Oct 9, 2026, 03:00 AM UTC

Political scientist Alpo Rusi has outlined KGB covert operations in Finland during the late Cold War era in an opinion piece for Iltalehti. Rusi focused on the political dynamics surrounding the end of President Urho Kekkonen's tenure in the late 1970s and early 1980s.

According to Rusi, Keijo Liinamaa, a former Finnish prime minister and national conciliator, faced intense pressure from Soviet intelligence officers prior to his sudden death in December 1980. Liinamaa reportedly disclosed these threats to a diplomat. Rusi stated that Moscow used these covert tactics to interfere in domestic Finnish politics and influence presidential succession towards candidates favorable to Soviet interests during a sensitive transition.

Sources: Iltalehti

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced plans to broadcast live the execution of former military psychiatrist Nidal Hasan in early December. Hasan, a former army major convicted over the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, is scheduled to be executed by firing squad.

If executed publicly as planned, the broadcast would represent the first public execution in the United States in nearly a century. Hegseth noted that public access to the execution is intended to ensure people understand the gravity of such actions. Multiple media outlets reported that the event will be accessible for public viewing.

Sources: Helsingin Sanomat, Iltalehti.

The United States has initiated a series of diplomatic interactions with Taiwan following a high-profile summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Washington aims to signal continued support for Taipei despite delaying a substantial arms sale package to the island.

The delayed defense deal remains on hold as additional meetings between US and Chinese officials are scheduled for later this year. While the administration seeks to stabilize relations with Beijing, US officials are maintaining active contact with Taiwanese counterparts to alleviate concerns regarding American security commitments. The dual approach underscores Washington's effort to balance delicate diplomatic negotiations with China against its long-standing security partnership with Taiwan.

Sources: Bloomberg

U.S. President Donald Trump has declared that anyone failing to use the term "super intelligence" instead of "artificial intelligence" will be regarded as "the enemy" by the White House.

In a post shared on his Truth Social platform, Trump advocated for phasing out the traditional label "artificial intelligence" in favor of what he described as a new and more accurate designation.

Trump stated that the White House considers those adhering to the older terminology as "the ENEMY!". The statement highlights an attempt to redefine terminology surrounding advanced technological capabilities.

Sources: Morgunblaðið

An officer from the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement shot a man in the Bronx borough of New York City.

The New York City Police Department confirmed that its officers were not involved in the federal operation and were not present on the scene when the shooting occurred. Following the incident, New York Governor Kathy Hochul stated on social media that she expects federal authorities to provide a "full and transparent account" of the event.

Details regarding the condition of the victim and the circumstances leading up to the discharge of the weapon have not yet been made public.

Sources: Morgunblaðið