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1. 2d agoNew York PostTrump will have historic meeting with Xi, Putin in China to talk nuclear arms controlTrump is set to hold a trilateral summit with Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin at the APEC conference in Shenzhen, expected to focus on a nuclear arms control pact.

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   1. 2d agoNew York PostEarliestTrump will have historic meeting with Xi, Putin in China to talk nuclear arms control
   2. YesterdayDaily MailPickupTrump to attend first-ever meeting between leaders of US, China and Russia in just days... but Nvidia 'honeypot' scandal and war in Ukraine will not be discussed

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2. 2d agoDefense NewsDemocrats push to remove US-Israel tech measure from defense billDemocratic senators led by Van Hollen are pressing Congress to strip US-Israel defense technology cooperation provisions from the FY2027 NDAA, arguing they would reduce US control and oversight.

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   1. 2d agoDefense NewsEarliestDemocrats push to remove US-Israel tech measure from defense bill
   2. 2d agoYahooPickupWill Democrats try to strip US-Israel initiative from Pentagon funding?

   DefenseDemocrats weigh Iran war funding and Israel NDAA provision before December 11 deadline40 linked
3. 3d agoSouth China Morning PostCold War lessons for the AI age: how a US-China hotline could help stop a nuclear attackAnalysts urge a dedicated US-China hotline to reduce the risk of AI-induced nuclear attacks, as Rubio and Wang Yi agree on leader-level talks on denuclearisation.1 outletAIBessent calls for US-China AI risk cooperation before Trump-Xi Shenzhen meeting13 linked
4. 3d agoYahooTrump Envoys Witkoff and Kushner Meet With Putin in Moscow for Ukraine TalksWitkoff and Kushner met Putin in Moscow after Abu Dhabi Russia-Ukraine talks produced no major breakthroughs, while Zelensky separately complained of renewed Starshield speed restrictions hampering Ukrainian drone interception.1 outletWitkoff and Kushner meet Putin after Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks44 linked
5. 8d agoAxiosTrump's "war-time consigliere" and the Miller DoctrineTrump replaces White House chief of staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller after the midterm losses, effective November 9, 2026.

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   1. 9d agoSemaforTrump elevates Stephen Miller after midterms disaster
   2. 9d agoRoll CallPickupTrump names Stephen Miller his chief of staff ahead of Dem takeover
   3. 8d agoAxiosEarliestTrump replaces chief of staff Susie Wiles with Stephen Miller
   4. 8d agoAxiosTrump's "war-time consigliere" and the Miller Doctrine
   5. 6d agoYahooPickupStephen Miller Is the Real President Now

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6. 6d agoYahooRubio says U.S. has "no need" to restart combat operations in IranTrump tells 60 Minutes he sees no reason to escalate the Iran war while defending its start as historically good, as Qatar's prime minister prepares to meet him and Rubio downplays an imminent deal.1 outletUS-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks via mediators12 linked
7. 6d agoThe GuardianTrump admits deportation policy was ‘too tough’ despite promotion of Stephen MillerTrump concedes in a 60 Minutes interview that his deportation policy was "too tough," proposes a deal with Democrats to let long-term undocumented residents stay, and defends his Iran war and crypto-linked wealth.1 outlet16 linked
8. 6d agoSemaforUS, Russia, and Ukraine to hold talks in Abu DhabiSemafor reports that US, Russian and Ukrainian officials are set to hold their first direct talks in nine months in Abu Dhabi on ending the Ukraine war, with experts skeptical of a breakthrough.1 outletWitkoff and Kushner meet Putin after Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks20 linked
9. 6d agoYahooUN inspectors visit Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plantIAEA inspectors reportedly visited Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant, the first such delegation since June, as Tehran defends its limits on broader agency inspections.1 outlet10 linked
10. 6d agoYahooIran stands by demands to end the war as US ramps up military pressureIran reaffirms its seven-point demands to end the US-Iran war despite fresh US strikes on Qeshm island, as Washington calls the demands unrealistic and mediation continues.1 outletUS-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks via mediators23 linked
11. 8d agoAtlantic CouncilPutin wants peace talks. He doesn’t want peace.Atlantic Council commentary argues Putin is using Abu Dhabi trilateral talks as a procedural gesture while offering no real concessions, and that Trump administration steps have eased pressure on Moscow.1 outletWitkoff and Kushner meet Putin after Abu Dhabi Ukraine talks35 linked
12. 8d agoArs Technica Space · research by WindwardShips loiter near subsea cables amid Iran's warnings to TrumpWindward tracked Iran-linked tankers drifting over Strait of Hormuz subsea cable corridors, suggesting possible preparation to sabotage undersea internet infrastructure amid renewed war risk.1 outletCyber7 linked
13. 9d agoBreaking DefenseCut to US aid would impact Israeli acquisition timelines, spending: AnalystsIsrael receives $4 billion annually in Foreign Military Financing under a ten-year agreement that expires next year and may be cut early.1 outletDefenseUS military aid to Israel and MOU renewal10 linked
14. 8d agoAxiosVance leads behind-the-scenes push for new Iran dealAxios reports that Vice President Vance is personally leading indirect talks with Iran through Qatari and Pakistani mediators to secure a new ceasefire, with progress slow and a possible technical meeting not yet scheduled.

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    1. 10d agoAxiosAfter midterm defeat, Trump faces mostly bad options in Iran
    2. 10d agoAxiosVance takes a step toward 2028 in MAGA power play
    3. 9d agoAxiosTrump meets with national security team, says Iran war decision coming "soon"
    4. 8d agoAxiosEarliestVance leads behind-the-scenes push for new Iran deal

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15. 10d agoAtlantic CouncilWashington should broaden its Shia outreach in Iraq. Muqtada al-Sadr is a case study.Atlantic Council analyst Alfadhel Ahmad argues Washington should broaden its Shia outreach in Iraq, using Muqtada al-Sadr's repositioning as a case study while assessing his prospects against the Coordination Framework.1 outlet2 linked
16. 10d agoSemaforUncertainty persists over Trump’s next move on IranSemafor reports Republicans are questioning whether a 2028 successor can emerge from Trump's administration after midterm losses tied to the Iran war and economic discontent.

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    1. 13d agoSemaforHow Trump's iron grip on the Republican Party put the Senate in play
    2. 12d agoSemaforPickupTrump administration takes optimistic tone on Iran while launching new strike
    3. 10d agoSemaforPickupTrump blames GOP midterm defeat on the Iran war
    4. 10d agoSemaforPickupUncertainty persists over Trump’s next move on Iran
    5. 9d agoSemaforEarliestRepublicans worry that Trump’s successor can’t come from his White House

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17. 10d agoAtlantic CouncilWhy this US midterm was unusually important for the Middle EastAtlantic Council experts assess how Democrats' sweep of the 2026 midterms could reshape US policy on Iran, energy, markets, NATO, Russia, AI, immigration, Israel and Venezuela.

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    1. 12d agoAtlantic CouncilDispatch from Abu Dhabi: America votes—and the world holds its breath
    2. 11d agoAtlantic CouncilPickupThe midterms are done. Time for the fiscal clashes to begin.
    3. 11d agoAtlantic CouncilEarliestExperts react: Democrats just swept the US midterms. Here’s what it means for the world.
    4. 10d agoAtlantic CouncilPickupWhat the midterms will (and won’t) change for US foreign policy
    5. 10d agoAtlantic CouncilPickupWhy this US midterm was unusually important for the Middle East

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18. 11d agoAxiosGlobal leaders weigh in on America's midterm shake-upForeign governments including Iran, Spain, South Africa, Russia, and China reacted to Democrats' midterm wins, with mixed hopes and skepticism about U.S. relations under a Democratic Congress.1 outlet7 linked
19. 12d agoSemaforReading the signs of war in the GulfSemafor's analysis argues that signals about whether the US-Iran war will escalate are increasingly contradictory, with carrier deployments the most telling indicator.1 outletUS-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks via mediators15 linked
20. 12d agoSemaforUS strikes Iran despite diplomatic pushSemafor reports that US strikes hit Iran's Qeshm Island during a diplomatic push, with officials reportedly keeping them under wraps to avoid signaling renewed major hostilities before the midterms.1 outletUS-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks via mediators14 linked
21. 12d agoSemaforThe US-China thaw may not outlive the Trump eraSemafor's Andy Mills-style opinion column argues Trump's personal bond with Xi makes the US-China détente fragile and likely to reverse after his term.1 outlet19 linked
22. 12d agoSemaforGas on the ballot in US electionsSemafor's Tim Bernard-style newsletter frames the US midterm elections as a referendum on rising gasoline and power prices tied to the Iran war and data center demand.1 outletEnergy2 linked
23. 12d agoThe War ZoneA Nuclear Strike On Iran? It Sounds Absurd Because It Is. Let’s Talk About ItThe War Zone analyzes Tucker Carlson's claim that Trump may order a nuclear strike on Iran's Pickaxe Mountain, which the White House dismissed and nuclear experts judged highly unlikely while outlining the weapon options and fallout.1 outlet18 linked
24. 12d agoSemaforOil prices fall on US-Iran negotiationsBrent crude fell to a two-week low as Trump signaled progress in US-Iran talks and Iran's supreme leader authorized the government to pursue peace negotiations.1 outletUS-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks via mediators6 linked
25. 13d agoSemaforGulf states united in call for diplomacy to end warGulf officials at the Manama Dialogue in Bahrain urged diplomacy with Iran and opposed renewed US strikes while the US sent a small delegation.1 outletUS-Iran ceasefire and nuclear talks via mediators8 linked
26. 13d agoSemaforResilience of Gulf oil infrastructure has its limitsAn opinion column argues that Gulf bypass pipelines have proven resilient during the eight-month US-Iran war but cannot protect oil supply from renewed escalation, with Brent above $110 and demand already eroding.1 outlet4 linked
27. Oct 26Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)US paying most for Hormuz oil shock with world’s largest fuel billCREA estimates the Hormuz oil shock has cost the world an extra $468 billion in fuel, with the US carrying the largest bill because of heavy oil-burning car use and slow electrification.1 outlet21 linked
28. ACOct 22Atlantic CouncilThe US-Israel relationship needs a reset. Here’s how to do it.A former head of Israel's Defense Ministry Political-Military Bureau argues in an Atlantic Council op-ed that the US-Israel relationship needs a reset, laying out a seven-pillar roadmap covering the next US-Israel MOU, defense-industrial ties, and AI and space cooperation.1 outletDefenseAIUS military aid to Israel and MOU renewal15 linked

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