World Health Organization:

More than 460 people have been killed in the maternity ward of El Fasher Hospital in Sudan.

The Atlantic:

The U.S. is likely to lose a long war with China—not because of a lack of bravery, but because of a lack of industrial and technological capacity.

Modern wars are won by nations that can outproduce, out-innovate, and sustain their forces, not by individual valor.

China now dominates global manufacturing—from ships to drones—while the U.S. has let its industrial base wither.

If war breaks out, America might win early battles, but China’s production power and ability to adapt would give it the long-term advantage.

Qatar's PM:

The attack on Israeli soldiers was a violation of the Gaza ceasefire.

NEW: Israel bombs Gaza again.

Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa:

I have spent more than half my life, dedicating my life, my soul, and everyone with me to save Syrian people from the injustice that has befallen them.

I am ready to give the rest of my life to see Syria rising, strong, and innovative.

Pro-Israel lobby group AIPAC sent its first-ever delegation to Taiwan.

Taiwan's President Lai Ching-te hosted the group, likening Taiwan’s struggle against China to David vs. Goliath.

Officials like Joseph Wu and Hsiao Bi-khim highlighted "shared democratic values despite Israel’s formal ties with China."

Sudan's UAE-backed RSF leader Gen. Mohamed “Hemedti” Dagalo on his genocide in El Fasher:

We regret the El Fasher events, but the war was forced on us.

What happened there was a professional operation worthy of study.

The Trump family has built a global crypto empire through World Liberty Financial and $TRUMP coins, earning over $800 million in the first half of 2025 and holding assets worth up to $11 billion.

Source: Reuters

JD Vance on his clash with Zelensky:

But if you go back to that moment, I was getting frustrated because I perceived some rudeness.

It’s probably the most famous thing I’ve ever done or maybe ever will do.

Trump plans to meet Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Nov. 8, likely in Washington, to discuss Hungary’s reliance on Russian oil and the impact of US sanctions.

Source: Bloomberg

JD Vance:

The amount of territory the Russians are gaining is so small, and they’re losing a lot of people in the process.

The Ukrainians… are suffering from a lot of problems…

We really do believe we’ve reached the point where it’s in both Russia and Ukraine’s interest to stop fighting.

JD Vance:

Every time Zelensky came to town during the Biden administration, everybody would wave the flag and talk about how great everything was — but there was no real diplomacy happening.

Under Trump’s leadership, it’s been much different.

JD Vance on Ukraine:

Putin thought that was going to be a one-week war, easy, over, he accomplishes his objectives.

Now, four years later, he’s losing thousands upon thousands of Russian soldiers every single month.

The UN nuclear chief says Iran isn’t currently enriching uranium but recent satellite images show movement near its nuclear stockpile sites.

Source: AP

Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken warns if Putin attacks any NATO capital, including Brussels, “Moscow will be wiped off the map.”

JD Vance:

I don’t think Trump is an isolationist, and I don’t think that most people in MAGA are isolationists.

Trump is very skeptical of war because he knows it’s unpredictable.

📸 Aftermath of Brazil’s deadliest-ever police raid, Operation Containment that targeted Rio’s Alemão and Penha favelas.

At least 132 dead (128 suspects, 4 police).

Poland’s population fell by 158,000 in the past year, dropping to 36.4 million — its sixth straight annual decline and the steepest in the EU.

Births hit record low ~252,000; fertility rate 1.35, far below replacement level.

Source: TVP World

NEW: Syria officially recognizes Kosovo’s independence.

NEW: The German Foreign Ministry is urging its citizens to “leave Mali immediately.”

After peace talks in Istanbul collapsed, Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif warned that Islamabad could “completely obliterate the Taliban regime and push them back to the caves for hiding.”

Pakistan accused Kabul of “deflection” and “blame games.”