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U.S. Warns Regional Allies of Possible Iran Strikes After Midterm Elections

U.S. officials have warned allies to prepare for possible new strikes on Iran after the midterms, according to diplomats cited by AP.

Oct. 29, 2026

Ukrainian officials say Russian strikes killed civilians in Dnipro and other cities Thursday, while a limited humanitarian truce holds elsewhere.

Oct. 29, 2026

India's rupee ended nearly flat against the dollar after touching a two-week low, with oil prices and central-bank activity in focus.

Oct. 29, 2026

India's trade minister says a pending U.S. agreement will safeguard farmers, but farm unions are demanding transparency and planning protests.

Oct. 29, 2026

South Korea says North Korea launched around 10 short-range ballistic missiles Thursday amid mounting tensions along the border.

Oct. 29, 2026

Israel faces difficult coalition talks after a closely contested election, while officials caution against unproven claims of widespread fraud.

Oct. 29, 2026

Cyclone Arnab has killed six people off India's eastern coast, Reuters reports, as communities assess damage and recovery needs.

Oct. 29, 2026

Early results indicated Alberta voters rejected a proposed path toward independence, AP reported October 20.

Oct. 25, 2026

Reuters reported allegations that settlers stole olives from Palestinian farmers during the West Bank harvest.

Oct. 25, 2026

Palestinian hospital officials reported seven people killed in Israeli strikes in Gaza on October 25, according to AP.

Oct. 25, 2026