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USII DAILY · THU 22 OCT

US and Israel Plan Post-Midterm Strikes on Iran; Tehran Threatens New 'Father of All Bombs'

Washington and Jerusalem are reportedly advancing plans for a short, intensive military campaign targeting Iran after the US midterm electio…

UKRAINE–RUSSIA · THU 22 OCT

Russia and Ukraine Agree to Resume Trilateral Peace Talks with US After November 10

Following US Envoy Steve Witkoff's meetings, Russia and Ukraine agreed to restart trilateral talks, though Moscow views current peace p…

STATECRAFT · THU 22 OCT

China, Russia Condemn "Destructive External Interference" in Eurasia During Premier Li Qiang's Visit

Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Russian President Vladimir Putin issued a joint statement in Moscow, while four nations signed a defense pact, …

FIFA · THU 22 OCT

World Cup 2026 Enters Extended Off-Season; Club Football Dominates the Global Stage

With the FIFA World Cup concluded in July, the international football calendar remains quiet, shifting focus to ongoing domestic league comp…

WOMEN'S CRICKET · THU 22 OCT

India Women prepare for ODI series against Zimbabwe; Australia, New Zealand play final T20I.

Following their T20I sweep, India Women are set to begin a three-match ODI series against Zimbabwe in Vadodara tomorrow.

MEN'S CRICKET · THU 22 OCT

India's Tour of New Zealand Kicks Off as First T20I Gets Underway in Christchurch

India won the toss and elected to bowl first in the opening match of their T20I series against New Zealand at Hagley Oval.

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