North Korea Denies Role in Binance Heist
North Korea said claims it was behind the $6.3 billion Binance heist are “nothing more than absurd fabrication,” KCNA said. The FBI blamed its TraderTraitor group on Oct. 31.
Trump Tells NBC ‘No’ on Post-Midterm Iran Strike
NBC’s Garrett Haake says Trump answered “No” when asked about striking Iran again after the midterms. Earlier Monday, Trump told Axios the U.S. will “do something,” though “there is no rush.” Qatari mediators head to Tehran.
Musk, Trump PAC Put Over $770M Into GOP Push
Musk has given $474 million and Trump’s MAGA Inc. reported $300.5 million in disbursements. That is about $775 million, not the $643 million circulating online.
Trump: Iran Asked Us to Stop Killing Its Leaders
Trump said Iran asked the US to stop killing its leaders and that the US will, on the eve of the midterms. He also said the US won the war. Tehran has not responded publicly.
Qatari Mediators Head to Tehran for Araghchi Talks
Qatari mediators are traveling to Tehran late Monday to meet Araghchi on a version of the draft US-Iran deal, Reuters reported, citing an official. The trip has no official confirmation yet.
Brent Falls Nearly 8% on Iran Diplomacy Hopes
Brent fell nearly 8% to about $104.46 and WTI about 7.4% to $96.39 as hopes grew for a US-Iran deal. Iran’s president said talks are possible, and Trump is giving diplomacy more time.
Trump: No Rush to Resume Iran War
President Donald Trump told Israel’s Channel 12 that U.S. pressure is paralyzing Iran’s economy and talks are progressing, but he is unsure who is making decisions in Tehran. Channel 12 says his advisers are split over a deal, war or waiting.
Gulf States Brace for Renewed US Strikes on Iran
The Wall Street Journal reports Gulf states expect heavy US strikes on Iran, possibly this week, and Iranian attacks on their infrastructure. Trump has not decided, and diplomacy is stalled.
Netanyahu Seeks Broad Government, Not Arab Support
Netanyahu says he wants a broad government with any party that “does not support terrorism.” In the same post, he rejects one that relies on Ra’am and the Joint List.
Eisenkot: No Netanyahu Cabinet Even if Trump Asks
Israel’s opposition leader reportedly told associates he would take a call from Trump but still refuse a Netanyahu-led government. The report came from Kan, not Channel 12.
Danon: No Nuclear Strike on Iran Discussed
Israel’s UN ambassador told Al Arabiya English that talk of a nuclear strike is “delusional” and that Netanyahu is not pressing Trump. He answered Tucker Carlson.
Russia Intercepts Booby-Trapped Goggles for Drone Pilots
The FSB says a soldier’s suspicions exposed explosive-rigged FPV headsets mailed as volunteer aid, as Russia blames Ukrainian intelligence.
Bulgaria’s Presidential Winner Pledges Russia Reset
Iliana Iotova secured 57.6% in Bulgaria’s presidential runoff after advocating a more balanced approach to Moscow, questioning further military aid to Ukraine and urging greater independence from Brussels.
EU Could Let UK Rejoin Without Euro or Schengen
Britain could negotiate exemptions from the euro and Schengen if it sought membership again, according to EU officials.
Rival Judges Claim Control of Poland’s Top Court
Competing leadership claims at Poland’s Constitutional Tribunal have brought the police into the court and prompted presidential intervention, with a disputed assembly scheduled for Wednesday.
Europe Faces a Pension Reckoning
Aging populations and strained budgets are testing Europe’s state pension systems, forcing governments to confront longer working lives, mounting debt, and voter resistance.
Kazakhstan Detains 10 in Atyrau Extremism Case
Kazakhstan’s KNB says it detained 10 people in Atyrau for allegedly planning to change the constitutional order by force. The statement does not use the word coup.
Germany Warns Politicians of iPhone Hack
Germany’s cyber agency told lawmakers and ministers to treat their iPhones as possibly compromised after Apple sent spyware alerts, the FT reported.
Steinmeier: No Coalitions With Antisemitism
Germany’s president says anyone chanting “Death to the Jews” must find no applause in any party. He calls rejecting antisemitism a condition wherever governments are formed.
Iran Sets Four Conditions for Hormuz Reopening
Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Iran’s conditions for reopening Hormuz are achievable if Washington shows goodwill, with the strait to reopen first and talks to follow, as Qatar and Pakistan mediate.
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