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Iran and Oman have reached an understanding on the geographical parameters of a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghai said a joint statement between the two countries is in the final stages of drafting, provided third parties do not interfere in the process. Baghai stressed that any agreement would not, by itself, guarantee security in the strategic waterway.

The US Department of State has announced an additional $242m in funding to combat the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, bringing total direct US assistance to $512m. The funding is expected to cover approximately six months of operations. This is the second-largest Ebola outbreak in history, and aid officials warn that the disease is spreading at a record pace.

London police arrested a woman after four men suffered stab wounds on Wednesday on a street near Covent Garden. According to initial findings, the incident is likely related to mental health. The woman, who is in her 40s, is suspected of possessing an offensive weapon and assault. Police recovered a pair of scissors at the scene. The four injured men are 34, 39, 42 and 52 years old. Paramedics treated them at the scene before transporting them to a nearby trauma center.

The Spanish enclave of Ceuta is calling for the transfer of hundreds of unaccompanied migrant minors to the mainland after approximately 72,000 migrants arrived on its coast in a single week. Although most of the migrants have since returned to Morocco, approximately 1,100 unaccompanied minors remain in Ceuta and cannot be immediately deported. Many are housed in makeshift shelters or sleeping on the streets, as reception centers are overcrowded.

The Trump administration will introduce new guidance expanding tax breaks for employers that offer paid family leave. The White House also plans to feature the measure in its campaign ahead of November's congressional elections. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and House Speaker Mike Johnson will present the new policy alongside Congressman Juan Ciscomani in Arizona. The expansion applies to a tax break introduced in 2017 during Trump's first term.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to the Indian government for the presence of child sexual abuse material, deepfake content and operational failures on the company's platforms, according to Indian media. The apology was reportedly made during a meeting on Tuesday between Meta representatives and Indian government officials.

Pope Leo XIV will travel to Uruguay, Argentina and Peru from 6 to 17 November, the Vatican has announced. The trip will be a significant one for the head of the Catholic Church, who spent decades working as a missionary and bishop in Peru before being elected pope last year. The itinerary includes stops in Uruguay from 6 to 8 November, Argentina from 8 to 11 November and Peru from 11 to 17 November. Born in the United States, the pope is also a citizen of Peru.

Russian President Vladimir Putin has appointed Denis Lyamin as commander of the newly created Unmanned Systems Forces, a branch that will be responsible for conducting combat drone operations. The move forms part of a broader military reorganization in the fifth year of the war in Ukraine. Putin described Lyamin as one of the most qualified experts for the role and instructed him to complete the formation of the new unit "in the near future".

A Syrian aircraft reportedly entered Iraqi airspace on Sunday, prompting pro-Iranian militias to open fire. Initial reports described it as a Syrian Army reconnaissance drone, while Iraqi media later claimed that it was a helicopter.

At least 31 Christians were killed in two attacks in central Nigeria, including 11 children and a Catholic priest. Suspected militants from the predominantly Muslim Fulani ethnic group killed 30 people during a nighttime attack on the Christian village of Naridon in Kaduna state. The victims included 21 Catholics and nine members of the Evangelical Church Winning All. Seven others were injured and several remain missing. Residents said the attackers moved from house to house.