US imposes new sanctions on international criminal court Trump administration says US ‘doesn’t need’ ICC after accusing court of unfairly targeting Americans for war crime charges The Guardian - US · Oct 9
How US midterms could shape 2028 presidential race: Newsom, Vance and other contenders in focus As political attention turns to the November 3 midterm elections, potential contenders for the 2028 US presidential race are using the campaign season to strengthen their national profiles, raise funds and build relationships with influential party leaders. The Times of India · Oct 9
Worry not about visa headlines: Former CEO of HCL Technologies Vineet Nayar says Green Card ban on 8 companies is not so big Former CEO of HCL Technologies Vineet Nayar brushed aside the panic triggered by the Trump administration's suspension of the Green Card process and said Indian IT companies account for less than 2% of Green Card filings. The direct impact is smaller than it appears. He predicted that it will be… The Times of India · Oct 9
Trump accused of trying to start a ‘race war’ with threats to Somali communities in Minnesota Governor Tim Walz calls the president’s latest post ‘deranged’ as he lashes out in the face of declining polls The Independent UK · Oct 9
Trump Icc Sanctions: US targets court itself; aims to block prosecutions The Donald Trump administration imposed sanctions on the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday, hours after former court judge Navi Pillay won the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to promote international law. The Times of India · Oct 9
Jimmy Kimmel on Trump’s government: ‘There’s just so much lying and stealing’ Late-night hosts looked at Trump’s latest lies and bizarre comments on Iran destroying Los Angeles and San Diego The Guardian - US · Oct 9
Trump Admin Targets Harvard, Yale, MIT and 6 Universities in Explosive Probe Into Alleged J-1 Visa Fraud The Trump administration is probing nine top US universities over alleged J-1 visa fraud as JD Vance questions foreign researcher wages and federally funded research. International Business Times UK · Oct 9
Iran Escalates Hostilities Beyond Hormuz Strait. It Will Now Pursue Vessels Outside The Waterway. The revolutionary guard corps said "any vessel that passes through an unauthorized passage will be pursued throughout the entire region, and its punishment will be definitive." International Business Times · Oct 9
Trump licks his Nobel-snub wounds by sharing nasty post after Peace Prize winner’s swipe at him Trump has spent much of the last two years openly campaigning for the prize that has been awarded to two prior American presidents The Independent UK · Oct 9
Trump's Former AI Czar David Sacks Slams A New York Bill That Will Cost Families '$664 More Per Year' According to a Group Amazon Gave $5 Million A recently introduced bill could cost New York families another $664 per year, although the source establishing that number was funded by Amazon. Barchart · Oct 9
Donald Trump approval rating crashes among Republicans weeks ahead of November 3 US midterm elections Donald Trump approval rating: Concerns about the economy and the war have driven Trump's public approval to record lows and have been weighing on support for his party ahead of the November 3 election that will determine control of Congress for the next two years. The Economic Times · Oct 9
Trump Awards Top Science and Technology Honours to Six Tech Leaders Amid Scrutiny of Financial Ties Trump awards science and technology medals to Elon Musk, Satya Nadella and four other tech leaders, amid scrutiny of their political and corporate ties. International Business Times UK · Oct 9
'We Want ICE Out of Our City': NYC Shooting Sparks Outrage After Man Is Shot With Child in Car An ICE operation in Manhattan ended with an officer shooting 28-year-old Oscar Belgal during an attempted detention, while a five-year-old child was inside the vehicle, officials said International Business Times UK · Oct 9
Trump signs order to ease diesel costs ahead of midterms: Will it bring relief to US farmers? US President Donald Trump is facing rising pressure to bring down fuel prices as increasing costs squeeze American households and businesses ahead of the November midterm elections. The Times of India · Oct 9
Barchart · Oct 9 Stocks Push Higher as Crude Oil Prices Ease The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) is up by +0.26% today, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is up by +0.21%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.31%. December E-mini S&P futures (ESZ26 ) are up +0.20%, and December E-mini...
International Business Times · Oct 9 Trump Said The U.S. Won't Attack Before The Midterms. But Forces Had Reportedly Briefed Israel on The Possibility. IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir told U.S. forces that the decision could lead to the postponement of the country's elections.
International Business Times UK · Oct 9 US Compared to 'Oppressive Dictatorship' Countries Amid Trump-Hegseth Plan to Livestream Hasan Execution The Pentagon plans to livestream the 3 December firing-squad execution of former Army Major Nidal Hasan, prompting bipartisan criticism and questions about the unprecedented broadcast.
International Business Times UK · Oct 9 Trump Appears to Insult His Own Supporters, Says He Finally Has a 'High-IQ Audience Donald Trump praised a 'high IQ audience' at a Washington science summit, while critics debated whether 'for a change' was a dig at his supporters.
The Guardian - US · Oct 9 Democratic Senate candidate responds to anti-trans attacks pushed by Republicans Dr Annie Andrews voices opposition to ‘biological men … in women’s sports’ in response to Republican attacks
The Times of India · Oct 9 'Is that you': Celebrity cosmetic doctor reacts as Internet can't stop talking about Susan Dell's face while she donates billions Dell CEO Michael Dell and his wife Susan recently met President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss Trump accounts but the Internet could not stop talking about Susan Dell's appearance making her before and after photos go viral. The Dells pledged $6.25 billion for Trump Accouns to fund…
The Economic Times · Oct 9 Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay jokes: 'If you clap a little bit more, I may share this prize with Trump' - here's why Nobel Peace Prize winner Navi Pillay joked about sharing her 2026 award with Donald Trump after colleagues applauded her in Nuremberg. Here’s what she said and why Trump has repeatedly expressed his desire to win the prestigious honour.
International Business Times UK · Oct 9 Trump Cuts International Election Monitors From Midterms Amid Sweeping Hunt for Noncitizens on Voter Rolls The Trump administration has not invited OSCE observers to the US midterm elections, ending a practice dating to 2002 amid scrutiny of alleged non-citizen voting.
The Independent UK · Oct 9 Peace prize winner Navi Pillay has served as a judge across multiple international courts Navi Pillay, a veteran jurist from South Africa, has won the Nobel Peace Prize
International Business Times UK · Oct 9 Trump's Portfolio Bought up to $5M in SpaceX Bonds Two Days Before Policy That Could Benefit Elon Musk's Firm Donald Trump's investment accounts bought up to $5 million in SpaceX bonds two days before he signed a policy designed to expand commercial US launches and reentries.
The Independent UK · Oct 9 Virginia county sues to stop Trump from building his beloved triumphal arch The lawsuit marks the first time a government entity has challenged the proposed arch in court