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US President Donald Trump has enshrined provisions protecting digital trade from taxes in trade agreements with Malaysia, Cambodia, and Thailand. This initiative aims to support American technology companies and maintain global influence in the field of electronic services.
Apple expects significant growth in iPhone sales in the holiday quarter, forecasting a double-digit increase in figures. The company's total revenue could grow by 10-12%, exceeding analysts' expectations.
The US dollar held firm at high levels in early Asian trading on Friday after reaching a three-month high. The dollar index remained stable at 99.478 after the stock market fell on Wall Street on Thursday.
Barcelona's Sagrada Familia, designed by Antoni Gaudí, has become the tallest church in the world with a height of 162. 91 meters. This is one meter higher than Germany's Ulm Minster, which previously held this title.
A JetBlue passenger plane made an emergency landing at Tampa Airport after a sudden loss of altitude. Injured passengers were hospitalized, and the Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the incident.
Colombian President Petro's plane was delayed in Madrid after an American airline refused to refuel his Boeing 737-700 in Cabo Verde. The incident was a manifestation of the US Treasury Department's sanctions against the Colombian leader over alleged ties to drug trafficking.
The United States offered Hamas militants safe passage from Israeli-controlled areas of Gaza. The initiative aimed to stabilize the ceasefire and clear half of Gaza of militants.
Five men have been charged with conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in the death of 19-year-old Leandro De Niro-Rodriguez. The grandson of actor Robert De Niro died in July 2023 from a toxic combination of fentanyl, ketamine, and cocaine.
Donald Trump has cut refugee admissions to a record low of 7,500 for the 2026 fiscal year, prioritizing white Africans from South Africa. The decision also includes transferring oversight of the refugee program from the State Department to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Ford Motor Co. is investing $370 million to upgrade a closed plant in Tamil Nadu to produce over 200,000 engines annually for export. This comes amid trade tensions between India and the US, reaffirming India as a key manufacturing base for Ford.
Russian seaborne oil product exports fell to 1. 89 million barrels per day, the lowest level in three years. The reason was disruptions at refineries, sanctions, and Ukrainian drone strikes.
The US Senate voted to repeal Trump's global tariffs in international trade. A bipartisan resolution to repeal the tariffs imposed by the US President was approved. This is the third time in a week that Republican votes have joined Democrats on US trade policy.
Ukraine is already in contact with the European Union regarding the 20th package of sanctions, providing its proposals. President Zelenskyy emphasized that the effect of American and European sanctions against Russian oil companies is palpable.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres criticized the US President's statement about the possible resumption of nuclear weapons testing, emphasizing the extremely high nuclear risks. Guterres' spokesman Farhan Haq stated that nuclear tests are unacceptable under any circumstances, recalling the catastrophic consequences of previous tests.
The US Treasury Department has sanctioned a Cancun-based organization involved in "human smuggling," having trafficked thousands of people into the United States. The group is also accused of drug trafficking, bribery, and money laundering.
A 44-year-old Kyiv resident organized the supply of cocaine from Honduras via Panama and the USA, concealing it in vacuum packaging. The Obolonsky District Court sentenced the organizer to 10 years and 9 months of imprisonment with confiscation of property.
US President Donald Trump has offered China an oil and gas deal after meeting with Xi Jinping and announcing an easing of the trade conflict. This proposal concerns the purchase of American energy, particularly from Alaska, and the potential of the deal will be explored by the Secretary of Energy and the Secretary of the Interior.
Germany's annual inflation rate fell to 2. 3% in October after 2.4% in September, exceeding the market forecast of 2.2%. The slowdown was driven by cheaper energy and slower food price growth, while the cost of services continued to rise.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said China would buy 12 million tons of soybeans from the US by January as part of a deal struck by President Trump with Xi Jinping. This will allow American farmers to prosper.
Russia has resumed military flights to the Hmeimim airbase in Syria after a nearly six-month hiatus. Two Russian planes made flights to the Syrian city of Latakia, where the base is located.
India's largest refiner, Indian Oil Corp. , plans to purchase up to 24 million barrels of oil from America in the first quarter of next year. This is due to reduced supplies from Russia following the latest package of US sanctions.
The idea of reducing the number of pharmacies in Ukraine can lead to the formation of "pharmacy deserts" and significant economic losses. It will also cause an increase in drug prices and complicate access to them.
Ukraine expects China to stop buying Russian energy carriers, as their sale finances Russia's military aggression. Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha stated that China has sufficient opportunities to influence Russia and can play a more active role in the peace process.
Volkswagen reported an operating loss of 1. 3 billion euros in the third quarter due to a change in Porsche's electric vehicle strategy. The company also faces additional costs due to US tariffs, which could reach 5 billion euros this year.
According to Andriy Kovalenko, head of the Center for Countering Disinformation at the National Security and Defense Council, China and the United States have decided to stop fighting each other and start earning together.
Russia launched a combined attack on Ukraine, using over 650 drones and more than 50 missiles. The attack affected at least 11 regions, causing destruction and casualties.
China and the US have reached a consensus on important economic issues after the meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump. The parties discussed TikTok, tariffs, and rare earth elements, agreeing on further steps.
Political scientist Ruslan Bortnyk says that China is interested in mediating negotiations between Russia and Ukraine, but does not believe that the time is right for this.
In 2024, the number of Russian billionaires increased by 8. 5% to 128 people, equaling that of Great Britain. In total, the number of billionaires in the world reached a record 3,508 people with a combined fortune of $13.4 trillion.
US President Donald Trump stated that further negotiations between Beijing and Nvidia would take place after his meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. This indicates no significant change in Washington's control over technology exports.