In Madagascar, protesters marched for the first time since the beginning of demonstrations to 13 May Square in Antananarivo under military escort. The protests, which began due to water and electricity shortages, have escalated, posing a challenge to President Andry Rajoelina's rule.
Former US President Joe Biden is undergoing radiation therapy and hormone therapy for prostate cancer, diagnosed in May. In September, Biden, who turns 83 next month, underwent Mohs surgery to remove cancerous cells from his skin.
Heavy rains in Mexico have killed at least 27 people and left several more missing. The downpours caused landslides, power outages, and rivers to overflow their banks, damaging thousands of homes and hundreds of schools.
A number of European countries increased their purchases of oil and gas from Russia in 2025, despite a general reduction in dependence on Russian energy. The total amount of Russian energy imports exceeded 213 billion euros since 2022, while aid to Ukraine from the European Union amounted to 167 billion euros.
China has launched an antitrust investigation into American semiconductor manufacturer Qualcomm. The reason was a possible violation of legislation due to the non-declaration of details of the acquisition of Israeli chip developer Autotalks.
The Trump administration has proposed banning Chinese airlines from flying over Russia on routes to and from the United States. The proposal is another act of escalation in the trade war between China and the United States.
A senior Hamas official announced the end of the war and the beginning of a permanent ceasefire, which includes the opening of the Rafah crossing. The agreement provides for the release of Palestinian women and children, as well as guarantees from mediators and the United States.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan expressed satisfaction with the ceasefire agreement in Gaza between Hamas and Israel. Turkey, which participated in the negotiations, promises to monitor the implementation of the agreements and facilitate the process.
Porsche car sales in China fell by 26% and in North America by 5% in 2025. This is due to US tariffs and fierce competition in China.
Leading Russian industrial companies, including railways, car manufacturers, and metallurgical enterprises, are reducing working weeks or sending employees on forced leave. This is happening due to the slowdown of the military economy, stagnation of domestic demand, and declining exports.
Serbian oil company NIS, partly owned by Russia, failed to obtain another waiver from US sanctions. This jeopardizes fuel procurement for the country's only oil refinery.
Traces of radioactive Cesium-137 contamination have been found in Indonesia at 22 production facilities near Jakarta. The contamination was first detected in a batch of shrimp shipped to the United States.
Oil prices fell after Israel and Hamas agreed on the first phase of a plan to end the war in the Gaza Strip. Brent crude futures fell to $65.91 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate to $62.17.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invited US President Donald Trump to visit Israel early next week. The invitation came after a warm conversation during which the leaders exchanged congratulations on the agreement to release all hostages.
EU ambassadors have approved the bloc's plan to end Russian oil and gas imports by 2028. This decision was made despite objections from Hungary and Slovakia.
Russian sources stated that Russia is ready to shoot down missiles that the US may transfer to Ukraine. In addition, a Russian official said that the Russians are ready to strike at the launchers.
The German cabinet has approved a law allowing police to shoot down drones that violate airspace, including in cases of acute threat. This decision was made after drone incidents at airports, particularly in Munich, and an increase in the number of air traffic violations.
Turkey aims to meet more than half of its gas needs by 2028, using its own production and imports from the US. This could lead to a reduction in the role of Russia and Iran in the European gas market.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has approved the launch of the F/A-XX new generation fighter development program for the United States Navy. This project will replace the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet and ensure air superiority over China.
Ukraine is intensifying attacks on Russia's energy infrastructure, increasing the number of strikes on oil refineries and other facilities. This has led to a significant reduction in Russian oil refining capacity and a fuel shortage in Russia.
In September, Belarus quadrupled its rail shipments of gasoline to Russia, reaching 40,000 metric tons. This occurred amidst a fuel shortage in Russia, caused by Ukrainian strikes on energy infrastructure.
The Austrian Ministry of Interior is considering the possibility of revoking the citizenship of Jan Marsalek, the former head of Wirecard, who fled Austria after Wirecard's bankruptcy in 2020. Marsalek is the main suspect in a $4 billion fraud case. He is also allegedly acting in the interests of the Kremlin.
A boat with 38 migrants sank off the Greek island of Lesbos. 34 people were rescued, four died, the causes of the tragedy are being investigated.
Israeli tanks, boats, and planes struck Gaza on the anniversary of the Hamas attack, complicating US President Donald Trump's peace efforts. This occurred amid indirect talks between Hamas and Israel in Egypt regarding troop withdrawal and disarmament.
Ukraine's Energy Minister Svitlana Hrynchuk announced plans to increase natural gas imports by 30% after Russian airstrikes on gas infrastructure. An increase in LNG imports is also being discussed.
The search for victims of the collapse of the Al-Khozin Islamic boarding school in East Java, Indonesia, has concluded. 61 bodies and seven body parts have been found, and search operations have been stopped.
China, the world's largest crude oil buyer, is adding eleven new oil fields this year and next. This will increase oil storage capacity by almost 170 million barrels.
Torrential rains from Typhoon Matmo flooded the streets of Hanoi, paralyzing traffic and forcing schools to switch to distance learning. Meteorologists warn of further thunderstorms and three more storms by the end of the year.
Goldman Sachs has raised its gold price forecast to $4900 per ounce for December 2026. This is due to the expected inflow of funds into gold ETFs and active purchases by central banks.
U. S. President Donald Trump stated that he would discuss with the Department of Justice the possibility of pardoning Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted of sexual exploitation of minors. This came after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected Maxwell's appeal, upholding the verdict.
