UK Maritime Trade Operations - Attack - Strait of Hormuz Vessel: TKR (Tanker) UKMTO has received a verified time-late report of an incident in the Strait of Hormuz. A tanker transiting outbound was struck by an unknown projectile, disabling the vessel. The crew have been reported safe. There is no damage assessment or environmental impact report at present. Vessels are advised to transit with caution and report any suspicious activity to UKMTO, whilst authorities investigate. 🕒 Reported: 2026-10-26 09:20 UTC

Netanyahu pushed Trump to launch joint strikes on Iran before Tuesday’s Israeli election, but Trump refused to give the go-ahead, CNN reports. Israel’s military chief reportedly warned his U.S. counterpart that an attack could force the election to be postponed.

U.S. forces in the Middle East could launch major strikes on Iran within 96 hours of an order from Trump, CNN reports. Military planners are considering targets including Iranian nuclear facilities, military bases and energy infrastructure, but Trump has yet to make a decision.

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are expected to meet Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday, Reuters reports, citing two sources. Saudi Defence Minister Khalid bin Salman and Pakistan’s army chief Asim Munir are among those expected to attend.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz denies reports of a rift with military chiefs over Iran, calling them “completely false.” He says Israel never intended to attack Iran before Tuesday’s election but would respond forcefully to any Iranian strike.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has defeated right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely fought runoff, winning a fourth non-consecutive term, the country’s electoral authority says.

Lula has taken a narrow lead in Brazil’s presidential runoff with 50.37% of the vote, after 55.56% of ballots were counted.

Trump says Libya can no longer serve as a route for illegal migration, warning that “this must end now.” He also pledged U.S. support for unifying Libya’s institutions and holding national elections.

Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro are tied at 50.00% each in Brazil’s presidential runoff, with 47.24% of ballots counted.

Trump has again backed Netanyahu ahead of Tuesday’s Israeli election, telling voters to keep him in office so they can “finish the job” against Iran. The post follows reports that Netanyahu had asked Trump for another public show of support.

Trump renews his endorsement of Netanyahu ahead of Israel’s election, praising their joint military operations against Iran and calling on Israelis to vote for him. “Bibi has been an outstanding Warrior Prime Minister,” Trump wrote. “We have to finish the job that we started!”

The Trump administration has approached former Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán about running for UN secretary-general.

Flávio Bolsonaro has narrowly overtaken President Lula da Silva in Brazil’s presidential runoff, leading 50.01% to 49.99% with 13.65% of ballots counted.

Vote counting has resumed in Brazil’s tightly contested presidential runoff after a last-minute decision to extend voting by two hours caused confusion at polling stations. Lula’s party is considering legal action over the decision as he faces Flávio Bolsonaro in a close race.

Serbia’s longtime leader Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat to a student-led opposition movement in Sunday’s parliamentary election.

Netanyahu denies reports of a clash with IDF chief Eyal Zamir over possible military action against Iran, calling them “nonsense.” “There was no fight between us,” he told Channel 14, adding that Israel is preparing for alleged Iranian attempts to disrupt Tuesday’s election.