October 2026 — World Tension 61.0
1 days · ModerateIn October 2026, the World Tension index held steady at a moderate 61 out of 100 throughout the entire month. Global concerns were driven higher by continuing conflict in Ukraine, where Vladimir Putin showed no sign of stopping the war and a Russian drone crashed into a Kyiv playground. Violence also pushed tension up as Israeli attacks across Gaza killed at least eight people, a journalist was arrested on sedition charges in Hong Kong, and Sudanese youth faced displacement from war. On a calmer note, a US judge approved a settlement allowing Paramount to acquire Warner Bros, and details emerged on Trump's White House AI accord. Overall, the month ended right where it started, remaining completely flat at its score of 61.
Peak 61 on 2026-10-01 · low 61 on 2026-10-01 · live month, refreshes daily · ← September · 2026 overview ·
What moved the score
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Key headlines of October
- Putin shows no sign of stopping the war as Russia doubles down on Ukraine BBC World · 2026-10-01 · tension 63
- Russian drone crashes into Kyiv playground without exploding Al Jazeera · 2026-10-01 · tension 63
- Israeli attacks across Gaza kill at least eight Al Jazeera · 2026-10-01 · tension 47
- US judge approves settlement allowing Paramount to acquire Warner Bros Al Jazeera · 2026-10-01 · tension 38
- Hong Kong journalist arrested on sedition charge Al Jazeera · 2026-10-01 · tension 35
- Displaced by war, young Sudanese turn to entrepeneurship to survive Al Jazeera · 2026-10-01 · tension 35
- Trump administration diverts human rights funds to push far-right agenda abroad Guardian · 2026-10-01 · tension 35
- US regulator launches probe into AI companies Al Jazeera · 2026-10-01 · tension 29
- China has cracked down on AI relationships. Is it ahead of the game? BBC World · 2026-10-01 · tension 28
- Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies BBC World · 2026-10-01 · tension 26
What calmed things down
Every index in October 2026
| Index | Average | Low | High | Zone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Tension | 61.0 | 61 | 61 | Moderate |
| Food Security | 44.0 | 44 | 44 | Stable |
| Currency Stress | 23.0 | 23 | 23 | Calm |
| Shipping Stress | 43.0 | 43 | 43 | Stable |
| Sanctions | 24.0 | 24 | 24 | Calm |
| Energy Security | 52.0 | 52 | 52 | Stable |
| Gold & Silver | 56.0 | 56 | 56 | Moderate |
| Crypto F&G | 56.0 | 56 | 56 | Moderate |
| AI Risk | 33.0 | 33 | 33 | Calm |
Day by day
| Date | Score | Zone | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | 61 | Moderate |
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