- China launches crewed Shenzhou-21 mission NASASpaceFlight.com -
- China sends its youngest astronaut and four black mice to ‘Heavenly Palace’ space station CNN
- China launches Shenzhou 21 astronauts to Tiangong space station for a 6-month stay (video) Space
- Launch Roundup: China to launch crew to Tiangong, India to launch new naval satellite NASASpaceFlight.com -
- China’s Shenzhou 21 docks with space station, sets the country’s own speed record AP News
Hamas is “still committed” despite Israel’s ceasefire violations
Luciano Zaccara says that despite repeated ceasefire violations by Israel, Hamas is still committed to upholding its end
A judge to weigh in on SNAP benefits. And, Trump wants to resume nuclear testing – NPR
- A judge to weigh in on SNAP benefits. And, Trump wants to resume nuclear testing NPR
- Trump admin live updates: Government shutdown has no end in sight, SNAP benefits expire Saturday New York Post
- Politics: 2025Talks - October 31, 2025 Kiowa County Press
- AP News in Brief at 11:04 p.m. EDT Bluefield Daily Telegraph
- MSNBC’s Jen Psaki Takes Apart Trump Case Against Food Stamp Rescue in Searing Rant Yahoo
After the Floods: Saving Spain’s Turtles
Carla leads a fight in flood-damaged Valencia where climate change and tourism threaten turtles along Spain's coastline.
Fact check: Do ICE officers really have ‘federal immunity’ in the US?
Federal immigration agents can face federal or state prosecution for illegal actions under certain circumstances.
After delays, Egypt set for lavish opening of grand museum – Phys.org
- After delays, Egypt set for lavish opening of grand museum Phys.org
- More than $1 billion and two decades later, the Grand Egyptian Museum is — finally — ready to share its treasures CNN
- King Tut's treasures haven't been all together in more than a century. Until now. NBC News
- Inside the new monumental Grand Egyptian Museum in Cairo Euronews.com
- 7 priceless artifacts you won't find at the new Grand Egyptian Museum National Geographic
Sudan’s North Kordofan ‘deteriorating’ under RSF as thousands flee
Civilians in Bara locality face 'continued violations' at the hands of the RSF, the Sudan Doctors Network says.
Ultra-Orthodox Jews rally in Israel against military service
Ultra-Orthodox Jews brought West Jerusalem to a standstill to protest plans to draft them into the Israeli army.
5 key takeaways from Trump’s week in Asia – NPR
- 5 key takeaways from Trump’s week in Asia NPR
- Some of Trump’s Favorite Things on Asia Trip: A Crown and ‘Vicious’ Weapons The New York Times
- Dancers, golf gifts and gold crowns: Trump is feted by Asian allies grappling with his policies NBC News
- Trump's Asia tour sees deals, knee-bending and a revealing final meeting BBC
- Asia adapts to Donald Trump’s transactional diplomacy The Economist
Ukraine Gamifies the War: 40 Points to Destroy a Tank, 12 to Kill a Soldier – The New York Times
- Ukraine Gamifies the War: 40 Points to Destroy a Tank, 12 to Kill a Soldier The New York Times
- Brave1 Market Lets Ukrainian Troops Trade Combat Points for Unmanned Ground Vehicles UNITED24 Media
- What’s new in DOT-Chain Defence: an extra ₴1.9 billion for procurement, plus 50 brigades, and UGVs via ‘e-points’ thedefender.media
- The Ministry of Defense allocated UAH 1.9 billion for the purchase of drones and other equipment through DOT-Chain Defence Українські Національні Новини
- The Cabinet of Ministers simplified the procedure for procurement of defense technologies for the Innovation Fund finance.liga.net
Acute trauma: The ever-present wounds of Gaza’s children from Israel’s war
Gaza’s youth are haunted by trauma amid uncertainty over ceasefire; over 80 percent suffer symptoms, psychologists warn.
The New York City mayoral race – in five maps and charts
New York's mayor election has drawn global attention as it pits progressivism against establishment power.
A narrow Pacific waterway is at the heart of U.S. plans to choke China’s vast navy – Reuters
- A narrow Pacific waterway is at the heart of U.S. plans to choke China’s vast navy Reuters
- U.S. plans "show of force" against Chinese aggression in South China Sea as Trump, Xi to meet, sources say CBS News
- America shouldn’t pivot to Asia Lowy Institute
- Give the King of Battle Wings | Proceedings - November 2025 Vol. 151/11/1,473 U.S. Naval Institute
- The Philippine island living in fear as China-Taiwan tensions rise Yahoo
Opposition says ‘hundreds’ killed in Tanzania post-election protests
Chadema spokesperson claims party has tallied 'around 700' deaths during hospital visits, AFP reports.
Japanese series that inspired Power Rangers to end after 50 years, reports say
The franchise is the inspiration for many other superhero shows that have aired in Asia.
In Trump-Xi summit, a shifting power dynamic on display
The balance of power between the US and China has shifted since Trump launched his trade war in 2018.
Top IDF prosecutor resigns after admitting she authorized leak of detainee abuse video – Ynetnews
- Top IDF prosecutor resigns after admitting she authorized leak of detainee abuse video Ynetnews
- Israeli military's top lawyer resigns over leak of video allegedly showing abuse of Palestinian detainee BBC
- Top Israeli General Resigns Over Probe Into Leak Of Detainee Abuse Video NDTV
- Fomer DM Gallant reveals MAG lied about Sde Teiman The Jerusalem Post
- Katz claims he will strip IDF’s top lawyer, who resigned, of her rank The Times of Israel
India-US sign 10-year defence pact amid tariff turmoil
This comes as the two countries try to close a trade deal and tide over tense ties after Trump's 50% tariffs on India.
Russia’s new nuclear weapons – real threat or Putin bluster?
This week alone, the Russian president unveiled two nuclear-capable weapons - but their value may be more symbolic than military.
Hurricane Melissa death toll nears 50, mostly in Jamaica and Haiti, as focus turns to recovery – CBS News
- Hurricane Melissa death toll nears 50, mostly in Jamaica and Haiti, as focus turns to recovery CBS News
- In One Jamaican Town, Hurricane Melissa Left Behind Floodwaters and Dead Livestock The New York Times
- 'No inch here was spared': Hurricane Melissa destroys Jamaica town BBC
- Hurricane Melissa Death Toll Nears 50 as Survivors in Caribbean Face 'Heartbreaking' Devastation People.com
- Hurricane Melissa set to trigger $150 million Jamaica catastrophe bond to help rebuild CNBC