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The U. S. State Department has announced a reward of up to $20 million and possible relocation for information about Iran’s nuclear program. Tehran is reportedly enriching uranium to 60%.
According to media reports, Sergio Gor is being discussed as a candidate for the position of White House chief of staff or secretary of state. Rubio and Wiles have not announced their resignations.
The US may ask its allies to increase funding for PURL as early as this month. The funding shortfall for approved weapons packages is approximately $2 billion.
The U. S. State Department has approved the possible sale of 500 PAC-3 missiles for Patriot systems to Ukraine. The $2.1 billion deal will be financed by partners and allies.
The hosts of the G20 meeting in Atlanta canceled the traditional photo because of a boycott of Lavrov. The reason was disagreements among U.S. allies over Trump's rapprochement with Russia.
The US wants to open Lithuanian ports to Belarusian potash to reduce dependence on Canada. Vilnius is opposed because of EU sanctions.
Brett Sylvia failed three polygraph tests over suspicions of transmitting classified data about the wars in Iran and Ukraine. The materials were handed over to the U.S. Department of Justice.
Sergey Lavrov will lead the Russian delegation at the G20 meeting in Atlanta on October 30–31. The US State Department did not confirm his visit.
Flávio Bolsonaro left for the United States without surrendering his passports as ordered by Brazil’s Supreme Court in a money-laundering case. He denies the accusations.
Zelenskyy said that Starlink and Starshield speeds had been restored. The connection is important for frontline logistics and protection against jet-powered "Shaheds".
U. S. intelligence has recorded an increase in threats from Iran. The State Department is reducing staff at embassies in the Middle East.
Iran has developed plans to strike undersea cables in the event of a new attack by the US and Israel. Less than 1% of the world's transmission capacity passes through the Strait of Hormuz.
The US and Israel have developed plans for a short operation against Iran’s nuclear and military facilities after the elections. Tehran promises to broaden its response.
The United States is negotiating with Moscow over the release of 74-year-old Stephen Hubbard, who was captured during the occupation of Izium. Russia sentenced him to 6 years and 10 months in prison.
The United States blacklisted Zhisuan and MiraclePlus over ties to the case involving the theft of Google’s AI secrets. Dina was sentenced to one year in prison.
Starshield's operation for the Ukrainian military was restricted at the Pentagon's direction. This complicated drone strikes and the interception of Shahed drones.
During testing, an Anthropic agent sent police a fabricated report about a murder witness. The company discovered the incident two months later.
Pyongyang called the U. S. State Department's 2026 report a hostile provocation and interference in its internal affairs. North Korea promised a tough response.
Mikhail Zvynchuk, his wife, and three other people were detained on suspicion of hybrid activities. Zvynchuk is under sanctions.
The U. S. Embassy in the Russian Federation reported a suspected outbreak of pneumonic plague in the Russian Federation. Americans are advised to leave Russia immediately.
Marco Rubio said that the US is independently assessing the security of its embassy in Kyiv. For now, Washington does not plan to change its operations.
The U. S. secretary of state will visit Iceland, Greece, and Portugal from October 5–8. The sides will discuss defense, energy, Ukraine, and the Middle East.
The US withdrew all bombers from RAF Fairford after arrests near the facility. Five men and a British-Iranian suspect were released on bail.
Taipei is awaiting Trump's decision on $14 billion worth of arms, a significant portion of which consists of air defense systems. Washington promises to make a decision quickly.
Two Iranian diplomats left the US after a renewed demand from the State Department. Tehran denies that the delegation was expelled.
The Trump administration, over Democrats’ objections, redirected $52 million approved for four countries in Europe and the Middle East. Panama, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia will receive the funds.
Anait Khoperia has been appointed acting head of the National Security and Defense Council’s Center for Countering Disinformation. She has been working at the Center since June 2021.
Trump said he had not offered Xi Jinping weapons for purchase, denying the words of the U. S. ambassador. The sale of weapons to China is prohibited by law.
Ambassador David Perdue said that Trump asked Xi Jinping about purchasing weapons. The White House and the State Department denied plans for such sales.
U. S. intelligence believes that Riyadh has not ruled out developing nuclear weapons. The U.S. agreement allows uranium enrichment to 20%.