Brent crude topped $110 this week as Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and tanker strikes near Hormuz raised supply fears. U.S. gas has eased slightly to $4.26, but diesel remains above $6.
Russia fired 21 ballistic missiles at Kyiv overnight, Zelenskyy said, hours after Putin agreed in principle to resume talks. Ukraine is pressing Washington for more Patriot ammunition.
Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport reopened Terminals 1 and 2 on Sunday, more than two weeks after a deadly Houthi missile strike. Saudi forces reported new interceptions, and the Houthis renewed threats.
Protests over living costs, housing and public services spread across France, Italy, Belgium and Portugal. France announced localized curfews after weekend clashes.
Josh Allen tied a Bills record with two touchdown passes as Buffalo held off Kirk Cousins and the Raiders 33-30 in Las Vegas. Here is the final score, key moments and what is next.
President Donald Trump has waived Russia-related sanctions and tariffs for a 60-day review, Reuters reports. Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized the move; its effect on oil prices remains uncertain.
Banks, payment firms and regulators are debating who pays when an AI agent errs. Proposals exist, but no U.S. rule yet settles liability for agent-driven transactions.
Katie Zacharia delivered her first briefing as White House press secretary on October 13, 2026. The White House’s official release confirms her role; claims that she was ousted after five days are not supported by the official record reviewed.
G7 finance leaders agreed to run tabletop drills simulating AI-driven cyberattacks on the financial system, after warnings from the IMF and the Bank of England. Many details are still unknown.
China has proposed export bans or limits on 40 technologies spanning AI, chip design, solar power and biomedicine. The draft is open for public comment through November 15 and could still change.