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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said that Tehran and Moscow have grown closer than ever before. He said this after talks in Tehran.
Oil prices rose due to Houthi attacks and risks to supplies from the Persian Gulf. Brent was trading near $110 per barrel.
According to WP, Pete Hegseth has not taken steps to approve the transfer of Patriot interceptor missiles to Ukraine. The United States says intelligence sharing is continuing.
Approval of Trump's performance has fallen to 33%, while 66% of Americans do not support him. Democrats lead Republicans by 8 points ahead of the midterm elections.
Turkey has agreed to receive some Russian diesel fuel under a deal with Trump. The second gas platform will be launched in 2028.
Brent fell to $107. 88, while WTI fell to $100.25 per barrel. Investors are assessing a possible increase in Russian fuel exports.
Iran said that the U. S. proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days remains under discussion. Tehran is demanding that the blockade of the ports be lifted and the sanctions canceled.
Donald Trump said that Volodymyr Zelenskyy allegedly does not seek to end the war. He explained that he does not want to push Russia away from negotiations.
The International Crisis Group has counted 65 conflicts around the world — the highest number since World War II. FT warns of the risk of a global confrontation.
Trump suspended sanctions and tariffs against Russia but has not made a final decision. Rubio said the review would take up to 60 days.
The US president made concessions to Russia in order to lower fuel prices in the United States. American funds will allow the Russian war machine to continue striking Ukrainian cities.
Researchers say that a Russian government-backed influence operation is stepping up its efforts to sow division in the United States ahead of the congressional elections. X blocked 13,000 related accounts.
During exercises over the North Sea, British military pilots twice came dangerously close to unidentified drones. One object was flying at an altitude of more than 5,000 meters.
Donald Trump formally introduced sweeping sanctions against Russia but postponed their implementation indefinitely. He explained the decision by citing U.S. national interests.
Gregory Meeks introduced a bipartisan bill against imports of Russian diesel. The initiative also tightens sanctions against Russia's energy sector.
Brent rose by 3. 7% and reached $110 per barrel for the first time since May. Analysts raised the risk of escalation in the Persian Gulf to 65%.
European leaders fear that Trump is increasingly supporting Moscow and pressuring Kyiv. The EU plans to continue helping Ukraine without wavering.
Oil prices are rising due to supply risks from the Middle East and declining inventories in the United States. Analysts did not identify Ukraine’s strikes as a key factor.
In October, more than 12 million barrels of oil were transported through the strait daily. Since the beginning of the month, 26 vessels have been attacked.
The Houthis attacked Al-Maashiq Palace in Aden. The prime minister and members of the government were unharmed, but reports on the number of those killed vary.
Ukraine has exhausted its stockpile of Patriot missiles, CNN reports. Due to the shortage, nearly all ballistic missiles were not intercepted during the latest strike.
Brent fell by nearly 1% following U. S. signals of a possible easing of sanctions on Russian tankers. WTI rose amid the anticipated decline in inventories.
The US may receive significant volumes of Russian diesel fuel before the November 3 elections. The deal could bring Moscow up to $4 billion.
The US military has prepared plans to strike Iran's energy and nuclear facilities, potentially using the MOAB. Advisers have doubts about the strategy.
CREW is demanding that Kushner be removed or required to file financial disclosures. The lawsuit links his diplomatic role to conflicts of interest.
The US proposed that Europe transfer some of the frozen Russian assets to a Washington mechanism to revive peace talks. European delegates rejected the plan.
The US may allow sanctioned tankers to transport non-sanctioned oil under special permits. The ban on Russian and Iranian oil will remain in place.
The container ship GFS Pride sank after being struck in the Strait of Hormuz; all 21 crew members were rescued. Another vessel was damaged.
Jean-Noël Barrot said that Musk uses X to harass European leaders online. He also warned of foreign interference in France's 2027 elections.
Italy’s prime minister called Trump’s deal risky. She warned that it would weaken sanctions and provide new funds for Russia’s war.