France’s education minister said on Sunday that up to 500 schools would be partially or completely closed on Monday after clashes between riot police and student protesters.

The UK Maritime Trade Operations Office has received reports of an incident 60 nautical miles south of the port of Muha, Yemen. An oil tanker witnessed multiple explosions in the vicinity. The crew is reportedly safe, and no environmental impact has been detected.

A column of black smoke, approximately 50 kilometers long, was observed over the Saudi East-West oil pipeline today, according to Sentinel-3 satellite imagery. NASA's FIRMS system also recorded four thermal anomalies at the site. The pipeline was shut down after being initially attacked on September 11 and partially resumed operation on September 22. As of now, no further official details regarding the attackers or the extent of the damage are available.

White House National Economic Council Director Hassett said Sunday he doesn't believe recent polls showing Americans have a negative view of the economy. "Before the election cycle, some polling organizations, which may be partisan, told us that people were very, very frustrated. That's typical Democratic rhetoric, and I simply don't believe it," Hassett said on CNN's "State of the Union." He added, "Because if that were true, if these polls had any value in judging consumer sentiment, then we should look at the consumer data and say, 'Oh my god, yes, that's right. People aren't spending much.' But in reality, retailers are doing very well." A recent Quinnipiac University poll showed that 62% of respondents disapproved of Trump's handling of the economy. Another survey conducted by the Associated Press/NORC Research Center found that 65% of respondents believed Trump's policies were the main cause of high prices. More than half of the respondents in that poll also said that the national economy and the overall state of the United States have worsened since Trump returned to the White House. Trump's overall approval rating is also quite low, at only 38.5% on Sunday morning, according to the Decision Desk HQ polling average.

According to Saudi media outlet Haddad, citing Israeli media reports, 3,000 US soldiers have been deployed in Israel in preparation for a new conflict. The US troops' missions in Israel include air defense systems, pilots, support teams, and logistical support.

U.S. Energy Secretary Wright: Diesel prices should soon fall below $6 per gallon.