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The US has approved export licenses for Nvidia to sell chips to the UAE. These are the first permits for the sale of advanced microchips to the Persian Gulf country since Donald Trump took office as president.
Russian strikes have destroyed over half of Ukraine's domestic natural gas production, forcing the country to spend 1. 9 billion euros on fuel imports. This is equivalent to almost 20% of Ukraine's annual consumption, and import needs may increase due to Russian attacks.
Streaming service Netflix is introducing video games to its TV service for the first time, allowing users to play Boggle Party and other games. Users will be able to use their phones as controllers while playing on the big screen.
China has banned the export of technologies related to rare earth extraction, magnet production, and processing without permission. This expands restrictions that have been a source of tension between Beijing and Washington.
The Dutch cabinet plans to create a special airspace for testing autonomous drones that will fly beyond visual line of sight. The testing ground is expected to become operational after the summer of 2026, with drones taking off from Valkenburg airfield.
Cristiano Ronaldo became the first billionaire footballer, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, reaching a net worth of $1. 4 billion. His move to the Al-Nassr club in Saudi Arabia secured him one of the largest contracts in football history and the highest average annual salary.
The average daily volume of Russian seaborne oil shipments for the four weeks to October 5 was 3. 57 million barrels per day. This comes amid drone attacks on refineries, which are forcing the redirection of supplies to export terminals, straining their capacity.
The European Union has proposed imposing restrictions against three companies that provided fake flags to sanctioned oil tankers of Russia's shadow fleet. These measures are part of a new EU sanctions package currently being discussed among member states.
OpenAI is implementing ChatGPT integration with various applications, including Spotify, which will allow Premium and Free users to link their accounts. This coincided with the release of an SDK that simplifies connecting the chatbot to third-party applications.
Turkey may cooperate with the US on the development of rare earth element deposits in western Anatolia, after talks with China and Russia slowed down. Ankara and Washington are exploring a joint project in the Beylikova area, where a deposit of cerium, praseodymium, and neodymium has been discovered.
Apple CEO Tim Cook may move to the board of directors, and his place will be taken by John Ternus, who heads the hardware engineering department. Ternus has been with Apple since 2001 and has significant technical experience.
Russia's oil revenues in September fell by 20% compared to last year, amounting to 483. 5 billion rubles. This is due to falling world oil prices and a strengthening ruble.
Shares of Barry Callebaut rose 8. 2% in early trading in Zurich following reports of privatization talks. The main shareholder, the Jacobs family, was considering such a possibility, consulting with CVC Capital Partners Plc.
The MSCI Global Gold Equities Index rose 135% over the year, while semiconductor manufacturers' stocks increased by only 40%. Gold prices rose by 45% and reached new historical highs, attracting investors as a "safe haven" amid global uncertainty.
A Rolex Oyster watch, which belonged to the first British woman to swim the English Channel, Mercedes Gleitze, will be auctioned at Sotheby's in Geneva. It is expected to sell for over $1.3 million.
The head of the UK Space Command reported that Russia attempts to jam the country's military satellites weekly. In response to growing international tensions, the UK and the US conducted their first coordinated satellite maneuver in space.
The European Union plans to increase tariffs on steel imports to 50%, which will align the tariff percentage with the US level. This decision aims to minimize the risk of trade diversion and counter steel overproduction from China.
OpenAI has become the world's largest startup after a deal that allowed employees to sell shares at a $500 billion valuation. This elevates OpenAI above SpaceX and coincides with negotiations to become a commercial company.
Russia is developing a plan to nationalize and quickly sell off foreign assets if the European Union confiscates frozen Russian funds. The President of the Russian Federation signed a decree allowing the express sale of state assets in response to "unfriendly" actions by foreign states.
G7 countries are close to agreeing on new sanctions aimed at sharply limiting Russia's oil revenues and strengthening Ukraine's financial stability. Options include sanctions against the shadow tanker fleet and restrictions in the financial sector.
European gas storage facilities are more than 82% full after an active summer campaign, ensuring "calm markets" for the heating season. Analysts expect global gas supplies to exceed demand by 2026, which will facilitate future stock accumulation.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stated that European taxpayers should not pay for Russia's war. She proposed seizing 140 billion euros of frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine's war efforts.
Deliveries of Russian oil to India decreased in September amid negotiations with the US, amounting to 1. 61 million barrels per day. This is 16% lower than last year's figures, although Russian oil still accounts for about a third of India's total imports.
The value of new home sales from China's top 100 real estate companies rose 0. 4% year-on-year to 252.8 billion yuan in September. This marks a significant improvement compared to the 17.6% decline in August, indicating a potential market stabilization.
EU leaders will discuss new defense initiatives in Copenhagen this week. Key among them are a "drone wall" and a European air defense shield, which are intended to strengthen the continent's defense in the face of Russian airspace violations.
Gold prices rose to an all-time high due to the threat of a possible US government shutdown, which complicates the forecasting of the Fed's monetary policy. The value of bullion reached $3,839.52 per ounce, and the world's largest gold producers announced personnel changes.
The Ministry of Justice of Ukraine has filed a lawsuit with the High Anti-Corruption Court against Russian businessman Sergey Kabargin, whose companies cooperate with Rosatom in the construction of nuclear power plants in the Russian Federation.
Since the beginning of 2025, 91 Ukrainian companies have excluded Russian citizens from their ownership, although the law directly prohibits such changes. Most of these businesses continue to operate and even participate in government tenders.
Donald Trump has appealed to the US Supreme Court to support his initiative to abolish automatic birthright citizenship. This challenges the 14th Amendment to the Constitution, which grants citizenship to almost everyone born on US territory.
Due to Russian airstrikes on Naftogaz facilities, Ukraine will import 5. 8 billion cubic meters of gas in 2025. This covers slightly less than half of the 13.2 billion cubic meters needed for the heating season.