The US government shutdown debate largely ignores the major financial risks, especially the soaring public debt exceeding $37 trillion, with warnings about the sustainability of social and financial programs.

South Korea plans to deploy nearly 20,000 police officers in Gyeongju to ensure public safety during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit starting on October 31. Security preparations include patrols and counterterrorism measures in cooperation with the military and Presidential Security Service.

Israeli airstrikes on Lebanon alongside the Gaza agreement aim to pressure Lebanon to disarm Hezbollah and impose Israeli security conditions, amid a US stance that offers no guarantees to stop violations without direct negotiations.

Vice President JD Vance highlights "a lot of waste and fraud" in the Affordable Care Act tax credits, which are central to the congressional funding crisis causing the U.S. government shutdown. Democrats and Republicans exchange blame over the ongoing shutdown since October 1.

The Israeli Knesset welcomes U.S. President Donald Trump as the Gaza ceasefire enters its fourth day, with expectations of releasing Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners as initial steps toward resolving the long-standing conflict.

Former Egyptian ambassador Atif Salem said that protests have continued in the occupied Palestinian territories since Netanyahu's government took power in January 2023. He noted that Netanyahu plans early Likud party elections and may consider dissolving the Knesset, with possible options including war with Iran.

Dr. Abdel Moneim Said said the US will sign the war-ending agreement as guarantor and Israeli representative, highlighted Tony Blair's upcoming role in the peace process, and confirmed that Trump's plan includes a path to a Palestinian state.

US President Donald Trump announced the war "ended" in Gaza as he traveled to Israel and Egypt to attend a peace summit in Sharm El-Sheikh, where a document to end the war is expected to be signed. The plan includes releasing Palestinian hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners held by Israel.

After 35 years of lost peace efforts amid regional and global conflicts, Hamas launched its attack in October 2023, followed by a two-year war with Israel. The recent ceasefire agreement opens the door for international discussions to establish comprehensive peace in the region.

On October 7, 2023, Hamas broke through the iron wall and entered Israel, leading to direct confrontations between Iran and Israel. Despite celebrations in Tehran, the war ended with significant losses for Iran and its allies, with a ceasefire imposed under American pressure after two years of conflict.