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title: "World News, 31 Oct 2026: Top Stories | AllIndia.news"
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# World: Saturday 31 October 2026

40 stories. Cite the publisher using original_url.

### UN ends its Somalia political mission after three decades

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 22:17 IST (2026-10-31T22:17+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/bf5761cadf39
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/un-ends-its-somalia-political-mission-after-three-decades/article71650522.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/bf5761cadf39-l.webp

UNSOM was established by the UN Security Council in 2013 to support Somali authorities in the transition to democracy and the rule of law after more than two decades of conflict involving militias, Islamist groups and criminal gangs

### Quad ministers express ‘grave concerns’ over economic coercion

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 22:05 IST (2026-10-31T22:05+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/c6844748a5b3
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/quad-ministers-express-grave-concerns-over-economic-coercion/article71650501.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/c6844748a5b3-l.webp

### Pakistan PM orders fast-tracking of development projects in Gilgit-Baltistan

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 22:24 IST (2026-10-31T22:24+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/ff1b58efb4ed
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/pakistan-pm-orders-fast-tracking-of-development-projects-in-gilgit-baltistan/article71650540.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/ff1b58efb4ed-l.webp

The development assumes significance for India as Gilgit-Baltistan is illegally and forcibly occupied by Pakistan

### Crypto firm Binance covers 90% of losses after $6.3bn hack

- Source: BBC News
- Published: 31 October 2026, 22:02 IST (2026-10-31T22:02+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/fd7df114ba65
- original_url: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ckpdg3ql4169o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/fd7df114ba65-l.webp

Two analytics firms say they have robust intelligence pointing to a North Korean state-backed group as the likely culprit.

### Quad delivering results for people in Indo-Pacific: Rubio

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 22:17 IST (2026-10-31T22:17+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/270f1b523027
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/quad-delivering-results-for-people-in-indo-pacific-rubio/article71650303.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/270f1b523027-l.webp

The group reviewed progress in turning shared priorities into real benefits for the Indo-Pacific region

### Iran has no plans for talks with U.S.: Foreign Minister

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 21:54 IST (2026-10-31T21:54+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/d48e9cc2b65e
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iran-has-no-plans-for-talks-with-us-foreign-minister/article71650486.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/d48e9cc2b65e-l.webp

Araghchi confirmed that Iran received a letter from U.S. Vice President J.

### Bangladesh opposition leader warns against India corridor, seeks fair Ganges water pact: Reports

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 21:46 IST (2026-10-31T21:46+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/50e475c0fce0
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/bangladesh-opposition-leader-warns-against-india-corridor-seeks-fair-ganges-water-pact-reports/article71650427.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/50e475c0fce0-l.webp

In the rally, the NCP leader also accused Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman's government of seeking to facilitate an Indian transit corridor through the country

### India-linked Buddha relics to be enshrined in 108 chortens in Bhutan

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 21:06 IST (2026-10-31T21:06+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/646ba978164d
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/india-linked-buddha-relics-to-be-enshrined-in-108-chortens-in-bhutan/article71649782.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/646ba978164d-l.webp

The simultaneous raising of these stupas will mark the spiritual foundation of Gelephu Mindfulness City, envisioned as a spirituality-driven global economic hub; this is a test of national character, says King Jigme Wangchuk

### More than 5,000 die from Ebola in DR Congo's deadliest outbreak

- Source: BBC News
- Published: 31 October 2026, 20:46 IST (2026-10-31T20:46+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/c1f0d1ecd6b8
- original_url: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cj5ynryyep2yo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/c1f0d1ecd6b8-l.webp

Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus.

### EU Angle, And PM, President On Opposing Sides: Coup In Poland, Explained

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 19:49 IST (2026-10-31T19:49+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/7c427dd1d1b7
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/threat-to-internal-security-polish-president-karol-nawrocki-calls-crisis-talks-amid-coup-charge-12264161#publisher=newsstand

Nawrocki called urgent talks with political party representatives on Saturday, a day after two senior judges of the Constitutional Tribunal were suspended by a fellow judge.

### US Midterm Elections: How Politicians Are Using Style To Connect With Voters

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 20:16 IST (2026-10-31T20:16+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/547a73bfb673
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/feature/us-midterm-elections-how-politicians-are-using-style-to-connect-with-voters-12264329#publisher=newsstand

US politicians are using different clothing styles strategically in the 2026 midterm campaigns to make themselves relatable to the voters. .

### Ethiopian PM puts ministers through military training

- Source: BBC News
- Published: 31 October 2026, 19:58 IST (2026-10-31T19:58+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/78e9e54bfe34
- original_url: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmwyv2y7g9l8o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/78e9e54bfe34-l.webp

The prime minister has previously emphasised military preparedness as central to his government's ambitions.

### US Hospital Gives Babies A Circus-Themed Halloween Makeover

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 20:15 IST (2026-10-31T20:15+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/b1fb385785f9
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-hospital-gives-nicu-babies-a-circus-themed-halloween-makeover-12264153#publisher=newsstand

The hospital dressed the infants as different circus characters and treats, bringing a touch of fun to the medical facility.

### Current crisis could help PM Tusk in 2027 polls, but it may also backfire both against him and President Nawrocki: Polish expert Krzysztof Marcin Zalewski

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 19:55 IST (2026-10-31T19:55+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/0d37689f3370
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/current-crisis-could-help-pm-tusk-in-2027-polls-but-it-may-also-backfire-both-against-him-and-president-nawrocki-polish-expert-krzysztof-marcin-zalewski/article71649669.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/0d37689f3370-l.webp

### How can Pope Leo vote in U.S. elections while serving as the sovereign of Vatican City? | Explained

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 18:32 IST (2026-10-31T18:32+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/df8297eac48c
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/how-can-pope-leo-vote-in-us-elections-while-serving-as-the-sovereign-of-vatican-city-explained/article71648983.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/df8297eac48c-l.webp

Does becoming the Pope automatically mean giving up American citizenship? Can a foreign head of state retain the right to vote in U.S. elections?

### Couple Rescued From Irish Beach After Rising Tide Leaves Them Stranded

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 17:48 IST (2026-10-31T17:48+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/b9e36dd7ee21
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/couple-rescued-from-irish-beach-after-rising-tide-leaves-them-stranded-12263631#publisher=newsstand

The Irish Coast Guard sent a cliff rescue team to reach the couple. Rescuers descended nearly 500 feet to reach them.

### Iran says fishermen found after accusing U.S. of attack in Hormuz

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 17:59 IST (2026-10-31T17:59+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/c86ba5fb452a
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/iran-says-fishermen-found-after-accusing-us-of-attack-in-hormuz/article71649330.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/c86ba5fb452a-l.webp

Two fishermen from Qeshm, who had gone missing following an attack by the American enemy on their fishing boat this morning, have been found, state television said

### Zakir Naik Defends Taliban On Girls' Education, Gets Slammed By 3 Countries

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 17:43 IST (2026-10-31T17:43+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/12a6b84fefef
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/zakir-naik-defends-taliban-on-girls-education-gets-slammed-by-india-pakistan-afghanistan-12263581#publisher=newsstand

In a video clip that has been widely circulated on social media, controversial Indian Islamic preacher Zakir Naik claimed that the media misrepresents the situation in Afghanistan.

### Watch: Blood donors get a Halloween fright in Thailand

- Source: BBC News
- Published: 31 October 2026, 18:20 IST (2026-10-31T18:20+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/3dd387cb4280
- original_url: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cmze42el49d9o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/3dd387cb4280-l.webp

Thai Red Cross workers dressed up as part of a Halloween-themed blood drive in the country's capital Bangkok.

### France heads into third weekend of protests as youth-led rallies sweep Europe

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 18:08 IST (2026-10-31T18:08+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/9cdd791d1b73
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/france-heads-into-third-weekend-of-protests-as-youth-led-rallies-sweep-europe/article71649225.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/9cdd791d1b73-l.webp

Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez warned of a “very high risk” of disorder, especially after dark on Halloween

### Britain open to apologising for slavery, says Andy Burnham

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 18:00 IST (2026-10-31T18:00+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/e52952df0678
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/britain-open-to-apologising-for-slavery-says-andy-burnham/article71649276.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/e52952df0678-l.webp

Mr. Burnham pushed back against the notion of financial reparations for victims of slavery saying that the British people could not be held responsible for historical wrongs; Burnham’s omission of colonialism ‘inexcusable’, said Tharoor

### Iran’s Supreme Leader warns U.S., Israel against new attacks

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 17:36 IST (2026-10-31T17:36+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/8fec4d5545fd
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/irans-supreme-leader-warns-us-israel-against-new-attacks/article71649244.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/8fec4d5545fd-l.webp

According to the statement, Mr. Khamenei ordered the commanders to ensure that "any level or type of threat must be met with an immediate, impactful and geographically unrestricted response".

### From Trump Shoutout To $300-Million Drone Business: The Rise Of Powerus

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 17:07 IST (2026-10-31T17:07+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/905cf21e16c1
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/from-trump-shoutout-to-300-million-drone-business-the-rise-of-powerus-12263545#publisher=newsstand

Powerus began with $5.7 million in assets. Within months, it was a $300 million business, the Journal said.

### Elon Musk With $868 Billion Net Worth Says Saving Money For Future Is 'Pointless'

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 16:53 IST (2026-10-31T16:53+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/f9cf394c820f
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/elon-musk-with-868-billion-net-worth-says-saving-money-for-future-is-pointless-12263478#publisher=newsstand

Elon Musk says saving money is pointless as super intelligent abundance will make money irrelevant.

### Evacuated Ukrainians from Russian-occupied Oleshky arrive in Belarus

- Source: BBC News
- Published: 31 October 2026, 16:48 IST (2026-10-31T16:48+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/3cfe4c38bdcf
- original_url: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqx2818elrnzo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/3cfe4c38bdcf-l.webp

Residents were taken out from the devastated city on Friday during a local ceasefire.

### Video: Air Force One Flies Dangerously Close To White House On Halloween

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 15:20 IST (2026-10-31T15:20+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/dcff39393eef
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/video-air-force-one-flies-dangerously-close-to-white-house-on-halloween-12262732#publisher=newsstand

The video showed President Donald Trump waving at the jet as it flew past the Washington Monument and came close to the White House.

### Inside World's Largest Crypto Heist: How Binance's $6.3 Billion Was Stolen

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 15:00 IST (2026-10-31T15:00+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/62b6f8c79e4c
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/inside-worlds-largest-crypto-heist-how-binances-6-3-billion-was-stolen-12262633#publisher=newsstand

The $6.3 billion attack on Binance has raised fresh concerns about the security of cryptocurrency exchanges, with investigators suspecting the involvement of a North Korean hacking group.

### US Midterm Poll Candidates' Dosa, Temple Outreach To Indian Americans

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 14:47 IST (2026-10-31T14:47+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/5076cba0be7d
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/us-midterm-poll-candidates-dosa-temple-outreach-to-indian-americans-james-talarico-12263042#publisher=newsstand

Indian temples have emerged as a favourite with candidates, particularly in states with a sizable Indian-American population.

### CCTV, zip ties and election watchers: How US mail-in votes are secured and counted

- Source: BBC News
- Published: 31 October 2026, 14:46 IST (2026-10-31T14:46+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/82d4316665f1
- original_url: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/cw4g1vlj4v2jo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/82d4316665f1-l.webp

BBC Verify goes to an election centre to get a behind-the-scenes look at how mail-in ballots for the US midterm elections are processed.

### "Parents Are Still Crying": Iranian Diplomat Recalls Minab School Attack

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 13:05 IST (2026-10-31T13:05+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/4842530262cc
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/ndtv-world-summit-2026-parents-are-still-crying-iranian-diplomat-abdul-majid-hakeem-elahi-recalls-minab-school-attack-12257231#publisher=newsstand

Iranian diplomat Abdul Majid Hakeem Elahi said the school was attacked twice on February 28, killing 168 innocent children. He said some of their bodies have still not been found and parents do not have a grave where they can go and mourn their children.

### Saudi Arabia says intercepted ‘hostile drone’ in Riyadh region

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 13:09 IST (2026-10-31T13:09+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/3bc01cb01985
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/saudi-arabia-shoots-down-drone-in-riyadh-houthis-yemen-october-31-2026/article71648572.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/3bc01cb01985-l.webp

No information yet on who launched the drone

### Nations commit to get nature goals back on track at UN nature summit

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 13:08 IST (2026-10-31T13:08+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/15d11fc9535b
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/nations-commit-to-get-nature-goals-back-on-track-at-un-nature-summit/article71648500.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/15d11fc9535b-l.webp

The United Nations had warned that progress was insufficient to meet the goals of the 2030 target including protecting 30% of Earth’s land and oceans, tackling pollution and invasive species, and boosting money for conservation

### G20 foreign ministers to end Atlanta meeting without consensus on key issues

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 12:14 IST (2026-10-31T12:14+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/b7bf15a74da1
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/g20-foreign-ministers-to-end-atlanta-meeting-without-consensus-on-key-issues/article71648418.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/b7bf15a74da1-l.webp

Divisions over Russia’s war with Ukraine overshadowed the talks, with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio set to release a chairman’s statement instead of a joint communique

### Trump backtracks on rallies in turbulent end to midterms campaign

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 12:03 IST (2026-10-31T12:03+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/9ac5984ba290
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/trump-backtracks-on-rallies-in-turbulent-end-to-midterms-campaign/article71648419.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/9ac5984ba290-l.webp

The U.S. President reinstated two rallies in Kansas and Iowa a day after cancelling them, saying Republicans “have a shot” in the midterms as a record 47.9 million Americans have already voted

### Oman rescues 25 from burning ship, Iran halts tankers

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 11:28 IST (2026-10-31T11:28+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/77ae5d7408f4
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/oman-rescues-25-from-burning-ship-iran-halts-tankers/article71648359.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/77ae5d7408f4-l.webp

Tehran has restricted maritime traffic through the strait since the West Asia war erupted on February 28 with U.S.-Israeli strikes on the Islamic republic

### What Are Limpet Mines That Were Used To Hit Tanker Carrying Indians In Hormuz?

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 11:13 IST (2026-10-31T11:13+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/e9aad5c9aeb2
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/what-are-limpet-mines-that-were-used-to-hit-tanker-carrying-indians-in-hormuz-12262323#publisher=newsstand

Limpet mines are attached to the ship's hull and can be easily placed by a swimmer, diver or frogman.

### Spain train disaster clouds Sánchez chances of re-election

- Source: BBC News
- Published: 31 October 2026, 11:14 IST (2026-10-31T11:14+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/2420b1fdff2b
- original_url: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cmeweppr990qo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/2420b1fdff2b-l.webp

The Spanish PM is hit by a succession of crises just weeks before a snap general election.

### Suited and booted: How Joseph Kabila went from president to rebel leader

- Source: BBC News
- Published: 31 October 2026, 10:02 IST (2026-10-31T10:02+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/50f351b4fbeb
- original_url: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cr3wv311dwnlo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/50f351b4fbeb-l.webp

What does Joseph Kabila launching a new rebel movement mean for DR Congo?

### U.S., South Korea, Japan vow ‘complete’ North Korea’s denuclearisation

- Source: The Hindu
- Published: 31 October 2026, 08:58 IST (2026-10-31T08:58+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/a164dd98183e
- original_url: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/us-south-korea-japan-vow-complete-north-korea-denuclearisation/article71648121.ece
- Image: https://allindia.news/img/a164dd98183e-l.webp

Speculation is mounting over a potential meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un at next month’s APEC summit in China, with Mr.

### In Poland, Judge Suspends Her Court's President. Protests, Coup Claim Follow

- Source: NDTV
- Published: 31 October 2026, 08:47 IST (2026-10-31T08:47+05:30)
- Section: World
- Link: https://allindia.news/s/aa41f81ec83c
- original_url: https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/poland-protest-bogdan-swieczkowski-karol-nawrocki-donald-tusk-poland-constitutional-tribunal-12261899#publisher=newsstand

Polish President Karol Nawrocki was on his way to Senegal when the news broke. He turned his flight back and explained why on X.