The Russian authorities are preparing the population for a sharp deterioration in living standards due to a record budget deficit, which will reach 5. 74 trillion rubles in 2025. The Kremlin plans to raise taxes, cut social programs, and shift responsibility for unpopular decisions to governors and senators.
The legendary Florentine Diamond, which belonged to the Habsburgs, was discovered in a Canadian bank vault after more than 100 years of being missing. Empress Zita hid the 137-carat jewel in a safe after the family fled during World War II.
Ukrainian forces repelled 260 combat engagements as of the evening of November 5, with the hottest spots in the Donetsk region. The enemy launched 1 missile strike, 43 air strikes, and used over 2300 kamikaze drones.
NATO Secretary General Rutte stated that the reduction in the number of US troops in Romania will not affect the Alliance's security. He emphasized that troop rotation is a common practice, and the defense capability of NATO's eastern flank remains unwavering.
Angelina Jolie's humanitarian mission to Kherson ended in an incident when a member of her team was stopped at a checkpoint and handed a summons. The Ukrainian Ground Forces deleted the statement about the event, and the Ukrainian government was not notified of the actress's visit.
Starbucks baristas are preparing for protests and rallies on November 13, which are scheduled to take place in 25 cities as part of the traditional Red Cup Day event.
Preparations for COP30 in Brazil are under threat due to bloody police raids in Rio de Janeiro and rising tensions around Venezuela. President Lula da Silva is forced to respond to internal instability, which overshadows his plans to demonstrate the country's efforts in combating climate change.
The foreign assets of Lukoil, which is under US sanctions, will be transferred to Gunvor, a company co-founded by Gennady Timchenko. This could be an attempt by Moscow to circumvent international sanctions through intermediary structures.
Ukrzaliznytsia temporarily restricts train traffic to Kramatorsk and Sloviansk due to the deteriorating security situation in the east. The Donetsk Regional Military Administration is organizing bus shuttles between Kramatorsk, Sloviansk, and the temporary terminal station.
Swarmbotics is developing drones that will operate as a "swarm," controlled by a single operator. The drones are planned to be effective against tanks.
Interior Minister Klymenko reported that over the past three months, Russians have carried out more than 60 targeted attacks on State Emergency Service units. As a result of these shellings, five Ukrainian rescuers were killed and over 30 were injured.
Israel extended the arrest of former chief legal counsel of the armed forces, Ifat Tomer-Yerushalmi, until Friday. She was detained over the leak of a video showing abuse of a Palestinian prisoner, which she had approved for publication.
President Zelenskyy accepted credentials from the newly appointed ambassadors of Great Britain, New Zealand, Chile, and Somalia. Support for Ukraine, strengthening sanctions against Russia, and the development of bilateral relations were discussed.
On November 6, power outage schedules will be introduced throughout Ukraine due to Russian missile and drone attacks. Restrictions for household consumers will be in effect from 08:00 to 22:00, and power limitation schedules will be applied to industrial enterprises.
The German government is offering Afghans in Pakistan financial payments to forgo resettlement in Germany. This is part of a tougher migration policy amid the growing popularity of the right-wing populist party.
A Bolivian court has ruled for the immediate release of former president Jeanine Áñez, who has spent over three years under arrest. Her sentence has been overturned, and she is to be released from custody for a new trial.
Three "bubbles" are currently inflating in the market, which could lead to serious problems in the future, stated the President of the World Economic Forum.
President Zelenskyy held a conversation with Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda, discussing energy aid and the security situation. Lithuania offered support regarding gas, which is critically important ahead of winter.
The death toll from the UPS plane crash in Kentucky has reached nine people. The incident occurred shortly after takeoff from Louisville International Airport.
The Defence Intelligence of Ukraine reports an increase in Russian servicemen refusing to obey orders. Intercepted conversations indicate widespread cases of disobedience, even at the front line.
Vladimir Putin instructed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Defense, and the special services of the Russian Federation to prepare proposals for the possible resumption of nuclear tests. Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation, regarded this as an attempt to imitate the Cuban Missile Crisis and raise the stakes.
Tesla shareholders are to decide Elon Musk's fate by approving a compensation package worth up to $878 billion. The board of directors considers him indispensable for transforming the company into an artificial intelligence technology giant.
In Japan, the government has deployed the Self-Defense Forces to combat bears after 12 deaths. The military is catching animals in Akita Prefecture, where bear sightings have increased sixfold.
Sudanese anti-government forces shot down an Il-76 military transport aircraft near the city of Babanusa, killing the entire crew. The Rapid Support Forces claimed responsibility, stating they used a Chinese-made FK-2000 air defense system.
Honda has officially confirmed that the new Prelude will only be available with an automatic transmission. The reason is the technical incompatibility of the manual transmission with the model's hybrid system.
Officials of the state enterprises "Service" and "Maritime Administration of the Chornomorsk Fishing Port" are suspected of transferring state tankers to a private company at reduced prices.
Investors are closely watching how Toyota will address minority shareholder dissatisfaction over the 4. 7 trillion yen plan to take TICO private.
The Reserve Bank of Australia left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, acknowledging that economic activity is weakening and private demand and the labor market are under pressure. The threat of stagnation remains real, despite inflation falling from post-pandemic highs.
Iran's capital, Tehran, could run out of water supplies in two weeks due to a prolonged drought. Water inflow to dams has decreased by 43% compared to last year, and the Amir Kabir reservoir's reserves have shrunk to 14 million cubic meters.
Reagan Airport in Washington has resumed air traffic after a temporary suspension of flights due to a bomb threat on a United Airlines plane. Flight delays continue for an average of 51 minutes.
