US President Donald Trump stated that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi assured him that India would cease purchasing Russian oil. Previously, the US imposed 50% tariffs on Indian goods due to these purchases.
For over a decade, China gained access to secret UK government systems, hacking low- and medium-level classified documents. The data obtained included confidential documents on government policy formulation and diplomatic correspondence.
The US Senate is ready to grant President Donald Trump the authority to impose tariffs of up to 500% on China for buying Russian oil. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that this fuels the Russian war machine, as China buys 60% of Russian energy resources.
Pentagon chief Pete Heggset's plane made an unscheduled landing in the UK due to a crack in the windshield. The incident occurred while returning from a NATO defense ministers' meeting to the US.
Chinese airlines oppose a US ban on flights over Russia, as it would make flights between China and the US longer, more expensive, and inconvenient for thousands of passengers. The American side claims that such flights give Chinese carriers an unfair economic advantage.
The United Kingdom has expanded its sanctions list, adding Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil, as well as the Indian company Nayara Energy. All assets of the sanctioned companies will be frozen in the United Kingdom.
Bitcoin stabilized after a fall, trading at $112,292. 5, amid trade tensions between the US and China. Markets expect a 25 basis point Fed rate cut in October with a 99.6% probability.
Global electric vehicle sales in September 2025 exceeded 2. 1 million units for the first time, marking the highest monthly figure. This boom is driven by tax breaks and local incentives in the US, UK, South Korea, and China.
Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation of the National Security and Defense Council of Ukraine, stated that Donald Trump is humiliating Putin by pointing to gasoline queues in Russia and 1. 5 million losses in the war. Kovalenko believes that Putin is a psychopath who fears humiliation, and the US has begun to understand Russia's weaknesses.
US President Donald Trump announced the possibility of producing vegetable oil in the US instead of buying it from China, calling Beijing's refusal to buy American soybeans an "economically hostile act. " After this statement, the US market lost $450 billion in 7 minutes.
On October 11, 2025, the crypto exchange Binance suffered a market collapse of $19 billion due to an architectural flaw in the crypto exchange's system. How this could have been avoided - UNN was explained by fintech expert and co-founder of Concord Fintech Solutions Olena Sosedka.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could provoke Russia to act against NATO. He emphasized that these two countries should be viewed as a single entity.
The US-sanctioned Russian Arctic LNG plant has made its tenth shipment since June 2025. Most of the cargo was bound for China. This demonstrates Russia's attempt to circumvent Western restrictions and test US resolve.
Europe's first rare-earth magnet factory, owned by Neo Performance Materials, has opened in Estonia. The enterprise is capable of annually producing magnets for 1 million electric vehicles and 1,000 wind turbines, reducing dependence on China.
China has announced the mass production of the world's first ultra-low noise, four-channel single-photon detector. This device, dubbed the "photon catcher," can detect a single photon, making it a key component for quantum communication and radars for tracking stealth aircraft such as the F-22.
SpaceX successfully launched its 11th Starship rocket from Texas, which landed in the Indian Ocean. This is the last flight before the test launch of a new version of the rocket, designed for missions to the Moon and Mars.
On Tuesday, October 14, gold prices rose to a new record high above $4,100 an ounce. This happened due to renewed tensions between the US and China, which sparked a rush for safe-haven assets.
Oil prices rose on Tuesday as early signs of easing trade tensions between the US and China boosted market sentiment. Brent crude futures rose 0.4% to $63.54 a barrel, while US WTI rose 0.4% to $59.71 a barrel.
Bank of America raised its gold price forecast to $5,000 per ounce for 2026, citing increased investment demand and geopolitical risks. This comes amid a record rise in gold prices, which have already exceeded $4,000 per ounce.
Gold prices surpassed $4,100 an ounce for the first time on October 13, reaching new record highs. This surge is driven by the escalating trade dispute between the US and China, which has prompted investors to seek safe-haven assets.
Global financial markets are in turmoil amid new decisions by the US administration. Bitcoin fell by more than $20,000, while other digital assets lost up to 15% of their capitalization. Fintech expert Olena Sosiedka commented on the reasons for the fall in the crypto market and gave a forecast for the recovery of digital asset values.
The Dutch government has taken control of the Chinese company Nexperia, a semiconductor manufacturer. This is done to ensure the supply of microchips for automotive and consumer electronics in the Netherlands and Europe.
The total market value of all cryptocurrencies rose by more than 6% to over $4 trillion on October 13. Bitcoin traded at around $115,000 in London after falling below $105,000 in the US.
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.
Oil prices rose after hitting a five-month low, as investors hope for talks between the US and Chinese presidents. This could ease trade tensions between the world's two largest economies.
US Vice President J. D. Vance called on Beijing to "choose the path of reason" in the trade war, stating that the US has more leverage. This comes as Trump announces a 100% tariff on Chinese goods starting November 2025.
The Pentagon is launching a global program to procure up to $1 billion worth of critical minerals to replenish national stockpiles. This is aimed at reducing US dependence on China, which dominates this market.
Philippine vessels claim a Chinese ship deliberately rammed their vessel near the Spratly Islands. China accuses the Philippines of trespassing in its waters, resulting in minor structural damage.
Beijing called on Washington to stop the pressure and return to negotiations after US President Donald Trump's decision to increase tariffs on Chinese imports by 100% and tighten export controls. China stated that it would not hesitate to take retaliatory measures.
Chinese property management companies are looking for new sources of income due to the market downturn, providing pet care and elderly assistance services. This includes dog walking, accompanying to doctors, and livestock care, allowing them to adapt to the new market reality.
