Nov 10, 2026, 10:00 PM UTC

Republican Representative Thomas Massie has initiated an impeachment effort against United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, following significant losses for the Republican Party in the recent midterm elections.

Massie introduced impeachment articles in the House of Representatives, citing unauthorized military operations in Iran. The move highlights mounting political pressure on President Donald Trump's administration regarding its foreign policy decisions. Hegseth dismissed the proceedings, characterizing the resolution as an "attack on Trump" and maintaining that the administration will not apologize for its actions in Iran.

A vote in the House of Representatives could take place within two days. However, observers assess that the impeachment resolution has virtually no chance of securing the necessary votes to pass.

Sources: Der Standard, DW, FAZ, ORF, Tagesschau.

Delegate negotiations are underway at the 31st United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP31) in Antalya, where Türkiye is hosting its first UN climate summit. With Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change Minister Murat Kurum presiding, discussions focus on closing emissions gaps over a decade after the Paris Agreement.

Türkiye leads the presidency while Australia co-chairs negotiation efforts. The agenda centers on securing climate finance mechanisms for developing nations, establishing timetables for phasing out fossil fuels, and implementing equitable transition frameworks. Representatives from over 196 countries and the European Union are present at the EXPO center venue. Delegates face growing pressure to translate international climate commitments into concrete policies as global pledges continue to fall short of limiting global warming to 1.5°C.

Sources: Anadolu Ajansı, Bianet, Cumhuriyet, Daily Sabah, TRT Haber.

Trilateral negotiations between American, Ukrainian, and Russian officials opened in Abu Dhabi, with US representatives stating there is a "real chance" for progress toward ending the war. However, European diplomats remain skeptical of Moscow's commitment to a resolution.

Concurrently, Polish Defence Minister Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz reported positive negotiations with US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth regarding Pentagon support for a permanent American military presence in Poland. The security developments coincide with domestic political pressure on Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk following controversial leadership changes at the Constitutional Tribunal, which triggered opposition protests.

Meanwhile, Ukrainian Ambassador to the EU Vsevolod Chentsov announced that Kyiv aims to complete intermediate rule-of-law benchmarks early next year to advance its European Union accession negotiations.

Sources: Liga net, NV, Радіо Свобода, Українська правда

Russian and Ukrainian representatives have resumed negotiations in Abu Dhabi under United States mediation, though reports indicate both sides maintain rigid positions with limited expectations for immediate progress. Concurrently, a donor conference convened in Paris under France's G7 presidency to secure $250 million toward a €500 million project repairing the Chernobyl nuclear facility's protective arch, damaged by a Russian drone strike.

In France, politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon pushed back against criticism alleging his peace proposals align with Moscow's interests. Separately, hacker groups claimed responsibility for breaching Russia’s Rosstat agency, disclosing data asserting at least 400,000 Russian soldiers have died since the conflict began.

Sources: Le Figaro, Le Monde, Libération, Politico Europe, RTBF Info.

US President Donald Trump announced there is "positive momentum" toward ending military conflict with Iran, describing renewed strikes as "extremely unlikely" provided negotiations on Tehran's nuclear program and the Strait of Hormuz advance. Trump met in Washington with Qatari Prime Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani to facilitate mediation efforts.

Despite diplomatic discussions, security conditions in the region remain fragile. Explosions occurred near the Strait of Hormuz at Qeshm Island and Jask port, while an oil tanker caught fire following a naval mine detonation. Additionally, airstrikes in Yemen killed at least 27 people near Sanaa.

Global energy markets responded to the diplomatic developments on Monday, with crude oil prices stabilizing after suffering their sharpest weekly decline since the pandemic.

Sources: Adevărul, Digi24, Economedia, G4Media, HotNews.