Student movement topples Serbia's longtime ruling partyA student-led protest movement has ended the 14-year rule of Serbia's right-wing party, former President Aleksandar Vučić conceded Sunday. Why it matters: The historic upset sidelines a Balkan strongman who courted President Trump's family and allies, raising questions about future U.S. relations with a country that has balanced ties with Russia and the…Axios2h agoWhole story →Security
What to Expect From China’s Fifth Plenum: Xi’s Purges and Tighter Party ControlChina’s ruling Communist Party is holding its most important meeting of the year between Oct. 26 and 29. Known as the fifth plenum, the closed-door gathering of hundreds of top officials is expected to focus on strengthening the party’s ideology and governance, including its anti-corruption campaign, rather than the economic policies that would typically…Bloomberg2h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Trump on Iran: ‘Do I Make a Deal or Finish Them Off?’ — Military Readies New Strike OptionsPresident Donald Trump said Sunday that he is nearing a decision on whether to reach a deal with Iran or launch another round of military strikes, as U.S. commanders reportedly prepare new attack options amid escalating threats from Tehran. The post Trump on Iran: ‘Do I Make a Deal or Finish Them Off?’ — Military Readies New Strike Options appeared first…Breitbart News Network3h agoWhole story →Security
Hinson calls Putin 'murderer,' says US should not make deals with RussiaRep. Ashley Hinson (R-Iowa) on Sunday called Russian President Vladimir Putin a "murderer" and urged that the U.S. not make any deals with Russia. ABC News's "This Week" host Jonathan Karl asked Hinson, a Senate candidate and a staunch supporter of Ukraine, what she made of U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff's remark to Putin last...The Hill3h agoWhole story →Security
UAE’s Nusseibeh Vows Independence, Dialogue If Elected UN ChiefUnited Arab Emirates Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh, who is vying to become secretary general of the United Nations, pledged to be fully independent and continue dialogue if elected to the top position at the organization.Bloomberg3h agoWhole story →Security
Trump facing war trap 'in its purest form' as 'most dangerous' window nears: expertA geopolitical expert warned Sunday that President Donald Trump is facing a trap in Iran, one that created one of the most dangerous windows in the war's timeline. Robert Pape, a political scientist who teaches at the University of Chicago, wrote in a new Substack essay that Iran's pathway to winning the war against the U.S. is by creating excruciating…Raw Story2h agoWhole story →SecurityEducation
Scoop: Netanyahu presses Trump for more support ahead of tight Tuesday electionTEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — fighting for political survival in Tuesday's elections — has pleaded with President Trump in recent days to show more public support for his campaign, according to a U.S. source with knowledge and an Israeli source briefed on the matter. Why it matters: The U.S. source said the White House…Axios2h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Algeria Votes to Send Troops to Protect Niger’s Oil FacilitiesAlgerian lawmakers approved sending troops to protect oil facilities in neighboring Niger, as the North African OPEC member stakes out a more assertive foreign policy.Bloomberg2h agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
How are Ukraine strikes, Mideast war driving US fuel prices?Ahead of next month's midterm US elections, Donald Trump has increasingly blamed Ukrainian strikes on Russian refineries for surging energy prices backBreitbart News Network3d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetDonald Trumpus fuel price surge
Sen. Baldwin comments on rising gas prices, war in IranWisconsin Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin says costs in the state are through the roof.WEAU3mo agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetTammy Baldwinmiddle east conflict escalation
House Democrats pass war powers resolution against Trump's Iran warHouse Democrats passed a war powers resolution rebuking Donald Trump's war in Iran with support from several Republican lawmakers including Thomas Massie and Warren Davidson.Fox News3mo agoWhole story →SecurityWarren Davidsoniran war powers vote
Midterms and Iran: Congress could change hands, but Trump would still control the warOn January 10, 2007, President George W. Bush announced a surge of tens of thousands of additional troops to Iraq — among the least popular decisions of hiNewsBreak4d agoSources (2)Whole story →SecurityGovernmentmidterm elections
Iran is boosting efforts to target Americans in Mideast, US Intel warnsUS intelligence chief Jay Clayton warned that Iranian plots against Americans abroad have reached advanced stages as Washington reduces staffing at four Middle East embassies and Trump faces questions about possible renewed strikes on Iran.New York Post1d agoWhole story →Security
Military reinforcements move to Mideast. And, millions of Americans vote earlyMilitary reinforcements are heading to the Middle East and some personnel have left the region, pointing to a potential attack on Iran. And, millions of Americans have already voted in the midterms.NPR3d agoWhole story →Security
Chuck Grassley, 93, still does his job amid age concerns in CongressAge limits in Congress are popular among Americans, but on his 93rd birthday, Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley is still doing the job.USA TODAY1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentChuck Grassleycongress age concerns
House passes measure intended to halt the Iran warThe House on Tuesday passed a largely symbolic measure intended to halt the war in Iran - the latest bipartisan attempt to limit President Donald Trump’s war powers.The vote advanced by a margin of 220 to 204. Seven Republicans joined Democrats in supporting it, the largest number of GOP lawmakers so far to publicly oppose the war.Spokane Spokesman-Review1mo agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentiran war powers vote
