There were cheers in Ukraine and the EU when Donald Trump’s administration sanctioned …
As of Thursday, October 23, 2025, major news includes new U.S. sanctions on Russian oil companies, political turmoil surrounding a U.S. government shutdown, and a historic royal visit to the Vatican.
U.S. politics and government
Russia sanctions: President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed new sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, citing the war in Ukraine. This has caused global oil prices to rise.
Government shutdown: The federal government remains shut down as an impasse over budget negotiations continues in Congress. The national debt has surpassed $38 trillion during the shutdown.
to make way for a new ballroom, a move that has drawn controversy.
White House East Wing demolition: Work has begun to demolish the White House’s East Wing
NYC mayoral debate: In the final mayoral debate for New York City, candidates Zohran Mamdani and Andrew Cuomo traded insults.
World news
Royal visit to Vatican: King Charles has become the first British monarch in almost 500 years to pray with a Pope, joining Pope Leo at the Sistine Chapel.
Israel-Palestine conflict: Vice President JD Vance is in Israel to manage challenges to the ceasefire agreement with Hamas, after recent clashes threatened the deal. In related news, Israel’s parliament advanced a bill to annex the occupied West Bank, drawing warnings from U.S. Senator Marco Rubio.
in Paris. The museum’s director has confirmed that no security camera covered the balcony where thieves entered.
Louvre jewel heist: Authorities are investigating a daring daylight jewel heist at the Louvre Museum
North Korean missile test: North Korea announced it has tested a new hypersonic missile system.
.Niger kidnapping: An American missionary was reportedly kidnapped from his home in the capital of Niger
Other headlines
Misty Copeland retires: After a trailblazing career, ballet star Misty Copeland has performed her final show with the American Ballet Theatre.
National debt reaches new milestone: The U.S. national debt has topped $38 trillion for the first time.
NCAA betting rules change: College athletes will be allowed to bet on professional sports starting November 1.
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