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The Port of Los Angeles, a major US import gateway from China, reported its busiest three-month period on record spanning July through September, according to the South China Morning Post.
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President Donald Trump announced on social media that he reached an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to obtain diesel from Russia, a move described as a reversal of prior US pressure regarding the war in Ukraine and an effort to address high fuel costs before the US midterm elections.
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Vice President JD Vance expressed reservations about the planned public execution of Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, questioning if the Pentagon's plan would proceed and stating he would not watch a livestream of the event. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth supported the execution, while Archbishop Paul S. Coakley criticized the move.
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The South China Morning Post reported that Kyrie Irving did not participate in the Dallas Mavericks' pre-season game against the Houston Rockets in Macau, though the contest was part of the NBA China Games. Irving is expected to return after an injury break that started in March of the previous year, and the Mavericks have appointed Dusty May as their new head coach.
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According to the South China Morning Post, the United States is trending toward a merging of its government and military-industrial complex, contrasting with the Chinese model. The publication suggests that Project Meridian represents a development exceeding the influence of defense contractors in Washington, signaling Silicon Valley's entry into power to shape future warfare.
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Senator Jeff Merkley and Representative James McGovern introduced the Hong Konger Promise of Refuge Act, which seeks to provide a pathway to green cards and ultimately citizenship for Hong Kong residents in the United States currently protected under the Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) program. However, broad Republican opposition to immigration expansion and a tight legislative calendar are expected to derail the bill, according to authorities and observers.
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Analysts indicate that a request from a US lawmaker for a review of Hong Kong's access to a Federal Reserve facility offering short-term US dollar funding would not significantly affect the city because it is not a consistent source of financing.
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani stated on Thursday that he intends to request that US President Donald Trump remove federal immigration agents from the city following a shooting incident in the Bronx involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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According to the South China Morning Post, ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores received an extra US criminal charge on Thursday, alleging they tortured political opponents and American citizens to maintain control in Venezuela. The superseding indictment in Manhattan federal court includes a count of conspiracy to commit torture, and a conviction could result in a mandatory minimum of 50 years in prison.
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The Trump administration is initiating an investigation into nine US universities concerning alleged J-1 visa fraud, with officials expressing concerns regarding Chinese scholars and the Chinese government. Anthony D’Esposito, inspector general of the US Department of Labor, announced the investigation on Thursday.
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The South China Morning Post reported that the USS Abraham Lincoln is returning to San Diego Bay following a 265-day deployment supporting the Iran war, a mission that reportedly involved supply shortages and crew mental health concerns. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the carrier to present the Presidential Unit Citation.
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US President Donald Trump announced that the United States would refrain from attacking Iran before the midterm elections in November, referencing what he described as productive discussions with the Islamic Republic.