- Europe’s Postwar Plan: Can 10,000 French & British Troops Secure Ukraine Without U.S. Military Firepower? – 05.09.2025
Ukraine, facing a weakening frontline and reduced U.S. support, is seeking postwar security guarantees, with the UK and France proposing troop deployments despite Russia’s objections and warnings that such moves would be viewed as NATO actions. At a Paris summit on September 4, 2025, the so-called Coalition of the Willing of 26 European nations co-chaired by France and the UK pledged security guarantees for Ukraine, including possible deployments of around 10,000 troops, air patrols from neighboring states, and efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses. U.S. President Donald Trump, while interacting remotely, urged Europe to prioritize economic measures such as halting Russian oil imports and imposing sanctions, refraining from firm U.S. commitments but signaling support for European initiatives. Russia, meanwhile, emphasized that long-term peace would render foreign troop deployments unnecessary, and some officials suggested the U.S. may be moving toward a reset in relations with Moscow, leaving uncertainty over whether the Coalition’s plans will materialize.
- South Sudan repatriates Mexican man deported from US – 06.09.2025
A Mexican man, J. Jesus Muñoz Gutierrez, who was deported from the US to South Sudan in May, has been repatriated to Mexico, South Sudanese officials confirmed. Muñoz, who said he felt “kidnapped” by the US and should have been returned directly to Mexico, was handed over to Mexico’s ambassador-designate in Juba before his departure. He was among eight people from various countries who were diverted to Djibouti and later sent to South Sudan after a US Supreme Court ruling, despite concerns about safety conditions there. While Muñoz has now returned home, six others remain in custody in South Sudan as the government works with their countries on repatriation, amid broader US efforts to coordinate deportations with several African states including Rwanda, Uganda and Eswatini.
- Boko Haram kills at least 60 in overnight attack on Nigerian village – 06.09.2025
Boko Haram militants killed more than 60 people, including five soldiers, in an overnight attack on the village of Darul Jamal in Nigeria’s north-eastern Borno State, where residents had recently returned after years of displacement. The raid destroyed homes and vehicles and left reconstruction workers among the dead, while the Nigerian Air Force said it killed over 30 militants in retaliatory strikes. The attack highlights a resurgence of jihadist activity in the region, where Boko Haram and Islamic State’s West Africa branch have stepped up assaults, prompting officials to call for stronger security forces. Borno, at the centre of a 15-year insurgency that has displaced millions and killed tens of thousands, remains vulnerable amid reduced regional cooperation following Niger’s troop withdrawal.
- European countries near Russia puzzled by US plans to cut defense funding – 06.09.2025
Confusion arose after reports that the Trump administration plans to cut some U.S. security assistance to European countries bordering Russia, including funds under Section 333 and the Baltic Security Initiative, which support weapons purchases, training and intelligence. While U.S. officials said the move aligns with President Trump’s push for allies to assume more responsibility for defense, Baltic leaders in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia said they had received no official notification and expressed concern about the impact on NATO deterrence. Members of Congress from both parties also criticized the potential cuts, calling them harmful to efforts to counter Russian aggression, while some lawmakers proposed codifying the Baltic Security Initiative to secure continued support.
- Russia’s largest air attack on Ukraine sets fire to main government building – 07.09.2025
Russia launched its largest overnight air attack on Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion in 2022, with Kyiv officials reporting that the main government building was set on fire and at least three people, including an infant, were killed. Ukraine’s Air Force said 805 drones and 13 missiles were launched, of which 751 drones and four missiles were downed. The strikes damaged residential buildings in several Kyiv districts, injuring 18 people and causing widespread fires, while additional attacks hit cities including Kremenchuk, Kryvyi Rih, and Odesa, targeting infrastructure and housing. Poland activated military aircraft near its border for air safety, and Ukrainian officials called for increased international support and weapons.
- Israel destroys second Gaza high-rise as military kills another 56 Palestinians, including aid-seekers – 07.09.2025
An Israeli airstrike destroyed the 15-story Sousi Tower in Gaza City after residents were given evacuation warnings, marking the second high-rise demolition in two days following the strike on Mushtaha Tower; Israel claimed the buildings were linked to Hamas infrastructure, while Hamas denied the allegations and residents described panic as they fled. Gaza officials reported at least 56 Palestinians killed on the same day, including 19 near an aid distribution centre, as Israel continued intensified air and ground operations around Gaza City and urged civilians to relocate to the designated “safe zone” of al-Mawasi, which has also been struck in previous attacks. The escalation comes amid ongoing humanitarian crises, rising casualties, protests in Israel demanding a ceasefire and hostage deal, and U.S. involvement in negotiations with Hamas over hostages.
- Japan’s PM Shigeru Ishiba resigns weeks after election debacle – 07.09.2025
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has decided to resign, according to NHK, in an effort to prevent divisions within the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) following major electoral defeats that cost the coalition its majority in both houses of parliament. Pressure from party rivals and calls to take responsibility for the losses intensified after July’s election, with reports that senior party figures urged him to step down. Ishiba, who initially denied resignation plans, is expected to hold a press conference on Sunday, a day before the LDP was to decide on an early leadership election. The political turmoil comes as Japan navigates a new trade agreement with the United States, where tariffs on Japanese car imports were reduced, though broader issues on pharmaceuticals and semiconductors remain unresolved.
- France is entering crisis mode again. It didn’t have to be this way – 07.09.2025
France faces deep political instability as Prime Minister François Bayrou risks losing a confidence vote over a controversial €44 billion savings plan, which could make him the fourth premier to fall in 20 months and further weaken President Emmanuel Macron. The turmoil stems from Macron’s 2024 snap election gamble, which left parliament fragmented between the far right and far left, undermining the centrist presidency-dominated system of the Fifth Republic. With rising debt, growing public anger, and opposition parties unwilling to support another centrist leader, France faces the prospect of further paralysis, potential new elections favoring the far right, and nationwide protests, raising concerns about the future of its political system amid broader international crises.
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- https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/06/americas/mexican-south-sudan-returns-latam-intl
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- https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/9/7/japans-pm-shigeru-ishiba-will-resign-weeks-after-election-debacle-nhk
- https://edition.cnn.com/2025/09/07/europe/emmanuel-macron-france-president-government-crisis-intl
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