The United States conducted air strikes on Iran's Qeshm Island on Monday. Vice President JD Vance said he and President Donald Trump feel optimistic about reaching a negotiated settlement with Iran, though no deadline has been set. Trump has previously argued that war may be necessary to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio indicated on Nov 1 that the administration prefers a diplomatic resolution and wants to avoid further military action.
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The International Olympic Committee deadline of 31 Oct is approaching as South Africa has named Durban its preferred city to bid for the 2036 or 2040 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games. Acting president Lwandile Simelane announced the choice on 30 Oct. The proposal will centre on the 56,000‑seat Moses Mabhida Stadium and could involve other South African cities. South Africa joins six other nations competing for the 2036 Games, with the IOC set to select the host in mid‑2029. Feasibility reviews are due by March 2027.
27 October 2026
A UN commission of inquiry says Israel has continued genocidal acts in Gaza after the October 2025 ceasefire, and that the situation in the West Bank has worsened. Israel's Geneva mission calls the report a misinformation campaign. The Palestinian health ministry reports 74,561 deaths in Gaza since October 2023, including 1,565 since the ceasefire took effect. It also says Israeli forces killed 14 Palestinians over the past two days, including a six-year-old girl. The report covers events from 7 October 2023 to September 2026.