Saudi Arabia pumped 10.563 million barrels a day in October, OPEC said, as the U.S. average gas price fell to $3.94, its first time under $4 in months.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has passed 11,000 cases and 5,387 deaths, its health ministry said Nov. 11, as Kenya began a 42-day countdown to Ebola-free status.
Spain held its first general strike in 14 years on Nov. 11 over housing costs. Masked groups clashed with police in Barcelona as 120,000 marched in Madrid.
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Russia hit six major power substations overnight, Kyiv said, a second night of strikes that left outages in eight regions and darkened city streetlights.
Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large prisoner exchange as Abu Dhabi talks ended Wednesday with no breakthrough. Envoys go to Moscow and Dublin Thursday.
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Ukraine war update Oct. 26: US-Ukraine-Russia talks planned for November, Ukrainian gains near Oleksandrivka, 140 drones overnight and the Oleshky ceasefire.
Signs of a possible U.S. strike on Iran: Hegseth's Israel trip, Trump's "maybe tomorrow," IRGC threats, a third carrier and $117 oil. What is confirmed.
Houthi attacks on Saudi oil sites widened Oct. 24 as the group claimed strikes on Yanbu, Rabigh and airports; Saudi Arabia confirmed interceptions only.
Black Sea drone attack: the cargo ship Khoryv sank off Constanta, Romania, killing one sailor with three missing. Romania blames Russia as NATO adds patrols.
Oleshky ceasefire: Russia and Ukraine say firing stops Oct. 27 so aid can reach about 6,000 trapped residents of the occupied city and evacuations can begin.
Pentagon deep-cover spy program: The Washington Post says officers would pose as businesspeople in China. The Pentagon denies it, and Congress was not briefed.
Kyiv cluster warhead strike: Zelenskyy says Russia fired 3 cluster-tipped missiles at the capital hours after Witkoff met Putin, as drones flew at Moscow.
US and Israel have drawn up plans for renewed Iran strikes after the Nov. 3 midterms, reports say. The White House says no attack will come before the vote.
Kosmos 2612 satellite approach: a new image shows the Russian craft closing on ICEYE-X36, a U.S.-owned radar satellite that supplies imagery to Ukraine.
Turkey Saudi Arabia defense pact: Ankara plans a mandate to send military personnel to the kingdom after lawmakers ratify the Mecca deal with Pakistan.
Saudi Arabia ordered departure: the U.S. tells non-emergency staff to leave as Houthi strikes kill two at Dammam's airport and two near the Shaybah oilfield.
Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks: Iran's Guard says 7 ships were hit or struck mines overnight and threatens U.S. bases. The claim has not been verified yet.
Iran war escalation, Oct. 21: a third US carrier heads to the Middle East, Gulf embassy departures planned, and the IRGC threatens Hormuz internet cables.
EU Arctic strategy: Brussels unveils a security-first plan with an undersea cable hub, more icebreakers and satellite surveillance, citing Russia.
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