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.
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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.
World News Oct 17, 2026ECOWAS opens talks with 3 Russia-backed Sahel nations as Nigeria moves to repair Africa…
– Nigeria has taken the lead in bridging West Africa’s main political divide by initiating talks between ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES).
World News Oct 17, 2026Trump Suspended Sanctions Against Russia That Were Promoted by Lindsey Graham — Bloomberg
On October 16, U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order suspending the broad tariffs, restrictions, and sanctions that the late Senator Lindsey Graham had proposed imposing on purchases of Russian energy resources.
World News Oct 17, 2026Coco’s Caribbean Haus opens in The Colony with flavors of Jamaica and Haiti
Coco’s Caribbean Haus will celebrate its grand opening Saturday, Oct. 17, in The Colony with a menu inspired by the culinary traditions of Jamaica, Haiti and the Latin Caribbean, according to a news release.
Fact Check Oct 17, 2026Fact Check: The Russian Plague Lab Death, Bioweapon Allegations, and Verified Primary Sources
A forensic investigation into the death of 28-year-old lab technician Darya Shipilova in Siberia, separating bioweapons rumors from public health reality using WHO, Rospotrebnadzor, and hospital primary records.
World News Oct 16, 2026Ethiopia’s military escalation threatens a new front in the Red Sea crisis
Ethiopia’s military advances in Tigray have raised fears of a wider confrontation with neighboring Eritrea, potentially bringing Addis Ababa’s longstanding ambitions for Red Sea access into an increasingly volatile military equation.
World News Oct 16, 2026Israel refuses to allow Gaza military base for Moroccan and Kosovan troops despite $17…
– Israel has blocked the construction of a US-backed military base in Gaza, delaying part of President Trump’s post-war security plan.