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MilitaryOct 30Why is the Navy spending $19 billion on 'flying gas stations'?The Bunker appears originally at the Project on Government Oversight and is republished here with permission.The challenge: U.S. Navy carrier-based attack planes need enough range to strike enemy targets while keeping their huge carriers beyond the range of land-based enemy missiles. Check.This is where the U.S. Navy runs into rough seas. Each carrier (costing up to $20 billion including planes) and its 5,000 sailors make for a big, fat target. So the flattop has to turn up to a third of its roughly 40 F-18s into flying gas stations. Once airborne, these “buddy tankers” can feed fuel to their Responsible Statecraft
PoliticsOct 30Trump wants Myanmar's rare earths. He's talking to the wrong people.The Trump administration is carrying out a major shift in U.S. policy toward Myanmar.After the 2021 coup, the administration of former President Joe Biden demanded a return to democracy and sanctioned the military junta. Now, however, Washington is reportedly holding direct talks with the very people it accused of genocide in 2022. Trump had already given Gen. Min Aung Hlaing implicit recognition when he sent him a tariff letter in July 2025. Two weeks later, the U.S. Treasury removed several of his cronies from its sanctions list. In June this year, officials from both countries met in Tokyo.Responsible Statecraft
PoliticsOct 30In Israel, Isaac Herzog, from ceremonial president to arbiter of a Knesset without a majorityLacking a majority, Israel's president – known for his cautious approach and reluctance to make firm decisions – could push for a unity government, much like his father, Chaim Herzog, did 42 years ago.Le Monde [en]
MilitaryOct 30China’s Military Build-up Has Created ‘Pressure’ in Southeast Asia, Australian Defense Chief SaysThe Diplomat
PoliticsOct 30An Arab Town in Israel Celebrates the Election but Wonders What Will ChangeGains for Arab-led parties have electrified Taibe, in central Israel, even as voters elsewhere in Israel say they have no place in any future government.NYT World
HealthOct 30A Stanford study discovered the relationship between sleep and mental health in people who go to bed after 1 AMInvestigadores de la universidad de California analizaron los hábitos de sueño de más de 73.000 adultos.Clarín
Sci & TechOct 30SPECIAL REPORT: What are Nigerians eating? Tracing TELA maize from farms to dinner tables (I)A 13-month PREMIUM TIMES investigation traced Nigeria’s first genetically modified maize from research laboratories to farms, markets and household kitchens, finding growing adoption among farmers, no verified evidence linking the crop to health problems, and widespread consumer ignorance about what they are eating. The post SPECIAL REPORT: What are Nigerians eating? Tracing TELA maize from farms to dinner tables (I) appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DisasterBreakingOct 30Bhutan glacial flood triggers evacuations along India’s Sankosh RiverThe Hindu
Sci & TechOct 30How Ireland plans to beat the data center backlashEurope’s tech capital is the ’canary in the coalmine’ for the world’s data center dilemma.Politico Europe
BusinessOct 30Friday’s Economic CalendarThis article provides a calendar of economic events for Friday. It serves as a routine update on upcoming economic indicators and reports.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 305 things Westminster doesn’t really know about the UK economy (but probably should)From immigration to the number of rough sleepers on Britain's streets, experts tell POLITICO's Westminster Insider that the data used in government is notoriously patchy.Politico Europe
BusinessOct 30Ingram Micro forecasts Q4 net sales $17.5B-$17.9B and non-GAAP EPS $1.05-$1.15 as AI infrastructure stays a key driverIngram Micro has forecasted its Q4 net sales to be between $17.5 billion and $17.9 billion, with non-GAAP EPS projected at $1.05-$1.15. This financial outlook highlights AI infrastructure as a significant growth factor.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 30Axos outlines low to mid-teen loan growth in fiscal 2027 as it targets flat net interest marginAxos has projected low to mid-teen loan growth for fiscal year 2027 while aiming for a flat net interest margin. This outlines the company's future financial strategy and expectations.Seeking Alpha Tech
PoliticsOct 30Why the midterms are a warning sign for both partiesThe article discusses how the recent midterm elections present significant cautionary signals for both major political parties. It implies an analysis of the implications for future political strategies.Politico
BusinessOct 3011 EU countries vow to release 42.6 million barrels of oil after G7 pledgeEU member states, including France, Germany and Italy, said in a statement on Thursday that they would release the oil from their strategic reserves by the end of January 2027, including 20.5 million barrels of diesel.Le Monde [en]
BusinessOct 30Rivian anticipates $67k-$70k 2026 deliveries while targeting positive automotive gross profit exit rateRivian, an automotive company, has provided projections for its 2026 vehicle deliveries and aims to achieve a positive automotive gross profit exit rate. This indicates the company's financial outlook and strategic goals for the coming years.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 30PGE outlines 12% annual large load capacity growth through 2030 while revising 2026 adjusted EPS to $3.18-$3.28PGE has outlined its plans for 12% annual large load capacity growth through 2030 and revised its adjusted earnings per share for 2026. This indicates the company's financial and operational forecasts.Seeking Alpha Tech
CyberBreakingOct 30Binance security breach has $6.3 billion impact in potential record crypto heistFrance 24 [en]
Sci & TechOct 30Countdown progressing for ISRO’s crucial GSLV-F18 launch carrying navigation satellite NVS-03The Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle carrying on board the GSLV-F18 rocket is scheduled to lift off at 11.51 p.m. on Friday (October 30, 2026) from the second launch pad at the Satish Dhawan Space CentreThe Hindu
PoliticsOct 30Singapore adds muscle to expert panel as probe into haze-linked firms gains speedSeven members have been selected for a specialist panel that will assess companies identified by the Singapore government over potential links to transboundary haze, the Ministry of Law (MinLaw) and National Environment Agency (NEA) said on Friday. Three are investigation firms: Control Risks Group, FTI Consulting (Singapore) and Kroll Singapore. The remaining four are law firms or legal advisers: Dentons Rodyk & Davidson, Toby Landau, King’s Counsel of Duxton Hill Chambers, TSMP Law Corporation...South China Morning Post
DisasterOct 30Bengaluru woman dies a month after crash as GBA-traffic police coordination comes under scrutinyOn September 30, she was crossing HMT Main Road, which connects to NASIN Circle, when she was hit by a minibusThe Hindu
DisasterOct 30Telangana sends 2,000 staff, material to A.P. for power supply restoration workTelangana dispatched nearly 2,000 staff along with emergency materials from its two distribution utilities to assist Andhra Pradesh in restoring power after the Arnab cycloneThe Hindu
BusinessOct 30TPG expects more than $55B 2026 fundraising while targeting $200B credit AUM by 2029TPG has projected over $55 billion in fundraising for 2026 and aims to reach $200 billion in credit assets under management by 2029. These figures outline the company's financial growth targets.Seeking Alpha Tech
BusinessOct 30Antero targets 1 Bcf per day of firm transport optimization, projecting $50M annual free cash flow upliftAntero aims to optimize its firm transport to 1 Bcf per day, which is projected to increase its annual free cash flow by $50 million. This demonstrates the company's operational efficiency and financial growth strategies.Seeking Alpha Tech