Amid heightened tensions with Iran, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant has canceled his visit to the Pentagon to consult with Prime Minister Netanyahu following Tehran's missile attack, while Western powers urge diplomacy to prevent escalation.

As Hurricane Milton intensifies to a Category 5 storm approaching Florida, President Biden urges evacuations to avert potentially the state's worst disaster in a century, amidst political tensions with Trump over disaster response misinformation.

In the US presidential race, Kamala Harris edges ahead of Donald Trump nationally, but remains deadlocked in key battleground states, with Trump intensifying attacks and Harris critiquing his handling of misinformation and disaster response.

Meanwhile, in Michigan, a pro-Palestinian group's opposition to Trump could offer Harris a boost, though their caution against his presidency comes with the complication of third-party candidates affecting tight race dynamics.

Turning to business news, Herfy, a key Saudi food services firm, faces a leadership shake-up as its major stakeholder Savola Group calls for board dismissals amid allegations of financial misrepresentation, with a critical assembly meeting planned for November 4.

Lastly, Saudi Arabia's Al-Faw has gained recognition as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, spotlighting its ancient trade routes and cultural heritage, with recent archaeological findings explored in an international conference in Riyadh.