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Starting November 3, the US introduces a mandatory declaration for all arriving passengers due to the Ebola outbreak in the DRC

Starting November 3, 2026, the CDC requires all passengers flying to the United States, including transit passengers, to sign a declaration stating they have not been in the DRC within 21 days. Without a declaration, passengers will not be allowed to board the flight; false information carries criminal liability. Uzbekistan Airways advised passengers to prepare the document in advance.

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Flávio Bolsonaro reportedly left Brazil for the US after losing the election, despite a travel ban

Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, who lost to Lula in the second round of the election, reportedly arrived in the US on Tuesday, even though the Supreme Court had ordered him to surrender his passports. Washington confirmed issuing visas to the politician's family. The route of his departure remains unclear: there are no official records of a border crossing.

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US expands its military presence at the Taura base in Ecuador

The Taura air base in Ecuador has turned into an important center for the expansion of the US military operation against drug trafficking, as confirmed by flight data and satellite imagery. Despite a referendum against foreign bases, American troops are actively using the facility's infrastructure, raising concerns among local military personnel and residents.

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'Dark money' floods US midterm elections: five groups spent more than $1 billion

An AFP analysis of federal data shows that five 'dark money'-funded super PACs poured more than $1 billion into the US midterm election campaign — nearly a third of all outside spending this cycle. About two-thirds of the sum went to benefit the Republican Party, thanks in part to Elon Musk, who contributed nearly $450 million. Democrats, meanwhile, lead in direct donations to candidates. An AFP analysis of federal data shows that five 'dark money'-funded super PACs have poured more than $1 billion into the US midterm election campaign — nearly a third of all outside spending this cycle. About two-thirds of the sum has benefited the Republican Party, thanks in part to Elon Musk, who contributed nearly $450 million. Democrats, meanwhile, lead in direct donations to candidates.

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María Corina Machado returns to Venezuela after ten months in exile

Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado returned to the country on 25 October 2026 after nearly a year in exile, overcoming at least seven failed attempts. She was greeted by crowds of thousands in Caracas; she declared her readiness for talks with interim president Delcy Rodríguez, who in turn criticised the “show” surrounding the return.

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Former Ukrainian official suggests the conflict could end through a “global agreement” among leaders

Former deputy head of the Office of the President of Ukraine Kostiantyn Yeliseyev said the conflict could be settled within a global agreement involving China and the United States. According to him, the negotiation track is currently seeing “reconnaissance in force,” and American negotiators are trying to push Kyiv toward “capitulation.” Earlier, Putin declared readiness for trilateral talks.

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Kremlin: Resumption of trilateral talks on Ukraine does not restrict military operations

Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov said that the decision to resume trilateral talks between Russia, the United States and Ukraine does not imply restrictions on military operations. He also allowed for discussion of the territorial issue, praised the humanitarian efforts involving Melania Trump, and commented on the elections in Serbia and Brazil as well as the decision to hold the 2030 World Weightlifting Championship in Moscow.

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Zelensky is ready to discuss territorial exchange with Putin only in person

Volodymyr Zelensky said in an interview with TSN that Kyiv does not intend to give up territories, but is ready to discuss the territorial issue as part of a peace agreement — and only at an in-person meeting with Vladimir Putin. He hopes to discuss this at talks in November. Earlier, according to Putin's aide Yuri Ushakov, Moscow expressed readiness to resume trilateral talks with the United States and Ukraine.

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Data center dispute intensifies ahead of US midterm elections

According to BBC News, the rapid growth of data centers, their energy consumption and environmental concerns are fueling public discontent around the world. In the US, the issue has become a prominent topic ahead of the 3 November midterm elections: both parties oppose expansion, while Donald Trump has called the resistance a 'sick conspiracy'. According to BBC News, the rapid growth of data centres, their energy consumption and environmental concerns are causing public discontent around the world. In the US, the issue has become a prominent topic ahead of the 3 November mid-term elections: both parties oppose expansion, while Donald Trump has called the resistance a

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Zelenskyy confirms: trilateral talks between Ukraine, the US and Russia will take place in November

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that a trilateral meeting of Ukraine, the US and Russia is scheduled for November to restart the peace talks. Earlier, US special envoy Steve Witkoff held meetings in Oslo with Zelenskyy and European leaders, and then with Vladimir Putin in St Petersburg, who agreed “in principle” to resume the talks after November 10.

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