Wednesday, October 28, 2026

All World Brief Now updates for this day, Central Time.

1. 6 AM CTMorning Brief: U.S. warns Gulf of a 'short, intense' Iran campaign after the midterms; Netanyahu gains in the count; Cuban diplomat expelled
   • U.S. tells Gulf allies to be ready for a 'short, intense' Iran campaign after the midterms, WSJ reports; Trump: 'You'll see Iran in a couple of weeks'
   • Update: Netanyahu's bloc gains overnight to 54 seats with about 70% counted, still short of a majority; official results due Nov. 4
   • Cuban diplomat accused of shoving a U.S. diplomat at the U.N. is being expelled, Ambassador Waltz says: 'He's gone'
   • U.S. strike kills five aboard suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific, Southern Command says
2. 5 PM CTComing at 5 PM CT