Surprise sanctions look to have ended Trump and Putin’s Groundhog Day His patience exhausted, the US president has taken action that could bite, but is unlikely to alter Moscow’s course in Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025
US prices rose at a 3% annual rate in September, slightly beating forecasts Increase was largely driven by a 4.1% increase in gasoline prices despite Trump’s campaign pledge to ‘end inflation’ The Guardian - US · Oct 24, 2025
Is Donald Trump Plotting a 2028 Comeback? Steve Bannon Claims There's a Secret Plan to Bypass the Constitution Steve Bannon, Donald Trump's former chief strategist, claims a secret plan exists for the President to secure a third term in 2028, bypassing the Constitution's two-term limit. International Business Times UK · Oct 24, 2025
Putin says Russia will not cave under US sanctions, Trump replies ‘we will see’ Russia’s president downplayed the latest US sanctions as an “unfriendly act” which he claims would not have much impact on Russia’s economy or its stance on Moscow’s war in Ukraine. His comments were largely dismissed by Donald Trump, who said, “I am glad he feels this way”. Euronews · Oct 24, 2025
Experts sceptical as Delhi starts trial to combat severe air pollution with artificial rain Administrator says Indian capital ready for artificial rain induced by cloud seeding The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025
‘I pardon a lot of people. I don’t know…’: Trump casually admits he just pardons whoever he’s ordered to He doesn't even know which criminals he's pardoning... We Got This Covered · Oct 24, 2025
Candace Owens Slammed After Calling Charlie Kirk's Life 'Fake' and Branding Tributes 'Demonic' Political commentator Candace Owens has sparked furious backlash by calling fellow conservative Charlie Kirk's life 'fake' and branding tributes 'demonic' after his death. International Business Times UK · Oct 24, 2025
Witkoff to meet Putin's envoy amid new U.S. sanctions on Russia Earlier this week, Trump canceled plans for a meeting with Putin in Budapest. Axios · Oct 24, 2025
Venezuelan Defense Minister Acknowledges CIA Operates In The Country: 'Wherever There's a U.S. Embassy' Venezuelan Defense Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez claimed the CIA is already operating in the country as the Trump administration ramps up its pressure campaign, which different reports have claimed seek to ultimately oust the Venezuelan regime. Latin Times · Oct 24, 2025
Mounjaro Maker Eli Lilly Jumps In Quality Despite Trump-Fueled Price Cut Fears Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:LLY) has surged into the top decile of quality rankings among SP 500 peers, achieving a percentile score of 90.25 on the latest composite quality report, despite fresh uncertainty surrounding the future pricing of its blockbuster weight loss drug, Mounjaro. Benzinga · Oct 24, 2025
Kim Jong-un inaugurates 'sacred' memorial for North Korean soldiers killed in Kursk North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un said military brotherhood between his country and Russia would "advance non-stop," the state-run KCNA news agency reported. Euronews · Oct 24, 2025
Maxine Waters Says Trump's Crypto Pardons Show 'Presidency Built On Corruption' Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) criticized President Donald Trump on Thursday after his reported pardon of Binance (CRYPTO: BNB) founder Changpeng "CZ" Zhao, calling it a "blatant display of corruption" tied to his personal financial interests in the digital asset sector. Benzinga · Oct 24, 2025
Soybeans Easing Lower on Friday AM Trade Soybeans are posting Friday AM losses limited to just 1 to 2 cents. Futures saw 10 to 13 cent gains across most contracts on Thursday. Open interest was down 4,071 contracts, mostly in the November contract. November options expire today. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price was 10 3/4... Barchart · Oct 24, 2025
Quantum Computing Stocks Surge as Trump Seeks Stake in Exchange for Federal Funding Quantum computing stocks gained on reports that the Trump Administration is eyeing stakes in quantum companies as part of its national security roadmap. International Business Times UK · Oct 24, 2025
Benzinga · Oct 24, 2025 Pro-Trump Billionaire Slams Binance Founder 'CZ' Zhao's Pardon: 'Massive Fraud Is Happening...' Prominent Trump supporter and Palantir (NASDAQ:PLTR) co-founder Joe Lonsdale has publicly criticized the president’s decision to pardon Changpeng “CZ” Zhao, the co-founder of Binance.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 24, 2025 First Thing: Trump backs down on sending federal troops to San Francisco Protesters flood streets in show of resistance. Plus, our architecture critic on Trump’s bulletproof ballroom bling
The Guardian - US · Oct 24, 2025 San Francisco Bay Area mobilizes amid threats of Trump immigration crackdown: ‘We’re ready’ As president backs down on his federal ‘surge’, volunteers and demonstrators remain prepared to respond
The Guardian - US · Oct 24, 2025 Donald Trump has built a regime of retribution and reward The president’s purges and attacks on his enemies have developed into a system in which injustice is made routine
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025 North Korea builds memorial to soldiers killed fighting for Russia against Ukraine Kim Jong Un says alliance with Russia ‘now rising to historic peak’
The Conversation · Oct 24, 2025 Demolishing the White House East Wing to build a ballroom embodies Trump’s heritage politics From ancient Egypt to Washington, D.C., rulers have long used architecture and associated stories to project power, control memory and shape national identity. As 17th-century French statesman Jean-Baptiste Colbert observed:
We Got This Covered · Oct 24, 2025 ‘We have to finish what we started’: Key MAGA figure confirms third term plans: ‘Trump will be the president in ‘28’ If you think they're kidding you're in for a nasty shock.
The Fashion Central · Oct 24, 2025 Fans Spot Trump's Bruised Hand in Kai Trump's YouTube Vlog Before It Became News It turns out fans of Donald Trump’s granddaughter might have spotted hints about the former president’s health long before anyone else did.
The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2025 Trump’s toughest sanctions yet on Russia may upend oil markets and test India’s ties with Moscow America’s latest sanctions on top Russian oil producers throw India’s lucrative energy strategy into disarray, leaving it to navigate soaring costs, disrupted supplies, and the politics of managing relations with Washington and Moscow. Shweta Sharma writes
Latin Times · Oct 24, 2025 Top Republican Won't Hold Hearings On Strikes Off Venezuela Despite Criticism From Dems: 'Comfortable With Where We Are' A top Republican said he has no plans to hold oversight hearings on the Trump administration's strikes off the coast of Venezuela despite mounting questioning from Democrats.
PC Gamer · Oct 24, 2025 'Everything is on the table': Trump administration reportedly considering curbs on exports made using US software to China It looks like we won't have to wait long to find out.