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Alvin Hellerstein, the 92-year-old judge of the Southern District of New York who handled the drug trafficking case connected to Nicolás Maduro for more than ten years, died on October 28. The case has been reassigned to Judge Analisa Torres; a hearing is scheduled for June 1, 2027.
Aziz KarimovThe Greenville Police Department (South Carolina) has concluded its investigation into the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, who died in August at the age of 36, and ruled her death an accidental drug overdose. The medical examiner previously named fentanyl, Xanax and other substances as the cause.
Aziz KarimovThe resolution demanding an end to the American embargo on Cuba was adopted with 130 votes in favor, 17 against and 25 abstentions — the lowest support since 1995. Germany, Italy and Latvia abstained for the first time, while a number of countries voted against.
Aziz KarimovA group of former US White House and State Department employees who resigned in 2024 in protest against Joe Biden's Gaza policy published a letter demanding that contenders for the 2028 presidential nomination commit not to hire officials 'directly involved' in Israel's actions in Gaza.
Aziz KarimovOn November 3, 2026, the US will hold midterm elections: all 435 seats in the House of Representatives, 35 of the 100 senators, and the governors of 36 states are up for election. Republicans hold a narrow majority in both chambers of Congress, while Donald Trump's approval rating is at a historic low.
Otabek YusupovThe hacktivist group Department of Peace has published personal data of more than 40,000 DHS employees, including ICE and CBP agents, in the Icepick database on the DDoSecrets portal. The data was obtained from the Okta single sign-on system; this is already the third major leak in the US government in recent weeks.
Otabek YusupovThe US Department of Commerce reported that the merchandise trade balance deficit in September increased by 2.1% to $134.9 billion, exceeding market expectations. Exports rose to $209.2 billion, imports to $344.1 billion; data on wholesale and retail inventories was also published.
Aziz KarimovUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fears that the planned meeting of Putin, Trump and Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC summit could lead to a redrawing of spheres of influence. At the same time, a local ceasefire is holding in Oleshky for a humanitarian operation, while the Netherlands and the United Kingdom have announced new aid to Kyiv.
Otabek YusupovBrazil's defeated presidential candidate, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, arrived in Florida via Argentina and Ecuador despite a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports. In the United States he called himself the 'elected president,' although international observers recognized the election as fair. Brazil's defeated presidential candidate, Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, arrived in Florida via Argentina and Ecuador despite a Supreme Court order to surrender his passports. In the US, he called himself the 'president-elect,' although international observers recognized the election as fair.
Aziz KarimovFinancial Times, citing two sources, reported that the US will no longer push Kyiv to give up its claims to territories. Previously, the American side had advocated territorial concessions from Ukraine in negotiations.
Otabek YusupovA week before the November 3 midterm elections, Democrats in the US Congress are working out which investigations they would launch if they win a majority in the House of Representatives or the Senate: the Trump family's finances, Defense Secretary Hegseth's actions in the war with Iran, ICE raids and a possible third impeachment.
Aziz KarimovThe US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), starting November 3, 2026, requires all passengers arriving in the country, including transit passengers, to fill out a declaration stating they have not been in the DRC in the past 21 days. Uzbekistan Airways warned passengers about the new rules.
Aziz KarimovHead of the Main Directorate of the General Staff Igor Kostyukov evaded journalist Alexander Yunashev's question about the composition of the Russian delegation for the planned Russia–US–Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi. According to Life.ru, a new round is possible in mid-November; the delegation's composition has not been approved and will be determined by Vladimir Putin.
Otabek YusupovSome Hispanic voters in South Texas who supported Donald Trump in 2024 say they are disappointed with the Republicans over the economy, immigration policy, and the cost of living. At the same time, some voters remain unhappy with the Democrats as well. In the Rio Grande Valley, activists are urging voters to go to the polls despite fears related to immigration enforcement.
Aziz KarimovAt a rally in Lubbock, Texas, Donald Trump announced the “official termination” of methane emissions rules introduced under Biden, citing savings of 45 billion dollars. The EPA had previously cited the same figure without detailed calculations. AFP describes the specific changes, including the winding down of the super-emitter monitoring program.
Aziz Karimov22-year-old twins from Ghana, Jamal and Kamal Abubakari, and a 53-year-old American woman from Hawaii have pleaded guilty to taking part in an international network that defrauded elderly people of $9 million through romance scams. The case is part of an intensified US campaign against cybercrime networks in West Africa.
Otabek YusupovDemocratic strategist Keith Brannum told Euronews that the 2026 midterm elections have turned out to be
Otabek YusupovAccording to a Pentagon report to Congress cited by The New York Times, US spending on military operations against Iran has reached $47.1 billion, more than 60% of which was munitions. The Trump administration is requesting up to $70 billion in additional funding, while lawmakers note that the actual costs may be higher.
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