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Last update : 06 October 2026, Tuesday / 14:53

Rubio: Iceland 'sits at center' of regional defense questions

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that Iceland occupies a pivotal strategic position between the United States and Europe which places the nation at the center of regional defense calculations as security challenges expand across the High North, emphasizing Washington's commitment to close cooperation with Reykjavik.

06 October 2026

Middle East

CIA warns Israel risks civil war, state collapse: Report

A classified CIA assessment warns that deepening political, economic and social fractures could put Israel at risk of civil war or state collapse, citing mounting military pressures, ultra-Orthodox draft exemptions and the prime minister's struggle to retain power ahead of the Oct. 27 election.

06 October 2026

America

Trump suggests Iran could ’take out’ Los Angeles, San Diego

US President Donald Trump suggested Monday that Iranian strikes on Los Angeles and San Diego would represent a "very small price to pay" for maintaining national security, as he defended war-related economic hardships facing Americans during a campaign rally in Grand Island, Nebraska.

06 October 2026

America

US redirects 130th commercial vessel in Iran blockade

US Central Command said its forces redirected the 130th commercial vessel this week since operations resumed in mid-July, having destroyed 13 ships connected to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard over the past 12 weeks while warning that American troops will swiftly act against any vessels attempting to run the blockade.

06 October 2026

America

US warns citizens in Saudi Arabia to stay 'vigilant' over attack risks

The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia on Monday urged American citizens to remain "vigilant" due to the risk of drone and missile attacks, citing the current security situation as Washington reaffirms its bilateral security commitments to Riyadh amid renewed military confrontations with Houthi forces in Yemen.

06 October 2026

America

Second US carrier docks in Thailand after Iran war deployment

The nuclear-powered USS George HW Bush has arrived in Thailand for shore leave following six months supporting US military operations against Iran and enforcing a Middle East naval blockade, marking the second such carrier visit in just over a month.

05 October 2026

America

Trump says US monitoring reported plague case in Russia

President Donald Trump said Monday the United States is closely monitoring reports of a suspected pneumonic plague case in Russia's Irkutsk region, telling reporters that Washington stands ready to provide assistance to Moscow as the fatal infection raises health security concerns.

05 October 2026

America

Trump confirms threat prompted US bomber withdrawal from UK

US President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that a specific security threat prompted the withdrawal of American B-1 bombers from a British air base, suggesting a possible link to Iran while speaking to reporters at the White House.

05 October 2026

America

Trump blames Ukraine war, blue states for soaring gas prices

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure and refinery closures in Democratic-led states are responsible for pushing domestic gasoline prices higher, as the national average reaches $4.37 per gallon ahead of November's midterm elections.

05 October 2026

Middle East

Iran vows to hit US bases, warships if ground invasion launched

Ali Fadavi, a senior commander of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, warned on Sunday that Iran will target every US military base and vessel if Washington launches a ground invasion, stating that American forces would face retaliation across the region amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

05 October 2026

America

US kills 4 in 'lethal, kinetic' strike on drug vessel in Caribbean

The US Southern Command announced Sunday that Joint Task Force Western Hemisphere conducted a "lethal, kinetic strike" on a high-speed vessel operating along established drug-trafficking routes in the Caribbean, killing four people it described as "narco-terrorists" and releasing operational footage.

05 October 2026

America

Brazil probes alleged US interference in presidential election

Brazil's Federal Police confirmed on Sunday that they have opened an investigation into alleged US interference in the country's presidential election after receiving a complaint from the Attorney General's Office citing a British newspaper report, as nearly 159 million voters cast ballots nationwide.

04 October 2026

America

Brazil holds presidential vote as Lula faces Bolsonaro challenge

Nearly 159 million eligible voters across Brazil are casting ballots in Sunday's general elections to choose the nation's president, state governors and lawmakers, with incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro leading a crowded field of 12 candidates.

04 October 2026

Middle East

Ukraine agrees to US-proposed trilateral talks in UAE: Zelenskyy

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday that Kyiv had agreed to participate in US-proposed trilateral technical talks scheduled to take place in the United Arab Emirates by the end of October, while Washington awaits Moscow's response to the invitation.

04 October 2026

Europe

Medvedev warns blocking Rassvet could trigger 'full-scale space warfare'

Dmitry Medvedev said blocking Russia's Rassvet satellite network would amount to its destruction and trigger "full-scale space warfare," warning that Starlink satellites could fall "like ornaments from a dried-up Christmas tree" after Kyiv requested US sanctions on the project.

04 October 2026

America

White House forms task force to assess AI risks: WSJ

The White House has established a task force to evaluate artificial intelligence risks and opportunities, charging Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton with delivering recommendations within 120 days on federal oversight while examining how existing laws might address emerging threats without stifling innovation.

04 October 2026

America

Brazil votes in polarized race between Lula and Bolsonaro

Brazilians head to the polls Sunday to choose between leftist incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and conservative Senator Flavio Bolsonaro in a high-stakes election that could reshape Latin America's largest economy, with recent polls showing the rivals heading toward a potential October runoff.

04 October 2026

America

Pentagon chief orders election-year standdown for military voting

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Friday directed military commanders to conduct a one-day standdown no later than October 15, giving service members dedicated time to cast ballots in the upcoming November 3 congressional elections and establishing the practice as a recurring measure for future election years.

03 October 2026

World Economy

Trump says Europe to release 'massive amount' of diesel oil

US President Donald Trump announced on Friday that European nations have agreed to release a "massive amount" of their heavily stocked diesel oil reserves, stating that the process would begin immediately following his Thursday suggestion that such action could help bring down fuel prices.

03 October 2026

Europe

Zelenskyy says Putin will escalate Ukraine war ahead of US midterms

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told Spanish daily El Pais on Friday that Moscow will intensify strikes to project strength before the Nov. 3 vote, warning that Russia is already conducting round-the-clock drone attacks against civilians.

03 October 2026

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