Rogers Aides Are Registered Agents for Israel
Filings show Abigail Ronson and Jesse Stokes, who work on Mike Rogers’ Michigan Senate campaign through a vendor, registered as foreign agents for Israel via a Havas contract. The campaign has not commented.
Trump: Iran Will Make a Deal or U.S. Ends It
Trump says Iran will either make a deal or the U.S. will end it, per a Clash Report video.
UAE-Linked Jet Flies Pickups to Ethiopia
According to OSINT analyst Rich Tedd, a UAE-linked Boeing 747 flew Toyota pickups to Addis Ababa during a record October airlift. The UAE and Ethiopia have denied backing the RSF.
Meloni Won’t Change Ukraine Stance Despite Cost
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni says backing Ukraine may cost her votes, ANSA reported Oct. 30. League leader Salvini wants aid stopped; Tajani says a new package is ready.
Trump Reportedly Pressed Polish Defense Chief
Anne Applebaum writes in The Atlantic that Trump reportedly pressed Poland’s defense minister to leave Tusk’s coalition. She cites Polish media reports rather than new sourcing, and no proposal has been publicly confirmed.
Kyiv Alert App Warns of Radiation Danger
Ukraine’s air-alert app sent Kyiv residents a “radiation danger” warning, and Telegram channels say it also issued chemical and street-fighting alerts. Channels said it may have been hacked or glitched. No official cause has been confirmed.
Trump Seeks Iran War Scapegoat, Atlantic Says
Trump is weighing renewed Iran strikes after Tuesday’s midterms and questioning allies about Hegseth and Caine, The Atlantic reports. It says he is searching for someone to blame.
Yotova Leads Bulgaria’s Presidential Runoff
Incumbent Iliana Yotova leads Bulgaria’s presidential runoff with 58.2% to Andrey Gyurov’s 38.6%, per Myara’s 100% parallel count. Official results are pending.
Araghchi Outlines Two-Day Plan to Reopen Hormuz
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran and Qatari mediators have a two-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. would act on day one, and shipping would resume on day two. Washington has not confirmed it.
Netanyahu Presses Trump to Resume Iran Strikes
Netanyahu is reportedly pressing Trump to strike Iran immediately after Tuesday’s U.S. midterms, but Trump wants to give negotiations more time, Axios reports. Sources called their Saturday call “tough” and “direct.”
Chris Murphy Hospitalized After Stroke
Connecticut Democrat Chris Murphy is hospitalized after a stroke. His chief of staff says he is awake and alert and responding well to treatment, and that doctors are encouraged by his progress.
Stevens Backs Rogers, Washington Post Reports
Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed Republican Mike Rogers at a Detroit church, the Washington Post reports. AP, CBS and Axios call it an appearance. Michigan votes Tuesday.
Pakistan-Bound LNG Carrier Hit in Gulf
The Qatari LNG carrier Al Mayeda, bound for Pakistan, was struck by projectiles in the Gulf on Oct. 30. Bloomberg reports Iran had cleared the voyage hours earlier. No one has claimed the attack, and all 25 crew are safe.
Serbia Closes Alta Bank, Popular With Russians
Serbia’s central bank revoked Alta Bank’s license and moved it toward bankruptcy, citing sharply worse finances. Prosecutors are probing reported transfers abroad, and the bank was popular with Russians.
Zelensky Ready to Meet Putin in Türkiye
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says he is ready to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Türkiye. He hopes President Recep Tayyip Erdogan can help arrange a leaders' summit. Zelensky made the remarks in an interview with CNN Türk.
U.S. Tankers Line Up at Israel's Ramon Airport
A photo shows a long line of U.S. Air Force tankers, mostly KC-135s, at Ramon Airport near Eilat in southern Israel. Israel's Channel 14 has reportedly counted more than 80 U.S. tankers across Israel as part of a Middle East airlift.
Reuters: Iran Imports Military Goods From China
Reuters reports Iran’s military imports arrive on Chinese freight planes and that Tehran buys precision machinery for arms production. Beijing denies knowledge.
Allies May Pay to Rebuild U.S. Bases Hit by Iran
Washington is in talks with allies to pay for repairs to U.S. bases hit by Iran, the Wall Street Journal reports. The Pentagon prices the damage at $5 billion at minimum, and possibly $15 billion. Many damaged sites are shared with or owned by allied states.
Albania Plans 5.16B Lek for Flight School
Albania plans to spend 5.16 billion lek (€57 million) on its flight school through 2029, per the 2027 draft budget. Gazeta Tema reports 4.81 billion lek for the school and 350 million lek for aircraft hangars. The school trains pilots and air traffic controllers with Israel's Elbit Systems and Albanian state arms firm KAYO.
Italy Pays $11M a Year to Keep a Russian Superyacht Afloat
Sailing Yacht A alone costs nearly $11 million a year to maintain, as Italian law requires seized vessels to be preserved and taxpayers fund crews, security, and other expenses.
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