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The New Republic: Lula's upset win over Flavio Bolsonaro seen as blow to Trump and far right
The magazine said the Trump administration worked to restore a Bolsonaro to power through tariffs, a revoked visa for a Brazilian Supreme Court justice and pressure on U.S. diplomats in Brazil; it also cited evidence that Instagram suppressed pro-Lula content, prompting Brazil's electoral court to order Meta to treat candidates equally.
Bipartisan House members file bills to undo Trump's Russia sanctions waivers
Legislation led by Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., with bipartisan co-sponsors, would nullify Trump's decision allowing Russian diesel imports and bar future waivers under the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act of 2022. Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-N.Y., the Foreign Affairs Committee ranking member, unveiled similar legislation.
Israel votes in first election since Oct 7; polls show Netanyahu bloc may fall short of 61 seats
Polls predict Netanyahu's bloc will fall short of the 61 seats needed to govern, and the opposition's path to power likely depends on Arab party participation, as in 2021. The muted campaign and deadlocked electorate raise the prospect of prolonged coalition talks or repeat elections.
US and Brent Crude Open 1.2% Lower Monday as Qatari Mediators Head to Tehran to Cool Regional Tensions
US and Brent crude opened 1.2% lower on Monday. Reports say Qatari mediators have traveled to Tehran to help de-escalate regional tensions.
US has made $196 billion available for Ukraine; no major new aid legislation under Trump
As of June 30, 2026, Congress has made $196 billion available for Operation Atlantic Resolve and the war in Ukraine, with 62 percent disbursed; the Kiel Institute estimates about $127 billion directly supports Ukraine. A June 2026 House bill providing new aid and Russia sanctions still awaits Senate and presidential approval.
Europe's E5 defense spenders warn Russia poses most severe long-term security threat
France, Germany, Italy, Poland and the UK are set to warn in a draft joint statement after a Paris meeting that Russia continues its war against Ukraine, violates allied airspace and launches multi-domain hybrid attacks, while stressing the US remains an indispensable ally for Europe.
US-China tech cold war extends to undersea cables; AUKUS announces underwater drone projects to protect cables by 2027
Australia's defense minister called the seabed a battlefield, and Singapore launched a 17-nation critical infrastructure defense framework. Google's TalayLink and the Echo cable connecting the US to Singapore are being rerouted via Guam and Indonesia, avoiding the South China Sea and Malacca Strait.
CFR president: European protests expose collapse of social contract; far right may gain ahead of France's 2027 vote
CFR President Michael Froman said French youth unemployment stands at one in five and the pension system is unsustainable, warning far-right parties may capitalize on resentment ahead of France's April 2027 election.
Zelensky: Ukraine, US, Russia plan trilateral technical talks in November
Zelensky said on October 25 that the venue is still under discussion, with candidates including Abu Dhabi and European cities, and priority topics are energy infrastructure and a ceasefire in Black Sea-related areas. Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov said Russia is willing to resume trilateral talks after November 4.
Leaked documents show Germany's AfD sought Trump, MAGA allies' support since 2016
The Guardian reported that more than 420,000 emails, documents and personnel records provided by activist group Distributed Denial of Secrets show AfD leaders debating a congratulatory telegram to Trump and later asking him to back efforts to remove the U.N. Charter's "enemy state" clause.
Atlantic Council: North Korea may be one of biggest winners of Russia's war in Ukraine
The analysis says North Korea deployed about 11,000 troops to Kursk from October 2024, gaining combat experience, battlefield weapons testing and financing; South Korean intelligence estimates Russia paid up to $13 billion, while Bloomberg puts the sanctions-evasion windfall as high as $22 billion.
Venezuelan opposition leader Machado returns home after more than 10 months in exile
Machado announced her return on X on Sunday, writing: "I am here. With you." Her ally González Urrutia confirmed minutes later that she is on Venezuelan soil.
US Embassy in Saudi Arabia issues security alert, orders departure of non-emergency staff
The US State Department ordered the departure of non-emergency government employees and their family members from Saudi Arabia due to rising local security risks. The alert said Houthi forces recently attacked civilian airports and other critical infrastructure, causing civilian casualties and severe transportation disruptions, and hostile actions may escalate rapidly.
Ten years after Calais 'Jungle' clearance, new migrant camps keep emerging
Since 2019, small boats have replaced trucks as the main Channel crossing method, and a 2026 three-year border security contract is worth 760 million euros. Former interior minister Bruno Retailleau acknowledged in 2024 that the border buildup had 'harmful consequences with a rise in deaths.'
Cuban Missile Crisis Day Nine: Kennedy's Hopes Rise Then Fall
On October 24, 1962, the U.S. naval quarantine of Cuba took effect, and Kennedy and his advisers initially received hopeful news that Soviet ships in transit had stopped and turned back, prompting Secretary of State Dean Rusk to remark that "the other fellow just blinked." But while Khrushchev privately ordered ships home, he publicly sent a second letter rejecting the U.S. "ultimatum" and calling the quarantine an act of aggression pushing mankind toward nuclear war.
Khrushchev warns Kennedy of catastrophic consequences over Cuba quarantine
Khrushchev accused the United States of lawlessness and violating international norms over its naval quarantine of Cuba, warning of "catastrophic consequences for world peace." Kennedy signed Proclamation 3504 ordering the quarantine to begin on October 24.
Iran denies report of Strait of Hormuz deal to lift US blockade
Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency, citing an unnamed informed source, called the reports "false and purely fantasy," saying Tehran fundamentally does not accept any "Hormuz for lifting the blockade" formula. The source said the conflict over the Strait of Hormuz will not be resolved until the United States meets Iran's demands, including stopping "interference with Iranian ports and shipping."
Trump lifts tariffs on some Canadian goods ahead of midterms; Collins says she secured exemptions for Maine farm products
Republican Senator Susan Collins of Maine said she secured exemptions for agricultural goods important to her state, including blueberries, potatoes, apples and algae. Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers of Michigan also distanced himself from the tariff policy and called for an end to the trade dispute.
China agrees to help Venezuela restart a massive power plant largely shut down since 2021
China has agreed to help Venezuela restart a massive power plant that has been largely shut down since 2021.
Die Welt: Bolsonaro's son winning Brazil runoff could trigger geopolitical upheaval
German newspaper Die Welt reported on Oct. 25 that Flavio Bolsonaro has strong chances of winning Brazil's presidential runoff, saying a victory would bring a massive political shift with significant consequences for international alliances Europe has until now considered reliable. The runoff has not yet taken place and the outcome remains uncertain.
Protests at German airports against deportations as EU moves to expand Frontex return role
Around 700 protested near Munich Airport, 400 in Leipzig, 300 in Frankfurt and 150 in Berlin-Brandenburg. EU Commissioner Magnus Brunner told Welt am Sonntag the Commission will present a legislative proposal on Oct. 27, 2026, to make Frontex the central EU deportation agency.
Only four returns to Italy and Greece since new GEAS system began
Since the new GEAS system took effect in summer, there have been only two migrant returns each to Italy and Greece, according to WELT. WELT politics editor Ricarda Breyton said, "One cannot expect everything to change from one day to the next," indicating the system needs time to become fully operational.
Bundeswehr to join first Ukraine peacekeeping exercise in Poland
The exercise, named "Koalicja 2026," will take place in November in Poland, Romanian airspace and the western Black Sea, with Germany sending around ten staff officers, tanker aircraft and logistics support.
Bulgaria presidential election first round: Kremlin-friendly interim President Jotowa seen leading with about 45%
Her main rival, Andrey Gyurov, backed by pro-European opposition parties, is forecast at 25% to 30%; a runoff is expected on Nov. 1 if no candidate exceeds 50%.
UK PM Burnham open to EU free movement as businesses push for closer ties
Burnham told the Sunday Times that immigration patterns have changed since Brexit and free movement is not a "red line" for talks. A KPMG and BCCG survey found 71% of companies want better UK-EU trade relations and 53% seek greater mobility for business travelers and workers.
King Charles begins nine-day Caribbean tour, historian calls it biggest risk of his reign
Charles III departed Tuesday for the Bahamas, Guyana and Antigua and Barbuda, where he will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Historian Sir Anthony Seldon called the trip the biggest risk of his reign so far, with leaders of all three countries backing reparatory justice and protests expected.
EU Commission plans to make Frontex central deportation agency in Europe
Migration Commissioner Magnus Brunner announced a new legislative plan that would expand Frontex's role in deportations, though a conflict is emerging over funding for the expansion.
