What are Abraham Accords? The Trump-backed deal explained Abraham, known as Ibrahim to Muslims, is often invoked by those seeking to bridge interfaith divides The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
Hegseth sends home overweight National Guard troops after viral photo Photos showed seemingly overweight members of the Texas National Guard arriving in Chicago as part of President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown — despite Hegseth’s longstanding campaign against ‘fat troops’ The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
Israeli couple who became symbol of Oct. 7 tragedy are reunited with a kiss for the ages — two years after being torn apart Avinatan Or has been reunited with Noa Argamani following his release from 738 days in Hamas captivity The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
Trump looks to spend half a billion dollars on anti-drone defense at 2026 World Cup White House plans to pump $500 million into local law enforcement after warnings that states are powerless to shoot down unmanned craft over restricted airspace The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
Imprisoned Tren de Aragua Founder Asks to Take Part in Colombia's Peace Effort Aimed at Disarming Criminal Organizations One of the founders of the Venezuelan criminal group Tren de Aragua, has formally asked President Gustavo Petro's government to allow the organization to join the country's peace negotiations intended to dismantle armed and criminal groups. Latin Times · Oct 13, 2025
Venezuela Closes Embassy in Norway Days After Opposition Leader's Nobel, Citing Need to 'Defend National Sovereignty' The Venezuelan government announced on Monday that it is closing its embassy in Norway and shifting diplomatic resources toward the Global South after opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize Latin Times · Oct 13, 2025
Stocks Settle Sharply Higher on Trade Hopes and AI Optimism The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) on Monday closed up +1.56%, the Dow Jones Industrials Index ($DOWI ) (DIA ) closed up +1.29%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) closed up +2.18%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ25 ) rose +1.47%, and December E-mini Nasdaq futures... Barchart · Oct 13, 2025
Trump Administration Reportedly Planning To Sell Student Loan Debts To Private Investors: What Would Happen? United States President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly considering selling off student loan debts to private investors. International Business Times · Oct 13, 2025
‘Don’t act dumb’: Joe Rogan called out after anti-Trump comments, and Internet says pick a lane It seems that Joe Rogan is taking a step back from unrelentingly supporting United States President Donald Trump after suddenly growing a conscience. The Mary Sue · Oct 13, 2025
Options Corner: Trump Made Intel Great Again But It Now Suffers From A Math Problem While Intel Corp (NASDAQ:INTC) has been a surprise winner of the broader tech ecosystem, it's unavoidable that the semiconductor giant represents a form of moral hazard, at least in the classical economic sense. Left to its own devices, Intel has struggled badly relative to its peers. However, thanks to the… Benzinga · Oct 13, 2025
MP Materials Stock Is Trading Higher Monday: What's Going On? MP Materials Corp. (NYSE:MP) shares are trading higher on Monday amid continued strength after China’s Commerce Ministry announced last week that foreign suppliers must obtain approval to export certain products containing rare-earth materials. Benzinga · Oct 13, 2025
What to know about the 20 living hostages released by Hamas In return for the hostages, Israel will release nearly 2,000 detained Palestinians. Axios · Oct 13, 2025
The handshake is back: Trump’s aggressive embrace returns with Macron and UAE leader he praises for ‘unlimited money’ The French and US leaders engaged in what appeared to be an uncomfortable 26-second handshake in Egypt The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025
Dow Adds 587 Points as Stocks Bounce: Stock Market Today The main indexes rebounded sharply Monday after President Trump took a calmer stance toward China. Kiplinger · Oct 13, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025 Holiday shipping is going to cost more this year as Post Office rolls out new ‘temporary’ costs The price hikes took effect earlier this month and will remain until January 18
International Business Times · Oct 13, 2025 Trump Takes Victory Lap In The Middle East Donald Trump took a victory lap in the Middle East on Monday -- though the ceasefire deal he was there to celebrate could be just the start of a long road towards lasting peace.
The Mary Sue · Oct 13, 2025 ‘Led by a 34-time convicted felon’: JB Pritzker calls out JD Vance’s ’lies’ as he accuses him of mishandling Chicago crimes Trump and his tactics have become all too familiar when it comes to deploying troops in US cities and states he wishes to take control of. He often spins narratives of rampant crime in these Democratic-run states to justify the use of outside forces to restore order. Recently, he has…
The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2025 Morning Mail: Trump joins world leaders to sign peace deal, CSIRO plans more cuts, Abbott’s history lesson reviewed Donald Trump given ovation by Knesset before leading Egypt summit; science agency must find more savings as funding declines
Fortune · Oct 13, 2025 Top analyst warns that ‘larger than expected correction is likely’ if Trump and China don’t kiss and make up If the truce in the trade war doesn’t resume by early November, Morgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson writes, brace for a 10% to 15% haircut.
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025 MAGA falls for fake TPUSA halftime show poster promising performances by Kid Rock and ‘Measles’ ‘WOW: It’s official. It’s happening,’ one MAGA influencer tweeted, adding: ‘This is how we win.’
The Mary Sue · Oct 13, 2025 ‘THAT is the antichrist’: Donald Trump roasted for claiming he’s probably not headed to Heaven United States President Donald Trump and his Republican buddies have never shied away from taking God’s name.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025 Israelis and Palestinians celebrate as truce brings hope of ‘era of peace’ UN warns Gaza still needs ‘lifesaving aid’ as world leaders gather in Sharm el-Sheikh to discuss 20-point proposal
Barchart · Oct 13, 2025 Dollar Gains as China Trade Tensions Ease The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday rose by +0.27%. The dollar moved higher on Monday after the Trump administration signaled an openness to a trade deal with China, dampening trade tensions. However, Monday's sharp rebound in stocks limited demand for the dollar in terms of liquidity. Also, dovish comments...
The Independent UK · Oct 13, 2025 Trump’s peace pursuit leaves Mike Johnson holding the bag amid US government shutdown NEWS ANALYSIS: Trump is the only figure who can unify Republicans in Congress. Without him, the House Speaker is sputtering, Eric Garcia writes
Benzinga · Oct 13, 2025 Bitcoin Back To $115,000 As ETH, XRP, Dogecoin Soar On Tariff De-Escalation Bitcoin has rallied to $115,000 as president Trump signaled a softer stance on China-related tariffs.