US Confirms Operational Space Weapon Orbiting Earth

The United States has confirmed for the first time that it has deployed an operational weapon in space, capable of orbiting the upper reaches of Earth's atmosphere. The confirmation comes amid ongoing political developments, including a delay that provided former President Trump an opportunity to sow doubt and paranoia among voters ahead of midterm elections. The Supreme Court also blocked an attempt by Trump to restrict mail-in voting. In other news, the Democratic Republic of Congo is experiencing a decline in Ebola infection rates for the first time since the outbreak began. Meanwhile, a report highlights the plight of refugees who escaped death only to face poverty and disease, often forgotten amidst larger global crises. Separately, Iran is reportedly exacting a price from the United States for its use of economic sanctions as a weapon. In domestic Israeli news, relatives of hostages have become a sought-after asset, though not necessarily within the political party that most vigorously advocated for them.