🏛️ Shutdown nears record as talks stall between Trump and Democrats
President Trump says he will not meet with Democratic leaders until the government reopens, while Democrats want a broader funding deal first and earlier blocked a short-term Senate bill they said papered over bigger issues. The standoff has halted pay and threatened food aid for millions, though a federal judge on Sunday ordered the administration to issue SNAP benefits within days.
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🇳🇬 Trump threatens action in Nigeria, markets tumble
After Trump said Sunday the U.S. could deploy troops or carry out airstrikes in Nigeria over attacks on Christians, Nigerian dollar bonds and other assets fell on Monday. The flare‑up raises geopolitical risk in Africa’s biggest economy, which can hit borrowing costs and currency stability for businesses and consumers.
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🛢️ Oil producers to pause output hikes early next year
OPEC+, a group of major oil-exporting countries, said Sunday they will raise output slightly in December, then pause further increases from January through March 2026 to avoid an oversupply. For everyday budgets, that makes gas and heating prices more likely to stay around current levels over the winter rather than swing sharply, though big shocks could still move markets.
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⚖️ Supreme Court to weigh Trump tariffs, officials say duties likely to stay
The U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments Wednesday on the legality of Trump’s broad tariffs, but administration officials say other laws would keep duties in place even if one authority is struck down. That matters for prices and supply chains, since many importers have been absorbing costs that could still reach consumers.
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🌋 6.3 quake hits northern Afghanistan, killing at least 20
A strong earthquake before dawn Monday near Mazar‑e‑Sharif killed at least 20 people and injured hundreds, and damaged parts of the city’s historic Blue Mosque. Rescue work is ongoing and the toll could rise, with power outages and remote areas complicating aid.
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