Russia and Ukraine agreed in principle to a large exchange of prisoners after two days of U.S.-mediated talks in Abu Dhabi. The number and timing were still undecided, and the talks did not resolve wider issues in the war.
Abdul El-Sayed defeated Mike Rogers in Michigan’s November 3 Senate election. He is set to become the first Muslim elected to the U.S. Senate.
Two high-speed trains collided near Urda, Spain, on October 28, killing at least 68 people. Rescue workers helped the injured as authorities began an investigation.
El Salvador’s president announced a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran aviation technicians missing after an attack on their vehicle in Haiti. Authorities had not confirmed whether the men were alive.
Pope Leo XIV began walking and eating normally after surgery on his right lung. Doctors said his early recovery was proceeding as expected.
A tanker caught fire near Russia’s Black Sea coast after an attack. Russian officials said all 23 Indian crew members were rescued.
IOM reported that nearly 1.5 million people have been displaced inside Haiti, with most living outside the capital. The agency also warned that hurricane-season hazards may add to the difficulties displaced families face.
NASA has selected the PRIMA far-infrared telescope mission for its next development phase. The planned observatory could launch in 2033 and study cold, distant parts of the universe.
The U.S. Federal Reserve raised its target interest-rate range to 3.75%–4% on September 16, 2026. The central bank said inflation remains elevated and that the move supports its 2% inflation goal.
A fire on a passenger ferry near Coron in the Philippines killed at least five people. Rescue teams continued searching for 87 people who had not yet been found.
