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Politics news — October 13, 2026 - Page 2

Politics publications published on October 13, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 2 of 2.

36 publications

  1. PoliticsPolicyWarMiddle East

    Oil Prices Surge Amid Middle East Tensions and Ukraine Conflict

    Oil prices have risen significantly due to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine. The price of Brent crude oil has surpassed $107 per barrel following reports of Russian strikes on Ukrainian energy facilities and attacks on commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz. These geopolitical tensions, along with President Trump's 'energy ceasefire' announcement, which was later dismissed by Ukraine's President Zelensky, have contributed to the surge in oil prices.
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  3. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle EastDefense

    Russia Shoots Down Hundreds of Ukrainian Drones Over Regions

    Russian air defense forces have shot down hundreds of Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) over various regions in recent days. On October 11 alone, 78 UAVs were downed over territories in Tver, Belgorod, Bryansk, Kursk, Kaluga, Tula, Oryol, Smolensk regions, and the Moscow region. Additionally, the Southern military district reported destroying 121 UAVs in 24 hours. In the Kaluga region, 37 UAVs were shot down, while in Kharkiv, over 110 UAVs were downed by 'North' group operators.
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  4. PoliticsMiddle EastChinaIsrael

    Trump Doubts China, Russia Aid Iran

    US President Donald Trump has expressed skepticism about claims that China and Russia are significantly assisting Iran. In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump dismissed reports suggesting that the two countries are providing substantial support to Iran, stating that any such aid would be 'at a very low level' and that he does not believe it is happening. Trump argued that Russia and China understand the potential risks and losses associated with aiding Iran and that the US would quickly detect any significant support.
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  5. PoliticsLawRegulatorsNorth America

    Katie Zacharia Begins as White House Press Secretary, First Briefing Tuesday

    President Donald Trump announced that Katie Zacharia will start as White House press secretary on Monday, Columbus Day, and hold her first news conference on Tuesday morning. Zacharia, an attorney and mother of four, has been a frequent commentator on Fox News and other outlets. She previously served as deputy assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security and as general counsel for Fix California.
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  6. PoliticsLegislationConstitution

    Big Ten Admits Officials' Error Cost Oregon Shot at Tying Game Against UCLA

    The Big Ten Conference acknowledged that officials incorrectly spotted the ball at the 1.5-yard line instead of the half-yard line during Oregon's two-point conversion attempt in their 17-15 loss to UCLA. This error prevented Oregon from potentially tying the game. The league has contacted the officiating team and will emphasize consistent rule application.
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  7. PoliticsResignationMiddle EastNorth America

    Trump Considers Firing Ambassador Guilfoyle Over Misconduct Allegations

    President Donald Trump is considering firing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle over allegations of misconduct, including pressuring a donor to pay off a large credit card bill, accepting improper gifts and services, and threatening a Greek official. Guilfoyle, a former Fox News personality and ex-fiancée of Donald Trump Jr., has denied any wrongdoing. The allegations emerged as Secretary of State Marco Rubio was in Athens, and he reportedly expressed anger at Guilfoyle's actions.
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  8. PoliticsRegulatorsPeace

    Elon Musk Spends $366 Million to Help Republicans Maintain Control of Congress

    Elon Musk has spent $366 million to aid Republicans in maintaining control of the U.S. Congress, with $276 million allocated since July. This marks a significant shift from his previous stance in May, when he intended to reduce political spending. The New York Times reports that this amount exceeds his spending during the 2020 U.S. presidential election, where he supported Donald Trump.
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  9. PoliticsBillRegulatorsAsiaMiddle East

    Netanyahu Seeks Saudi Approval to Join Fight Against Houthis in Yemen

    Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is pushing for Saudi Arabia's permission to join military operations against the Houthis in Yemen, aiming to strengthen ties and pave the way for normalization. However, Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has been reluctant, fearing public backlash. Netanyahu has been pursuing this through U.S. mediation.
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  10. PoliticsArrestTrialStrike

    Selma Blair Arrested for Assaulting Flight Crew, Trying to Open Plane Door Mid-Air

    Actress Selma Blair was arrested after allegedly assaulting two flight attendants and attempting to open the door of a Delta Air Lines flight mid-flight. The incident occurred on Sunday, with Blair being taken into custody upon landing at JFK Airport. Both flight attendants sustained injuries, with one requiring hospital treatment. Blair's representative stated that she experienced a medical emergency leading to the incident.
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