Jerusalem Post reports the IDF is prepared to join U.S. air strikes on Iran if ordered by Trump after the Nov. 3 U.S. midterm elections, though plans remain uncertain. The chance of an attack has risen after earlier aborted threats and as some advisers in Trump’s team again back military action. More than 10 U.S. military transport aircraft arrived this week at Nevatim and Ovda air bases in southern Israel, and Washington is moving air-defence systems and interceptors to Israel and select Arab p

US Secretary of State Rubio defended Washington’s decision to invite Russia to this year’s G20, saying dialogue is the only path to end the Ukraine war and that meeting a leader does not equal endorsing their actions. Rubio said President Trump considers Russian participation important and that a Trump‑Putin meeting could occur beforehand, possibly on the sidelines of next month’s APEC; the Kremlin has not yet replied to the invitation. EU foreign policy chief Kallas warned Putin’s attendance could normalize Russia’s return to international forums while the conflict continues. Rubio added that, beyond Ukraine, direct US‑Russia talks are necessary given Russia’s large nuclear arsenal and the need to avoid escalation.

CPCA's Cui Dongshu said China-to-EU auto exports reached 1.83 mln units in the first nine months of 2026, already surpassing last year's full-year total; September shipments rose 128% YoY and cumulative exports were up 87%. Exports show both rapid scale expansion and sharp mix polarization: PHEV shipments surged 372% in 2026 and became the main growth driver; BEV exports nearly doubled despite high EU tariffs; HEV rose 91% as a stable base. Manufacturer concentration is increasing — BYD's lead widened markedly while Geely, Chery and Leapmotor posted rapid gains — underscoring the accelerating global rise of China's auto industry.