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  1. US has plans for major Iran strikes if Trump chooses — US officials told CNN that US forces in the Middle East are prepared to launch new, potentially major operations against Iran within 96 hours of receiving an order from President Donald Trump.
    Source: CNN
  2. Fed to hit pause on rate hikes, but maybe not for long — Reuters reported the Federal Reserve is expected to hold rates steady at 3.75% to 4.00% at its October 27-28 meeting, though investors believe the pause will not last for long.
    Source: Reuters
  3. Tropical Storm Vance moving slowly northwestward, likely to weaken — The National Hurricane Center said Vance, with maximum sustained winds of about 65 mph off Mexico's Pacific coast, is expected to drop 2 to 4 inches of rain across parts of western Mexico through Thursday, raising flood and mudslide risks.
    Source: National Hurricane Center
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  1. What’s New Today: Virginia, Washington and Beyond — Seven items for Monday morning, covering VRE service, public-housing applications, local meetings, an overnight homicide investigation and developments in Brazil and Japan.
    Virginia Times · 7:26 AM ET · Oct 26, 2026
  2. Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda Dies at 90 — Yasuo Fukuda, who served as Japan’s prime minister from 2007 to 2008, has died at 90. Fukuda and his father, Takeo Fukuda, were the first father and son to lead Japan in its constitutional history.
    Virginia Times · 7:25 AM ET · Oct 26, 2026
  3. Yemen Coalition Says It Destroyed Houthi Missile Tunnels, Launchers — The coalition supporting Yemen’s government said it destroyed Houthi missile storage tunnels and launchers and targeted supply routes. Its statement gave no strike date or casualty figures, and the account could not be independently verified.
    Virginia Times · 6:48 AM ET · Oct 26, 2026
  4. Govt Acknowledges India Border Encroachment, Gives No Details — The Foreign Ministry acknowledged cross-border occupation and encroachment on no-man's-land in some areas along the India border in a written response to lawmaker Nishkal Rai, but named no locations.
    Virginia Times · 6:46 AM ET · Oct 26, 2026
  5. Russia Struck 52 Zaporizhzhia Settlements 857 Times, Officials Say — Russia launched 857 attacks on 52 settlements in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region over the past day, regional officials said. Drones accounted for 674 of the strikes, and officials logged 60 reports of damage to homes, vehicles and infrastructure.
    Virginia Times · 6:33 AM ET · Oct 26, 2026
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2026 Election Updates: Virginia and the Race for Congress

Virginia’s Senate matchup is set: Mark Warner (D) vs. Bert Mizusawa (R). Early voting runs through Oct. 31 — Election Day is Nov. 3.

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Trump on Truth SocialUpdated 11:00 PM ET
  1. Trump shares report: NY to drop part of Native American logo ban in Massapequa victory — NY plans to drop part of Native American logo ban in 'huge victory' for Massapequa
    Source: Truth Social
  2. Trump shares report: Iran oil minister resigns amid US blockade — Iran Oil Minister Resigns Amid US Blockade; Hamid Bovard Takes Interim Charge
    Source: Truth Social
  3. Trump attacks Bill Maher as a "complete and total loser" — Let's talk about this COMPLETE AND TOTAL LOSER, Bill Maher. He's got a Low Rated Show on equally Low Rated HBO, which was once, long ago, a Network of Quality and Excitement — But that's all gone.
    Source: Truth Social
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Zelenskyy Says Intel, Starlink Issues Resolved; Air Defense Lags

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Zelenskyy said U.S. intelligence and Starlink/Starshield issues had been resolved, but Patriot missile deliveries remained too slow. He also addressed sanctions, territorial negotiations, possible November talks and a proposed ceasefire in Oleshky.
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Yasuo Fukuda dies at 90; the former Japanese prime minister is pictured seated in front of bookshelves.

Former Japanese Prime Minister Yasuo Fukuda Dies at 90

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Yasuo Fukuda, who served as Japan’s prime minister from 2007 to 2008, has died at 90. Fukuda and his father, Takeo Fukuda, were the first father and son to lead Japan in its constitutional history.
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Five Missing After Drilling Rig Sinks Off Gabon

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Borr Drilling's jack-up rig Prospector 5 sank off Gabon on Saturday night during preparations for a BW Energy drilling campaign. Of 115 people aboard, 110 are accounted for and five remain missing as search and rescue operations continue.
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25 Taken to Hospitals After Salem High Football Bus Overturns

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Rockdale County Public Schools said 22 students and three adults were taken to hospitals after a bus carrying Salem High School’s football team overturned Friday night. No deaths were reported, and many had been treated and released.
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Taylor Swift Cheers Kelce at Chiefs-Chargers Game With Haim and Clark

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Taylor Swift watched husband Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Los Angeles Chargers 22-6 from a suite at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday, alongside Este Haim and Caitlin Clark, People reported.
Uganda remains Ebola-free as Health Minister Dr. Chris Baryomunsi announces that 60 monitored contacts showed no symptoms.

Uganda Remains Ebola-Free After 60 Contacts Finish Monitoring

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Uganda remains Ebola-free after 60 contacts linked to a Kenyan traveler completed the required 21-day monitoring period without developing symptoms. Health officials have increased border screening and community surveillance as Ebola transmission continues in neighboring Congo.

In Nepal’s Flood Crisis, Sudhan Gurung Shows Why Presence Matters

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Nepal Police reported that 734 bodies had been recovered after the Aug. 26 flash flood. This opinion examines Home Minister Sudhan Gurung’s presence in affected areas, his engagement with rescuers and victims, and why that commitment must continue through the search, relief and rehabilitation.
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