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Vucic's mission: Can Serbia's longtime leader secure new mandate? - analysis

Former president Aleksandar Vucic is banking on economic modernization, political stability, and an independent foreign policy that has strengthened relations with the US, Israel, and the UAE.

Former Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic delivers a speech at the ruling Serbian Progressive Party (SNS) final campaign rally ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections in Serbia on October 22, 2026 in Belgrade, Serbia.
A group of Basiji (mobilized militia) men in military fatigue and armed seen in the middle of Naqsh-e Jahan Square mounted on their motorcycles on the occasion of Imam Reza's birthday while holding Iranian flags with images of the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on April 29, 2026.

'Fair game': Iranian officials say US diplomats, officials are targets for assassinations - report

A police officer with the Florida Highway Patrol looks on before the start of a game between the Florida State Seminoles and the Kent State Golden Flashes at Doak S. Campbell Stadium on September 20, 2025 in Tallahassee, Florida; Illustrative.

At least 12 injured in late-night shooting near Florida A&M University stadium in Tallahassee

Women carrying weapons resembling shoulder-fired missiles ride in a truck during a pro-government National Army Day demonstration on April 17, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Tehran threatens strikes on energy, civilian targets, and nuclear escalation if attacked


US, Israeli business groups unite to strengthen economic ties amid growing anti-Israel backlash

Regional economic development groups from across the US united at a Michigan summit to promote Israeli investment, strengthen commercial partnerships and counter growing opposition to business ties.

(L-r) Michigan Israel Business Accelerator CEO Mark Davidoff, Consul General of Israel to the Midwest Elad Strohmayer, MIBA Board Chair Howard Handler, and Chaim Martin, Israel's Minister of Economic Affairs to the United States, pose at the first U.S.-Israel Innovation Exchange Summit in Detroit, M

Iran claims oil tanker exploded after hitting mine, CENTCOM chief touts military success in Gulf

Missiles hit Yemen's Aden airport, Saudi coalition intercepts missile near Yanbu • UK advises against nonessential travel to Saudi Arabia • IDF kills Hamas terrorist who stormed Re'im base on Oct. 7

Vessels at the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, October 2, 2026.

Trump waives some sanctions, restrictions, duties on Russia in Graham Act

The legislation, whose primary backer in Congress was the late Senator Lindsey Graham, was signed into law by Trump in September.

US President Donald Trump speaks as he attends a MAGA Inc. dinner at Mar-a-Lago resort, in Palm Beach, Florida, US, October 16, 2026.

Trump mocks popularity of the name Mohammad, says 'nobody wants to be president' in Iran

"Iran is the only country where nobody wants to be president," Trump said, then pretended to ask several people named Mohammad whether they wanted the job.

US President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Dalton, Georgia, US October 16, 2026.

Trump weighs pursuing action against Clinton, Obama if Democrats renew impeachment efforts

Trump claimed to possess damaging information about Clinton, Obama, Biden, and three other Democrats, suggesting he could act against them if Democrats launch a third impeachment effort.

US President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts a Rose Garden lunch at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 15, 2026.

Trump says Saudi Arabia may accept Israeli help against Houthis, revive Abraham Accords

Trump expressed confidence that the Abraham Accords could gain renewed momentum with Saudi Arabia.

US President Donald Trump looks on while he speaks to reporters as he departs the White House for Joint Base Andrews en route to Dalton, Georgia, on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 16, 2026.

Reporter's notebook: Israeli defense tech brings a wartime playbook to AUSA

“On a tactical level, the US and Israel face similar threats, so we cut the R&D time and are able to quickly field the products,” one executive told D&T.  "Companies need to cooperate."

The UVision booth at AUSA.

Russian drones kill three in Ukraine, cut power to 1 million as US, Russia seek further cooperation

Russia and the United States will soon announce new joint initiatives beyond a recently agreed diesel deal, President Vladimir Putin's investment envoy Kirill Dmitriev said on Friday.

Aftermath of a Russian drone attack in Rivne region Friday, 16th October 2026

'This is our homeland': Netanyahu responds to Obama accusations that Israel stole Palestinian land

Regarding the path to a peace agreement, Netanyahu said that the obstacle to peace is not Israel, but rather the enemies in the region shared by Israel and the United States.

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu visits supporters in the northern Israeli city of Haifa, ahead of Israel’s upcoming general elections, October 14, 2026.

White House Press Secretary Zacharia 'let go' from role, official says

Zacharia admitted that she hadn't passed the California bar exam during an interview with Fox News's Sean Hannity on Thursday night.

A screengrab from "Fox and Friends First" shows Katie Zacharia weighing in on legal matters as an "attorney" on August 31, 2026.