President Donald Trump's chances of winning the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize appear limited in prediction markets, with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney among the names being considered by traders and political observers ahead of the announcement.

The United States has approved a potential $1.04 billion sale to the United Arab Emirates of up to 10,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System II (APKWS II) guidance sections for rockets, according to the US State Department.

Brent crude oil prices have climbed above $105 a barrel amid reports that U.S. President Donald Trump was considering resuming military strikes against Iran before the November midterm elections.

Three vessels were struck by unidentified projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), a British maritime-security organization.

Foreign companies operating in Ukraine are facing increasing damage to their facilities as Russian attacks continue across the country, with recent strikes affecting a Japan Tobacco International factory, a GlobalLogic office building and a McDonald's warehouse. Foreign companies operating in Ukraine amid continuing Russian attacks face serious risks to their operations. [Photo: Bject, Wikimedia Commons] Japan Tobacco International (JTI) said its factory in Kremenchuk in cent

The US Treasury Department has imposed new sanctions targeting Iran's automotive and rail industries as the Trump administration seeks to further restrict Tehran's sources of revenue and industrial capacity.

Saudi Arabia's aviation authority said two airports in the kingdom were attacked Monday evening, causing three minor injuries and property damage.

Ukraine has used its FP-7 tactical ballistic missile in combat for the first time, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Oct. 1, marking a milestone in the country's development of domestically produced missile systems.

The Trump administration's growing use of government investments and ownership stakes in private companies has raised questions about the changing role of the US government in the economy.

President Donald Trump suggested that Alabama's new Mobile River Bridge could be named after him during a campaign rally in Mobile on Oct. 2, shortly after the project broke ground.

Ukraine plans to intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries in response to what President Volodymyr Zelenskiy described as a broader Russian campaign against Ukrainian infrastructure.

China's influence in Latin America is now viewed more positively than that of the United States, according to the 2026 Latinobarómetro survey of 17 countries.

Former Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has filed for divorce from her husband of 34 years.

Japan’s stricter permanent-residency requirements and higher residence-related fees took effect Oct. 1, with the government saying the measures are aimed at “coexistence with foreigners who follow the rules,” despite concerns that they could amount to exclusionism.

A series of polls released Saturday showed Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva slightly ahead of Senator Flávio Bolsonaro before Sunday's first-round presidential vote, with a close race expected in a potential runoff between the leftist incumbent and his right-wing challenger.

A Flydubai jet traveling from the United Arab Emirates to Israel made an emergency landing after the copilot attacked the captain and attempted to seize control of the aircraft.

California has officially banned child marriage after Gov. Gavin Newsom signed legislation setting the minimum age for marriage at 18 without exceptions.

Yemen's internationally recognized government has alleged that the Iran-backed Houthis have modified Iranian air-defense systems into loitering cruise missiles, potentially creating a new threat to civilian aviation and shipping around Yemen and the Red Sea.

Israeli opposition leader Yair Lapid accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of "fear-mongering" after Netanyahu warned that Israel's enemies could attempt an attack ahead of the country's Oct. 27 parliamentary election.

Alternate export routes and a U.S.-protected route through the Strait of Hormuz have helped restore oil and fuel exports from the Gulf to near prewar levels.

The latest US response to Iran's seven-day proposal may indicate that Washington is seeking to change the timing and sequence of measures intended to end the conflict.

The United States has completed its military withdrawal from Iraq after more than two decades of operations, raising questions about the future balance of power in a country where Iran-backed armed groups have significant influence.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has gained international attention in 2026 for his approach to Canada's relationship with the United States, prompting speculation among prediction-market traders and commentators about possible recognition by the Nobel Peace Prize and Time magazine.

President Donald Trump's approval rating stood at 34% in a new Angus Reid USA survey, while 61% of respondents said they disapproved of his performance.