Top News Headlines for October 31, 2025
Here's a roundup of the latest major stories from around the world, based on current reports. I've focused on the most prominent developments in politics, international affairs, disasters, and business.US Politics: Government Shutdown Enters Day 34The US federal government shutdown, now the second-longest in history, has reached its 34th day with no resolution in sight. President Trump has called for eliminating the Senate filibuster "NOW" to force through funding, amid threats of lapsed SNAP benefits starting November 1 and rising Affordable Care Act premiums. Dozens of states are suing the administration over the suspension of SNAP benefits, and Head Start programs in Georgia face potential closures. However, the White House confirmed US troops will receive paychecks on Friday.US Nuclear Policy: Trump Resumes Weapons Tests Amid Global TensionsIn a major escalation, the Trump administration has resumed nuclear weapons tests, drawing sharp condemnation from Iran's foreign minister as a "regressive and irresponsible move." This announcement came minutes before Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where the two leaders agreed on a trade framework with progress on "almost everything." Trump also threatened to resume tests during recent Asia talks, heightening concerns over nuclear proliferation.International Conflicts: Escalations in Gaza, Sudan, and Azerbaijan
- Gaza: Israeli attacks killed at least 104 Palestinians, including 46 children, in Gaza City and across the Strip. Canada announced plans to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN in September 2025, following similar moves by France and the UK.
- Sudan: The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) announced the arrest of senior commander Abu Lulu, linked to viral videos of unarmed men being killed in El Fasher. The humanitarian crisis in the city continues to worsen, with RSF gains against Sudanese Armed Forces allies.
- Azerbaijan-Russia Crisis: Tensions rise following Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8243, amid a broader diplomatic standoff.
- Immigration: ICE agents detained a Houston teen and his father in a traffic ambush, beating and choking them; a Laotian father was deported despite a court order.
- Science/History: DNA evidence links Napoleon's 1812 Russian retreat disaster to louse-borne trench fever, explaining mass starvation and freezing deaths.
- Global Misc: The US postponed sanctions on Serbia's Naftna Industrija Srbije until October 8 due to Russian ties; populist ANO party leads Czech elections but short of a majority.
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