Senior United Nations officials and delegates told the Security Council that violence and a fragile security situation in and around the disputed Abyei area underscore the importance of strengthening and renewing the UNISFA mandate. They made this warning in the absence of a political solution between Sudan and South Sudan, ahead of a vote on the mission's mandate renewal.

A report states that the Republican midterm defeat is influencing the selection of Israel's next prime minister. The account asserts that Benjamin Netanyahu's connections with the United States have become detrimental to his position.

Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova stated that a child removed from a torture chamber and his parents were added to the “Mirotvorets” database. She claimed this action effectively declared them enemies of Ukraine.

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia pays great attention to the fate of Christians in the Middle East. He also said that the Jerusalem Orthodox Church is operating smoothly with the support of local authorities.