Politics & World Affairs — October 23, 2026

Earthquake kills 16 in Tibet. A magnitude-7 earthquake struck Tibet's sparsely populated north, killing at least 16 people, injuring 54 and destroying hundreds of homes. Rescue teams mobilized after at least seven aftershocks.

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Brazil holds presidential runoff Sunday. Incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva faces Flavio Bolsonaro in a tight runoff. The outcome carries stakes for US-Brazil tariff policy and access to critical minerals.

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Trump waives Russia sanctions. President Trump waived most new Russia sanctions under the Graham Act, drawing bipartisan criticism over whether the move signals weakening resolve toward Moscow.

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