This week, we assess growing indications of renewed US military action against Iran, Russia's cluster munition strikes in central Kyiv, and escalating Houthi attacks on Saudi energy infrastructure.

We also cover the US midterms, Brazil's presidential election aftermath, protests in France and Tunisia, a deadly train collision in Spain, Serbia's election result, political uncertainty in Israel, a church attack in Jordan, Algeria's deployment to Niger and rising tensions in Ethiopia.

In Asia-Pacific, we examine the aftermath of Cyclone Arnab, flooding in Thailand and continued wildfires and protests in Indonesia.

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Could tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea lead to a wider conflict in the Horn of Africa? Intelligence Analyst Joshua George examines the role of Tigray, Ethiopia's ambitions for Red Sea access and how regional alliances and existing conflicts could shape the risk of escalation.

This week, we assess whether the US and Israel are preparing renewed strikes against Iran, reduced US military support for Ukraine, Israel’s new security doctrine in Lebanon, and continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.

We also cover Brazil’s presidential runoff, electricity shortages in Ecuador, protests in France and Albania, flooding in Spain, Ebola cases in the DRC, Nigeria and Kenya, tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea, and rising fuel prices in Kenya. In Asia-Pacific, we examine Super Typhoon Champi and the impact of Indonesian wildfires on regional aviation and protests.

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