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Overnight strikes rattled Gaza as leaders tried to salvage a fragile cease-fire.

In South Korea, the U.S. and China announced a limited trade truce while Washington ordered a return to nuclear testing.

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The White House directed the Pentagon to “immediately” resume U.S. nuclear weapons testing for the first time since 1992, citing rival activity by Russia and China and broader strategic concerns ahead of Asia summits.

The announcement came in Busan just before talks with Beijing’s leader. Read more.

The move puts new scrutiny on the test-ban regime, which has not entered into force and was weakened when Moscow revoked ratification in 2023.

The United States signed but never ratified the treaty. What it means and treaty status.

Resuming tests would raise political, legal, and environmental questions about where and how the U.S. would proceed, likely focusing attention on Nevada facilities and potential timelines.

Allies and rivals will weigh responses as arms-control frameworks erode. Background.

Washington and Beijing agreed to a one-year truce that trims some tariffs and pledges cooperation on fentanyl precursors, rare earths, and agriculture.

Both sides framed the deal as a step toward stability without resolving deeper tech and security disputes. Key details and market reaction.

The talks followed years of escalating restrictions on chips and data, with the truce pausing some measures while leaving core disagreements over platforms and export controls untouched. More context.

Investors are assessing whether tariff relief and commodity purchases translate into earnings tailwinds or prove temporary amid lingering strategic rivalry.

Oil and futures were steady as the truce filtered through risk assets. Oil snapshot.

Israel launched new strikes in Gaza hours after signaling adherence to a U.S.-brokered cease-fire that began Oct. 10.

The action followed an attack that killed an Israeli soldier; Gaza authorities reported more than 100 deaths from earlier bombardments. Latest.

Officials said the strikes targeted militants and infrastructure; Hamas disputed the claims.

Mediation efforts by regional and U.S. partners continued as both sides accused the other of violations. Developments.

The flare-up underscores the fragility of the deal and the humanitarian stakes as aid flows, reconstruction, and security arrangements hinge on adherence to the truce. More reporting.

Kyiv reported more than 700 drones and missiles fired overnight, targeting power and urban areas as air defenses intercepted many but not all threats. Damage assessments were ongoing. Update.

After Jamaica’s strongest modern storm, Melissa weakened to Category 2 while bringing destructive floods to Haiti and lashing the Bahamas; Bermuda prepared for impacts later today. Track the storm.

Ankara said it is still negotiating Eurofighter purchases from Gulf partners after a separate U.K. deal, highlighting shifting procurement routes as alliances and budgets evolve. Details.

Federal food assistance for more than 40 million people could lapse as soon as Saturday without a deal, prompting states and food banks to brace for surging need. What’s at stake.

Crude edged lower as traders digested the U.S.–China truce and eyed OPEC+ supply signals, with prices staying within recent ranges. Price check.

Washington touted prospective Chinese buys of U.S. energy alongside the truce, but timelines and volumes remain uncertain. Readout.

Strong ad and cloud demand drove a revenue beat as the company boosted 2025 capital-spending plans again amid AI infrastructure build-out. Earnings takeaways.

Record sales clashed with a large non-cash tax expense tied to new U.S. tax law, denting profit and weighing on shares as AI spending stays elevated. Numbers and outlook.

Shares hovered near a record after recent gains tied to stronger iPhone demand, with investors eyeing results and AI plans. Market milestone.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted Breakthrough Device status to the Avvio Enhanced Lithotripsy System for treating kidney stones. The technology delivers more precise and less invasive procedures, potentially cutting recovery times.
The move reflects regulators’ growing push to fast-track life-saving devices and could spur a new wave of medical hardware innovation.

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and Nippon Shokubai won approval to build a demonstration plant testing ammonia-cracking for hydrogen transport — a potential breakthrough in low-carbon logistics.

As major tech firms pour billions into AI infrastructure, analysts say the next wave of innovation will come from hardware and energy-efficient systems rather than new consumer tools.

Rookie right-hander Trey Yesavage fanned 12 as Toronto moved within one win of a title, flipping momentum after Los Angeles’ marathon Game 3 heroics. Game story.

Denver’s star logged a fourth straight triple-double to open the campaign in a rout of New Orleans, matching an NBA record to start a season. Recap.

Los Angeles survived a one-point finish in Minneapolis to steady an uneven first week as rotations settle league-wide. How it ended.

Studios face a muted spooky frame as horror holdovers lead and several new releases underperform expectations. Outlook.

Laika’s 2012 stop-motion favorite is back in remastered formats with a new short ahead of Halloween, offering a family-friendly option. What’s new.

Despite a quiet weekend ahead, genre titles have posted multiple milestones in 2025, underscoring horror’s box office resilience. Trendline.

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The United States has observed a unilateral testing moratorium since 1992, relying on simulations and subcritical experiments to certify the stockpile.

A White House directive to resume testing would break with that practice and test the durability of the global norm against explosive tests. While no treaty legally binds the U.S. to abstain, reentry would mark a historic shift in posture. The announcement.

Internationally, the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty remains unsigned by a few states and unratified by several nuclear-capable countries, preventing entry into force.

Backers argue the treaty’s monitoring system still deters violations and provides transparency, but the regime has weakened as Russia withdrew ratification and others accelerated modernization. Treaty primer and ratification map.

Operationally, any U.S. test series would likely focus on underground shots at Nevada facilities, where decades of tests left established infrastructure but would still require time to ready shafts, diagnostics, and safety protocols.

Analysts estimate months to years from order to execution, depending on scope and design. Public, legal, and environmental reviews would draw scrutiny. Site background.

What to watch: allied reactions and potential reciprocal moves by Russia or China; congressional oversight and funding; whether initial steps are subcritical or lead to full-yield tests; and the impact on arms-control talks, nonproliferation diplomacy, and modernization timelines.

Explanations from the administration on objectives—deterrence signaling, design validation, or readiness drills—will shape responses at the U.N. and among non-nuclear states. Further context.

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