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Conflict & Security · Middle EastHaitian Gang Leader Asks UN for Dialogue Amid Troop Deployment
Wilson Joseph, leader of Haiti's 400 Mawozo gang, has written to the UN Secretary General requesting dialogue and mediation. He expressed concerns that El Salvador's deployment of troops after the disappearance of four Salvadoran aviation technicians could escalate violence.
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Politics · Middle EastIran says intensive talks with US underway to avert war
Iran announced on Monday that it is engaged in intensive indirect negotiations with the United States, mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, to de-escalate tensions and avert potential conflict. The country has also offered to reopen the vital Strait of Hormuz under specific conditions.
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Politics · Middle EastIran President Says Khamenei Authorizes US Negotiations
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has granted the government "certain authorities" to negotiate with the U.S. The development comes as oil prices fell and U.S. officials indicated a preference for diplomatic resolution.
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Melania Trump announces Oleshky ceasefire completion
A humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky, Kherson region, has concluded, with nearly 800 people evacuated. Melania Trump announced the mission's success, but reports suggest Russian and Ukrainian intelligence agencies were the primary negotiators.
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PoliticsErdogan and Ramos-Horta to Visit South Korea for Summits
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and East Timorese President Jose Ramos-Horta will visit South Korea separately this week for summits with President Lee Jae Myung. Discussions will cover bilateral cooperation in areas including trade, investment, defense, and nuclear power.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastUAE official hopes for US-Iran breakthrough, prepared for worst
The UAE hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough in US-Iran negotiations but is prepared for the worst, according to Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president. He spoke at a conference in Manama on November 1, 2026.
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Politics · Middle EastZelensky meets Erdogan in Istanbul to discuss Ukraine war, Black Sea security
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Istanbul. Discussions focused on bilateral relations, the ongoing war in Ukraine, and security in the Black Sea region. A joint press conference was anticipated following their meeting.
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Politics · United StatesRubio and Brazil's Foreign Minister to Meet in Miami
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira spoke briefly at a G20 meeting in Atlanta and agreed to meet again before the G20 leaders summit in Miami in December. A Brazilian official downplayed tensions over Brazil's failure to approve a US ambassador pick.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump says US not rushing to end Iran war
Donald Trump stated the United States is in no hurry to conclude its conflict with Iran, describing it as "not a typical war." He also claimed Iran faces financial difficulties, unable to pay its military and police, while diplomatic talks persist.
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Politics · RussiaJapan Foreign Minister Demands Release of Detained National from Russia
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi met his Russian counterpart Sergei Lavrov and demanded the release of a Japanese national detained in Russia. Russia stated it had detained a Japanese journalist on suspicion of espionage.
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Politics · United StatesLavrov: Zelensky must travel to Moscow for Putin meeting
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky must travel to Moscow if he wishes to meet with President Vladimir Putin. Lavrov made the remarks following a G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting in Atlanta.
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Politics · Middle EastRussia vetoes US resolution on Western Sahara mission
Russia vetoed a US-drafted resolution aimed at ending the UN peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara and establishing a new political one. A subsequent Russian proposal to extend the existing mission for a year also failed to pass.
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Politics · United StatesUS Scraps G20 Photo Amid Diplomatic Rifts
The United States cancelled a planned group photo at the G20 foreign ministers meeting in Atlanta due to deep rifts among member nations. Several European diplomats objected to standing alongside Russia's top diplomat, Sergey Lavrov, leading to the cancellation.
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Politics · Middle EastQatari mediators return to Tehran for US-Iran deal talks
Qatari mediators have returned to Tehran in an effort to broker a deal between the United States and Iran. The talks are coordinated with Washington, and Qatar has presented a draft peace plan, though a senior Iranian official has rejected it.
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Politics · Latin AmericaKing Charles III arrives in Guyana for Caribbean visit
King Charles III has arrived in Guyana, the second stop on his nine-day Caribbean tour. The visit coincides with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the UK and Guyana and renewed calls for Britain to apologise for its role in the slave trade.
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Politics · United StatesUS Expels Cuban Diplomat After UN Confrontation
The US has expelled a Cuban diplomat following a heated exchange at the UN General Assembly. Ambassador Mike Waltz stated the diplomat shoved and attempted to assault an American staffer, leading Secretary of State Marco Rubio to sign the expulsion papers.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran Foreign Minister Araghchi discusses seven-day plan to end war
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that Tehran is in close contact with mediators regarding a seven-day plan to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. US President Donald Trump denied directing peace talks but approved outreach for medical supplies.
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Politics · United KingdomUS Air Force Lt Col Michael Morris leaves UK amid child abuse investigation
Lieutenant Colonel Michael Morris, a US Air Force officer stationed at the embassy in London, left the United Kingdom in August 2026 before British police could question him. He is under investigation for alleged possession and distribution of child sexual abuse material, and his brother is on trial in the US.
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Politics · UkrainePutin invites Zelensky to Moscow, Ukraine ready for talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin has invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Moscow for talks, with assurances of safety. Ukrainian officials confirmed Zelensky's readiness for a meeting and a partial ceasefire, though they noted Russia's continued attacks.
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Politics · UkrainePutin spoke with Finnish and Norwegian leaders about Ukraine war
Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre spoke by phone with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The call, prepared in consultation with Ukraine, discussed options for ending the war and preceded planned peace talks.
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