Stepan Haftko
The European Commission proposes to expand ESMA's powers, including direct supervision of clearing houses, depositories, trading venues, and cryptocurrency companies. This would create a financial supervisory body similar to the SEC in the US.
After activists broke into the COP30 summit venue, the UN called on the country's authorities to improve security conditions for the event. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, stated that this is a serious violation of established security norms.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy will arrive in Athens on November 16 for an official visit. Meetings with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and President of Greece Konstantinos Tasoulas are planned.
The IMF will soon launch a mission to Ukraine to assess the country's financial needs and discuss a potential new lending program. IMF spokesperson Julie Kozack emphasized the importance of a robust anti-corruption architecture in Ukraine.
New research on Hitler's DNA has shown that the dictator may have suffered from Kallmann syndrome, associated with hormonal disorders and sexual insufficiency. This may explain his dedication to politics and lack of personal life.
Tesla Inc. is developing Apple CarPlay support in its electric vehicles, one of the most requested features. This could boost sales after a decline in demand, partly due to the lack of CarPlay.
Marco Rubio called on the world to stop supplying weapons to Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, accused of mass killings. The RSF have been fighting the Sudanese army since April 2023, capturing El Fasher after an 18-month siege.
The performance of the American rock band Limp Bizkit in Tallinn, scheduled for May 31, 2026, has been canceled. The Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that "there is no place for supporters of the aggressor state either in Estonia or in the Estonian cultural space."
Szymon Hołownia officially signed his resignation letter, and his powers as Speaker of the Polish Sejm will end on November 18. This decision is part of the government's coalition agreement; a new Sejm Marshal will be elected later.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced the possibility of issuing joint EU debt to support Ukraine. This will happen if the plan to use frozen Russian assets fails due to Belgium's blocking.
In Weatherford, Oklahoma, an ammonia leak from a tanker truck led to the evacuation of hundreds of people and the hospitalization of 36 individuals with respiratory problems. Authorities are urging residents to remain indoors while specialists address the chemical threat.
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces are expanding their offensive into eastern Sudan, threatening a new phase of civil war. The conflict has already caused ethnic massacres and mass displacement of civilians.
Russia's revenues from crude oil and fuel exports significantly decreased in October to $13. 1 billion. This is $2.3 billion less than last year, due to falling prices, reduced exports, and Ukrainian strikes.
The French investigator lifted the travel ban on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who was previously suspected of aiding crimes. The decision of November 10 also cancels the requirement for regular registration at a police station.
Storm "Claudia" has hit several European countries. In Portugal and Spain, it has already caused heavy rains and floods. The storm further threatens Great Britain and Ireland, where a yellow alert has been declared.
Latvia and Estonia are ready to show solidarity with Vilnius over Belarusian contraband balloons, said Lithuanian Prime Minister Ruginiene. Poland has already joined Lithuania, refusing to open its borders with Belarus.
Dean Spielmann, an advisor to the EU's Supreme Court, stated that the Spanish amnesty law for participants in the Catalan separatist movement does not contradict EU law. This decision supported the government of Pedro Sánchez, which relied on the law to maintain power.
Russians have come up with a "project" for the development of Siberia, where they plan to illegally deport and resettle Ukrainians from the temporarily occupied territories.
Masked Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian villages of Beit Lid and Deir Sharaf, setting property on fire and clashing with the military. Four Palestinians were injured, and the attackers damaged a military vehicle and assaulted soldiers.
The Montenegrin parliament supported the decision to involve its country's army in NATO's activities to create a Ukraine Assistance and Training Service.
On November 12, Russian drones twice hit civilian vehicles in the Krasnopillia community. The driver of a bread delivery truck sustained a hand injury, and the windows of a Ukrposhta vehicle were shattered.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 216 combat engagements and repelled attacks by Russian invaders on November 12. Ukrainian defenders focused on disrupting the enemy's offensive plans and depleting its combat potential.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell and Argentine film producer Fernando Sulichin attended the Pope's weekly audience in the Vatican. The 55-year-old model presented the pontiff with a book about spices.
Lukoil shares on the Moscow Exchange fell to 4,900 rubles, and the company's capitalization decreased by $9. 6 billion after new US sanctions. This led to the blocking of sales of foreign assets and problems with operations in international markets.
President Zelenskyy thanked Canada for new sanctions against Russia's drone program, digital infrastructure, and LNG trade. He also expressed gratitude to Great Britain for continued humanitarian and energy support.
Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic, the first Black and openly gay person to hold the position, announced his resignation after his term ends on February 28, 2026. His decision came as a surprise amid President Donald Trump's efforts to increase his influence over Fed policy.
The longest shutdown in US history is ending, but it could take anywhere from several days to over a week for federal agencies to fully resume operations. The US economy has suffered significant losses, and some services may take months to fully recover.
In a few weeks, Ukraine will launch its first DWS-1 air defense system, a "drone wall," to intercept enemy drones and glide bombs. This system, developed by the Western company Atreyd, consists of dozens of drones that form a "minefield" and operate using artificial intelligence.
Germany stated that it trusts President Zelenskyy and Ukraine, despite the scandal in the energy sector.
Iceland has included the possible collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) in its national security strategy. This event could cause a sharp cooling in Europe and have global consequences.