Nov 1, 2026, 10:30 PM UTC

Riyadh’s main international airport remains closed following renewed missile and drone threats from Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels. The continued shutdown follows a deadly weekend strike on the airport terminal that killed 12 people and injured more than 300. Houthi forces claimed responsibility for the assault and urged international carriers to avoid Saudi airspace.

The regional crisis broadened as a Saudi military helicopter crashed due to reported technical failure near Najran near the Yemen border, killing two crew members. Maritime safety deteriorated further after a vessel was hit near the coast of the United Arab Emirates. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned against interfering with its control over the Strait of Hormuz, while US officials evaluate potential military strikes against Iran despite diplomatic talks.

Sources: Beta, Cafe del Montenegro, Danas, N1, Vijesti

United Nations human rights experts have called on the United States to immediately halt its practice of deporting migrants to third countries, citing grave risks of torture, abuse, and persecution. The demand follows an international media investigation led by Forbidden Stories, which revealed that the U.S. government transferred at least 25,447 migrants to 28 nations under secret bilateral agreements.

The investigation documented cases of asylum seekers being relocated to unfamiliar countries despite acknowledged safety risks. Concurrently, advocacy organization Human Rights First reported that Washington is preparing to deport hundreds of detained Afghans to Pakistan, intended for eventual transfer to Taliban-controlled Afghanistan, including family members of former U.S. military allies.

Sources: Avaz, Danas, Index, Klix, Vijesti.

French authorities have implemented strict security measures in Orléans ahead of the Rassemblement National party congress, where party leader Marine Le Pen is scheduled to deliver a major address. Prefectural authorities banned all unauthorized public gatherings across the municipality on Sunday, following nationwide protests on October 24 that resulted in 1,314 arrests and 53 injured security personnel.

Nearly 3,000 law enforcement officers were deployed to Orléans to manage between 20,000 and 30,000 expected counter-demonstrators. Measures include a curfew for minors under 15, alongside authorized police drone surveillance. Officials warned that any attempts to provoke violence during the event would trigger swift law enforcement intervention.

Sources: La Tribune, Le Figaro, Le Monde, Libération.

Polish President Karol Nawrocki summoned parliamentary leaders for emergency consultations following a deepening political crisis surrounding the country's Constitutional Tribunal. The move came after Constitutional Tribunal President Bogdan Święczkowski was suspended and a judge assumed his duties, following efforts by Prime Minister Donald Tusk's government to strip judicial immunity from court leaders for criminal prosecution.

On Friday evening, riot police were deployed around the tribunal headquarters in Warsaw as supporters of the former ruling party attempted to force their way into the building. Nawrocki cut short an overseas trip, returning to the capital to warn that the "constitutional order has been violated" and cite risks to internal security. Opposition figures denounced the actions as a "coup d'état," while government officials maintained that the measures are necessary to restore the rule of law.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, Moldova1, Newsmaker, Ziarul de Gardă.

The United States has finalized the departure of its remaining military forces from Iraq, concluding a deployment that spanned over two decades. US President Donald Trump praised the pullout, stating on social media that it represents a "great day for America" and expressing confidence in the capacity of local authorities to maintain order.

While military analysts note that Iraq's political and security environment is significantly more stable than during the previous American drawdown in 2011, regional assessments vary. Some experts warn that the complete departure of coalition troops could empower Iranian-backed groups and local insurgent networks. Meanwhile, the US Department of Defense is reviewing its broader footprint across the Persian Gulf following recent strikes against American facilities in the area.

Sources: Defence24, Portal obronny, Rzeczpospolita, TVP info