UN reports over 100 civilians killed this week as intensified attacks threaten to leave millions without electricity, heating, and water.
121-kilometer road inaugurated October 4 marks Afghanistan's first direct overland connection to China's Xinjiang region, transforming buffer zone into trade route.
Democrats need four seats to flip Senate as handful of battleground races determine which party controls closely divided chamber.
Democrats open 7.4-point lead on generic ballot as Trump's 37.1% approval rating weighs on GOP candidates nationwide with three weeks until Election Day.
Ukrainian president reports increased Russian losses and territorial gains as October strikes target infrastructure across Ukraine from east to west.
Administration conditions civilian nuclear cooperation on Saudi normalization with Israel, despite kingdom's insistence on Palestinian statehood pathway.
President campaigns intensively for Republican candidates in final weeks as early voting expands, seeking to energize base despite challenging poll numbers.
Republicans enter final midterm stretch with massive fundraising edge but face polling headwinds as Trump's approval ratings weigh on competitive races.