US and Iran remain at odds over the Strait of Hormuz as oil prices climb Diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran stalled over the weekend, keeping the Strait of Hormuz shipping lane in question and pushing oil prices and bond yields higher. Full story → · 4 sources
Five men arrested near UK air base used in Iran operations are released on bail Five British men arrested near RAF Fairford on suspicion of a terror plot were released on bail Monday after questioning, prompting criticism from President Trump. Full story → · 2 sources
Russian drone strike damages Kyiv's National Academy of Sciences building A drone strike hit Kyiv overnight Monday, damaging the National Academy of Sciences building and sparking a fire that rescue crews extinguished. Full story → · 1 sources
Xi Jinping visits Washington as US and China cut tariffs on tens of billions in trade Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States coincided with a new agreement lowering tariffs on 30 billion dollars of goods traded in each direction. Full story → · 3 sources
Bangkok faces its worst flooding in 15 years as thousands evacuate Thai officials say Bangkok is experiencing its worst flooding in 15 years, prompting thousands of residents to evacuate and stock up on supplies. Full story → · 1 sources
Congress's stopgap funding deal keeps government open through December 11 A continuing resolution signed after two shutdowns earlier this year funds the federal government through December 11, pushing the next funding fight past the November midterms. Full story → · 3 sources
Treasury yields hit multi-decade highs as the Fed keeps raising rates into an oil-driven inflation scare A quarter-point Fed rate hike this month, rising oil prices, and bets on another increase in October have pushed Treasury yields to their highest levels in nearly two decades and unsettled stock markets from New York to Mumbai. Full story → · 5 sources
China signals new stimulus push to counter a deepening economic slowdown Beijing's State Council said it will introduce additional measures to support the economy and is studying ways to stabilize the property market, a shift from months of insisting existing policies were enough. Full story → · 2 sources
SpaceX's Starship reaches orbit for the first time SpaceX's massive Starship rocket reached Earth orbit for the first time this week, deploying a batch of next-generation Starlink satellites despite an engine issue that cut the flight short. Full story → · 2 sources