International
Zelensky doubts NATO’s protection but praises Trump’s pledge that Russia can be defeated
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky questioned NATO’s ability to guarantee his country’s security against the Russian offensive but praised Donald Trump for stating that Russia can be defeated.
Trump’s remarks marked a dramatic shift in his stance on the conflict. Until now, the U.S. president had been openly critical of Zelensky and seen as sympathetic to Russian leader Vladimir Putin, with whom he had previously met to discuss ending the invasion of Ukraine—a move that had surprised his allies.
“Because international institutions are too weak, this madness continues. Even being part of the long-standing military alliance [NATO] does not automatically mean you are safe,” Zelensky told the UN General Assembly in New York.
The Ukrainian leader also expressed gratitude toward Trump, with whom he had met the day before. “We had a good meeting with President Trump, and I also spoke with many other strong leaders, and together we can change many things,” he said.
“We are doing everything possible to ensure that Europe provides support and, of course, we count on the United States,” he added.
Meanwhile, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged his Russian counterpart, Sergei Lavrov, to put an end to the “slaughter” in Ukraine following a meeting.
International
Trump pledges to restore ‘Warrior Spirit’ of U.S. military in rare meeting with Top Officers
President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to “revive the warrior spirit” of the U.S. armed forces that “won and built this nation,” during a speech before top military leaders outside Washington, D.C.
“Together, in the coming years, we will transform our armed forces into something stronger, tougher, and faster,” Trump told U.S. generals and admirals gathered at an unusual meeting in Quantico, Virginia.
Earlier, Pentagon Chief Pete Hegseth said at the same meeting that the U.S. military must be reformed to end “decades of decline,” which he attributed to diversity policies.
In this rare gathering of senior commanders summoned from bases around the world, Hegseth declared the end of “ideological trash,” citing concerns about climate change, harassment, “toxic” leaders, and promotions based on race or gender as examples.
“We will end the war on warriors,” emphasized Hegseth, using the new terminology adopted by the Trump administration.
According to Hegseth, this new “warrior mindset” means the military will return to recruitment and training standards based on physical endurance.
“I want to be very clear: this is not about preventing women from serving,” he insisted. “Our female officers are the best in the world, but when it comes to jobs requiring physical power for combat, standards must be neutral and high,” he explained.
“If women can achieve it, excellent. If not, that’s just how it is,” he added.
International
Maduro to gain expanded defense powers in case of U.S. attack, government confirms
Venezuela is preparing a decree to declare a state of emergency, granting special powers to President Nicolás Maduro in the event of a U.S. attack on the oil-producing country, following the mobilization of American troops in the Caribbean, the government reported on Monday.
Washington deployed eight warships and a nuclear-powered submarine as part of a plan to combat drug trafficking in the Caribbean, claiming to have destroyed at least three vessels allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela, resulting in 14 deaths.
“Today we have begun the consultation process for the constitutional decree of a state of emergency to declare a state of external commotion (…) and protect our people,” Maduro said during his television program. The consultations are meant to evaluate “the scope” of this decree in case Venezuela is “attacked by the U.S. empire,” he added, presenting the decree as a proposal last week.
Earlier, Vice President Delcy Rodríguez showed a copy of the decree, which government sources told AFP has not yet been signed by the president.
Rodríguez said that with this decree, Maduro would be able to “act in matters of defense and security” if the United States “dares to attack our homeland.”
“There is a united Venezuela in the defense of our country, prepared to defend Venezuela,” Rodríguez emphasized during an event attended by the diplomatic corps in Caracas. “We will never surrender our homeland.”
International
Renowned mexican stylist Miguel de la Mora fatally shot in Polanco
Miguel de la Mora, originally from Jalisco and with over a decade in the beauty industry, was the owner of the exclusive Micky’s Hair Salón Masaryk in Mexico City. He offered everything from trendy haircuts to extension packages exceeding 100,000 pesos, making him one of the most sought-after stylists in the country.
His talent brought him to work with celebrities such as Ángela Aguilar, Kenia Os, Christian Nodal, and Natasha Dupeyrón, establishing him as a glamour reference for artists and beauty queens alike.
On September 29, as he left his salon in Polanco, he was attacked by armed individuals and killed on the spot. Authorities are investigating the case as a direct homicide rather than an attempted robbery.
The news has shocked clients, colleagues, and followers, who today remember him as an icon in the fashion and beauty industry.
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