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As of today, Thursday, October 22, 2026 — the 10 biggest stories dominating wires and news roundups:

1. U.S. Government Shutdown Enters Day 22 — Now Second-Longest in History
The shutdown, now in its 22nd day, has become the second-longest in history, overtaking the 1995-1996 funding lapse as it entered its 22nd day. NBC's morning news lineup for Oct. 22 led with "government shutdown enters day 22." The shutdown began on October 1 after a breakdown in negotiations on federal spending, leaving thousands furloughed or working without pay.

2. Trump Demands $230 Million Compensation From His Own Justice Department
President Trump demands compensation from the Justice Department was the top item on Morning News NOW for Oct. 22. The New York Times reported on Oct. 21 that President Donald Trump has demanded the Justice Department pay him $230 million in compensation as damages for the investigations into Trump. On Tuesday Trump confirmed he “could be” pursuing $230 million from his own Justice Department, and Reuters on October 22 quoted Trump responding and saying he will donate the entire compensation amount to charity.

3. Super Typhoon Champi Becomes Strongest Storm on Earth in 2026
Super Typhoon Champi has claimed the title of 2026's strongest tropical cyclone by wind speed after peaking at 296 km/h (184 mph) — October 22, 2026. The storm has become the world's strongest tropical cyclone of 2026 when measured by wind speed, with peak winds of 296 km/h (184 mph). Maximum sustained winds reached 296 km/h on October 20, making Champi the strongest tropical cyclone of 2026 so far by wind speed. After brushing Guam, it was tracking toward Taiwan and southern Japan.

4. Trump Administration Reaches Settlement With University of Virginia
On October 22, local time, the US Department of Justice announced that the Trump administration has reached a settlement agreement with the University of Virginia, and the government will suspend investigations into the university. The Ministry of Justice said that under the agreement, the school will abide by the Ministry of Justice's guidelines on not participating in “unlawful racial discrimination” and will provide relevant information and data every quarter until 2028. The deal temporarily pauses five federal investigations into the university.

5. Oil Prices Jump More Than $2 to Near Five-Month Highs Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions
Oil prices jumped by more than $2 on Wednesday after Iran said there was little reason to expect diplomatic progress with the US, leaving the Brent benchmark hovering near five-month highs. The broader description was Oil prices soar by over $2 after Iran rules out talks with the US, pushing Brent near five-month highs. Brent crude futures gained to US$110.85 a barrel, with falling US crude inventories adding support.

6. Nigeria Reports First Ebola Case in More Than a Decade
Nigeria reported its first Ebola case in about a decade on Tuesday after a foreign woman living in the capital tested positive for the viral infection after arriving from Uganda. By Oct. 21, Nigeria became the fourth African country and the most populous yet to be affected by an outbreak described as the fastest-spreading on record. The patient, a Ugandan woman who arrived in Abuja via Addis Ababa on Oct. 5, is linked to the East/Central Africa outbreak centered on the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda.

7. U.S. and Israel Preparing for Possible Renewed Strikes on Iran After Midterms
The United States and Israel are preparing for possible renewed strikes on Iran after the November midterm elections, with nuclear facilities, missile systems and potentially energy infrastructure among the targets, The New York Times reported. The report was published October 22 at 2:41 AM by Eastora News Desk citing the NYT.

8. High-Level U.S.-India Diplomacy in Mumbai
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held wide-ranging talks with External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar in Mumbai covering trade, energy, defence, investment and emerging technologies. Separately, US President Donald Trump said the India–US trade deal is “pretty close”, keeping hopes alive for an early agreement.

9. NYC Immigration Enforcement and Other Domestic Flashpoints
NBC's Oct. 22 full episode also led with federal agents detain several people on New York City's busy Canal Street, alongside the Trump DOJ compensation demand and shutdown coverage.

10. International Security & Business Headlines