The Trump administration's actions are under scrutiny, with a judge ordering food stamp payments during a shutdown and the President threatening military action against Nigeria. Other significant headlines include apologies over anti-tariff ads, White House media access restrictions, and EPA reversals on the Energy Star program, alongside concerns over healthcare subsidies and Medicare drug plans.

• Trump threatens Nigeria with military action over violence against Christians — Financial Times -
• Trump Administration Must Make Food Stamp Payments Within Days, Judge Says — The New York Times Business -
• Carney says he apologised to Trump over Reagan anti-tariff ad — Financial Times -

• How to Shop for Obamacare When Subsidies Are in Limbo — The New York Times Business -
• E.P.A. Retreats From Plans to End the Energy Star Program — The New York Times Business -
• Why Medicare Recipients Should Check Their 2026 Drug Plans Now — The New York Times Business -
• Poor Americans face food aid delay during government shutdown — Financial Times -
• A finance chief joined the Trump administration. Then his company unravelled — Financial Times -
• White House Limits Reporters’ Access to Press Secretary’s Office — The New York Times Business -

US-China semiconductor trade tensions ease with a Xi-Trump deal, while US diplomats offer investment in Lebanon conditional on Hizbollah disarmament. Broader geopolitical events include centrist gains in Dutch elections and jihadist groups encircling Mali's capital.

• Xi-Trump Deal Leads to Resumed Shipments of Crucial Auto Semiconductors — Wall Street Journal -
• Gulf states will invest in Lebanon if Hizbollah disarms, says top US diplomat — Financial Times -
• China signals easing of Nexperia semiconductor export ban — Financial Times -

• Dutch centrists come roaring back but far right remains strong — Financial Times -
• Jihadis encircle Mali’s capital as they close in on power — Financial Times -

The Federal Reserve faces pressure to cut rates rapidly to avoid a recession, as Berkshire Hathaway reports rising earnings and offloads substantial stock. Other financial news includes UK investors seeking tax cuts via offshore bonds, a broadband operator's debt struggles, and Britain's success in attracting nuclear power investment.

• Fed Risks a Recession if It Doesn’t Cut Rates Rapidly, Stephen Miran Warns — The New York Times Business -
• Berkshire Hathaway offloads $6.1bn of stock — Financial Times -
• Berkshire’s Quarterly Earnings Rise After Insurance Results Bounce Back — Wall Street Journal -

• Surge in offshore bond sales as UK investors look to cut tax bills — Financial Times -
• Fed Governor Defends Call for Big Rate Cuts — The New York Times Business -
• Safety strategies for a bubble market — Financial Times -
• Broadband operator saddled with £1bn debt pile tries to find buyer — Financial Times -
• To boost UK productivity, ordinary workers must bear more of the tax burden — Financial Times -
• How Britain Got Investors to Line Up for Nuclear Power — The New York Times Business -

Artificial intelligence is transforming business and education, with AI teaching MBA students and guiding investment decisions. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone technology attracts investment, and data centers contribute to surging power costs, while Apple's CEO navigates an AI-driven market.

• AI Is Teaching the Next Generation of M.B.A.s the Classic Case Study — Wall Street Journal -
• Surging Power Costs Are Putting the Squeeze on Customers — Wall Street Journal -
• Does This Investment Fit the Company’s Mission? Just Ask AI — Wall Street Journal -

• The Latest Buzzy Tech Investment: Ukrainian Drones — Wall Street Journal -
• How Tim Cook Evaded Disaster at Apple This Year — Wall Street Journal -

News highlights new workplace dynamics and the rise of populism across the globe. Cultural events include the inauguration of a mega-museum in Egypt and China's burgeoning 'red tourism', alongside reflections on Britain's nuclear test veterans and the influence of America's Catholic right.

• There’s a New Work Friend in Town — The New York Times Business -
• Egyptian president Sisi to inaugurate new mega-museum — Financial Times -
• Populists of the left and right unite behind the politics of easy answers — Financial Times -

• China’s ‘red tourism’ boom — Financial Times -
• The men who stared at mushroom clouds — Financial Times -
• The ascension of America’s Catholic right — Financial Times -
• Annabel Goldsmith, society figure, 1934-2025 — Financial Times -
• Our love affair with ancient Egypt will never die — Financial Times -
• From here to Eternithaus – the Berlin landmark that continues to inspire — Financial Times -