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The passenger ferry Queen Jenuvia II, carrying 267 people, collided with a rocky islet because the helmsman was distracted by his mobile phone. 27 passengers sustained minor injuries, and the coast guard detained the first mate and the captain.
Shipments of Chinese permanent rare earth magnets to the US rose by 56. 1% to 656.3 tonnes, the highest in nine months. This increase occurred amid easing trade tensions between Beijing and Washington, while exports to the EU decreased.
Lionsgate's "Now You See Me 3" grossed $75. 5 million globally, taking the top spot. Meanwhile, Paramount's "The Running Man" flopped, earning only $11.2 million against a budget of $110 million.
North Korea has halved its shell supplies to Russia this year, mostly transferring outdated ammunition due to the depletion of its own stocks. At the same time, the country has started mass production of FPV drones.
A truck drove into a busy market in Bucheon, South Korea, traveling 150 meters. Two people died, 18 were injured, the driver was sober.
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.
China conducted military exercises in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, simulating attacks on military bases and ships. The maneuvers took place amid rising tensions in the region and territorial disputes.
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.
South Korea's special prosecutor has filed additional charges against former President Yoon Suk-yeol for abuse of power and aiding an enemy state. Yoon allegedly attempted to provoke a military conflict between South and North Korea to declare martial law.
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.
DPRK Defense Minister No Kwang Chol announced readiness for "more decisive and aggressive measures" in response to the arrival of the US aircraft carrier USS George Washington in Busan and the visit of US and South Korean officials to the demilitarized zone. This followed the DPRK's launch of a ballistic missile and a dozen rockets from multiple launch rocket systems.
British Vodafone and American AST SpaceMobile plan to build a European satellite mobile network that will expand access to broadband and support emergency response. Commercial deployment is expected in 2026, with Germany becoming the hub for satellite operations.
North Korea launched a ballistic missile from its east coast on November 7, following the imposition of US sanctions against North Korean bankers. This is the second launch in less than three weeks.
New astronomical observations cast doubt on the theory of the accelerated expansion of the Universe, for which the Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded in 2011. Scientists suggest that the expansion of the Universe may be slowing down, not accelerating, as previously thought.
South Korean lawmakers stated that North Korea is ready to conduct a seventh nuclear test if Kim Jong Un makes such a decision. In addition, North Korea is increasing its production of nuclear warheads and preparing to launch a new reconnaissance satellite.
China will suspend for one year the additional 24% tariffs on US goods imposed in April, while maintaining 10% tariffs. The Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council also canceled tariffs of up to 15% on some US agricultural products from November 10.
South Korea reports the deployment of over 10,000 North Korean troops near the Russian-Ukrainian border, as well as the dispatch of engineers and construction workers to the Russian Federation. North Korea has officially confirmed the deployment of troops to Russia to participate in the war against Ukraine, receiving oil, food, and weapons in exchange.
Investors are closely watching how Toyota will address minority shareholder dissatisfaction over the 4. 7 trillion yen plan to take TICO private.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has expressed his readiness to meet with US President Donald Trump. This information came from the secretary of the South Korean parliamentary intelligence committee after a closed meeting with the National Intelligence Service.
New satellite images have revealed the large-scale construction of a road bridge across the Tumen River, which will connect Russia and North Korea. The bridge, almost 5 km long, is being built as part of an agreement signed last year during Vladimir Putin's visit to Pyongyang.
North Korea launched about a dozen rockets from multiple launch rocket systems towards the Yellow Sea. This happened shortly before the planned visit of US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth to the demilitarized zone.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping presented South Korean President Lee Jae-myung with two Xiaomi smartphones with Korean-made displays during the APEC summit. Xi Jinping joked about espionage, advising him to check for a backdoor, which generated significant media interest.
The General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine reported 95 combat engagements on November 2, with the most active battles taking place in the Pokrovsk, Kostiantynivka, and Oleksandrivka directions. Ukrainian forces repelled massive assaults, advancing up to 400 meters in some areas.
North Korean servicemen captured in Ukraine hope for a "normal life" and express a desire to move to South Korea.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has apologized to US President Donald Trump for an anti-tariff advertisement that used a quote from Ronald Reagan. The ad, funded by the province of Ontario, led to a suspension of trade talks and Trump's threat to impose additional 10% tariffs on Canadian imports.
Following the truce between the Chinese and American leaders, the heads of the defense ministries, Pete Hagset and Dong Jun, held a meeting.
Oil prices fell on Thursday, despite US President Donald Trump's announcement of tariff reductions for China. Brent and WTI crude futures fell by 0.31% and 0.33% respectively.
US President Donald Trump positively assessed the meeting with Xi Jinping, announcing a trade agreement and tariff reduction. The issue of rare earth metals has also been resolved.
US President Donald Trump said he had a very serious discussion about Russia's war against Ukraine with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea. The leaders agreed to work together on a solution to the issue.
South Korea has agreed to pay the US $350 billion for tariff reductions, as well as to buy American oil and gas. According to Donald Trump, investments from South Korea will exceed $600 billion.