Rantburg.com: Today in Terror news compilation for October 2nd, 2025

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From the internet's oldest and most consistent War on Terror news compilations, this is Today in Terror for October 2nd, 2025:

On the War on Terror Operations page:

From times of israel.com: Israel intercepts Gaza flotilla, detains Thunberg and others, says ‘she and her friends are safe’

Israel’s navy on Friday night began to intercept the large flotilla attempting to break its maritime blockade on the Hamas controlled Gaza Strip, after the military issued a final warning for the pro-Paleostinian fleet to change course.

https://rantburg.com/poparticle.php?D=10/02/2025&SO=&HC=1&ID=790213

On the War on Terror Background page:

From @The Oregonian: ‘Emergency’ World Naked Bike Ride planned in Portland

Organizers of the World Naked Bike Ride said on Instagram Wednesday that they’re planning to protest the Trump administration’s decision to send 200 federalized National Guard troops to Portland.

https://rantburg.com/poparticle.php?D=10/02/2025&SO=&HC=2&ID=790127

On the Non-war on Terror page:

From bbc.com: 'None of us have ever asked for special treatment' - female veterans respond to Hegseth

Women who served in the US military are pushing back against Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's announcement that the requirements for combat roles will "return to the highest male standard", saying the standards have always been the same for men and women.

https://rantburg.com/poparticle.php?D=10/02/2025&SO=&HC=3&ID=790205

On the Opinions page:

From regnum.ru: The first canary in the coalmine: US government workers are preparing to beg.

America is facing its 21st government shutdown. Congressional lawmakers have failed to agree on a new budget for the next fiscal year, 2026, which begins on October 1.

https://rantburg.com/poparticle.php?D=10/02/2025&SO=&HC=4&ID=790054

On the Russia-Former Soviet Union page:

From x.com: At least two crewmembers onboard the Russian oil tanker Boracay arrested and ship grabbed by France

At least two crewmembers onboard the Russian oil tanker Boracay, part of “Russia’s Shadow Fleet” and suspected of being involved in recent drone activity over military bases were arrested.

https://rantburg.com/poparticle.php?D=10/02/2025&SO=&HC=5&ID=790101

On the Seedy Politicians page:

From breitbart.com: Officials: Illegal migrants Were Issued 18-Wheeler Licenses in NY, IL, CA with ‘No Name Given'

State and Federal investigators are finding that hundreds of commercial truck driver’s licenses have been given to illegal migrants with a lack of legality so blatant that many of the licenses actually say “No Name Given” where the driver’s name should be.

https://rantburg.com/poparticle.php?D=10/02/2025&SO=&HC=6&ID=790200

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