Trump News for Sunday, October 26, 2025

Asia-Pacific markets set to jump after U.S.-China trade talks show progress

cnbc.com, Biztoc.com

Asia-Pacific markets were set to open higher Monday, after top U.S. and Chinese trade negotiators announced they had reached a framework on several disputed issues, paving the way for U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to sign off on…

UK journalist Sami Hamdi detained in US amid pro-Israel lobby pressure

Elis Gjevori, Al Jazeera English

Far-right activist and Donald Trump ally Laura Loomer celebrates Hamdi’s detention as US gov't says he's in ICE custody.

California euthanizes 4 gray wolves after 'unprecedented' surge in livestock kills

Nathan Rott, NPR

California wildlife officials have been working to mitigate the impact of the state's rebounding wolf population on its ranchers. The Northern California wolves that were euthanized had become dependent on cattle for food.

Lisowski beats Trump to win first title at NI Open

Jana McCabe, BBC News

Jack Lisowski claims his first-ever ranking event title by overcoming world number one Judd Trump 9-8 in the Northern Ireland Open final.

Violent protests flare in Cameroon as results due in contested election

BBC News

An opposition candidate is challenging the incumbent president's 43-year hold on power.

US government says it will stop paying for food aid next week

BBC News

The US government said funds for Snap, a benefit used by more than 40 million Americans, will stop 1 November because of the shutdown.

“Rigged and stolen”: Trump calls for ban on mail-in, early voting ahead of midterms

Alex Galbraith, Salon

The president urged his party to put an end to mail-in ballots and early voting before the midterms.

Egypt and Red Cross join search for hostage bodies in Gaza

BBC News

Israel said the teams have been permitted to search beyond the so-called "yellow line" in the area controlled by its forces in Gaza.

SNAP Funding Has ‘Run Dry’ For November, Trump Administration Says—Here’s What To Know

Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff, Zachary Folk, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/zacharyfolk/, Forbes

Almost 42 million Americans rely on SNAP to purchase food, according to the USDA.

Gaza Tribunal calls for ‘Israeli perpetrators and enablers’ to face justice

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The tribunal's message came as it released its genocide verdict following four days of public hearings in Istanbul.

Trump’s TikTok Deal Will Supposedly Close on Thursday

Mike Pearl, Gizmodo.com

The U.S. and China are set to "consummate" the deal this week in South Korea, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says.

Rate-Cut Bets Locked, Treasuries Traders Focus on Fed Signals

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

The East Wing of the White House is gone. Here's a look at some of the history made there

apnews.com, Biztoc.com

Funniest/Most Insightful Comments Of The Week At Techdirt

Leigh Beadon, Techdirt

This week, our first place winner on the insightful side is danderbandit with a comment about Trump’s assertions regarding the Insurrection Act: 50%? I don’t think so! “I’m allowed as you know as president, like 50% of the presidents have used the Insurrectio…

What are the challenges in forming a stabilisation force in Gaza?

Al Jazeera English

Israel asserts it has veto power over the force's composition; Palestinians are not consulted.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Trump's 100% tariff threat on China is 'effectively off the table'

Lauren Edmonds, Business Insider

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expects major progress on both trade negotiations and a TikTok deal when Trump meets Xi in Korea next week.

Israel says it decides which foreign troops can enter Gaza; Hamas widens search for hostages

CBC News

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Sunday Israel would determine which foreign forces it would allow as part of a planned international force in Gaza to help secure a fragile ceasefire. Meanwhile, Hamas has expanded its search for bodies of hostages.

Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1

ADRIANA GOMEZ LICON, Yahoo Entertainment

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website saying federal food aid will not go out Nov. 1, raising the stakes for families...

WATCH: Man struggles to walk as powerful winds hit France

ABC News

Strong winds in central France made it difficult for the man seen in this video to stay upright, much less make any forward progress.

Novartis to acquire Avidity Biosciences for about $12 billion

Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment

(Reuters) -Swiss drugmaker Novartis on Sunday said it agreed to acquire U.S. biotech firm Avidity Biosciences for about $12 billion in cash, as the company...

US warship arrives in Trinidad and Tobago, near Venezuela

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

USS Gravely's arrival comes as US military build-up in the region has increased tensions between Washington and Caracas.

Did Ronald Reagan ‘love tariffs’ as Trump claims?

ft.com, Biztoc.com

America’s 40th and 47th presidents both employed protectionist measures but in vastly different ways

It’s Not Just Rich Countries. Tech’s Trillion-Dollar Bet on AI Is Everywhere

wsj.com, Biztoc.com

Romanians flock to a new cathedral that is the world’s largest Orthodox church

apnews.com, Biztoc.com

India Is Withstanding Tariffs To Remain The World’s Fastest-Growing Major Economy

Karan Kashyap, Contributor, Karan Kashyap, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/krnkashyap/, Forbes

In the past few months, India has taken steps to effectively adapt to the barrage of trade policies being weaponized by U.S. President Donald Trump, who implemented tariffs to disrupt India’s pharmaceutical drugs in October, and raised H-1B visa costs that ar…

Trump Dances With Performers After Landing in Malaysia for ASEAN Summit | WSJ News

youtube.com, Biztoc.com

President Trump welcomed Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim into his presidential limousine, known as “The Beast,” before ...

Pakistan says five soldiers and 25 fighters killed in Afghan border clashes

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Fighting comes as Taliban submits proposal at peace talks in Turkiye, while Islamabad warns of 'open war' if deal fails.

“I’ve felt pain too”: Bessent claims to be a soybean farmer while defending Trump trade war

Alex Galbraith, Salon

The yeoman Treasury Secretary and former hedge fund manager said the trade war with China has hurt him.

Laugh Factory Chicago Manager Arrested By Feds For Interfering With Immigration Operation

Glenn Garner, Deadline

Laugh Factory Chicago is crowdsourcing to assist night manager Nathan Griffin with legal funds after he was arrested Friday morning outside the comedy club. Despite being born in America, masked federal agents tackled him to the ground and reportedly took him…

WATCH: Snow leopard cub treated to first pumpkin at Michigan zoo

ABC News

A snow leopard cub named Juniper was treated to her first pumpkin during Halloween-themed enrichment at the John Ball Zoo in Michigan.

How New Trump Multiyear Policy Makes NIH Grants Even Harder To Get

Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor, Bruce Y. Lee, Senior Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/, Forbes

The new Trump administration multiyear funding policy for NIH grants has dropped National Cancer Institute grant funding rates from one in 10 applicants to one in 25.

US-China new deal sends markets reeling

Arjun Parashar, TheStreet

A fresh U.S.–China trade “framework” buoyed crypto on Oct. 26 after negotiators said they reached “basic consensuses” to address tariff and export-control...

Newsom Vs. Trump 2028: California Governor To Decide On White House Bid After Midterms; Says Trump Presidency Over If Democrats Win In 2026

Dominic Patten, Deadline

California’s Gavin Newsom seems to have been running for president for months, today he made it a little bit more official “Yeah, I’d be lying otherwise,” the two-term Democrat told CBS Sunday Morning’s Robert Costa’s of what he giving ‘serious thought” to a …

The former California governor didn’t hold back when confronted with his father’s Nazi history.

The Daily Beast, Daily Beast

Arnold Schwarzenegger delivered a forceful message to Nazi ideologues after he was confronted on CNN on Sunday about his own family ties to Hitler’s regime. ...

US–China reach trade framework that could avert 100% tariffs and pause rare-earth curbs — development comes as Trump and Xi prepare to meet this week

Luke James, Tom's Hardware UK

US and Chinese trade negotiators say they’ve reached a framework agreement that, if approved by both governments this week, would roll back proposed 100% tariffs on Chinese imports and pause Beijing’s escalating export restrictions on rare-earth materials.

“Wimp”: Trump tried to bully Pence out of certifying election on Jan. 6

Alex Galbraith, Salon

A new book reveals details of a tense conversation between Trump and Pence shortly before a mob stormed the Capitol

Daylight Saving Time Ends in a Week: Get Ready to Fall Back

Amanda Kooser, CNET

Just two days after Halloween, daylight saving time will come to an end. Here's your biggest questions answered.

Estonia’s top diplomat: Russia testing NATO resolve amid Trump uncertainty

Al Jazeera English

Estonia’s foreign minister discusses whether Moscow’s airspace violations are a test of NATO unity.

Trump meets Brazil’s Lula at ASEAN summit, touts ‘pretty good deals’

Stephen Quillen, Al Jazeera English

Both countries' negotiating teams will start working 'immediately' to address US tariffs and sanctions, says Lula.

Dow Jones Futures: 'Comprehensive' China Trade Deal Near For Trump-Xi; Huge Earnings, Fed Rate Cut Ahead

investors.com, Biztoc.com

The stock market rally had a strong week, with the Dow Jones, S&P 500 and Nasdaq composite hitting record highs Friday. Leading stocks rebounded powerfully after coming under strain. Now get ready for a huge week of news. A "comprehensive" U.S.-China trade de…

China Pushes for Self Reliance Ahead of US Talks

youtube.com, Biztoc.com

One of China's most important political meetings took place this week, ahead of talks between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US counterpart Donald Trump. Read more: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2025-10-24/xi-and-trump-dig-in-on-key-issues-push…

The Case Against ‘SNL’ Celebrity Cameos

Matt Solomon, Cracked.com

By Matt Solomon Published: October 26th, 2025

Embattled Milei faces critical midterm elections in Argentina

Tim Hume, Al Jazeera English

The outcome of the elections could determine the future of Milei's economic programme and a vital $40bn US bailout.

Bessent says China to delay rare earths rules by a year, buy U.S. soybeans

Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that he anticipates that China will revive substantial purchases of U. soybeans for several years and will...

Will Trump's 'peace deal' solve Thailand-Cambodia dispute?

BBC News

Donald Trump has claimed to have ended another war, this time between Thailand and Cambodia. But what does this latest agreement actually amount to?

Seoul: No info on Trump-Kim talks, ready for 'any scenario'

breakingthenews.net, Biztoc.com

South Korea has no information on a possible meeting between United States President Donald Trump and North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ...

Megacap-led earnings deluge, Fed meeting headline busy US markets week

investing.com, Biztoc.com

Bull Market’s Make-or-Break Week Arrives With Big Tech Earnings

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

7 Bedroom Paint Color Trends That Are Going to Take Over Walls in 2026

thespruce.com, Biztoc.com

Trump’s Ballroom Fundraising Taps Cash from Crypto, Tech Allies

bloomberg.com, Biztoc.com

Scott Bessent hails ‘very successful framework’ of U.S.-China trade deal

fortune.com, Biztoc.com

U.S.-China trade tensions appeared to cool Sunday before an upcoming meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, with each side saying a deal was nearing between the world’s two largest economies. Any agreement would be a relief to i…

Trump’s deportation raids ensnare Chicago’s everyday workers

Chauncey DeVega, Salon

The administration's theater of cruelty has everyday people asking "Am I next?"

Trump targets federal employees working on conservation and environmental protection

Katie Surma, Inside Climate News, Grist

A new round of furlough notices were issued to EPA employees last week, while the Interior Department disclosed plans to cut positions affecting national parks, endangered species, and toxic contamination research.

A Pakistan foreign policy renaissance? Not quite

Eric Shahzar, Al Jazeera English

Recent diplomatic gains should not be mistaken for a major shift in global standing.

Anti-Trump rally held in Malaysia over Gaza war

Al Jazeera English

Hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters rallied in the Malaysian capital against the visit of US President Donald Trump.

Trump Arrives in Asia for High-Stakes Talks With Xi #politics #trump #china

youtube.com, Biztoc.com

Donald Trump arrives in Asia for a three-nation tour and high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping. But how much is really on the table ...

Malaysia “engaging with Trump” due to trade issues

Al Jazeera English

“And I think this is very important, is to maintain Malaysia's competitiveness.”

The Loophole Making Sports Betting Legal Everywhere

Marc Novicoff, The Atlantic

Gamblers can use so-called prediction markets to wager on the outcome of sporting events in all 50 states.

Jim Cramer on Tesla CEO: “He Makes an Incredibly Compelling Case to Buy the Stock”

Syeda Seirut Javed, Yahoo Entertainment

Tesla, Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) is one of the stocks that was recently put under the microscope by Jim Cramer. Cramer discussed the company’s CEO’s AI ambitions...

This 16-Year-Old American Is Among Hundreds of Palestinian Children Jailed in Israel

Jonah Valdez, The Intercept

Mohammed Ibrahim is one of more than 300 Palestinian children being held indefinitely in Israeli custody. The post This 16-Year-Old American Is Among Hundreds of Palestinian Children Jailed in Israel appeared first on The Intercept.

Pence's never-before-published notes key evidence in case against Trump, book says

PETER CHARALAMBOUS, ABC News

ABC's Jonathan Karl has the exclusive details in his new book, "Retribution."

Russia tests new nuclear-power capable missile, Putin and top general say

AP, The Indian Express

President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia successfully tested its nuclear-capable Burevestnik cruise missile, which flew 14,000 km and remained airborne for 15 hours.

No One Knows How to Pull Off the Gaza Peace Deal

Graeme Wood, The Atlantic

Disarming Hamas may be a task that only the Israeli military can handle.

Small Business Technology News: AWS Goes Dark, QuickBooks Online Is Compared To Desktop, ChatGPT Now Has A Browser

Gene Marks, Contributor, Gene Marks, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/quickerbettertech/, Forbes

AWS' outtage affects businesses, OpenAI's Atlas browser takes on Chrome and a great comparison of QuickBooks Desktop and Online.

Battle for Sudan’s el-Fasher intensifies as RSF claims seizing army HQ

Mariamne Everett, Al Jazeera English

Despite this apparent victory for the paramilitary group, the besieged city of el-Fasher's status has not changed.

Links 10/26/2025

Haig Hovaness, Nakedcapitalism.com

Our strategic daily links: Blooming flower, strange shape, ocean plastic, EU rearmament, Gaza horrors, Chinese supercarrier, Ukraine burning, vanishing privacy, Trumpishness, Musk world, hapless Democrats, immigration troubles, Mr. market, AI, and wretched ex…

Look out, Donald: Inflation and economic fears are coming for you

Heather Digby Parton, Salon

Trump and the GOP haven't learned from Biden's misread of economic perceptions

10 Sunday Reads

Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com

Avert your eyes! My Sunday morning look at incompetency, corruption and policy failures: • My Car Is Becoming a Brick: EVs are poised to age like smartphones: Cars from the 2000s/2010s will be serviceable for decades to come. Cars from the 2020s? Not so much……

Inside Gavin Newsom’s Multimillion-Dollar Business Empire

Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes Staff, Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes Staff https://www.forbes.com/sites/kylemullins/, Forbes

With help from a billionaire benefactor, California’s governor built a hospitality company even as he gained power in America’s largest state.

Trump’s visit to Malaysia met with protests over war in Gaza

Erin Hale, Al Jazeera English

Hundreds gather to express opposition to US president's attendance at ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur.

Does Florida law allow owners to park trucks on property or not? HOA threatening action

Ryan Poliakoff, Palm Beach Post

Owner bought home believing Florida law would trump Homeowners Association rule when it comes to trucks. Then got ticketed. Legal expert weighs in.

Russia has tested a new nuclear-capable missile, Putin and top general say

Associated Press, Yahoo Entertainment

Russia tested a new nuclear-capable and powered cruise missile fit to confound existing defenses, inching closer to deploying it to its military, President...

King, pope, Superman: Trump social media images exclusively target his base and try to blur reality

Andrew Rojecki, Tanja Aitamurto, Salon

The White House tailors its content to the beliefs, language and worldview of Trump’s political base.

Internal Report Shows the Military Always Wanted to Join the Drug War

Nathan Tempey, The Intercept

The Obama-era document called for “direct military action.” Today, the authors are questioning Trump’s approach. The post Internal Report Shows the Military Always Wanted to Join the Drug War appeared first on The Intercept.

Sleepwalking Into Revenge: The Rise of the Politics of Retribution

Paul Starr, The New Republic

The air is thick with talk of revenge, and it’s not limited to Donald Trump’s personal vendetta against individual enemies like James Comey, Letitia James, and John Bolton. In 2023, when Trump proclaimed to a conservative audience, “I am your retribution,” he…

S&P 500 Surges: Magnificent 7 Earnings, Rate Cut, And AI Boom Drive Q3

Bill Stone, Contributor, Bill Stone, Contributor https://www.forbes.com/sites/bill_stone/, Forbes

S&P 500 surges as Magnificent 7 tech giants, Fed rate cut, and AI boom fuel record earnings. Get expert insights on market momentum and what’s next.

Trump oversees Thailand-Cambodia extended ceasefire deal

Al Jazeera English

The leaders of Thailand and Cambodia have expanded a ceasefire deal in the presence of US President Donald Trump.

Fresh Off His Trump Pardon, Changpeng Zhao Helps Launch Stablecoin in Kyrgyzstan

Mike Pearl, Gizmodo.com

Oh, like you wouldn't launch a stablecoin in Kyrgyzstan?

As Pentagon Takes Secretive Donation for Military Salaries, AFL-CIO Says Pay All Workers Impacted by Shutdown

Conor Gallagher, Nakedcapitalism.com

Is the $130 million "gift" to the Pentagon a trial balloon for further military privatization?

Trump confident of deal after "successful" US-China talks in Malaysia

By Xinghui Kok, Yahoo Entertainment

President Donald Trump said he was confident of hashing out a deal with President Xi Jinping, whom he is expected to meet next week, after top economic...

The Republic of Korea Selects L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (LHX) for Airborne Early Warning and Control Aircraft Program

Ashar Jawad, Yahoo Entertainment

L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:LHX) is among the 10 Largest Defense Stocks in 2025. On October 20, the company announced that it had been selected by the ...

Carney pitches Canada as 'reliable' to ASEAN as Trump threatens more tariffs

CBC News

Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed South Asian leaders on Sunday about the importance of “reliable partners who honour their commitments.”

Trump in Malaysia: Dancing and a 'peace deal'

BBC News

US President Donald Trump in Malaysia: Dancing and a 'peace deal'

Russian overnight attack on Ukraine’s Kyiv kills at least 3, wounds dozens

Al Jazeera Staff, News Agencies, Al Jazeera English

The full scale of the damage and size of the attack that damaged three apartment complexes were not immediately known.

Trump presides over Thai-Cambodia 'peace deal' - but what does it mean?

BBC News

Trump calls it historic, Thailand only calls is "a pathway to peace", but all sides hope the agreement will stick.

Trump: US fully committed to free, open, thriving Indo-Pacific

breakingthenews.net, Biztoc.com

US President Donald Trump expressed strong support for Southeast Asia on Sunday during the opening remarks of a working session with ASEAN leaders in Kuala Lumpur. "The United States is for you,...

Trump dances with performers after landing in Malaysia

Al Jazeera English

US President Donald Trump broke into dance with local performers as he arrived in Malaysia for the ASEAN summit.

Trump jointly signs Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire agreement at ASEAN summit

Tim Hume, Erin Hale, News Agencies, Al Jazeera English

Thailand and Cambodia sign an enhanced ceasefire agreement following a five-day conflict along their border in July.

Venezuela’s Maduro says the US is ‘fabricating’ a war against him

Al Jazeera Staff, News Agencies, Al Jazeera English

Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino Lopez says the country is conducting military exercises.

Harris reflects on why she did not ask Biden to quit sooner

BBC News

The former vice-president tells the BBC she is not sure whether it was “grace or recklessness” that stopped her speaking up.

Children injured in Russian strikes on Kyiv, Ukrainian officials say

BBC News

The strikes came as Russian air defences destroyed a drone heading towards Moscow, the city's mayor said.

US-China talks nearing agreement for Trump, Xi to review, US trade envoy says

By Xinghui Kok, Yahoo Entertainment

KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) -The second day of trade talks between the U. and China was paving the way for a "productive meeting" between President Donald Trump...

Time Magazine Releases New Donald Trump Cover Following His Criticism Of Previous Photo

Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline

Time magazine has released a new cover of its upcoming Nov. 10 issue featuring President Donald Trump after the GOP leader heavily critiqued the original image used. The legacy publication unveiled the second edition earlier this week, tied to its feature on …

Hours after Trump said he'd slap more tariffs on Canada, Ontario's Reagan ad airs again during the World Series

Katherine Li,Sarah Gray, Business Insider

Ontario's ad criticizing tariffs aired during the World Series, hours after President Donald Trump said he'd slap new tariffs on Canada.

New Japan PM tells Trump that US alliance is paramount in first phone call

Reuters, The Indian Express

Takaichi also told Trump that Japan is "an indispensable partner" in terms of the US's strategies towards China and the Indo-Pacific.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,340

Ted Regencia, Al Jazeera English

Here are the key events from day 1,340 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Trump kicks off Asia trip with visit to ASEAN summit in Malaysia

John Power, Erin Hale, Al Jazeera English

US president begins trip to Malaysia, Japan and South Korea, with international trade and China on the agenda.

Day 1 of early voting in NYC's 2025 general election concludes

Christian Santana, Elizabeth Shwe, Gothamist

Early voting in New York City and New Jersey began on Saturday. Turnout far exceeded that of the first day of early voting in 2021, when the last mayoral election took place. [ more › ]

A humming annoyance or jobs boom? Life next to 199 data centres

BBC News

Data centres were billed as a boon to Virginia’s economy. Now, residents are concerned about their impact on real estate and electricity costs.