US places sanctions on Colombian president over alleged failure to stop cartels Treasury accuses Gustavo Petro of ‘allowing drug cartels to flourish’ as president attacks Trump’s ‘oppressive regime’ The Guardian - US · Oct 25, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy urges US to expand Russia oil sanctions At a meeting with European leaders, the Ukrainian president also discusses the supply of long-range missiles. What we know on day 1,340 The Guardian - AU · Oct 25, 2025
Trump news at a glance: Pentagon announces it is deploying US aircraft carrier to the Caribbean USS Gerald Ford carrier and other warships will head to coast of Venezuela. Key US politics stories from Friday 24 October at a glance The Guardian - US · Oct 25, 2025
Charlie Kirk Update: Shooter's Startling Request Tests Utah Court — Judge Ruling Monday Amid Safety Fears The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, Tyler Robinson, awaits a judge's ruling on whether he can wear a suit to trial, a request that sparked a secret legal battle over 'public safety' fears. International Business Times UK · Oct 24, 2025
Thailand mourns as Queen Mother Sirikit dies at 93 Thailand’s Queen Mother Sirikit, who supervised royal projects to help the rural poor, preserve traditional craft-making and protect the environment, has died The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
A Look At The USS Gerald R. Ford, The U.S.'s Largest Aircraft Carrier On Its Way To The Caribbean In its latest show of military strength in the Western Hemisphere, the Pentagon has ordered the USS Gerald R. Ford to head to the Caribbean to support the Trump administration's ongoing counter-narcotics operation, which has been ramping up pressure on Venezuela. Latin Times · Oct 24, 2025
Trump admin is ‘funneling $10 billion through the US Navy’ to ramp up migrant detention center construction Construction of the facilities, which could hold up to 10,000 migrants each, could begin as soon as next month The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
Is China Trying to Kill the US Dollar? Experts Warn Its Massive Gold Buying Spree Is Working Experts warn China's massive gold-buying spree is a strategic move to challenge the US dollar's global dominance. As gold prices pass $4,000, learn why economists see a 'significant shift' in world power. International Business Times UK · Oct 24, 2025
The CEO of the Alamo's historic site has resigned after a top Texas Republican criticized her The CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo has resigned after a powerful Republican state official criticized her and suggested she has views that are not compatible with the Texas shrine's history The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
Cotton Nudges Out Gains on Friday Cotton futures closed Friday with contracts 3 to 13 points higher, as December slipped back 8 points on the week. Crude oil futures were 35 cents/barrel to $61.44, with the US dollar index up $0.021 to $98.750. President Trump and China’s President Xi are expected to meet in South Korea... Barchart · Oct 24, 2025
Trump’s latest Time Magazine cover is a chilling homage to a portrait of a war criminal, report says The image shows the president with hands clasped leaning over the Resolute Desk in a pose some have suggested is reminiscent of a famous portrait of a notorious war criminal – something Time has denied The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
Trump’s ego is so fragile he killed all Canada trade talks because they used a dead president’s quote He really can't take criticism. We Got This Covered · Oct 24, 2025
Trump administration tells Colorado to stop importing gray wolves from Canada About 30 wolves now roam the mountainous regions of the state after voters narrowly approved wolf reintroduction in 2020 The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
Trump could destroy cocaine facilities inside Venezuela as US deploys strike force to Caribbean: report The world’s largest aircraft carrier is deployed to the region in an escalating military conflict against drug traffickers The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025 Truck driver in fatal Florida crash repeatedly failed driving tests, official says. What to know A commercial truck driver who is charged with killing three people in a deadly crash in Florida in August had failed a commercial driver’s license repeatedly
Benzinga · Oct 24, 2025 Quantum Stock Tracker: Rigetti, D-Wave, IonQ's Bumpy Week Quantum stocks were volatile and in the spotlight following reports that the Trump administration may be interested in investing in the sector.
International Business Times · Oct 24, 2025 Donald Trump Sued Over White House East Wing Demolition Donald Trump faces a lawsuit after demolishing the White House East Wing for a ballroom. Discover the details of the scandal and the legal fight to stop the project.
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025 Is Trump using the rubble from the East Wing to improve a DC golf course? The White House’s East Wing is being demolished this week to make room for President Donald Trump’s $300 million ballroom
International Business Times UK · Oct 24, 2025 White House Trees Cut for MAGA Ballroom: Trump Shrugs as East Wing Heritage Vanishes Without Timeline Trump's East Wing demolition for a 'MAGA ballroom' axed historic trees and the Kennedy Garden. The administration offers no timeline or renderings for the 'modernised' replacement.
The Guardian - US · Oct 24, 2025 Portland judge rejects Trump request to allow national guard deployment Karin Immergut to decide by Monday whether to lift her order blocking federalized troops from patrolling city
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025 Why Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries finally broke down and endorsed Zohran Mamdani NEWS ANALYSIS: The House minority leader’s endorsement of the socialist upstart says as much about Jeffries’ stewardship of Democrats in Washington as it does New York, Eric Garcia writes
Barchart · Oct 24, 2025 Stocks Rally to Record Highs on Favorable US CPI Report The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Friday rose by +0.79%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) rose by +1.01%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) rose by +1.04%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose by +0.74%, and December E-mini Nasdaq...
Roll Call · Oct 24, 2025 Interior's Alaska drilling move caps lengthy congressional saga - Roll Call Reinstatement of oil and gas leasing on the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge is the latest turn in a decadeslong fight.
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025 The cost of a cup of coffee is spiking in America. Here’s why Stubbornly high inflation has left consumers uncertain and less willing to splash out on a takeout coffee
Kiplinger · Oct 24, 2025 October Fed Meeting: Live Updates and Commentary The October Fed meeting is a key economic event, with Wall Street waiting to see what Fed Chair Powell & Co. did about interest rates.