Israel blocks construction of key Gaza base created by Trump peace board Exclusive: Israel has not permitted US-led project to house 150 international troops to move forward The Guardian - US · Oct 14
Tafoya Drops 5-Point Crime Plan on Flanagan and Delivers a Jab at Trump's Minnesota Mess Tafoya's five-point crime plan, a foiled terror plot, and an unwanted Trump endorsement reshape Minnesota's Senate race with three weeks to go. Latin Times · Oct 14
“The Aliens Are Already Here”: 10 Women In Trump’s Circle Whose Before-And-After Photos Sparked “MAGA Face” Debate MAGA face features exaggerated lips, sculpted cheekbones, lifted eyelids, and seemingly frozen expressions, believed to be achieved through cosmetic procedures. Bored Panda · Oct 14
Trump’s new press secretary faces scrutiny over claims to be a lawyer Katie Zacharia describes herself as a lawyer but no public record shows she has been licensed in the US states where she resided The Guardian - US · Oct 14
Trump press secretary Katie Zacharia may have violated California law by calling herself an attorney, group says Nonprofit watchdog files complaint with State Bar of California after she ‘repeatedly held herself out to the public as entitled to practice law without a license to do so’ The Independent UK · Oct 14
It’s no secret drug firms donate to political parties. But it’s still a secret exactly how much, and why Drug companies gave at least A$7.7 million over ten years to Australia’s major political parties, our new study shows. But weaknesses in federal disclosure laws mean nobody knows the true figure. The Conversation · Oct 14
In Ukraine, civilian casualties were already rising. Restrictions on Starlink will only worsen the death toll Throttling of mobile internet system will affect Kyiv’s air defences more than its strikes on oil refineries. Now Zelenskyy must be hoping that US intel holds The Guardian - UK · Oct 14
'When I moved to China': Major row over Katie Zacharia's calling herself a lawyer; only citizens can get a license to practise law in China A major row erupted over White House's new press secretary Katie Zacharia, calling herself a lawyer because experts said she is not. Zacharia has a law degree from the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law, but there’s no evidence she ever passed a bar exam. “Where did she pass the bar… The Times of India · Oct 14
Trump's granddaughter Kai suffers golf setback as she undergoes wrist surgery Kai Trump made her professional golf debut last year but has now suffered an injury setback The Independent UK · Oct 14
A Trump Appointee Says the President Likely Violated the First Amendment by Banishing Disfavored Journalists U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly granted a preliminary injunction to CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, which Trump banned from the White House because of their "purposely negative stories." Reason · Oct 14
Trump is abandoning Ukraine to its bleakest winter yet THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: Battered by President Putin’s war of terror and apparently losing crucial support from US intelligence and Elon Musk’s Starlink, Kyiv’s brave citizens are closer to cracking than they have been since the start of the war The Independent UK · Oct 14
SEC ends climate-investor investigation, warns of disclosure obligations In this week’s edition of Economy and Society: Ballotpedia · Oct 14
Political ad rates case frozen through midterms The Supreme Court in an unsigned decision Wednesday sided with Republicans in a dispute over expanding discounted television advertising rates beyond political candidates ahead of the midterms. The unsigned order from a majority of the court paused a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals from the 4th Circuit that… Roll Call · Oct 14
A gang rape allegation at Cornell highlights how Title IX guides campus sex assault cases Cornell University’s handling of an alleged fraternity house gang rape is raising questions about how a decades-old federal civil rights law shapes colleges’ treatment of campus sexual assault The Independent UK · Oct 14
The Times of India · Oct 14 US needs 1.7m skilled workers a year, but Trump's visa war risks talent crunch The US needs roughly 1.7 million new skilled workers annually through 2035, according to The State of America’s Skilled Trades report. Yet the Trump administration has tightened restrictions on foreign workers, including suspending eight technology and outsourcing firms from filing new applications under the Permanent Labour Certification (PERM) programme, according…
International Business Times · Oct 14 Ukraine Accuses Elon Musk's SpaceX of Disrupting Military Operations as Russia Pounds Energy Grid. Ukrainian authorities reported widespread power outages following Russian missile strikes that damaged dozens of energy facilities and left at least 600,000 people without electricity.
Latin Times · Oct 14 Hochul and Blakeman Hold Nothing Back in New York's One and Only 2026 Governor Debate Hochul and Blakeman traded blows on ICE raids, utility hikes, and Mayor Mamdani in NY's only 2026 governor debate, with Election Day three weeks out.
International Business Times · Oct 14 IMF Urges U.S. to Cut Deficits as Bond Yields Surge, Tells China to Move Away From Export-Led Growth Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said the United States and China must address structural imbalances that are putting increasing pressure on global financial markets.
The Economic Times · Oct 14 India continues to advocate for stability in global energy market as US announces diesel deal with Russia India's Ministry of External Affairs has reiterated its call for stability in global energy markets. Concerns were communicated to the US regarding the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026. The legislation allows the US to impose tariffs on nations purchasing Russian energy under specific conditions. Additionally, the US announced…
The Independent UK · Oct 14 Colombia opens an embassy in Jerusalem after restoring diplomatic ties with Israel Colombia has opened an embassy in Jerusalem, marking a significant shift in its relations with Israel
The Guardian - UK · Oct 14 The Guardian view on Trump’s deal with Putin: grim and grubby, but not gamechanging Editorial: President Zelenskyy’s allies must show the Russian president that American perfidy won’t alter the course of a war the Kremlin is losing
The Times of India · Oct 14 Kimberly Guilfoyle will bring down Trump family after her shocking ouster, insiders aware of her 'burn book' fear The ouster of Kimberly Guilfoyle from her high-profile post as ambassador to Greece will have its far-reaching implications, and she is capable of throwing some dirt on the Trump family, insiders fear. Guilfoyle was engaged to Donald Trump Jr, but they broke up in 2024 and now Trump Jr is…
The Economic Times · Oct 14 Restrictions expose Ukraine's Starlink dependency in Russia war: Observers As Ukraine faces significant constraints on the use of Starlink satellite internet amid its ongoing conflict with Russia, military operations are increasingly jeopardized, especially in terms of drone communication effectiveness. With winter approaching, the pressure mounts on air defense systems to address rising Russian drone threats. Ongoing discussions among officials…
The Economic Times · Oct 14 US Justice Department threatens California over alleged noncitizen voters, letters show The US Justice Department has set a 48-hour ultimatum for California officials to scrutinize a list of alleged noncitizen voters. They require a re-evaluation of ballots sent to these individuals until their citizenship status is confirmed. Noncompliance could provoke federal legal action, particularly as the November elections loom, amid ongoing…
The Independent UK · Oct 14 Noah Kahan tops Billboard chart after iconic rock band’s record-breaking run Kahan’s latest single has hit the top of the chart