Hopes underwater object could be lost aviator's plane A US expedition is targeting a mysterious underwater object to find out if it is the crashed plane of long-missing pioneer aviator Amelia Earhart. AAP · Oct 9
Green Card process suspended for 8 companies: Immigration experts on what happens to approved I-140, existing H-1Bs; whether employees should leave these companies The announcement of the Trump administration suspending the PERM filings for eight IT majors has triggered a lot of panic and confusion as the administration did not clarify whether any data from these companies are pending and whether the suspension would be revoked. International workers are also confused about their… The Times of India · Oct 9
Paris court jails Indian man for leading sadist neo-Nazi cult that tortured girls A 29-year-old Indian man was sentenced to 20 years in prison Friday in a Paris trial over his alleged involvement in an international criminal network that targeted vulnerable children in the US, Britain and Canada and coerced them into producing violent and sexual videos. France 24 · Oct 9
Trump says Putin agrees to supply Russian diesel to US and global markets US President Donald Trump on Friday said Russia would immediately supply diesel to the United States following his discussion with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The Times of India · Oct 9
Zelenskyy hits out at 'gifts to Putin' after Trump announces deal for Russian diesel US President Donald Trump said on Friday that Russian leader Vladimir Putin had agreed to release diesel into US and global markets. Euronews · Oct 9
Dollar Strengthens with T-Note Yields The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose by +0.07% on Friday. The dollar found support Friday from higher T-note yields, which strengthened the dollar’s interest rate differentials. Dollar gains were limited, however, after the University of Michigan US Oct consumer sentiment index fell more than expected to a 5-month low. Also,... Barchart · Oct 9
Andrew and Tristan Tate must face separate extradition hearings, US court rules A judge in Miami turned down a request by the controversial brothers to have their cases consolidated. Evening Standard · Oct 9
Trump administration suspends Microsoft from green card program. JD Vance says it must ‘hire great American workers’ Microsoft faces a new suspension. We Got This Covered · Oct 9
Trump announces deal with Putin to bring Russian diesel to US to lower costs Americans have seen their fuel costs rocket following Trump’s war in Iran The Independent UK · Oct 9
I saw Iran execute a man in public. Is this what the US wants? It is odd for the US defense secretary to be laying the groundwork for an event that could be organized by Tehran The Guardian - US · Oct 9
FACT FOCUS: Trump says tariffs have brought more US auto factories. His numbers are off. As President Donald Trump crisscrosses the country to rally support for Republican candidates, he is touting his economic agenda and crediting tariffs with economic growth — including what he says are more vehicle manufacturing plants all over the country The Independent UK · Oct 9
IRS and UK Team Up to Fight Tax Evasion — Whistleblowers Could Earn Up to 30% of Recovered Money The Internal Revenue Service is strengthening its partnership with the United Kingdom’s tax authority to uncover major tax evasion schemes, and people who report wrongdoing could potentially receive substantial financial rewards. In an October 7, 2026, announcement, the IRS highlighted its collaboration with His Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), which… The Free Financial Advisor · Oct 9
Federal judge rules against Trump DoJ’s policy of collecting state voter rolls Judge says justice department policy of checking state voter rolls against a federal immigration database is unlawful The Guardian - US · Oct 9
Moderna Stock Skyrockets on Reports of U.S. Cancer Vaccine Initiative Moderna stock gains on reports of an initiative to accelerate cancer vaccine development. Here’s why caution is warranted in playing MRNA shares at current levels. Barchart · Oct 9
Barchart · Oct 9 Hormuz Attacks and Hurricane Isaias Underpin Crude Prices November WTI crude oil (CLX26 ) closed up +0.36 (+0.39%) on Friday, and November RBOB gasoline (RBX26 ) closed down -0.208 (-0.63%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Friday. Crude prices shook off early losses and moved higher Friday on concerns about disruptions to Middle East energy supplies...
Evening Standard · Oct 9 Prince Harry says he 'slipped into depression' after leaving UK Prince Harry said he ‘slipped into a depression for about two weeks’ as he adjusted to life away from the UK
Barchart · Oct 9 Nat-Gas Prices Rise as Hurricane Isaias Curbs US Nat-Gas Production November Nymex natural gas (NGX26 ) on Friday closed up +0.052 (+1.64%). Nat-gas prices settled higher on Friday as Hurricane Isaias approached, prompting closure of nat-gas rigs in the Gulf and a reduction in US gas production. US (lower-48) dry gas production on Friday fell to 109.3 bcf/day, the lowest...
International Business Times · Oct 9 The Homebuying Market Could Normalize Again In Five Years, But Starter Homes Are Getting Harder To Find Two new housing reports show why lower mortgage costs may not be enough to solve the challenges facing first-time homebuyers.
The Independent UK · Oct 9 FlyDubai co-pilot planned to crash flight into Ben Gurion Airport, UAE says UAE says suspect prepared for hijacking by watching material promoting terrorism and taking boxing lessons
The Economic Times · Oct 9 Katie Zacharia’s past in focus: DHS stint, Pepperdine law degree and Truth Social link as Trump picks her for White House press secretary, replacing Karoline Leavitt Katie Zacharia has been named the new press secretary for the White House, taking over from Karoline Leavitt. With a solid background as a spokesperson for the Department of Homeland Security, she brings experience from the Trump Media and Technology Group, specializing in communications. An alumnus of Pepperdine University, her…
The National (Scotland) · Oct 9 Scottish whisky sells for £2.1m in record-breaking auction as collectors battle A BOTTLE of Scottish whisky has sold for £2.125 million at auction, becoming the second most valuable bottle of whisky ever sold in pounds and the most valuable whisky ever sold at auction when measured in US dollars
Motorsport · Oct 9 L'Osteria founder dead after Porsche crash in Mallorca Rally Klaus Rader, co-founder of the L'Osteria restaurant chain, has died in an accident at the 550 Challenge Mallorca in a Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Fortune · Oct 9 ‘I drive a Tesla’: After Elon Musk said he’d lose his job, Delta CEO Ed Bastian says there’s ‘no tit for tat’ as airline unveils earnings miss Bastian says the Starlink snub was business, not personal, as a 62% fuel jump led to Delta’s first earnings miss in two years.
The Economic Times · Oct 9 Trump strikes deal with Putin to get diesel in sharp reversal of US policy weeks before midterms US President Donald Trump revealed a new deal with Russia for diesel imports expected to alleviate high fuel prices. This announcement diverges from recent sanctions aimed at reducing Russian oil revenues due to escalating conflict in Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the agreement, viewing it as detrimental to both…
The Economic Times · Oct 9 PERMafrost without bite: Indian IT must stop treating every US rule change as a crisis to be lobbied away, fix lies elsewhere US Labour Secretary Keith Sonderling has suspended eight companies from the Permanent Labour Certification Programme, significantly impacting their operations. Companies primarily delivering services from India are affected, hindering their ability to hire foreign workers. This situation is anticipated to push Indian tech talent to consider alternatives, including returning to India.…