10 October 2026 | Trump-Putin Diesel Deal, Houthis Strike Riyadh & EU-China Car Deal

<p>In today&#39;s news, Donald Trump announced that Vladimir Putin has agreed to release Russian diesel to US and global markets, easing sanctions pressure on Moscow weeks before the US midterms. Meanwhile, Saudi-led forces in Yemen struck Houthi rocket launchers and vowed a firm response after Houthi attacks on Riyadh&#39;s main airport killed three Saudi citizens. Additionally, the EU and China reached a deal that could cut Chinese hybrid car exports to Europe by more than half, alongside lower Chinese tariffs on EU goods and easier rare earth licensing.</p><p><br></p><p>Dive into the complexities of global geopolitics with &quot;The Intel Briefing,&quot; a solo weekday podcast by HM Intelligence. Daniel distills the day&#39;s most significant events across Europe and the world into each episode&#39;s clear, concise, and critical insights. Stay informed, stay ahead with &quot;The Intel Briefing.&quot;</p><p><br></p><p>--------------------------------------------------------------</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://hmintelligence.org" target="_blank">Website</a> | <a href="https://hmintelligence.freshlearn.com" target="_blank">Training</a> | <a href="https://hmintelligence.shop" target="_blank">Shop</a> | <a href="https://www.instagram.com/hm_intelligence/" target="_blank">Instagram</a> | <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/hmintelligence/" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p></p>