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Hungarian oil refiner Mol said it could source most of its oil from non-Russian sources, signaling a shift in tone ahead of a meeting between US President Donald Trump and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban.
Gold prices rose after traders increased bets on a December Fed rate cut. This followed the release of unexpectedly weak US employment data, showing the largest job reduction in October in over 20 years.
North Korea launched a ballistic missile from its east coast on November 7, following the imposition of US sanctions against North Korean bankers. This is the second launch in less than three weeks.
Meta, ByteDance, Alphabet, and Snap are accused of deliberately creating addiction in teenagers. A Los Angeles court ruling has allowed the cases to proceed, which could be of historical significance for the industry.
Kazakhstan will become a party to the Abraham Accords, which Washington views as a revival of the diplomatic process after the war between Israel and Hamas. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is in Washington, where an official announcement is expected.
Brazilian company Petroleo Brasileiro SA (Petrobras) is increasing production volumes at the Buzios field, despite falling global oil prices. Production has reached 1 million barrels per day, making Brazil the leader in production growth among non-OPEC countries.
Residents of US coastal megacities are massively relocating due to the high threat of floods. Miami-Dade County has lost over 67,000 residents, and Harris County over 31,000.
European Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis stated that the EU must provide Ukraine with "credible" financial commitments to unlock new IMF funds. This would allow for an IMF aid package of approximately $8 billion over the next three years, which is expected in January.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has ordered an investigation into how 17 South Africans ended up on the front line in the Donetsk region. They appealed to the government for help, presumably having been recruited as mercenaries.
The Bank of Canada plans to cut about 225 employees, or 10% of its workforce, by June. This is part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's efforts to reduce government spending.
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.
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.
EU countries have agreed to cut emissions by 90% by 2040 compared to 1990 levels, a compromise ahead of COP30. The agreement provides for flexibility, including the possibility of purchasing international carbon credits.
Bitcoin's price fell 7. 4% to $96,794, dropping below $100,000 for the first time since June. This is more than 20% below the record high reached a month ago, which corresponds to a bear market in stocks.
Russia and Turkey are discussing maintaining Gazprom's annual gas supply volume at around 22 billion cubic meters as part of the extension of two major contracts. This comes amid US pressure to limit energy purchases that finance Russia's war.
The Democratic Party won the first major elections in the US since Donald Trump's return to the presidency. They won key races for mayor of New York and governors of Virginia and New Jersey.
Canada is engaging the Business Development Bank to finance and invest in defense companies. This is part of the government's five-year plan to modernize the armed forces, worth 82 billion Canadian dollars.
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.
Apple Inc. is developing a budget Mac, codenamed J700, that will cost less than $1,000 to compete with Chromebooks and entry-level Windows PCs. The device, powered by an iPhone processor and featuring an LCD display, is aimed at students and users who browse the web and work with documents.
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.
The Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation into TikTok over the possible dissemination of content promoting suicide. The investigation concerns the platform's algorithm and control over the safety of materials, following a report by a French parliamentary committee.
The US Space Force is preparing to deploy two new weapon systems, Meadowlands and Remote Sensing Terminals, to temporarily jam Chinese and Russian satellites. These systems will complement the existing Counter Communications System jammer, providing the Pentagon with three counter-space capabilities.
In Latvia, access to 27 Internet resources spreading Russian propaganda has been restricted. These websites systematically disseminated one-sided information about Russia's war against Ukraine and justified the occupation of Ukrainian territories.
George Lucas has purchased a luxurious mansion in London for £40 million, making it one of the most expensive deals in the British housing market in 2025. This supports London's elite real estate market, which is experiencing a downturn.
Harley-Davidson reported a 6% decline in global retail sales and revenue of $1. 34 billion in the third quarter. New CEO Jochen Zeitz took over the company on October 1 amid these challenges.
America plans to build a power plant that will run on energy from processing its own waste.
The German arms concern Rheinmetall AG has begun construction of an ammunition production plant in Lithuania, which is the largest defense investment in the country's history. The enterprise will start operating in mid-2026, producing up to 100,000 shells annually.
Bitcoin fell 2. 5% to $104,179 on Tuesday, reaching its lowest level in over two weeks. The decline comes amid a strengthening US dollar, decentralized finance manipulation, and investors withdrawing $1.8 billion from exchange-traded funds.
US Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy announced the possible closure of the country's airspace due to deteriorating aviation safety as a result of the second government shutdown. More than 3.2 million passengers faced flight delays and cancellations, and the American tourism industry has already suffered losses of more than $4 billion.