The US dollar index reached a three-month high as investors await fresh economic indicators. This could influence the Federal Reserve's stance on further monetary policy easing.
French cyclist Charles Coste, the oldest Olympic champion, has died at the age of 101. He was an Olympic champion in the team pursuit and a torchbearer at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.
At least 12 people have died and about 150 were injured in a 6. 3 magnitude earthquake in northern Afghanistan. The tremors were also felt in Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, and Turkmenistan.
Former US President Barack Obama openly criticized current President Trump at a rally.
Ankara and Baghdad signed an agreement on water infrastructure, where Turkish companies will implement projects financed by Iraqi oil. The agreement provides for the construction of three dams and land reclamation programs.
Turkey's largest refineries are buying more non-Russian oil due to the latest Western sanctions against Russia. SOCAR Turkey Aegean Refinery (STAR) has purchased four cargoes of crude oil from non-Russian sources, while Tupras is increasing its purchases of non-Russian grades.
The US military is upgrading the former Roosevelt Roads naval base in Puerto Rico and building facilities at civilian airports in Puerto Rico and St. Croix. This indicates preparations for prolonged operations that could support actions in Venezuela.
At least 22 people have died and 29 are missing after a landslide in Kenya's Rift Valley. Another 21 people are receiving treatment after floods and landslides destroyed homes and roads.
The Pope called for an immediate ceasefire and the opening of humanitarian corridors in Sudan, expressing sorrow over the brutality in Al-Fashir. He also urged the international community to act decisively to support aid efforts.
US President Donald Trump announced that there are no plans to resume trade talks with Canada. This happened after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney apologized for a political advertisement in Ontario.
The White House has changed press rules, restricting journalists' free access to Room 140 and the offices of high-ranking officials without prior request. These restrictions, imposed by the National Security Council, are aimed at protecting classified information.
The planned summit between Trump and Putin in Budapest has been canceled due to Russia's tough demands regarding Ukraine. The decision was made after a tense conversation between diplomats.
Powerful downpours in New York broke rainfall records, killing two people and causing significant disruptions to air travel. The storm caused street flooding and flood warnings in several areas.
Russia used the 9M729 cruise missile against Ukraine, which led to the US withdrawal from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces Treaty. In recent months, 23 launches of this missile, which can carry a nuclear or conventional warhead, have been recorded.
Brent and WTI crude oil prices fell by 0. 55% and 0.71% respectively, heading for their third monthly decline. A strengthening dollar and a slowdown in manufacturing activity in China affected the market, while increased supply from OPEC+ and the US offset the impact of sanctions.
Massive floods in central Vietnam have killed 13 people and left 11 missing. More than 116,000 homes and 5,000 hectares of crops have been submerged, including the historic cities of Hue and Hoi An.
Apple expects significant growth in iPhone sales in the holiday quarter, forecasting a double-digit increase in figures. The company's total revenue could grow by 10-12%, exceeding analysts' expectations.
The US dollar held firm at high levels in early Asian trading on Friday after reaching a three-month high. The dollar index remained stable at 99.478 after the stock market fell on Wall Street on Thursday.
The Trump Organization's five-star golf resort in Vietnam has faced delays due to a dispute with farmers over compensation. The project, which includes hotels and golf courses, is planned to be completed by 2029.
Netflix has hired investment bank Moelis & Co to evaluate a potential deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery's studio and streaming business. The company is interested in the Harry Potter and DC Comics franchises, but not in Warner Bros. Discovery's cable networks.
Hamas handed over the bodies of Amiram Cooper and Sahar Baruch, deceased hostages, to Israel after the Gaza truce collapsed. The handover took place as part of a ceasefire agreement, under which Hamas is to hand over 28 bodies of deceased hostages in exchange for 360 Palestinian militants.
Donald Trump has cut refugee admissions to a record low of 7,500 for the 2026 fiscal year, prioritizing white Africans from South Africa. The decision also includes transferring oversight of the refugee program from the State Department to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Russian seaborne oil product exports fell to 1. 89 million barrels per day, the lowest level in three years. The reason was disruptions at refineries, sanctions, and Ukrainian drone strikes.
ChatGPT developer OpenAI is considering an IPO in 2026, aiming to raise at least $60 billion. This would finance ambitious plans for AI infrastructure development, with the company valued at $1 trillion.
Volkswagen reported an operating loss of 1. 3 billion euros in the third quarter due to a change in Porsche's electric vehicle strategy. The company also faces additional costs due to US tariffs, which could reach 5 billion euros this year.
Germany is considering nationalizing a unit of the Russian company Rosneft due to US sanctions. This concerns the Schwedt refinery, which supplies fuel to Berlin and eastern Germany.
Six Pakistani soldiers and seven militants were killed in a clash near the Afghan border in the mountainous Kurram district. The Pakistani government blames extremist groups operating from Afghanistan for the escalation.
Violators of the law banning "LGBT propaganda" in Kazakhstan face fines or up to 10 days of arrest. Human rights activists call the initiative open discrimination
NASA's experimental supersonic X-59 aircraft completed its first test flight over the Southern California desert, reaching subsonic speeds. This is a key step in developing technology for future quiet supersonic passenger travel.
The deadliest police operation in Brazil's history has claimed the lives of at least 132 people. The raids targeted the large drug trafficking group Comando Vermelho.
