The International Energy Agency encourages all members to assess whether additional diesel releases are necessary.

Former New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, largely out of politics for more than three years, has publicly endorsed Labour leader Chris Hipkins in a video appeal urging donations ahead of the Nov. 7 general election. Ardern — who led Labour to a 50% vote share in 2020 — said she wholeheartedly supports Hipkins and asked supporters to contribute what they can. Her intervention comes as polls show both the incumbent National Party and Labour losing support, with voters increasingly shifting toward smaller parties offering distinct policy visions.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said President Trump does not expect any military conflict before the midterm elections.