Zeeshan Shah
@zeeshanshah.bsky.social
Works at FINRA; Observer of Pakistan and US politics with 9 years of working in both political systems. Posts on International Affairs, Financial Markets,Türkiye, Central Asia, and Eurasia. Comments in Al-Monitor, The New Arab, & Nikkei
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NEW: The New York Times got a State Dept. cable in which Rubio orders diplomats in Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to press for immigration limits and cite crime. They’re also told to report on governments that are pro-immigration. Our story: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
U.S. to Press Europe and Other Allies on ‘Mass Migration,’ Document Says
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November 26, 2025 at 11:28 PM
NEW: The New York Times got a State Dept. cable in which Rubio orders diplomats in Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand to press for immigration limits and cite crime. They’re also told to report on governments that are pro-immigration. Our story: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/26/u...
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Nigeria’s Tinubu declares security emergency, orders mass recruitment of police and army reut.rs/3KbC9xA
Nigeria’s Tinubu declares security emergency, orders mass recruitment of police and army
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday declared a nationwide security emergency and ordered the army and police to recruit thousands of additional personnel to tackle worsening armed violence across the country.
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November 27, 2025 at 12:45 AM
Nigeria’s Tinubu declares security emergency, orders mass recruitment of police and army reut.rs/3KbC9xA
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An Afghan national has been identified as the man in custody in the shooting of National Guard members, two people familiar say.
The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, arrived in the U.S. in 2021 and for a time lived in Washington state.
The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, arrived in the U.S. in 2021 and for a time lived in Washington state.
Live updates: D.C. shooting suspect is an Afghan national; 2 National Guard members in critical condition
By 3 p.m., D.C. police said they had one suspect in custody.
wapo.st
November 27, 2025 at 1:18 AM
An Afghan national has been identified as the man in custody in the shooting of National Guard members, two people familiar say.
The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, arrived in the U.S. in 2021 and for a time lived in Washington state.
The suspect, Rahmanullah Lakanwal, arrived in the U.S. in 2021 and for a time lived in Washington state.
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Three Chinese astronauts were stuck aboard the Tiangong space station this month when their return craft sustained damage.
They are far from alone: Russian and U.S. spacefarers have also been delayed in space in recent years, for months at a time.
They are far from alone: Russian and U.S. spacefarers have also been delayed in space in recent years, for months at a time.
Three Chinese astronauts were stuck in space. Here’s why it keeps happening.
Americans and Russians have faced the same problem in recent years.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Three Chinese astronauts were stuck aboard the Tiangong space station this month when their return craft sustained damage.
They are far from alone: Russian and U.S. spacefarers have also been delayed in space in recent years, for months at a time.
They are far from alone: Russian and U.S. spacefarers have also been delayed in space in recent years, for months at a time.
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Breaking: The suspect in the shooting of two National Guardsmen near the White House is a 29-year-old Afghan national, law enforcement officials say.
Suspect in D.C. National Guard Shooting Is 29-Year-Old Afghan National
The two guardsmen remain in critical condition, according to the FBI.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Breaking: The suspect in the shooting of two National Guardsmen near the White House is a 29-year-old Afghan national, law enforcement officials say.
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Boeing to build Apache helicopters for Poland as part of $4.7 billion contract reut.rs/485neOG
Boeing to build Apache helicopters for Poland as part of $4.7 billion contract
Boeing said on Wednesday it will produce AH-64E Apache attack helicopters for international customers, including 96 for the Polish Armed Forces, under a foreign military sales contract worth nearly $4.7 billion awarded by the U.S. Army.
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November 27, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Boeing to build Apache helicopters for Poland as part of $4.7 billion contract reut.rs/485neOG
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2022 vs. 2025. 🤡
November 23, 2025 at 2:27 PM
2022 vs. 2025. 🤡
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Meanwhile on Hellsite, who knew all the Elon bots were Nigerian? 🤡
November 23, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Meanwhile on Hellsite, who knew all the Elon bots were Nigerian? 🤡
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the last 24 hours on X, summed up:
November 23, 2025 at 2:26 PM
the last 24 hours on X, summed up:
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Difficult to overstate how profound a failure DOGE was. Spending in FY2025 was not only than in FY2024 – but higher than it was projected to be when Trump first took office.*
The little bit of spending DOGE cut has already killed hundreds of thousands and will eventually lead to millions of deaths.
The little bit of spending DOGE cut has already killed hundreds of thousands and will eventually lead to millions of deaths.
Bye bye, “DOGE”.
It no longer exists as a “centralized entity”, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
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It no longer exists as a “centralized entity”, according to the Office of Personnel Management.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Difficult to overstate how profound a failure DOGE was. Spending in FY2025 was not only than in FY2024 – but higher than it was projected to be when Trump first took office.*
The little bit of spending DOGE cut has already killed hundreds of thousands and will eventually lead to millions of deaths.
The little bit of spending DOGE cut has already killed hundreds of thousands and will eventually lead to millions of deaths.
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November 23, 2025 at 2:52 PM
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More companies are shifting workers to passwordless authentication
More companies are shifting workers to passwordless authentication
Both workers and business leaders are tired of device passwords. More companies are doing away with them and, in the process, improving cybersecurity.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:14 PM
More companies are shifting workers to passwordless authentication
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Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s announcement that she planned to resign, blindsiding the House speaker, will put a dent in Republicans’ already fragile majority. The sudden exit has also highlighted a deep well of discontent among far-right lawmakers at the core of President Trump’s coalition.
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Exit Deals a Blow to Republicans’ Majority in Congress
Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene’s sudden resignation underscored the fragility of the G.O.P. majority, and exposed deep discontent on the right going into the midterm elections.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s announcement that she planned to resign, blindsiding the House speaker, will put a dent in Republicans’ already fragile majority. The sudden exit has also highlighted a deep well of discontent among far-right lawmakers at the core of President Trump’s coalition.
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Since 2000, political donations by the richest 100 Americans has shot up nearly 140 times. Together they spent more than $1 billion last year, crossing that threshold for the first time. @bethreinhard.bsky.social Naftali Bendavid Clara Ence Morse Aaron Schaffer www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
How billionaires took over American politics
The current concentration of wealth is unlike anything in history. So is billionaires’ involvement in politics.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 23, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Since 2000, political donations by the richest 100 Americans has shot up nearly 140 times. Together they spent more than $1 billion last year, crossing that threshold for the first time. @bethreinhard.bsky.social Naftali Bendavid Clara Ence Morse Aaron Schaffer www.washingtonpost.com/politics/int...
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The Trump administration has denied another request from Illinois to assist in the state’s recovery from severe flash floods in late July, despite a recent assessment detailing the widespread damage and financial cost of the storms.
Administration again denies FEMA disaster relief for Illinois, Pritzker says
Officials in jurisdictions led by Democrats have viewed the denials of aid as politically driven.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 23, 2025 at 4:00 PM
The Trump administration has denied another request from Illinois to assist in the state’s recovery from severe flash floods in late July, despite a recent assessment detailing the widespread damage and financial cost of the storms.
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Only someone this wealthy would so flippantly suggest you uproot your life, sell your house, pull your kids out of school, quit your job, request a transfer — all to save 50 basis points on CPI. 🤡
Bessent: "You know the best way to bring your inflation rate down? Move from a blue state to a red state. Blue state inflation is half a percent higher."
November 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Only someone this wealthy would so flippantly suggest you uproot your life, sell your house, pull your kids out of school, quit your job, request a transfer — all to save 50 basis points on CPI. 🤡
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Displaying swastikas or other hate symbols in private spaces is allowed under new Coast Guard rules and barred in public only if they affect “good order and discipline, unit cohesion, command climate, morale or mission effectiveness” @johnismay.bsky.social Minho Kim
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Coast Guard Says Swastika and Noose Displays Are No Longer Hate Incidents
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November 21, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Displaying swastikas or other hate symbols in private spaces is allowed under new Coast Guard rules and barred in public only if they affect “good order and discipline, unit cohesion, command climate, morale or mission effectiveness” @johnismay.bsky.social Minho Kim
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/20/u...
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Subtle.
🚨 *US THREATENS TO CUT INTEL, WEAPONS SUPPLY TO UKRAINE: REUTERS
November 21, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Subtle.
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CNN: “.. At least one of the federal agencies that could see change is the Department of Homeland Security .. Sources also said there could be turnover in the Department of Energy ..”
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November 21, 2025 at 1:14 PM
CNN: “.. At least one of the federal agencies that could see change is the Department of Homeland Security .. Sources also said there could be turnover in the Department of Energy ..”
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“.. Just 217 minutes elapsed between Mr. Trump’s command .. that she investigate prominent Democrats .. and Ms. Bondi’s announcement that she had referred the matter to the U.S. attorney ..”
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“.. Just 217 minutes elapsed between Mr. Trump’s command .. that she investigate prominent Democrats .. and Ms. Bondi’s announcement that she had referred the matter to the U.S. attorney ..”
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November 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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“.. Just 217 minutes elapsed between Mr. Trump’s command .. that she investigate prominent Democrats .. and Ms. Bondi’s announcement that she had referred the matter to the U.S. attorney ..”
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“.. Just 217 minutes elapsed between Mr. Trump’s command .. that she investigate prominent Democrats .. and Ms. Bondi’s announcement that she had referred the matter to the U.S. attorney ..”
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Evidence suggests the Russian secret services appears to have ordered the blowing up of a railway line in Poland over the weekend, a Polish government spokesman said.
Poland suggests Russia is behind railway blast on Ukraine delivery line
Polish officials say Russian secret services appear to have ordered the sabotage of a railway line in Poland.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:49 AM
Evidence suggests the Russian secret services appears to have ordered the blowing up of a railway line in Poland over the weekend, a Polish government spokesman said.
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The House was expected to vote overwhelmingly on Tuesday to demand that the Justice Department release all files related to its investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, an action that Republicans worked for months to avoid. Here's what to know.
House Is Expected to Vote on Tuesday to Release Epstein Files
Ahead of what was likely to be a unanimous House vote that Republican leaders had toiled to avoid, G.O.P. lawmakers embraced the Epstein transparency bill.
nyti.ms
November 18, 2025 at 11:55 AM
The House was expected to vote overwhelmingly on Tuesday to demand that the Justice Department release all files related to its investigation into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, an action that Republicans worked for months to avoid. Here's what to know.
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Trump’s grip on the GOP is showing signs of slipping, with Republican support for releasing the Epstein files the latest pushback against the president from his own party on.wsj.com/48kWhq4
Trump’s Grip on Republicans Shows First Signs of Slipping
GOP support for releasing the Epstein files is the latest pushback against the president from his own party.
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November 18, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Trump’s grip on the GOP is showing signs of slipping, with Republican support for releasing the Epstein files the latest pushback against the president from his own party on.wsj.com/48kWhq4
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“.. a correction is already happening in the stock market and I think the S&P 500 will fall even further ..,” said Wantrobski .. “Breadth is terrible. .. It’s better if the S&P 500 suffers a mild correction now, or else it will be more severe early next year.”
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November 18, 2025 at 11:58 AM
“.. a correction is already happening in the stock market and I think the S&P 500 will fall even further ..,” said Wantrobski .. “Breadth is terrible. .. It’s better if the S&P 500 suffers a mild correction now, or else it will be more severe early next year.”
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