36 historical artifacts, illegally exported from Egypt, have been returned from the United States in cooperation with US authorities. Among them are a funerary mask, a vessel, a stele, 24 manuscripts, and a plaster panel.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev announced that the Azerbaijani army is fully transitioning to NATO standards. This statement was made during a meeting with a NATO delegation on November 6 in Baku, where regional security and the modernization of the armed forces were discussed.
Bundestag President Julia Klöckner called Germany "Europe's brothel" and called for a ban on sex purchases, advocating for the "Nordic model. " She argues that prostitution degrades women and is not a normal profession, despite its legalization in Germany since 2002.
Automaker Nissan will temporarily reduce production of its Rogue SUV in Japan due to a shortage of microchips from Dutch company Nexperia amid diplomatic restrictions. The reduction will amount to approximately 900 vehicles over the week starting November 10 at the Kyushu plant.
Tesla sales are declining in Europe and the US, despite Elon Musk's attempts to secure the largest corporate payout in history. Europe saw a significant drop in registrations in October, while growth in the US is linked to the expiration of tax credits.
An American reconnaissance aircraft, a Boeing RC-135U, is circling over the Black Sea near Sevastopol, causing concern among Russian military personnel. The aircraft departed from Britain and flew over six countries for reconnaissance activities near the Russian Federation.
The President of Ukraine met with representatives of NATO member countries, thanking them for military support and calling for strengthening joint efforts. Further military assistance, protection of the energy system, and increased sanctions pressure on Russia were discussed.
Defense ministers from ten Joint Expeditionary Force countries will meet in Norway. This is the first JEF meeting with the participation of Ukraine's defense minister and the first above the Arctic Circle.
The Romanian Ministry of Defense signed a contract to purchase 18 F-16 aircraft and equipment from the Netherlands for a symbolic price of 1 euro. They will be used for training, including Ukrainian pilots, at the European F-16 Training Center.
The Netherlands will return a stolen 3,500-year-old stone head, dating back to the pharaonic era, to Egypt. The sculpture was discovered at a fair after being stolen during the Arab Spring.
Nexperia's China unit says it has "sufficient stock" after its parent company in Nijmegen, Netherlands, halted supplies. Nexperia's China unit is already looking for new suppliers of wafers – the raw material for chips.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced concrete agreements with partners regarding support for Ukraine's energy sector this winter. Russia used almost 1,500 attack drones, 1,170 guided aerial bombs, and over 70 missiles in a week.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced the provision of 100% of funds for gas imports. Ukraine is counting on EU support and is negotiating with Norway and other European countries.
On November 19, the European Commission will present proposals to transform the EU's transport system into a military artery. This will ensure the rapid deployment of weapons and personnel in the event of a military threat.
Nexperia suspended wafer shipments to its assembly plant in China on October 26 due to local management's breach of agreed contractual payment terms. This decision will exacerbate supply shortages for automakers worldwide.
The Netherlands allocates money to a British cyber program for Ukraine. This decision was made against the backdrop of systematic cyberattacks from Russia.
After counting 99% of the ballots in the parliamentary elections in the Netherlands, the D66 and PVV parties receive 26 seats each. The difference in votes between them is 1382 in favor of Geert Wilders' party.
In the parliamentary elections in the Netherlands, the left-liberal D66 party is leading, securing 27 seats. The far-right Party for Freedom can count on 25 mandates, but most parties are not ready to form a coalition with it.
Honda Motor Co. is cutting and temporarily suspending production at some of its North American plants due to a shortage of semiconductors. The chip shortage is already affecting the automotive industry in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
The truck was transporting rhesus macaques from Tulane University - several monkeys escaped. Local residents were warned about the animals' aggressiveness, and all but one of the monkeys were killed.
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy instructed to ensure 100% financing of gas imports, of which 70% has already been accumulated. The Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Energy are to implement agreements with Germany, Norway, Italy, the Netherlands, and the European Commission regarding the financing and supply of equipment for electricity generation.
Norway, the Netherlands, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are forming a coalition to support Ukraine's energy sector. The Netherlands will also allocate 25 million euros for energy support.
President Zelenskyy stated that the Netherlands is ready to become the first country to open a tribunal against Russian war criminals. The Dutch Foreign Minister also announced the allocation of 25 million euros to Ukraine for energy support.
The Netherlands will allocate 25 million euros in financial aid to Ukraine for energy support. This was stated by the country's Foreign Minister, David Van Weel, during a briefing in Kyiv.
The European Union has significantly increased imports of diesel and jet fuel from other countries, preparing for restrictions on petroleum products produced from Russian crude oil. From October 1 to 20, almost 1.9 million barrels of fuel arrived at EU ports, which could become a monthly record.
Dutch Foreign Minister David van Weel confirmed in Kyiv maximum support for Ukraine in its fight against the Russian aggressor. He emphasized Russia's terror against Ukrainians and the suffering of innocent people.
The European Union purchased half of Russia's total LNG exports from February 2022 to September 2025. Hungary, Slovakia, France, Belgium, and the Netherlands are key importers of Russian gas.
India's leading buyer of Russian oil, Reliance Industries Ltd, will comply with Western sanctions against Moscow. The company has a long-term agreement to purchase almost 500,000 barrels of crude oil per day from Russian oil giant Rosneft.
The leadership of the Netherlands and Romania believe that Lukoil will sell its plants located in the territories of these countries.
Today, a meeting of the "coalition of the willing" is taking place in London to discuss increasing pressure on Russia and supporting Ukraine. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will call for the removal of Russian energy from the world market and the acceleration of long-range weapons supplies.
