Syria thwarted two ISIS attacks on interim president Ahmed al-Sharaa, adding a personal dimension to his plans to join the US coalition. This comes amid the lifting of UN sanctions against the Syrian leader and his visit to Washington.
The visit is scheduled for December this year. Putin last visited India in December 2021.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit Canada's Niagara region this week for a meeting of G7 foreign ministers. He will discuss President Trump's efforts for peace in Ukraine and Gaza, security in Haiti and Sudan, maritime security, critical minerals, and global supply chains.
In Iran, reservoirs are almost depleted, and the country is experiencing the most severe drought in decades. President Masoud Pezeshkian warned of a possible evacuation of Tehran if there is no rain.
US President Donald Trump pardoned his former lawyer Rudy Giuliani and others accused in the 2020 election fraud case. The pardon does not extend to Trump himself and was signed on November 7.
Brent crude futures rose to $64. 08 a barrel, and US WTI crude to $60.23. This happened amid expectations of a quick end to the US shutdown, which could increase oil demand.
US President Donald Trump will meet with the new Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa on November 10 at the White House. This will be the culmination of a significant turn in the situation with Syria and the first visit of a Syrian president to the White House.
King Charles III of Great Britain played an unspoken role in encouraging US President Donald Trump to more actively support Ukraine. This happened after Trump's tense February meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office.
BBC Director-General Tim Davie and Director of News Deborah Turness have resigned over a scandal involving the forgery of a speech by US President Donald Trump. The creators of the Panorama documentary edited Trump's speech to create the impression of encouraging unrest on Capitol Hill.
A video showing US President Donald Trump allegedly sleeping during an official event in the Oval Office has stirred up the internet. The Trump administration denied the allegations, calling it an attempt by liberal media to create a "garbage narrative story."
According to the President, our countries share deep common values, unlike Russia. He also denied that Trump had abandoned the idea of transferring Tomahawk missiles to Kyiv.
US President Donald Trump stated that every US citizen will receive $2,000 from the revenue generated by new tariffs. He also noted that the US is receiving trillions of dollars, and the country will pay off its debt to its citizens.
US President Donald Trump has nominated John Cole, deputy special representative for Ukraine Keith Kellogg, as envoy for Belarus. Lawyer Cole, who has already secured the release of 100 hostages, aims to free 50 more.
China's Ministry of Commerce has suspended restrictions on the export of antimony, gallium, and germanium to the United States until November 27, 2026. These metals are essential for semiconductor production and were previously banned from export starting December 2024.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated his readiness to meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, but insisted on taking into account Moscow's interests during the discussion of the war in Ukraine. He also touched upon the issues of resuming air travel and returning diplomatic property.
Former US President Joe Biden stated that Donald Trump's policies destroyed state institutions and the very idea of democracy in the country. Biden also ridiculed Trump's statements about the "golden age" of his second term.
Donald Trump's administration has introduced new guidelines for consulates, allowing them to deny visas to elderly immigrants and individuals with certain medical conditions, such as diabetes and obesity. Visa officers must assess whether an applicant could become a "burden" on society, considering their ability to pay for medical care.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban stated that Donald Trump promised financial assistance in case of pressure on the Hungarian economy. Hungary also received an exemption from sanctions on Russian oil and gas, committing to purchase American liquefied natural gas.
Caroline Leavitt, Donald Trump's press secretary, called the BBC "100% fake news" and a "propaganda machine" after the broadcaster was accused of bias. She stated that watching the BBC "ruins" her day and that taxpayers are "forced to pay for a left-wing propaganda machine."
Romania and Bulgaria are trying to prevent the shutdown of their critical oil refineries as US sanctions against their Russian owners take effect on November 21. Bulgaria is considering nationalizing Lukoil's refinery in Burgas, while Romania views nationalization as a "last resort" for the Petrotel refinery.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegset called on defense companies to accelerate the development and production of weapons, threatening their disappearance. He also announced the creation of a "deal-making team" to support Pentagon procurement.
US President Donald Trump said that US representatives will not participate in the G20 summit in South Africa. He called holding the summit there a "total disgrace" due to the killings of Afrikaners and the seizure of their lands.
Representatives of the EU and the Belgian government have not reached an agreement on the use of frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine. Belgium demands legal guarantees and fears lawsuits, while the EU insists on a plan to use 140 billion euros.
The United States granted Hungary a one-year waiver from sanctions for using Russian oil and gas after Prime Minister Orban's meeting with President Trump. Hungary pledged to purchase approximately $600 million worth of liquefied natural gas from the US.
The United States of America and Hungary signed a memorandum of cooperation in the field of nuclear energy on November 7. The document provides for negotiations on cooperation in the civilian nuclear industry, including small modular reactors and spent fuel storage.
The United States fully supports the European Union's use of frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine. The EU proposes to use up to 185 billion euros of Russian sovereign assets frozen in Europe without confiscating them.
Nigeria's new army commander has vowed to intensify military operations against Islamist groups in the country's northeast. This comes after a warning from US President Donald Trump about possible military action if Abuja fails to curb violence against Christians.
Newly appointed Nigerian Army Commander Lieutenant General Waidi Shaibu announced intensified military operations in the country's northeast. This came after US President Donald Trump threatened military action if the government failed to stop religious violence.
Donald Trump said he canceled a meeting with Vladimir Putin because Russia does not want to stop. The US President believes that the invasion of Ukraine would not have happened during his presidency.
Donald Trump said that Washington is considering making an exception for Hungary regarding sanctions on Russian oil imports. This is due to the fact that it is difficult for Hungary to obtain oil and gas from other regions due to its landlocked status.
