CNN 5 Things Russia Sanctions Reaction, Rebuilding Gaza, NBA Arrests and more
Oct 23, 2025
World leaders are reacting to the US sanctions on major Russian oil firms, with significant market impacts. Senate Republicans are pushing a plan to support essential workers amid a government funding deadlock. Vice President JD Vance discusses the timeline for rebuilding Rafah in Gaza, emphasizing the need for safety. There are alarming reports of pregnant women facing mistreatment in ICE detention. In sports news, an NBA player and coach have been arrested in connection with a betting scandal linked to insider information.
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Sanctions Shift Global Energy And Diplomacy
- The U.S. sanctioned Russia's two largest oil companies to pressure Moscow toward an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine.
- The move raised global oil prices and prompted India to cut Russian imports, showing immediate market and diplomatic ripple effects.
Funding Fight Centers On Who Gets Paid
- Senate Republicans sought a targeted vote to pay essential workers during the government funding stalemate.
- Democrats opposed piecemeal fixes and planned a countervote to cover furloughed workers, deepening the impasse.
U.S. Timelines And Red Lines For Gaza
- Vice President J.D. Vance said Rafah in Gaza could be rebuilt in two to three years and suggested Palestinians could return to Hamas-free zones soon.
- Vance also criticized Israeli parliamentary annexation votes and warned annexation would cost U.S. support.