Brazil
Lula chooses dialogue as Trump becomes the central test of his fourth term
Brazil will defend sovereignty while seeking relief from US tariffs, sanctions and security pressure without weakening its ties with China.
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Brazil
Latin America
More than 300 US troops arrive in Colombia for expanded security training
Southern Vanguard 2026 combines counter-narcotics, drone, cyber and medical exercises while reopening a constitutional debate over foreign forces.
India
India and US review a defence partnership built around technology and production
Rajnath Singh and Pete Hegseth marked the first year of a ten-year framework while regional allies sought clarity on Washington's Indo-Pacific commitment.
Africa
Egypt, Algeria and Tunisia call for simultaneous elections to end Libya's transition
The three neighbours want presidential and parliamentary voting, unified institutions and the withdrawal of all foreign forces under a Libyan-owned UN process.
Russia
Ukraine and Russia reopen a diplomatic path without narrowing their war aims
A possible Abu Dhabi round and a local humanitarian truce create movement, but territory, security guarantees and US policy remain unresolved.
Africa
South Africa deploys troops after anti-migrant violence in KwaZulu-Natal
The 510-soldier deployment will support police until November 30 after misinformation about an asylum ruling fed protests, looting and a killing.
Middle East
US warning raises prospect of a short, intense new Iran campaign
Gulf states were told to prepare for renewed fighting after the US midterms as forces, air defences and strike plans are repositioned across the region.
Russia
Putin casts a Ukraine settlement as a Europe-wide security bargain
The Russian president said renewed negotiations must deliver lasting guarantees for Moscow, Kyiv and Europe, while territory remains the central obstacle.
Middle East
Trump hints at renewed Iran strikes as West Bank crisis intensifies
A new US warning coincided with a deadly Hebron clash and Israel's threat of a large operation and full lockdown in the occupied territory.
Latin America
El Salvador sends special forces to Haiti after four troops go missing
A rescue deployment followed a gang ambush in Croix-des-Bouquets, the first major attack on the new international security force.
Europe
Fuel-price anger feeds unrest and far-right gains across Europe
France is the sharpest flashpoint in a continental cost-of-living backlash as war-driven energy shocks reshape campaigns before major elections.
Oceania
Australian Army builds a decentralised drone fleet for larger-scale use
The Australian Army operates drones in the low thousands across about 20 light-aircraft types, combining central programmes with unit-level purchases and a sovereign quadcopter effort created after DJI systems were barred.