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Due to the drought, more than 83,000 people in France are receiving water by tanker truck or in bottles. Restrictions are in place in almost all departments.
Nvidia shares rose 28%, bringing the company's market capitalization to nearly $5. 8 trillion. The company approved a record $150 billion share buyback.
Trump said that the United States would consider a permanent base in Lithuania, and that the country's government was ready to cover the costs. The Kremlin threatened measures in response.
In September, Russia paid oil companies 305. 5 billion rubles in fuel subsidies. Payments increased due to strikes on oil refineries and a gasoline shortage.
Wheat futures are rising due to the threat of new Russian strikes on Ukraine and disruptions to supplies via the Black Sea. The price reached $6.87 per bushel.
Hrynkevych will present a strategy for rapidly repelling a Russian attack in Poland. NATO plans to combine traditional forces with drones and AI.
Milorad Dodik’s party retained key positions and control over the parliament of Republika Srpska. Dodik attributed the victory to Trump and thanked Putin.
Oil supplies have nearly recovered, but prices are not falling due to the risks of escalation, low inventories, and expensive transportation. A decline is possible after the situation in the region stabilizes.
Taipei is awaiting Trump's decision on $14 billion worth of arms, a significant portion of which consists of air defense systems. Washington promises to make a decision quickly.
U. S. prosecutors stated that Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores do not have immunity. They are accused of narcoterrorism and conspiracy.
An exit poll projects 35. 6% of the vote for Prime Minister Andris Kulbergs’s “United List.” The final results and the composition of the coalition have not yet been determined.
Unknown hackers temporarily gained access to the digital system of the VL Prosperity off the coast of Texas. No disruptions or threats to the crew were recorded.
The EU has refused to provide Ukraine with part of the loan ahead of schedule due to doubts about the deficit assessment and demands for reforms.
The US has called on the EU to release more than 40% of its diesel reserves over six months. France and Germany have the largest stockpiles in the bloc.
A married couple is suspected of passing information about NATO forces and support for Ukraine to Russian intelligence. One of them photographed a base from a private aircraft.
Poland's Foreign Minister said that inviting Putin to the G20 helps end his isolation. At the same time, Sikorski rejected boycotting the summit.
Over four weeks, Russian oil exports rose to 3. 71 million barrels per day. The value of shipments reached nearly its highest level since the start of the invasion.
According to the IMF's estimate, Ukraine may face a shortfall of $30–35 billion in 2027, $17 billion in 2028 and $2 billion in 2029. Donors are seeking funds.
Beijing requires permission for overseas travel by relatives of certain AI and chip manufacturing specialists. The restrictions are intended to prevent the leakage of knowledge.
Gold fell 4% to around $4,125 per ounce. Investors expect another Fed rate hike amid record bond yields.
Washington has banned imports of a range of Canadian goods worth about $1 billion. The restrictions came in response to Canadian tariffs.
Trump said he had not offered Xi Jinping weapons for purchase, denying the words of the U. S. ambassador. The sale of weapons to China is prohibited by law.
Ukraine sees no prospects for a ceasefire agreement in the Black Sea in the coming months. Up to 30 million tonnes of agricultural produce may not be exported.
Brent rose to $105. 70 after Trump rejected Iran’s proposal regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Markets fear a new wave of inflation.
The price of gold fell to $4,261. 59 per ounce after a weekly decline of more than 2%. Markets are pricing in a 65% chance of another Federal Reserve rate hike.
The United States may temporarily ban diesel exports to lower record domestic prices. This threatens fuel shortages for allies.
A coalition crisis threatens to deprive Fico’s government of its majority. The prime minister threatened snap elections if his partners do not resolve the conflict.
The Trump administration may lower the requirements for 2031 vehicles from 50 to 34. 5 miles per gallon. Environmentalists warn of higher costs for drivers.
Russian businessmen are analyzing how the EU sanctions against Fridman and Usmanov were lifted. Some tycoons fear increased pressure on business.
The Office of the President stated that Trump did not offer Zelenskyy a trip to moscow. The parties discussed possible trilateral negotiations.