Reuters
On October 13, gold rose 1. 5% to a record $4078.05 per ounce, and futures increased 2.3% to $4093.50, amid escalating trade conflicts between the US and China. Silver jumped 2.7% to $51.70, platinum 2.9% to $1635.35, and palladium 3.6% to $1452.50.
Global warming is approaching a dangerous threshold sooner than expected, with virtually irreversible coral reef die-off. This is the first 'tipping point' in ecosystem collapse caused by climate change, scientists say.
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.
An unauthorized pro-Palestinian protest in Bern escalated into clashes with the police, resulting in 18 police officers being injured, four of whom were hospitalized. 536 people were detained and subsequently released after identity verification.
Elections are underway in Cameroon, where 92-year-old Paul Biya, the world's oldest head of state, intends to extend his stay in power. The election results are expected to be announced within the next 15 days.
The escalation in the Middle East region began after Pakistani airstrikes, to which Afghanistan responded with fire. The number of dead and wounded is increasing, and border crossings have been closed.
Hundreds of Rotterdam port workers are suspending their strike for five days starting Monday. This will allow for new negotiations between unions and employers regarding wage increases.
Madagascar's President Andry Rajoelina warned of an attempted coup, calling the events an "illegal and violent seizure of power. " This happened after soldiers from the elite CAPSAT unit joined mass protests that have been ongoing since late September.
Three members of Qatar's Amiri Diwan were killed and two injured in a car accident near Sharm el-Sheikh. The incident occurred a day before a meeting where Egyptian and US leaders plan to discuss a final ceasefire between Israel and Hamas.
On October 11, Guatemala received the first flight from the United States with migrants, including three Hondurans and 56 Guatemalans. Honduran citizens were immediately transferred to a temporary migration center before repatriation.
An earthquake of magnitude 5. 7 struck Ethiopia. According to the German Research Centre for Geosciences, it occurred at a depth of 10 kilometers.
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.