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Sales of Apple's latest iPhone 17 model increased by 14% in the first 10 days in the US and China compared to the iPhone 16. Demand for the base iPhone 17 significantly exceeds last year's model due to an improved display, larger storage, and an updated A19 chip.
The International Monetary Fund is pressuring the National Bank of Ukraine to devalue the hryvnia, which could strengthen the country's finances. NBU officials resist, citing risks to inflation and public sentiment.
Next week, trade talks between the US and China will take place, where a possible reduction in tariffs will be discussed. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng will meet in Malaysia to discuss new measures.
European leaders are trying to find a place at the negotiating table after Putin's contact with Trump threatens to nullify their efforts to increase pressure on Russia over the war in Ukraine. Trump said he would hold a second summit with Putin in Budapest after lengthy telephone conversations.
Apple plans to release an updated MacBook Pro with a touch-screen display by late 2026 or early 2027. The new models will feature thinner bodies, M6 chips, and OLED displays, making them more expensive than current versions.
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu successfully passed the first vote of no confidence in his newly formed government. 271 members of the French parliament voted against the disapproval of the political line.
Exports of refined fuel from Russia fell to their lowest level since the start of the full-scale war, amounting to 1. 88 million barrels per day in the first 10 days of October. This is due to attacks on refineries and the Ust-Luga export hub, which led to a decrease in production below 5 million barrels per day.
Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal called on partners to invest 0. 25% of GDP in Ukraine's defense to cover $60 billion out of the $120 billion needed for military purposes. An alternative is a loan secured by frozen Russian assets to finance the Armed Forces of Ukraine.
The European Union plans to launch joint drone and air defense projects. The plan envisages a complete overhaul of EU military planning and procurement, with the aim of jointly carrying out 40% of defense procurement by the end of 2027.
Donald Trump's golf resort in Aberdeen, Scotland, recorded a loss for the 13th consecutive year in 2024, reducing it to £937,693. This was due to increased marketing costs and the development of a second golf course.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said that the US expects European allies to continue purchasing weapons for Ukraine. Important announcements regarding arms supplies are expected on October 15.
Slowing growth at cocoa factories worldwide is exacerbated by soaring prices, impacting processors' profits. Processing volumes in Europe, Asia, and North America have reached multi-year lows, and prices for the sweet treat are unlikely to fall quickly.
The International Energy Agency predicts that drone strikes will hinder the pace of oil refining at Russian refineries until at least mid-2026. This has already reduced the country's oil refining by approximately 500,000 barrels per day.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy plans to ask European allies for help in raising salaries for Ukrainian military personnel. This comes against the backdrop of reduced spending on military salaries in the draft State Budget for 2026.
The US-sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG plant has made its tenth shipment since June 2025. Most of the cargo was bound for China. This demonstrates Russia's attempt to circumvent Western restrictions and test US resolve.
US President Donald Trump commented on the appearance of Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a joint photo opportunity after the Gaza agreement. Meloni, the only woman in the photo, maintained a serious expression during the praise.
US President Donald Trump and the leaders of Egypt and Turkey posed for a photo in front of a "PEACE 2025" sign after signing a peace agreement on Gaza. Trump announced the end of the war in Gaza and insisted on Hamas's adherence to the agreement.
The European Union is considering using about 200 billion euros of frozen Russian central bank assets as the only way to sustainably finance Ukraine. EU leaders aim to reach a political agreement on this at next week's summit, after which work on a legal proposal will begin.
The total market value of all cryptocurrencies rose by more than 6% to over $4 trillion on October 13. Bitcoin traded at around $115,000 in London after falling below $105,000 in the US.
Putin eased state support rules for oil refineries, allowing them to receive subsidies even with high market prices for gasoline and diesel fuel. This decision will be in effect until May 1, 2026, and aims to encourage producers to supply fuel to the domestic market.
Data of 5. 7 million Qantas customers, stolen during a cyberattack in July, has been published online. The company is working with experts and authorities to assess the scale of the leak and protect passengers.
South African authorities are investigating how electronic equipment manufactured by Lightware Optoelectronics Ltd. was used in Russian drones. The company blames "unscrupulous" buyers for the illegal use of their civilian devices.
Ukraine and Great Britain plan joint production of interceptor drones to combat Russian 'Shahed' type drones. The 'Octopus' project envisages the production of about 2,000 drones per month, which will be sent to Ukraine to intercept Russian devices.
The US Senate has approved a bill on military spending for 2026, which includes $500 million in aid to Ukraine. 77 senators voted for the document, 20 against.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been accused of bank fraud and providing false information to financial institutions. This comes after claims by the Trump administration of her possible involvement in mortgage fraud.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker stated that the US possesses weapons, the transfer of which to Ukraine could force Russia to enter negotiations. He did not specify the type of weapon, but his words came amid Ukraine's request for Tomahawk missiles.
The Prime Minister of Latvia is not convinced that the idea of a drone wall along NATO's eastern border is promising and good. She called it "raw."
For the first time in 45 years, the price of silver rose to $50 an ounce. This happened against the backdrop of record increases in gold prices and a shortage of supply in the London market.
Austria has suspended the adoption of the 19th package of EU sanctions against Russia, demanding the unfreezing of Rasperia Trading assets to compensate Raiffeisen Bank. The bank seeks to recover 2.1 billion euros it lost due to a Russian court decision.
Google's cloud division has unveiled Gemini Enterprise, a new AI platform for automating office processes, which will cost $30 per month per user. This is direct competition with Microsoft Copilot and ChatGPT Enterprise, aimed at democratizing access to artificial intelligence.