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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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Politics · IndiaModi and Liechtenstein Prince Alois Discuss Bilateral Ties
Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with Liechtenstein's Prince Alois during the latter's visit to India. The discussions focused on strengthening bilateral cooperation across various sectors, including trade, investment, science, technology, and innovation.
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Politics · IndiaIndia wants veto power for all UNSC members
India has called for comprehensive reforms of the UN Security Council, advocating that all permanent members of an expanded council should possess equal veto rights. India's permanent representative stated the veto should be used with restraint and not for political gain.
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Politics · RussiaTrump Administration Considers Orbán for UN Secretary-General
The Trump administration is reportedly exploring the possibility of nominating Viktor Orbán as the next UN Secretary-General. The US is said to be seeking support for the Hungarian leader's potential candidacy from Russia and China, with Orbán indicating he would only run if his election was assured.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia ready for US-Ukraine talks after November 4
Russia has indicated readiness to resume trilateral talks with Ukraine and the United States after November 4. Presidential adviser Yuri Ushakov described the potential next round as exploratory, suggesting initial meetings might not yield significant outcomes.
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Politics · United KingdomNetanyahu reportedly shifts Israel's Falklands stance
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly instructed diplomats to change Israel's official position on the Falkland Islands in favour of Argentina, according to The Telegraph. This reported shift follows UK sanctions on Israeli settlements. However, an Israeli spokesman has denied the existence of such a directive.
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PoliticsCuba urges Canada to maintain opposition to US embargo
Cuba's ambassador to Canada has urged Ottawa to continue its opposition to the US embargo. The UN is set to vote on a motion to terminate the embargo, with Canada's vote still under consideration.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastTrump denies knowledge of imminent US strike on Iran after envoy's warning
Tom Barrack said a US attack on Iran could happen within two days, but President Donald Trump told reporters he did not know of any such plan and recalled his October pledge not to strike before the midterm elections.
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Politics · UkrainePutin wants security guarantees in Ukraine talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that future talks on the war in Ukraine must include security guarantees for both nations and a broader European security framework. He confirmed Russia's readiness to resume US-mediated talks with Ukraine next month.
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PoliticsCanada tells diplomats to avoid U.S. midterm candidates
Global Affairs Canada has advised its embassy and consulate staff in the United States to avoid appearing with or posing for photos with U.S. midterm candidates. The guidance comes amid U.S. accusations of potential interference in its elections.
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Politics · United StatesUS Embassy Accuses Canada of Election Interference
The US Embassy in Ottawa has accused the Canadian government of dismissing concerns about potential interference in US elections. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have denied these allegations, stating Canada is focused on its own affairs.
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Politics · UkraineUS envoy calls Putin 'humanitarian' in St. Petersburg talks
US special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg, calling him a 'humanitarian' and thanking him for the release of American Stephen Hubbard. Witkoff also presented documents outlining potential peace agreement approaches.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineUS Envoy Witkoff Meets Putin After Zelensky Talks
U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St. Petersburg on October 21, 2026. The meeting followed talks Witkoff held with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo, which U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described as 'positive'. President Donald Trump stated he had asked Putin to release American captive Stephen Hubbard.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineKremlin: Russia Wants Peace, Not Truce, Peskov Says
Russia's position on an energy truce with Ukraine remains unchanged, with Moscow seeking lasting peace rather than a temporary ceasefire, according to Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. His remarks precede a meeting between President Putin and US special representative Steve Witkoff.
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Conflict & Security · Middle EastIran’s security chief Mohsen Rezaei says no enriched uranium will leave the country
Iran’s Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, told visiting Pakistani army chief Asim Munir that no enriched nuclear material will be exported. He added that talks with the United States will not resume until seven U.S. conditions are met, while President Masoud Pezeshkian also rejected negotiations under U.S. pressure.
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Conflict & Security · UkraineRussia calls for urgent nuclear stability talks with US
Russia's Kremlin has called for an urgent resumption of dialogue with the United States on strategic nuclear stability, stating the world is in an unprecedented situation without a legal framework. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov also hopes for a meeting between President Putin and US envoy Steve Witkoff soon.
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Politics · Middle EastLavrov and Araghchi Affirm Russia-Iran Ties Amid Regional Tensions
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi met in Tehran to reaffirm bilateral ties. They discussed a 20-year strategic partnership agreement, regional security, and economic cooperation, with both sides blaming the US for regional instability.
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Politics · European UnionPeskov dismisses Russia's involvement in European unrest as absurd
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has called accusations of Russia's involvement in European unrest "absurd" and stated they are no longer taken seriously. The comments come amid protests in France and other European nations, with Russia denying any role.
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Politics · United StatesRubio visits Uzbekistan to boost US trade and ties with Central Asia
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio travelled to Uzbekistan to promote trade and strengthen diplomatic and economic ties with Central Asia. He met with counterparts from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan as part of the C5+1 forum.
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Politics · UkrainePutin proposed summit with Trump and Xi on Ukraine
Vladimir Putin proposed a summit with Donald Trump and Xi Jinping to discuss the Ukraine conflict. The Kremlin confirmed discussions are underway, but no agreement has been reached on the meeting or its agenda.
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