Policy news — October 10, 2026

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1. PoliticsPolicyExecutive

   Oct 10, 2026, 19:49 UTC

   

   Kamala Harris' Husband Prefers She Doesn't Run for President Again

   Doug Emhoff, husband of Kamala Harris, has privately expressed his preference that she does not run for president again in 2028, according to multiple reports. Some major Democratic donors have also raised concerns about her chances of success. Harris has not yet made a decision about running but has been laying the groundwork for a potential bid.

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2. WorldPolicyMiddle East

   Oct 10, 2026, 17:46 UTC

   

   Trump Claims Iran Likely to Target San Diego and Los Angeles

   US President Donald Trump repeatedly claimed that Iran was likely to target San Diego and Los Angeles with missiles due to the ease of the missile path to these cities. He also suggested that Iran might have attacked Europe before targeting the US. Trump's comments sparked criticism from California officials and debates about potential threats and false flag operations.

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3. WorldPolicyLegislationMiddle East

   Oct 10, 2026, 11:23 UTC

   Russia Offers No Concessions on Ukraine for Diesel Fuel Deal

   According to multiple sources including the Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and advisors to the Ukrainian President, Russia has not offered any steps regarding Ukraine in exchange for the US allowing the supply of Russian diesel to global markets. This includes no concessions on Ukraine in negotiations for peace, despite the potential revenue from fuel sales that could help finance the war. Meanwhile, the US has not received any proposals from Russia that it finds acceptable.

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4. PoliticsPolicyMiddle EastLogistics

   Oct 10, 2026, 07:24 UTC

   

   Trump Announces Deal with Putin for Russian Diesel Supplies

   President Trump has announced a deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin, following a successful conversation, to supply the American and global markets with a significant amount of diesel fuel. Russia will immediately provide over 300,000 tons of diesel, with additional supplies in November and thereafter, totaling 4.8 million tons. Trump expects this agreement, combined with U.S. control over the Strait of Hormuz, to lead to a substantial decrease in diesel prices worldwide, particularly benefiting American farmers, ranchers, and truck drivers. The deal also includes a temporary easing of U.S. sanctions on Russian diesel exports. Meanwhile, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has criticized the move, describing it as a 'gift to Putin' that could prolong the war in Ukraine.

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5. WorldPolicyLawRegulatorsMiddle East

   Oct 10, 2026, 07:23 UTC

   

   Montenegro Parliament's Autumn Session Begins Without Opposition Presence

   The first regular autumn session of Montenegro's Parliament began today without the presence of a significant number of opposition MPs. According to unofficial information, MPs of the Democratic Party of Socialists (DPS), European Union (EU), and most independent MPs will not attend, dissatisfied with the attitude of the President of the Assembly Andrija Mandić towards the opposition and unresolved issues of his replacement. Only the Civic Movement URA from the opposition is expected to attend, mainly due to the expectation that the parliamentary majority could accept their proposal to increase the salaries of firefighters-rescuers. The opposition has demanded the holding of a meeting of the Presidents of the Assembly, dissatisfied with the fact that the first autumn session is scheduled without prior consultations with the opposition club.

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