Top News Headlines for October 31, 2025
Based on reports from major outlets, here are the key global, U.S., and international stories from Friday, October 31, 2025. I've focused on the most prominent developments across politics, world affairs, weather, and more.
U.S. Politics & Domestic News
- Government Shutdown Impacts Widespread: President Trump urged Republicans to eliminate the Senate filibuster to resolve the ongoing shutdown, which has delayed SNAP benefits and infrastructure grants. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore announced $10 million in emergency funding for food banks in response to the lapse.
- Immigration Crackdown Escalates: Trump administration cuts refugee admissions to 7,500 annually, prioritizing white South Africans. ICE and CBP are using facial recognition to check immigration status, sparking privacy concerns. A federal judge ordered Border Patrol to explain use of tear gas on protesters opposing the policies.
- National Guard Member Charged with Spying: Kansas soldier Amarys (full name not specified in reports) accused of photographing Fort Riley for a Russian agent and providing a helicopter radio; faces up to 20 years if convicted.
- Baltimore Senator Indicted: State Sen. Dalya Attar faces federal charges of extortion and conspiracy.
- Prince Andrew Update: Stripped of royal titles and evicted from his mansion amid ongoing scandals.
World Affairs
- Israel-Gaza Conflict: Israel continues airstrikes in Gaza despite claiming compliance with a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. Death toll rising amid humanitarian concerns.
- India-U.S. Defense Deal: Signed a 10-year framework agreement, described by Defense Minister Rajnath Singh as a "signal of strategic convergence."
- India Judiciary: Justice Surya Kant appointed as the 53rd Chief Justice of India, effective November 24.
- India Politics: Congress leader Mallikarjun Kharge counters PM Modi's attacks on Sardar Patel's birth anniversary, citing Patel's past criticisms of RSS. NDA releases manifesto for Bihar Assembly elections.
- Mumbai Hostage Rescue: Police freed 17 kidnapped children in a rare non-terror hostage crisis.
- Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions: Defense Minister Khawaja Asif declares confrontational stance toward Afghan Taliban regime.
- Turkmenistan Human Rights: Ongoing silence from the Ombudsperson on disappeared activists Alisher Sakhadov and Abdulla Orusov; new testimonies of abuse in Turkish deportation camps. Court hearing set for November 3 in Ankara.
Weather & Environment
- Hurricane Melissa Aftermath: Death toll climbs to 49 as recovery efforts continue in affected U.S. regions.
Business & Tech
- Project Nimbus Controversy: Report accuses Google and Amazon of violating their own terms in a $1.2 billion deal with Israel.
Regional Spotlights
- Montana: New proposals for Higgins Waterfront project; government shutdown delays Missoula infrastructure grants; Kalispell students win Montana Meth Project billboard contest.
- Other Assembly Notes: Various school assembly headlines highlight global events like the above, with no major sports or business breaks dominating.
For real-time updates, check sources like Democracy Now! or NPR. X (formerly Twitter) buzzed with lighter topics like fake news scandals and gaming releases (e.g., Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade for Switch 2), but no major breaking news threads emerged.