Venezuela Oil Deal: President Trump says the U.S. has secured majority control of Venezuela’s 65B barrels of proven reserves in a “biggest oil deal” claim, but key details like the contract text, timing, and who pays for upgrades remain unclear. US-Canada Trade Fight: Trump’s Canada tariffs rely on a little-used 1930s law, raising fresh legal questions about whether the move can survive court challenges. Canada Identity Clash: Ontario Premier Doug Ford answers Trump’s “Lake America” order with a giant “Lake Ontario. Now and Always” billboard. Africa Peace Debate: Ghana’s foreign minister Samuel Ablakwa argues Africa needs a new approach to conflict that tackles root causes like poverty, jobs, and youth desperation—not just peace funds. Hospital Safety Probe: Pakistan’s PIMS fire inquiry says safety measures fell below global standards; officials were suspended and facing criminal action. Tech & Business Costs: WhatsApp will start charging businesses for certain customer messages from Oct. 1, affecting companies using the platform at scale. FDI Surge in Qatar: UNCTAD data says Qatar’s FDI inflows jumped 559% to $3bn in 2025. Local Water Crisis: In Chatham-Kent, businesses temporarily shut to help during emergency water restrictions after transmission-line repairs. Armenia-EU Signal: Armenia’s finance minister says EU accession isn’t on the agenda, while officials debate shifting foreign ministry focus toward trade and economic functions.