Politics news · 10 November 2026
US, Russia and Ukraine to hold peace talks in Abu Dhabi
Trump says he sees a strong inclination on both sides to end the war. Officials from the three countries are due for two days of talks in Abu Dhabi.
Trump says Iran war at 'status quo' but US 'locked and loaded'
President Trump said Monday the U.S. is keeping the Iran war at "status quo" and does not currently see a reason to escalate, while warning American forces are "locked and loaded." Secretary of State Marco Rubio said talks are not at the verge of a breakthrough.
Trump says US keeps Iran blockade and stays 'locked and loaded' as Qatar presses for a deal
After meeting Qatar's prime minister, President Trump said the US will keep its "status quo" posture on Iran, including the naval blockade and Operation Iron Gate. He said he hopes for a deal and sees the conflict ending fairly soon.
Drone strikes hit three Sudan power substations, causing outages
Drone strikes reportedly hit three electricity substations in eastern and northern Sudan on Monday, causing power outages. Sudan's military government says Ethiopia is aiding the RSF in the attacks.
Bulgaria, Romania and Turkiye condemn Black Sea drone attacks after ship sinks
Defence ministers of Bulgaria, Romania and Turkiye met in Sofia and called for an immediate end to attacks on commercial ships. The container ship Contship Jet was struck by drones off Bulgaria as they met, and the local maritime administration said Thursday it had sunk.