanctions against Russia. The top right corner shows the EU flag. The main part of the image features a large pipeline on the left, extending towards a red "no" symbol. Behind the pipeline and the "no" symbol, there's a ship at sea. To the right of the "no" symbol, Russian rubbles are seen emerging from a crane, with shipping containers below. The overall image is in grayscale except for the red "no" symbol and the blue and yellow EU flag.

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 1d

EU Confidential was at the EUCO summit until the wee hours yesterday.

Host @swheatonjourno.bsky.social spoke to @gregsorgi.bsky.social @ziaweise.bsky.social @nicholasvinocur.bsky.social and @timross1.bsky.social on what leaders plan to do about the threat from Putin — and the far right:

How about them assets — making Russia pay for Ukraine

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I O N ™️ @ionewz.bsky.social · 1d

I O N E W Z | WORLD —
UN, U.S.-NYC, on this auspicious day an important video message by António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations, on United Nations Day (24 October 2025).

"We the peoples of the United Nations... "

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POLITICO Europe @politico.eu · 2d

The Treasury is weighing up proposals to scrap the oil and gas windfall tax as soon as next year, as the government scrambles to revive the UK's flagging economy.

UK considers scrapping oil and gas windfall tax in bid to boost growth

Treasury officials are searching for ways to boost U.K. growth ahead of November’s budget.

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The Associated Press @apnews.com · 2d

Chess’s international governing body is considering disciplinary action against a former Russian world champion who persistently leveled unproven cheating allegations at Daniel Naroditsky in the year leading up to the American grandmaster’s death.

Former world chess champion may face discipline for treatment of Daniel Naroditsky

Chess’s international governing body is considering disciplinary action against a former Russian world champion who persistently leveled unproven cheating allegations at Daniel Naroditsky in the year leading up to the American grandmaster’s death.

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 2d

What happens when AI systems can make independent decisions?

Join UNIDIR and Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung at our #UNGA First Committee side event to explore the risks, benefits and governance of agentic AI in global security.

🔗 RSVP: unidir.org/1CAIAgents

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 2d

What systemic barriers still limit women’s participation in non-proliferation and disarmament—and how can they be overcome?

Join UNIDIR's #1C side event co-organised with the Permanent Mission of the Republic of Slovenia to the UN to learn more.

📆 29 October
📍 NY, online
🔗 unidir.org/EmpoweringWPS

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United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research @unidir.org · 3d

How can innovation empower youth to build a more peaceful world? 🕊️

We asked UNIDIR Graduate Professional Mersini Markopoulou for her perspective.

👉 Learn more about #YPS and disarmament in the new module of our Youth Disarmament Orientation Course: unidir.org/youth-disarm

#YouthLead

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations @fao.org · 2d

🌍 29 countries
🌄 102 systems
⌛️ Centuries of knowledge, agrobiodiversity and resilience

🗓️Join us this 31st October to celebrate the new designations that have brought the number of #AgriculturalHeritage Systems to 102.

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#FAO80

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European Commission @ec.europa.eu · 2d

Submarine cables are Europe's digital lifelines.

The recent attacks on Baltic Sea cables demand action to secure them.

Today in Riga, we presented new EU funding worth €20 million to strengthen the security and resilience of Europe’s undersea cable infrastructure ↓

link.europa.eu/3NpWvn

A stylised map illustrating Europe's subsea cables, overlaid with the text "Securing Europe's connectivity".

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Anthony A A R O N @anthonyaaron.bsky.social · 4d

…moreover, will it restrict the number of after lunch shots? 😆

Axios @axios.com · 4d

Pentagon staffers will now need to get prior approval before sharing any information with Congress, according to a new memo from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his deputy that Axios reviewed.

After leaks, Hegseth limits Pentagon staff's interaction with Congress

The new directive could limit congressional oversight of department activities.

www.axios.com

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I O N ™️ XPRESS @ionewzxpress.bsky.social · 4d

💡Competition drives innovation, not mere to scale iteration! And, NASA is a most important part of America’s cultural heritage ought to be protected from lone private sector shenanigans!

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I O N ™️ XPRESS @ionewzxpress.bsky.social · 4d

🤔 Hmmm …so, who’s throwing tantrums?😁
☝🏻Certainly not me over here! 😆

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I O N ™️ XPRESS @ionewzxpress.bsky.social · 4d

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Post final Apollo mission, we're poised to return to the Moon, the essential stepping stone for deep-space travel to Mars and beyond:

• Space Race
• Luna 2
• Manned landings
• Moon's hot, shrinking core
• Ancient volcanism
• Water ice

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Why Colonising The Moon Is Essential To Space Travel

YouTube video by Spark

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Anthony A A R O N @anthonyaaron.bsky.social · 4d

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“NASA is a most important part of America’s cultural heritage, therefore ought be protected against both the private sector and dubious billionaires.”

🔗 youtu.be/HIryUAwoMVs?...

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