‘Too big to rig’: No Kings movement heads to the polls to boost early voting Coalition has planned more than 3,000 events on Saturday to encourage voting before election day The Guardian - US · Oct 16
MAGA just wants to watch people die Every Trump policy comes with a body count. Is that the point? Salon · Oct 16
Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s home 3 weeks before re-election. DOJ is allegedly building a case to strip her of citizenship: ‘No basis for this’ Her age at the time of naturalization has become the point of contention. We Got This Covered · Oct 16
Russia strikes 9 Ukrainian regions as strain grows between Zelenskyy and Trump Russian attacks on nine regions of Ukraine have caused emergency power outages and damaged homes, wounding at least 15 people The Independent UK · Oct 16
Mohammed bin Salman faces most consequential test yet as Saudi Arabia comes under Houthi fire Mohammed bin Salman is currently grappling with increasing Houthi attacks that threaten Saudi infrastructure and international stability. The Crown Prince's appeals for support from the United States have not succeeded in securing intervention. Increased tensions have led to major airlines suspending flights to Saudi Arabia, impacting travel plans. Efforts to… The Economic Times · Oct 16
Election deniers urge Trump: go extreme A vocal group of activists has Trump’s ear, but it remains unclear how the president will respond Salon · Oct 16
Trump wants more Afrikaner refugees while others are stuck due to his ‘cruel’ policies Thousands of vetted and approved refugees are suffering as Trump restricts quotas and prioritizes white South Africans The Guardian - US · Oct 16
New Dems look to boost ranks and build clout The New Democrat Coalition is already the largest ideological bloc within the House Democratic Caucus with more than 100 members. And Rep. Greg Stanton, who chairs the group’s campaign arm, doesn’t see that changing next year. “We expect that our numbers are going to swell in the next Congress,” the… Roll Call · Oct 16
Trump calls Ukraine attack on Russian oil refineries 'a disgrace', irks Zelenskyy The Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy said there was little indication that Moscow was ready to end the war and warned that Kyiv needed to prepare for the coming winter. "We want to end this war as quick as possible. We don't see now signals from the Russian side that they… The Times of India · Oct 16
Military signals building: Is the US-Iran war about to escalate? Two US aircraft carriers are in the Arabian Sea, tanker sorties over the region are running 50% above September’s rate and Trump has not ruled out intensified strikes after November’s midterm elections. Euronews · Oct 16
Trump calls Ukraine’s renewed strikes on Russian oil refineries ‘a disgrace’ US president says Zelenskyy ‘more difficult to deal with than Putin’ after ‘energy ceasefire’ collapses The Guardian - UK · Oct 16
Jon Ossoff’s rise to US Senate was meteoric – how high can he go? The media-savvy Democratic senator is defying predictions of a tight re-election battle. But he insists he has ‘zero interest’ in a presidential run in 2028 The Guardian - US · Oct 16
‘A direct cultural threat’: your questions on the rise of the right across Europe answered With support for far right politics well established across Europe, how might upcoming elections shape its future? Europe correspondents Jon Henley and Ashifa Kassam answered Reddit users’ questions about their reporting from the continent The Guardian - UK · Oct 16
Infantino told by top Fifa figures to scrap or depoliticise peace prize after Trump furore Donald Trump is likely to end up as the only political leader awarded the Fifa peace prize after Gianni Infantino was told to make major changes or scrap it The Guardian - UK · Oct 16
The Times of India · Oct 16 CPT Rules Face Court Test: US college groups seek injunction; Nov 6 hearing may curb limits A significant hearing set for November 6 will address a lawsuit challenging the revised Curricular Practical Training rules introduced by the Trump administration. Four prominent higher education organizations are appealing in the US District Court as many universities have been forced to pause or limit CPT authorizations, directly impacting students'…
The Independent UK · Oct 16 Trump’s new press secretary offers bizarre defense of calling herself a lawyer despite failing bar exam IN FULL
The Economic Times · Oct 16 India sixth among major investment partners in Trump's $11.3 trillion US investment push: White House Under Donald Trump's administration, the United States secured USD 11.3 trillion in investments from various countries. Among these, India ranks sixth with investments totaling USD 500 billion, including a major refinery partnership. Manufacturing and industry led investment numbers, while technology and artificial intelligence saw significant value contributions.
France 24 · Oct 16 No, this oil tanker didn’t carry Russian diesel to the United States Following US President Donald Trump's October 9 announcement of an agreement signed with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel into the United States, a number of pro-Russian social media accounts began claiming that a Russian oil tanker was already carrying thousands of barrels of diesel to the United…
International Business Times UK · Oct 16 Trump's 'Personal Vendetta' Blamed as Nine FBI Staff Sue Over Firings Tied to His Classified Documents Case Nine former FBI employees have sued the Trump administration, alleging they were unlawfully dismissed in retaliation for their roles in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents investigation.
We Got This Covered · Oct 16 Rubio reminds officials to follow ethics after Guilfoyle’s dismissal, says to ‘avoid conflicts’ Don't ask others to pay your personal bills.
The Economic Times · Oct 16 Microsoft president warns US green card crackdown could break the tech sector In a recent statement, Brad Smith, President of Microsoft, expressed concern over administrative measures limiting green card sponsorship for skilled workers. He cautions that such restrictions could negatively affect the technology industry's capability to attract top international talent. Notably, many Indian professionals depend on the H-1B visa for work opportunities.
International Business Times UK · Oct 16 Are Kid Rock and Eminem Still Friends? '7 Sins' Switch Raises Questions Amid Political Differences Eminem was unexpectedly replaced by Lil Wayne on Kid Rock's upcoming track '7 Sins', raising questions about their decades-long friendship and political differences.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 16 EU’s support to Ukraine matters more than ever, von der Leyen says, as US relationship sours – as it happened European commission president says ‘no one wants more peace than the people of Ukraine, and it is our duty to support them’
The Independent UK · Oct 16 Trump slams Zelensky again after Ukraine strikes more Russian energy sites IN FULL
The Economic Times · Oct 16 US PERM Freeze: Indian H-1B workers could lose crucial time to secure Green Cards as sponsorships stall On October 8, the US Department of Labor announced the suspension of green card processing for eight companies, causing significant worry among Indian professionals reliant on employer sponsorship for permanent residency. While current H-1B visas remain valid, individuals are urged to examine their situations closely and explore other immigration options.…