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.
Venezuela has announced the launch of the "Independence Plan 2025," which involves a "mass mobilization" of military forces in response to US "imperialism. " This decision was made after US President Donald Trump's statements about possible ground operations.
The President of Colombia called for the creation of a Latin American Union with a common parliament and presidency, similar to the EU. This initiative is a response to US actions in the region.
Thousands protested in Belgrade against the demolition of the former Yugoslav army headquarters. The Serbian parliament passed a law allowing Trump's son-in-law, Jared Kushner, to build a luxury hotel and residential complex on the site.
Britain has stopped providing intelligence to the Americans on suspicious vessels over fears it could be used for military strikes. London believes that the September attacks, which killed 76 people, violate international law.
The Russian embassy in London called the BBC an "instrument of propaganda" after Donald Trump threatened to file a $1 billion lawsuit. The scandal led to the resignation of the corporation's executives and a government promise to review funding.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that "demilitarization and denazification" of Ukraine are mandatory conditions for ending the war. The Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine called these words confirmation that Russia's goal is the destruction of Ukrainian statehood.
Syria has joined the US-led international coalition to combat ISIS, becoming the 90th participating nation. The announcement followed a meeting between Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa and US President Donald Trump at the White House.
A meeting of G7 foreign ministers kicks off on Tuesday in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada. The main topics will be the war in Ukraine, security in the Middle East, and challenges in the Arctic.
The European Commission plans to designate WhatsApp's open channels as a "very large online platform" under the Digital Services Act, which will require adherence to high content moderation standards. This decision applies to channels that are open news feeds and have over 45 million users in Europe, without affecting personal messages.
Sergei Lavrov risks losing his post as Russian Foreign Minister if he fails to prevent the strengthening of the US position in relations with Russia. The recorded absence of the head of the Russian Foreign Ministry at important events may indicate disapproval in the Kremlin of the "deterioration" of relations with the Trump administration.
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán has raised the budget deficit target due to election spending. Additional funding will be raised through bank taxes and foreign currency bond issuance.
Donald Trump defended allowing foreign students to study in the US, calling it "good" practice. He rejected calls to reduce their numbers, arguing it was financially beneficial for the higher education system.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell by 0. 4% and 0.5% respectively, due to oversupply concerns. This happened despite uncertainty about the impact of US sanctions on Russian oil companies and optimism about the resumption of the US government's work.
