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The UN Security Council rejected competing US and Russian resolutions on Western Sahara, leaving the MINURSO peacekeeping mission without an approved extension.

Democrats hold a significant lead in national polling as early voting surges past 43 million ballots cast. Early voting numbers show sharp increases in competitive states.

The US, Russia, and China are racing to deploy lunar nuclear reactors by 2030 to power moon bases and mine water ice, sparking safety and legal debates.

The US cancelled the traditional G20 family photo after Australia, the UK, and EU nations refused to pose with Russia’s foreign minister, highlighting deep diplomatic rifts.

The EU and Canada launched an Alliance for the Future in Montreal, signing a digital trade deal and agreeing on critical mineral investments amid global uncertainty.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has ordered military officials to achieve absolute superiority in drone capabilities, signaling a major push for technological modernization.

Switzerland has reopened its diplomatic office in North Korea following a rare visit by Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis, aiming to restore political dialogue.

Spain’s prime minister admits trust in Spain high-speed rail is broken after a second deadly collision this year killed 69 people and injured over 100.

Novaya Gazeta has announced it will shut down operations, citing relentless pressure from Russian authorities. The outlet was recently designated a foreign agent and its editor-in-chief was taken into custody.

Over 110 ports in 22 countries are participating in a global dockworker strike on October 30 to disrupt military supply chains to Israel.