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The Thai military is suspending agreements with Cambodia after a soldier was wounded by a mine near the border. Cambodia expressed concern about the possible suspension of the agreement, which provided for the withdrawal of heavy weapons and the release of prisoners of war.
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.
The European Commission is exploring the possibility of obliging EU member states to gradually remove Huawei and ZTE from their telecommunications networks. This could turn a 2020 recommendation into a legal requirement due to deteriorating trade and political ties with China.
Two memorial panels dedicated to African American soldiers of World War II have been quietly removed from the Netherlands American Cemetery. The reasons for the dismantling remain unknown, despite statements from the American Battle Monuments Commission about exhibition rotation.
Geneva-based Mercuria Energy Group and US-based TechMet Ltd. are discussing a joint tantalum mining project in the DRC. The initiative depends on a peace agreement to be facilitated by the Trump administration.
The US and Switzerland are close to reducing tariffs on exports to 15% instead of 39%. An agreement could be reached within the next two weeks.
Turkey, together with the US and Arab mediators, is working to ensure safe passage for some 200 Hamas militants hiding in tunnels in Israeli-controlled Gaza. This initiative is part of a broader ceasefire plan.
At least six people have died after US forces struck two vessels linked to drug cartels in the eastern Pacific Ocean. The operations have caused diplomatic tension in Latin America and controversy in the US Congress.
The Russian company Lukoil informed the Iraqi government about force majeure at the West Qurna-2 field due to US and UK sanctions. Iraq has suspended all payments to Lukoil, which could lead to a halt in production at the field.
In Kyiv, fraudsters, including law enforcement officers, were exposed for attempting to illegally resell the apartment of a deceased person for $45,000. They face up to 12 years in prison with confiscation of property.
Nissan Motor is selling its global headquarters in Yokohama to KKR for 97 billion yen, which will generate an extraordinary profit of 73. 9 billion yen. The deal will be completed by December 2025, and Nissan will continue to lease the building for 20 years.
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.
The US Senate voted for the government funding bill, securing the minimum required 60 votes. Now the document must be approved by the House of Representatives to end the longest shutdown, which has been ongoing since October 1.
Ukraine intends to order 27 Patriot air defense systems from American manufacturers. President Zelenskyy noted that European states could also temporarily transfer their systems.
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.
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.
The Ukrainian cruise missile FP-5 "Flamingo" has a flight range of up to 3,000 km, which is twice that of the American "Tomahawk. " Its main advantage is that Ukraine can use it without the permission of allies to strike Russian territory.
Over $5 billion in US arms exports to support NATO allies and Ukraine have been delayed due to the government shutdown. This affects deliveries of AMRAAM missiles, Aegis combat systems, and HIMARS to Denmark, Croatia, and Poland.
November 9 marks World Freedom Day, European Wine Tourism Day, International Tongue Twister Day, and World Adoption Day. On this day, the memory of Saint Matrona of Constantinople is also honored.
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.
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.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune and his team are looking for new ideas to end the 38-day US government shutdown. This comes after attempts to force Democrats to vote for the House-passed funding bill failed.
Russia launched a massive attack on Ukraine, firing over 450 attack drones and 45 missiles, targeting residential buildings, energy, and infrastructure. President Zelenskyy emphasized the need to strengthen sanctions against Russia, especially regarding its energy sector and frozen assets.
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.
On November 7, Hamas handed over the body of a suspected hostage from the Gaza Strip to Israel through the mediation of the Red Cross. The body was delivered to the National Institute of Forensic Medicine for identification.
Democrats in the US Congress are calling on Prince Andrew, King Charles III's younger brother, to appear for questioning regarding his ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The Committee on Oversight and Government Reform has invited him to provide testimony in an investigation concerning Epstein's associates.
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.
Piles of garbage have turned Gaza into a dangerous living zone, with humanitarian services warning of health risks for over two million people. Following Israel's military campaign, the waste disposal system is virtually non-functional, with over two million tons of untreated waste accumulated.
The US plans to acquire at least 1 million drones for the army over the next two to three years. This is a response to the lessons learned from the war in Ukraine and concerns about dependence on Chinese-made components.