The median age of homebuyers in the US rose to 40 for the first time in 2025, a record high since 1981. This is due to the high cost of housing and mortgages, which forces young families to postpone their purchase.
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.
In Ukraine, the head of Ingushetia, Makhmud-Ali Kalimatov, was заочно sentenced to 8 years in prison with confiscation of property. He was found guilty of financing actions aimed at changing the borders of Ukraine.
The implementation of recreational therapy for the rehabilitation of military personnel and veterans has begun in Ukraine. This approach combines physical activity, psychological support, and teamwork.
The current US shutdown has surpassed the previous record set in 2018-2019. The Senate has been unable to break the deadlock, but lawmakers are hinting at a possible deal this week.
Deputy head and inspector of Kyiv Customs detained for organizing a bribery scheme.
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.
Donald Trump commented on the Democrats' victory in the gubernatorial elections in Virginia and New Jersey, as well as in the New York mayoral election. He attributed the Republican defeat to the government shutdown and the absence of his name on the ballots.
Russia and Turkey are discussing maintaining Gazprom's annual gas supply volume at around 22 billion cubic meters as part of the extension of two major contracts. This comes amid US pressure to limit energy purchases that finance Russia's war.
Brent and WTI crude futures fell amid a general downturn in financial markets and a strengthening US dollar. Investors assessed supply prospects and growing US oil inventories.
The Hamas movement, through the Red Cross, handed over to the Israel Defense Forces a coffin with the remains of a 19-year-old hostage, who was abducted by militants on October 7, 2023. He was the last deceased hostage with US citizenship held in the Gaza Strip.
The Democratic Party won the first major elections in the US since Donald Trump's return to the presidency. They won key races for mayor of New York and governors of Virginia and New Jersey.
US forces carried out an airstrike on a vessel transporting drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, resulting in two fatalities. This operation is part of the Trump administration's campaign against drug cartels, which has led to the deaths of over 50 people since September.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will meet with Donald Trump in Washington on November 10. This is the first official visit of a Syrian president to the United States in 25 years.
Canada is engaging the Business Development Bank to finance and invest in defense companies. This is part of the government's five-year plan to modernize the armed forces, worth 82 billion Canadian dollars.
A UPS cargo plane crashed during takeoff from Louisville Airport, en route to Honolulu. The accident caused a massive fire, with casualties. Residents were urged to seek shelter due to toxic smoke.
Russia expects official explanations from the US after Donald Trump's statements about the possible resumption of nuclear tests. Moscow and Beijing insist that all countries adhere to their obligations under the Convention on the Prohibition of Nuclear Tests.
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.
On November 4, Belgian airspace was partially closed for security reasons after reports of several groups of UAVs flying over the country, including in the vicinity of Brussels and Liege airports. Flights were diverted to Maastricht.
Investors are closely watching how Toyota will address minority shareholder dissatisfaction over the 4. 7 trillion yen plan to take TICO private.
The Reserve Bank of Australia left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, acknowledging that economic activity is weakening and private demand and the labor market are under pressure. The threat of stagnation remains real, despite inflation falling from post-pandemic highs.
Apple Inc. is developing a budget Mac, codenamed J700, that will cost less than $1,000 to compete with Chromebooks and entry-level Windows PCs. The device, powered by an iPhone processor and featuring an LCD display, is aimed at students and users who browse the web and work with documents.
The MaineHealth system in the USA mistakenly declared over 500 living patients "dead" due to a technical glitch. The company apologized for the incident, which occurred on October 20, and emphasized that the error did not affect patients' medical records or treatment.
Cameroon security forces killed 48 civilians in response to protests against the re-election of President Paul Biya, the world's oldest ruler. Most of the victims died from live ammunition, although several people died from injuries sustained during beatings with batons and sticks.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov announced Russia's constant working contacts with Venezuela. This comes against the backdrop of the US modernizing a military base in the Caribbean and Venezuela's appeal to Russia, China, and Iran for military support.
A group of US senators is confident that the government shutdown could end this week, likely on Thursday. Republicans and Democrats have different views on resolving the situation.
Gold prices fell more than 1% as the US dollar strengthened to a three-month high. Investors are awaiting US employment data and new signals on the Fed's monetary policy.
Claudia Sheinbaum stated that there have been no reports regarding the deployment of US troops. She emphasized that Mexico does not approve of such actions.
International organizations report that humanitarian aid to Gaza is arriving in meager quantities, leaving residents without enough food, water, and shelter. The World Food Program states that only half of the necessary amount of food is reaching the region, with most residents subsisting on grains and legumes alone.
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.
