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India's aviation regulator DGCA has for the first time deployed two teams at IndiGo's office for daily monitoring after over 3,000 flight cancellations. The Delhi High Court has ordered IndiGo to compensate passengers affected by the cancellations.
An Austrian court has definitively blocked the US request for the extradition of Dmytro Firtash, concluding over a decade of legal hearings. The Higher Regional Court of Vienna confirmed that the lower court's decision is final, as prosecutors failed to meet the deadline for filing an appeal.
The US proposes to introduce mandatory checks of social media history for the past five years for visa-free travelers. This concerns citizens of 40 countries who use the ESTA electronic system and raises concerns due to the predicted drop in the number of foreign tourists.
Donald Trump announced that he successfully passed his third cognitive test with "flying colors," commenting on discussions about his age and mental faculties. He claims that few people pass this exam so well.
Polish state-owned defense company PGZ plans to increase exports of military equipment tested in Ukraine and dual-use products. The company aims to increase the share of exports and dual-use products to one-third of its revenue.
Hungary's opposition is demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán and early elections after the release of a video showing physical abuse at a state-run juvenile detention center in Budapest. This incident occurred amid accusations of sexual abuse and the organization of a prostitution ring by the facility's former director.
The U. S. Department of Defense has selected Alphabet Inc.'s Gemini for Government system to provide artificial intelligence capabilities for its civilian and military personnel. This platform, known as GenAI.mil, will help the military quickly analyze video and images.
Russia is increasing oil exports, reaching the highest weekly shipments since February 2022, but unloading cargoes is becoming a problem. This has led to a 28% increase in the volume of Russian sea shipments since late August, and the surplus of oil at sea has reached a two-and-a-half-year high, limiting the Kremlin's revenues.
South African state broadcaster presenter Nonkululeko Mantula, accused of recruiting citizens to fight for Russia, has been released on bail along with four co-accused. The court rejected her request for the return of her passport, as she had repeatedly visited Russia.
Iraq's Ministry of Oil has proposed that American companies take over a controlling stake in the West Qurna-2 field, currently owned by the Russian firm Lukoil. This decision comes amid the Trump administration's favorable stance on the transfer of Russian global assets to American players.
Negotiations between the US and Ukraine on a peaceful settlement have reached a dead end due to disagreements over Donbas. Washington is looking for a way to force Kyiv to abandon the territories, while Ukraine insists on maintaining the current demarcation line.
Operations in Sudan's Heglig have ceased after the Rapid Support Forces group approached, which could interrupt oil exports from South Sudan. Heglig plays a crucial role in the pipeline network through which Sudan exports about 165,000 barrels of oil per day.
Ukraine's Universal Bank, part of Serhiy Tihipko's TAS group, held a meeting with international fixed-income investors. The meeting, organized by Morgan Stanley, could potentially allow the bank to quickly issue new bonds to the market.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that participants in peace initiative negotiations, mediated by the US, differ in opinions regarding the territorial issue. He emphasized that an agreement on the Ukrainian Donbas, including the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, has not yet been reached.
US President Donald Trump has expressed concern about Netflix's planned $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. He noted that the combined company's large market share could create antitrust issues.
The Swiss People's Party's plan to limit the population to 10 million people is supported by almost half of the country. The government warns that strict restrictions will harm the economy and welfare, as Swiss companies depend on foreign workers.
Apple has faced a mass exodus of top managers and key engineers, including heads of AI and interface design. This is happening amid the possible departure of the chief chip architect and the outflow of AI engineers to competitors.
Qatar's Energy Minister is concerned that insufficient investment and growing energy consumption by artificial intelligence will cause a shortage of LNG and natural gas after 2035. Global demand for liquefied natural gas will increase to 700 million tons per year within ten years, while current production is 400 million tons.
The US Supreme Court will consider President Donald Trump's planned revocation of automatic birthright citizenship. Lower courts had previously ruled this executive order unconstitutional.
The icy air that came to the US from Canada caused a sharp drop in temperature in the northeastern US, setting a new temperature record in New York. The minimum temperature dropped below 1 degree Celsius, breaking the 1942 record.
The White House stated that Europe risks "civilizational destruction" due to decades of economic decline, political censorship, and immigration. This is outlined in the updated US National Security Strategy, signed by Donald Trump.
Rheinmetall AG CEO Armin Papperger said that a peace agreement in Ukraine will not change future demand for weapons, as Europe enters a prolonged period of rearmament. The company expects European and German defense spending to grow, aiming for 50 billion euros in sales by 2030.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Kremlin head Vladimir Putin met in New Delhi, discussing peace efforts regarding Russia's war against Ukraine and expanding economic cooperation. Agreements on mobility, supplies of Indian products, and the leasing of a submarine are expected.
Trump helped the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo sign a peace agreement and economic pacts. This will give the US access to the region's valuable minerals, although the implications for the 30-year conflict remain unclear.
Ukraine has pushed back against hedge funds' demands regarding debt restructuring, stating that its proposal to exchange $3. 2 billion in GDP warrants is the best possible solution. The Ministry of Finance of Ukraine is confident in its proposal, which is intended to restore the sustainability of public debt.
Lawmakers from Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's party have submitted a bill that makes it harder to remove the president from office. The amendment comes four months before elections in which the opposition seeks to reverse Orban's consolidation of power.
India will pay about $2 billion to lease a nuclear submarine from Russia, concluding a decade of negotiations. The deal provides for the delivery of the vessel within two years, although the contract was signed in March 2019.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed the country's unchanged position on respecting China's view on Taiwan, which sparked discussions among Chinese social media users. Her statement refers to the 1972 joint communiqué, despite previous statements about a possible threat to Japan in the event of a Chinese attack on Taiwan.
Canadian oil prices have fallen to their lowest level relative to the American benchmark since March 2025. The decline is caused by increased production in Alberta amid a global raw material surplus and slowing global demand.
Hermès heir Nicolas Puech has sued LVMH and Bernard Arnault. He is demanding the return of 14 billion euros worth of Hermès shares, which were sold without his knowledge.