North Korea Gains Logistics Experience From Ukraine War, USFK Says
North Korea Ukraine war experience includes long-distance troop moves and supply lines, USFK Gen. Brunson said, as the EU listed DPRK missile aides.
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Gaza Ceasefire Anniversary: US Claims Progress, NGOs Cite Killings
On the Gaza ceasefire anniversary, the State Department cites hostages and a Board of Peace; Gaza authorities report about 1,490 killed since the truce.
Kellogg: Ukraine Should Decide Strikes on Russian Refineries
Kellogg Russian refineries remarks in Warsaw: the former Trump Ukraine envoy says Kyiv should choose targets and fuel sites should not be sanctuaries.
Sudan Kordofan Corridor: Army Seizes al-Mazroub, UN Split on Sanctions
Sudan Kordofan corridor fighting intensifies as the army claims al-Mazroub and the Security Council stays split on expanding the Darfur arms embargo.
Pope Leo XIV Has Lung Cancer, Vatican Announces After Surgery
Pope Leo XIV has lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said after surgeons at Rome’s Gemelli Hospital removed part of his right lung on Oct. 13, 2026.
Houthi Strikes on Saudi Airports Force a Hard Choice for Trump
Houthi strikes on Saudi airports killed at least 20 people including an American; Trump said the U.S. may join Saudi counterstrikes amid Red Sea oil-risk warnings.
Trump Russia Diesel Deal Opens a New Rift With Europe Over Ukraine
Trump’s diesel deal with Putin schedules 300k–1M tonnes through December under a sanctions pause to April 2027, deepening a U.S.–Europe rift as Zelenskyy calls it a gift to Moscow.
NATO ‘Block, Blunt, Break’ Plan: Grynkewich on Russia Deterrence
NATO SACEUR Gen. Alexus Grynkewich outlined a block, blunt, break theory of victory in Warsaw as Europe warns of Russian hybrid warfare and the alliance splits over Trump-Putin engagement.
Chubb Leads $40 Billion U.S. War-Risk Insurance Plan for the Strait of Hormuz
Chubb leads a $40 billion DFC-backed war-risk insurance facility for Strait of Hormuz shipping. Here are its size, dates, premiums and the pre-war market leaders.
Reza Zanganeh’s Death Sentence: Mossad Charge, Solitary Move and a Pending Appeal
Iranian mechanic Reza Zanganeh, sentenced to death on Mossad and moharebeh charges, was moved to solitary as his Supreme Court appeal remains pending.