Chinese President Xi Jinping will not participate in the G20 summit, which will be held in November in Johannesburg; he will be represented by Premier Li Qiang. This decision means that the event will take place without the leaders of the US, China, and Russia.
The childhood home of US President Donald Trump in Queens has been put up for sale for $2. 3 million. Developer Tommy Lin bought it for $835,000 in March 2025 and carried out extensive renovations.
The US and Syria have formally agreed to jointly counter Islamist groups in the Middle East following the visit of self-proclaimed President Al-Sharaa to Washington. This meeting marked a decisive turning point in the modern history of the Middle East.
The European Union is developing a plan as part of the next stage of the trade agreement with the United States. Key aspects of the plan include: customs tariffs, investments in strategic areas, elimination of technical barriers, and the creation of economic security working groups.
Gold prices rose to a more than three-week high on expectations of an increase in US national debt and the release of economic data. Spot gold rose 0.9% to $4235.56 per ounce, while gold futures rose 0.6% to $4240.10 per ounce.
The defense of Pokrovsk and Myrnohrad in Donetsk region continues, Russian occupiers have no success in the offensive on Rivne. The spokesman for the Russian dictator and the Russian foreign minister are asking Trump to return to talks with Putin about peace.
Emails confirm Jeffrey Epstein's attempt, a month before Trump's meeting with Putin in 2018, to pass information about Trump to Russia's top diplomat. He also corresponded about the US president's political decisions.
Ukraine is ready for negotiations with the Russians for a truce that Trump seeks. Zelenskyy believes that Trump can push Putin to negotiations, as Russians respect the US and Trump.
French President Emmanuel Macron is considering inviting Chinese leader Xi Jinping to the G7 summit in 2026, a move that could be a bold diplomatic step. The idea has been discussed with some allies, and Macron may visit China in December.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that Russia aims to achieve victory in Pokrovsk and seize the entire Donetsk region. This is intended to convince US President Donald Trump that Ukraine should withdraw its troops from the entire eastern Donbas.
Donald Trump reacted to the Democrats' release of Jeffrey Epstein's letters, accusing them of spreading fabrications. He stated that Democrats are trying to distract from their failures, particularly the shutdown, which cost the country $1.5 trillion.
US President Donald Trump signed a bill on government funding, officially ending the longest government shutdown in the country's history. The document landed on the White House chief's desk after a vote in the House of Representatives.
The US House of Representatives voted to finally approve a bill to reopen the government. The decision was supported by 222 lawmakers, and now the document must be signed by President Donald Trump.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke with US senators, informing them about the situation at the front and the need for weapons. They also discussed increasing pressure on Russia and the return of abducted Ukrainian children.
Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic, the first Black and openly gay person to hold the position, announced his resignation after his term ends on February 28, 2026. His decision came as a surprise amid President Donald Trump's efforts to increase his influence over Fed policy.
Toyota Motor Corp. is investing up to $10 billion in its U.S. operations over five years. The company launched a new $13.9 billion lithium-ion battery plant in North Carolina, creating 5,100 jobs.
Before the House of Representatives resumed work, the US Air Force admitted that the secret Joint Advanced Tactical Missile program had not changed. Earlier, the Pentagon claimed delays due to the US government shutdown.
Britain conducted a three-day exercise involving 600 military personnel, police, medics, and rescuers to test its readiness for biological weapon attacks and the disposal of explosive devices. Security Minister Dan Jarvis emphasized the importance of continuous training for a rapid and effective response to incidents.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha met with US Secretary of State Mark Rubio at the G7 meeting in Canada. They discussed the situation on the battlefield, peace initiatives, and strengthening Ukraine's defense and energy resilience.
In the US, Democrats released Jeffrey Epstein's emails, in which he claimed that Donald Trump was aware of the girls involved in his affairs. Trump has consistently denied any involvement in Epstein's crimes.
Renaming the official name of the US Department of Defense would cost approximately $2 billion. This is reported by sources familiar with the costs.
The escalation of the situation on the border between Cambodia and Thailand on November 12 led to the death of one person. Thailand demands an apology from Cambodia over accusations of laying new mines that injured a soldier.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi suggested deploying the Self-Defense Forces in response to China's blockade of Taiwan. Beijing's Consul General in Osaka, Xue Jian, responded with a threat to "cut off the dirty head."
Donald Trump sent a letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog, urging him to consider pardoning Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is accused of corruption. Netanyahu denies the charges, which include receiving gifts worth nearly 700,000 shekels.
The Trump administration has issued a directive allowing the denial of immigration visas to the US for overweight foreigners. Obesity is included in the list of diseases that can cause significant financial costs to the healthcare system.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell by 0. 34% and 0.36% respectively, maintaining gains from the previous session. The resumption of the US government's work is expected to boost oil demand.
Donald Trump stated that the US could lose $3 trillion if it loses the tariff case in the Supreme Court. According to him, such a development "would be devastating" for the country's future.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that the Russian-American summit in Budapest is being postponed due to a territorial issue, but will still take place. He also mentioned the 2022 Istanbul Agreement, which, according to him, was "sabotaged by the Anglo-Saxons."
US President Donald Trump is frustrated that he cannot end the war between Russia and Ukraine, as his attempts to strike a deal that would recognize Russia's territorial gains have been unsuccessful. He tried to scare Putin by providing Ukraine with Tomahawk missiles, and persuaded Zelenskyy to cede territory, but both attempts failed.
Tensions between the US and Venezuela are rising due to the redeployment of the aircraft carrier "Gerald Ford" to the shores of South America.
