Speaking with reporters on Oct. 18, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio detailed U.S. President Donald Trump waiving sanctions on the sale of Russian oil and addressed issues surrounding Ukraine’s access to Starlink services.
Month: October 2026
Earth Changes Oct 18, 2026World War 3 Watch: Ships in Strait of Hormuz still face “indiscriminate attacks,” maritime monitor warns
Ships in Strait of Hormuz still face “indiscriminate attacks,” maritime monitor warns Follow updates on the war in the Middle East for Friday, Oct. 16, here.
Breaking News Oct 18, 2026Trump’s decision to waive Russian sanctions outrages Congress, but no quick counter seen
– US secretary of state Marco Rubio has said that US President Donald Trump’s waiver of sweeping sanctions and tariffs on Russia would be a 60-day pause to “analyse” their impact on the global economy.
Crime & Justice Oct 18, 2026ICE Watch: California Democrats visit Adelanto ICE detention facility
A group of California House Democrats said staff at the Adelanto ICE Processing Center kept them waiting more than half an hour Friday and used the time to mop floors and lock detainees in their cells before the lawmakers unannounced inspection of the state’s largest immigration detention center.
World News Oct 18, 2026Algeria remains Africa’s fourth-largest economy at $331.9 billion in latest rankings, m…
– Algeria remains Africa’s fourth-largest economy, with GDP projected to reach $331.89 billion in 2026, maintaining a significant lead over Morocco.
Black News Oct 18, 2026Nolan Wells Case Update: 4 Key Developments on Witness Accounts, Video Evidence, and the Ongoing Investigation
‘That’s my voice’: Friend of late Mississippi teen Nolan Wells speaks out on what he saw that day Nolan Wells vanished after going on a boat trip with friends on the 4th of July.
Black News Oct 17, 2026Reparations Advocates Celebrate as Newsom Signs Corporate Slavery Disclosure Bill
“The California Reparations Task Force spent years documenting the state’s role in perpetuating racial harm and outlining this path toward repair” Does Gavin Newsom just sit around all day thinking up new ways to drive companies out of California?
Breaking News Oct 17, 2026Violent clashes, looting and buildings ablaze in France as over 1,000 arrested after protests
Violence broke out across France on Saturday during the latest day of demonstrations against education standards and the cost of living.