PAR - Ben Saul and Chris Sidoti address Press Club on Palestine recognition Kelly - Dj Rea Reaburn

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Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers opening remarks at a reception with business leaders on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

• On Oct. 25, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney pitched Canada as a reliable, rules-based partner to Southeast Asia at the ASEAN leaders' summit in Kuala Lumpur, attending as a guest of Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
• Senior officials say the 10-nation bloc has shifted toward being an increasingly important commercial partner, prompting Canada to aim for doubling exports outside the U.S. in the next decade.
• Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet an oil and gas company, Malaysia's central bank and visit an aerospace facility during the Kuala Lumpur stop, as Ottawa fast-tracks LNG 2 and other projects via major-projects legislation.
• About 24 hours after Carney's speech, U.S. President Donald Trump canceled trade talks with Canada, calling the Ontario government anti-tariff ad campaign `crooked` and `possibly AI`.
• Canada and Association of Southeast Asian Nations are working to finalize a trade agreement expected early 2026 and the next phase of a five-year action plan expiring at the end of this year.

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Canada in “investment crisis” business council says in federal budget submission

• The Business Council of Canada CEO Goldy Hyder urged Prime Minister Mark Carney to control spending in a budget submission, warning against increasing debt without a plan to manage it.
• According to the council's survey, members emphasized the need for fiscal anchors to guide government spending and ensure public finances are responsibly managed.
• Most respondents supported a debt-to-GDP ratio that is stable or declining and advocated for balanced budgets, highlighting concerns over debt-servicing costs.
• The council conducted a survey of its members, with nearly unanimous agreement that the government needs fiscal anchors for prudent budget management.

Trump cuts off trade talks with Canada over Reagan tariff ad

• US President Donald Trump announced the end of trade talks with Canada due to an advertisement featuring Ronald Reagan that he claims misrepresents his views on tariffs. Trump stated, "Based on their egregious behavior, all trade negotiations with Canada are hereby terminated."
• The advertisement, reportedly funded by the Ontario government, cost $75 million and criticized US tariffs on Canadian goods, contributing to heightened trade tensions. This ad misrepresented the intent of Reagan's statements about tariffs, according to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation.
• Trump's decision marks a sharp reversal from previous discussions with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney about trade negotiations, emphasizing the need for both countries to thrive economically.
• Carney's office did not respond immediately to Trump's announcement, which could inflame existing trade tensions, as over three-quarters of Canadian exports go to the US.

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PAR - Trump meets with Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese Kelly - Dj Rea Reaburn

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PAR - The Hon Tony Burke MP's Address to The National Press Club of Australia Kelly - Dj Rea Reaburn

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• U.S. envoys arrived in Israel to shore up the tenuous ceasefire holding in Gaza after a major flareup threatened to derail it.
• There are concerns about how much aid Israel is allowing into Gaza, which is part of the ceasefire agreement.
• Palestinians in Gaza are wary that the deal will hold after Sunday's flareup, which saw funerals for dozens killed by Israeli strikes across the strip.

From the United Nations On Gaza, we are encouraged that the parties have reaffirmed their commitments to implementing the ceasefire in Gaza and commend the steadfast efforts of the mediators. We remain concerned by all acts of violence in Gaza and the reported attacks and strikes that took place yesterday.  We urge the parties to honor all their commitments, ensure the protection of civilians and avoid any actions that could lead to a renewal of hostilities and undermine humanitarian operations. We reiterate the Secretary-General’s call for the release of the remains of the deceased hostages. 
From Al Jazeera US President Donald Trump has deployed a number of senior officials to Israel as Washington looks to preserve a fragile Gaza ceasefire deal. His Vice President JD Vance is heading to Tel Aviv, joining Special Envoy Steve Witkoff and Adviser Jared Kushner.
Sami Al-Arian is a professor of public affairs and Director at the Center for Islam and Global Affairs at Istanbul Zaim University. 

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PAR - Mark Vassella's Address to The National Press Club of Australia Kelly - Dj Rea Reaburn

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OCHA Spokesperson in Gaza Olga Cherevko said that since the ceasefire took effect, the United Nations and partners have moved swiftly to scale up the delivery of humanitarian assistance across Gaza. “It's all hands on deck,” she said.
Olga Cherevko, OCHA Spokesperson in Gaza spoke to reporters via video link.
She said, “after months of devastation and suffering, the bombs have stopped falling. And with that silence came an opportunity and a responsibility to act.”
“We have wasted no time,” the OCHA Spokesperson said, highlighting that the UN’s scale up plan for the first 60 days tested and proven to work, “is in full motion.”
Cherevko said, “In the past three days, thousands of tons of humanitarian aid and other supplies have entered Gaza, including cooking gas, which entered on Sunday for the first time in over seven months.”
“We're offloading and collecting critical supplies and accessing areas which we weren't able to reach for months. With 190,000 metric tons of assistance in our cleared pipeline,” she added.
The OCHA Spokesperson also said, “Our medical teams are resupplying hospitals and field clinics that have been running on empty. We're delivering fuel to power by bakeries, desalination plants and hospitals again. We're repairing roads and checking them for explosive risks and helping displaced families prepare for the winter months.”
“Every truck, every piece of bread, every box of medicine that crosses into Gaza carries with it a message of hope for a better tomorrow,” Olga stressed.
She reiterated that the humanitarian needs “remain immense.”
“The ceasefire has ended the fighting, but it hasn't ended the crisis,” the OCHA Spokesperson said, explaining, “displacement, destroyed infrastructure, lawlessness, damaged roads, unexploded ordnance and the collapse of basic services are just some of the challenges.”
She said, “Scaling up response is not just about logistics and more trucks. It's about restoring humanity and dignity to a shattered population.”
Olga also said that the UN is working around the clock with all parties to ensure predictable, safe and sustained access.
“But let me be clear,” she said, “Humanitarian aid alone will not be a substitute for peace. The ceasefire must hold. It must become the basis for a broader political effort that brings the end of cycles of violence and despair.”
Asked about the danger of unexploded ordnance, the OCHA Spokesperson said, “We have, of course, our teams on the ground who do assessments, and they assess the various roads, the locations, and they go to make sure that the ordnance is clearly marked and that they're also awareness for the communities to make sure that they know not to touch them and not to be around them and so forth.”
Asked reports of delaying the scaling up of humanitarian aid coming into Gaza, Olga said, “We have received this is communication from the Israeli authorities. And of course, we continue to encourage the parties to adhere to the agreements that have been set out in the ceasefire parameters. And we certainly very much hope that, the bodies of the hostages are handed over and that the ceasefire continues to, to be implemented.”





Honourable Anita Anand, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and India’s Minister of External Affairs, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, issued this joint statement: “At the invitation of the Minister for External Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Ms. Anita Anand, undertook, an official visit to India from October 12 to 14, 2025. “The meeting in New Delhi is a follow up to the guidance provided by the Prime Ministers of the 2 countries during their meeting on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, to take calibrated measures to restore stability in the relationship and to pursue a constructive and balanced partnership grounded in respect for each other’s concerns...

Palestine Peace Deal

• An Israeli ceasefire deal with Hamas for the Gaza Strip came into effect at noon on Friday, with the Israeli military saying troops were withdrawing to agreed-upon lines.
• A senior Hamas official, Khalil al-Hayya, said the deal included releasing around 2,000 Palestinian prisoners and opening the border crossing with Egypt.
• Despite the ceasefire announcement, Palestinians reported heavy shelling in parts of Gaza throughout Friday morning.

Carney says renegotiating CUSMA likely won’t resolve all trade issues with U.S.

• Prime Minister Mark Carney, President Donald Trump, and Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc met at the White House on Tuesday to discuss Canada-U.S. trade relations.
• Canada sought these talks as ongoing U.S. tariffs continue to affect industries such as steel, auto, energy, and lumber despite an existing trade agreement.
• During the meeting, Trump told reporters tariffs on Canadian goods will continue, while LeBlanc pressed for tariff relief with U.S. officials.
• Carney indicated that the United States intends to maintain tariffs on specific industries, and cautioned that the forthcoming trade discussions are unlikely to address every outstanding concern.
• With formal talks on the trade agreement scheduled for next year, Canada is actively pursuing temporary arrangements in the meantime.

Trump Signs $6.1B Arctic Icebreaker Deal with Finland

• The White House will sign a memorandum of understanding with Finland to acquire four Arctic Security Cutters from Finnish shipyards, as confirmed by officials from both countries.
• This deal, valued at $6.1 billion, allows for the construction of seven additional cutters in the U.S.
• President Trump emphasized the importance of these icebreakers for national security in the Arctic.
• Finnish President Alexander Stubb stated that this agreement strengthens both countries' cooperation and is crucial for Finland's economy.

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“electric vehicles at this time do not meet the specific needs for patrol vehicles.
Temperature is known to impact the life of batteries, both excess of cold and heat, and it can reduce the amount of range you get from the battery.”
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Infrastructure challenges and limited EV options for heavy-duty work vehicles further complicate the transition


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Canada Advances Battery Innovation with Made-in-Canada Technology

Honourable Tim Hodgson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, announced an investment of over $22 million in support of eight projects to accelerate battery innovation and production capacity across Canada. By powering electric vehicles and making it easier to incorporate renewable energy into our grids, batteries play an important role in the ongoing transition to a prosperous, affordable, low-carbon economy. To stay on track to get to net-zero emissions by 2050, the global cumulative battery demand from 2022 to 2050 is set to increase nearly 150-fold, providing an opportunity for Canada to seize. Today’s investments support key priorities in Canadian battery innovation, including:

• Enhancing battery performance and reducing costs for more reliable, affordable energy storage across key sectors such as transportation, utilities and industry;
• Strengthening the security and increasing the competitiveness of Canada’s battery supply chains while reducing environmental impacts; and,
• Supporting the development and scale-up of new technologies that grow Canada’s economy and promote energy sovereignty.

This investment will shape a cleaner, more resilient future for Canadians — one where affordable and reliable clean energy powers our homes, vehicles and industries.
The Trump administration is seeking a 10% stake in Lithium Americas as it aims to intervene in industries deemed critical to national security. Lithium Americas has agreed to negotiate a stake of less than 10% while also renegotiating a $2.26 billion loan from the Department of Energy. Stock for Lithium Americas surged nearly 99% in one day following the news, reaching a high of $6.25 per share. The company is developing the Thacker Pass lithium project in Nevada, which is expected to produce 40,000 tons per year of battery-quality lithium carbonate.

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Anita Anand, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Canada, addresses the General Debate of the 80th Session of the General Assembly of the United Nations (New York, 23 - 29 September 2025).
World leaders will gather to engage in the annual high-level General Debate under the theme, "Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights".
The General Debate of the United Nations General Assembly is the opportunity for Heads of State and Government to come together at the UN Headquarters and discuss world issues. Heads of State and Government and ministers will explore solutions to intertwined global challenges to advance peace, security, and sustainable development.
The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the main policy-making organ of the Organization. Comprising all Member States, it provides a unique forum for multilateral discussion of the full spectrum of international issues covered by the Charter of the United Nations. Each of the 193 Member States of the United Nations has an equal vote.
The United Nations is an international organization founded in 1945. Currently made up of 193 Member States, the UN and its work are guided by the purposes and principles contained in its founding Charter.

Briefing by Bintou Keita, Special Representative and Head of the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO).
The Special Representative of the Secretary-General in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Bintou Keita, said “peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is still mostly a promise,” and “will not last if the underlying drivers of conflict are not addressed.”
Presenting the Secretary-General’s latest report, Keita told the Security Council in New York that “there are discrepancies between the progress we see on paper and the reality we observe on the ground which continues to be marred with violence.”
She stated that the key provisions of Security Council resolution 2773 “remain largely unimplemented,” and despite the Council’s requests, the AFC/M23 armed group has “continued to pursue a logic of territorial expansion and consolidation.”
This and other issues, Keita said, underscore “the persisting gap between the decisions of this Council and the realities on the ground.”
She called upon the Council “to bring about a permanent ceasefire and a durable peace agreement that will establish stability in eastern DRC,” adding that “only then, will commitments be translated into meaningful progress for the people.”
Keita stressed that “illegal mining, looting of natural resources and illicit financial flows continue to fuel violence,” and said, “these activities must be stopped.”

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PAR - Dr Anna Cody's Address to the National Press Club of Australia Kelly - Dj Rea Reaburn

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PAR - Paul Schroder’s Address to the National Press Club of Australia Kelly - Dj Rea Reaburn

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PAR - President Trump with King Charles iii UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer Sining Kelly - Dj Rea Reaburn

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PAR - President Trump with King Charles iii UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer Sining Kelly - Dj Rea Reaburn

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PAR - The Hon Andrew Giles MP's Address to the National Press Club Kelly - Dj Rea Reaburn

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• On September 23, 2025, US President Donald Trump claimed at the 80th UN General Assembly in New York that he ended seven long-standing wars within seven months of his presidency.
• Trump linked this claim to his role in defusing the India-Pakistan ceasefire earlier in May, although India denied any third-party involvement and maintained the truce was a bilateral decision.
• He explained during a media briefing alongside UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer that he had warned India about imposing trade sanctions if the conflict persisted, citing their nuclear arsenal as a key factor that contributed to securing a ceasefire.
• Trump listed the resolved conflicts as including Cambodia-Thailand, Kosovo-Serbia, Congo-Rwanda, Pakistan-India, Israel-Iran, Egypt-Ethiopia, and Armenia-Azerbaijan, claiming millions of lives were saved from these wars.
• He expressed frustration that the UN did not support his peace initiatives, noting that despite ending seven wars and engaging with numerous world leaders, he never received any recognition or outreach from the organization, and he claimed he was deserving of several Nobel Peace Prizes for these accomplishments.

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• On Monday, September 22, 2025, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada’s official recognition of the State of Palestine while delivering a speech at a United Nations event held in New York City.
• This recognition followed coordinated actions by the United Kingdom, Australia, and Portugal on the previous Sunday amid ongoing tensions and US opposition to ceasefire resolutions.
• Carney reinforced Canada's support for a two-state solution, criticized Israeli policies obstructing Palestinian statehood, and pledged partnership for peaceful coexistence with Israel.
• He declared Canada "has what the world wants," citing trade diversification, increased defence spending, and a consensus on new international partnerships at the United Nations General Assembly.
• The recognition drew sharp criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, who warned it might encourage Hamas and hinder ceasefire and hostage negotiations, while additional countries are anticipated to participate in the coordinated international initiative.

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