Trump's 'energy ceasefire' announcement catches Kyiv by surprise 12.10.2026 14:01

US President Donald Trump caught Ukrainian officials completely by surprise on Sunday by unexpectedly declaring an immediate "energy ceasefire" between Russia and Ukraine. In a post on Truth Social, Trump claimed that both parties had agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure "effective immediately". However, the announcement was met with confusion in Kyiv, silence from Moscow, and fresh Rus...

Saudi Arabia extends airport closure as Houthis escalate attacks 11.10.2026 4:01

Saudi Arabia has extended the closure of King Khalid International Airport (RUH) in Riyadh following consecutive days of deadly missile and drone attacks by Yemen's Houthi rebels. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podca...

Stelco owner open to selling company amid fight with Ottawa over layoffs 11.10.2026 10:06

Lourenco Goncalves, CEO of Cleveland-Cliffs—the U.S. parent company of Hamilton-based steelmaker Stelco—announced on Sunday, October 11, 2026, that he is open to selling the company amid an escalating legal showdown with the Canadian government over planned workforce reductions. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our l...

Canadian in Panama experiences aftershock 11.10.2026 8:41

On October 9, 2026, two powerful earthquakes measuring 7.7 and 6.6 in magnitude rocked southern Panama, triggering widespread evacuations and more than 100 aftershocks. The event drew significant media attention, notably through a live broadcast featuring a Canadian expatriate experiencing the tremors firsthand. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--...

‘Most certainly’ Expert says Russia’s response to lab death is deeply concerning 10.10.2026 6:19

International experts and security officials are sounding alarms over Russia's highly secretive handling of a researcher's death at a high-security Siberian pathogen laboratory. Marshall Billingslea, a former U.S. weapon control official and Senate Foreign Relations Committee staffer, stated "most certainly" when asked if Moscow's lack of transparency is deeply concerning. Become a supporter of th...

‘Err on the side of caution’ Florida rep says residents must remain vigilant after Isaias 10.10.2026 5:03

Following the impacts of Hurricane Isaias, Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia (who previously served as the state fire marshal) has urged residents to "err on the side of caution" to protect themselves from predatory scams during the financial recovery phase. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest e...

18 House races shift towards Dems Analyst unpacks 09.10.2026 9:52

The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted its ratings for 18 U.S. House races entirely in favor of Democrats on Friday, October 9, 2026. With less than four weeks remaining before the midterm elections, the massive adjustment signals a growing "building tide" against the Republican congressional majority that heavy GOP ad spending has failed to stop. Become a supporter of this podcast: https:/...

‘You’re too afraid’ El-Sayed taunts Trump ahead of MI Senate debate 09.10.2026 9:53

Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed taunted President Donald Trump in the days leading up to the highly contentious Michigan U.S. Senate debate, publicly declaring that Trump is "too afraid" to campaign in the battleground state. El-Sayed dared the president to campaign in person alongside his Republican opponent, former Representative Mike Rogers, rather than relying strictly on social media broads...

Isaias now a major hurricane. 63% of US Gulf oil output shut down 09.10.2026 10:08

Hurricane Isaias has rapidly intensified into a dangerous Category 3 major hurricane, packing sustained winds of 115 mph as it moves toward the U.S. Gulf Coast. Landfall is expected tonight along the Florida Panhandle and the Alabama border. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support . Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay upda...

7.7 earthquake hits Panama, tsunami warnings issued Seismologist unpacks 09.10.2026 8:01

A massive magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck southern Panama on Friday afternoon, October 9, 2026, triggering widespread panic, building collapses in central provinces, and regional tsunami warnings across Latin America. The exceptionally powerful strike-slip tremor occurred at a shallow depth of 12.6 kilometers (7.8 miles) with its epicenter near La Pitaloza in the Herrera province. Become a support...

Hurricane Isaias now a Category 1 storm; US braces for landfall 09.10.2026 8:04

Hurricane Isaias has rapidly intensified into a dangerous Category 3 major hurricane, defying earlier forecasts that it would remain a Category 1 or 2 storm at landfall. Packing sustained winds of 115 mph, the ferocious storm—the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season—is closing in on the U.S. Gulf Coast, with landfall expected tonight along the Florida Panhandle and Alabama border. Become a...

ICE shoots man in NYC Outraged Mamdani phones Trump 09.10.2026 16:04

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani spent two hours on the phone with President Donald Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Thursday night, October 8, 2026, fiercely protesting the shooting of a Dominican man by a federal immigration officer in Manhattan's Marble Hill neighborhood. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/sup...

‘DON’T AGONIZE. MOBILIZE!’ Sen. Booker blasts ‘serial cheater’ Trump for sowing election doubt 08.10.2026 6:06