Good morning — here’s your Tuesday, October 14, 2025, world brief. The US Army expands dining privatization across more bases, while Trump calls for peace with Iran and prepares to meet China’s Xi amid trade tensions. Libya’s coastguard faces new accusations after a migrant boat attack, and ISIS-linked rebels kill 19 in Congo. Hamas frees the final hostages as Trump declares the Gaza war over. Japan reports fewer Chinese air incursions but more drone flights, Taiwan warns of rising cyberattacks, and Malaysia pushes a Thailand-Cambodia ceasefire ahead of the ASEAN summit. Australia makes another billion-dollar AUKUS payment before Albanese’s US visit.

—US Army Expands Dining Privatization Plan to 10 More Bases, Citing Need for Overhaul

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