CultureCollins English Dictionary names ‘mogging’ its 2026 Word of the Year
“Mogging” is a popular slang term among Gen Z and Alpha and is now often used playfully, despite its darker backstory.
“Mogging” is a popular slang term among Gen Z and Alpha and is now often used playfully, despite its darker backstory.
Anthony Albanese told Andy Burnham he is considering changes to rules for British backpackers after visitor numbers rose from 40,000 two years ago to 87,000 last year. Australia says most are concentrated in Sydney and other hotspots, putting pressure on local workers. The leaders discussed visas at a bilateral meeting in Antigua but made no commitments.

AFP News AgencyAttacks on cargo vessels off Romania and Bulgaria have risen sharply in recent weeks, drawing NATO states along the Black Sea into the escalation of the Ukraine war.
Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff and his Republican opponent, Mike Collins, made their final appeals to Georgia voters ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections.
Sergey Naryshkin, head of the Russian Historical Society and director of the Foreign Intelligence Service, said some European elites were using a cynical and dishonest tactic by accusing Russia of vices he said had marked their own states for centuries. He called portrayals of Russian interethnic history through colonial exploitation “pathetic and absurd.”
Ukrainian drones attacked the Slavneft-YANOS refinery in Yaroslavl overnight on November 3, causing a major fire. Eyewitness images showed at least seven fire sites. The governor said the refinery’s infrastructure was damaged and two employees were wounded by shrapnel; homes and cars were also damaged. He said 124 drones attacking the city were shot down.
A Ukrainian drone attack damaged an oil refinery in Yaroslavl, local governor Mikhail Evrayev said on Tuesday. Russia’s Defence Ministry said it had downed 856 enemy drones across the country’s regions overnight.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said air defenses shot down 856 Ukrainian fixed-wing drones over Russian regions and the Black Sea overnight. The attack on the Moscow region was among the largest in six months, according to TASS estimates. A drone attack damaged a Yaroslavl oil refinery, injured two employees and sparked a fire.
Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said 493 drones flew toward the Moscow agglomeration from Monday evening to Tuesday morning. Most were destroyed at distant approaches, and 187 were neutralized as they approached Moscow. TASS calculations described the attack as one of the largest in six months.
The Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed until December 2027 because of security concerns.


The 2027 Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia has been postponed after a series of deadly attacks on the host country. It will now run from 23 December 2027 to 21 January 2028. The AFC cited exceptional regional circumstances, including logistical complications and travel disruption, and said the new dates would be submitted to FIFA for approval.
The AFC plans to stage its 2027 competition nearly a year later than scheduled, linking the change to safety worries in Saudi Arabia and fighting across the Middle East.

The AFC has moved the Saudi Arabia-hosted Asian Cup’s start from January 2027 to December 23, with the tournament ending on January 21, 2028. It cited exceptional regional circumstances, logistical complexities and travel disruptions; the new dates will be submitted to FIFA for approval.
South Korea’s LG Energy Solution plans to increase North American production capacity for energy-storage batteries, seeking to meet rising demand from AI data centers.
Caleb Williams threw a touchdown on Chicago’s opening drive, while Jeffery Simmons made a key defensive contribution as the Bears defeated the Seattle Seahawks 34-17.
Brookfield is targeting a $27 billion AI data center at a power station, while energy firm Drax shares surge 8%. Europe is racing to build infrastructure for AI deployment amid high energy and land costs.

Russia’s Defense Ministry said Russian forces used precision-guided weapons and long-range attack drones overnight to hit energy facilities in Ukraine’s Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions that supplied electricity to military-industrial enterprises and the army. Port infrastructure in Odesa Region and vessels used for military purposes were also hit. Blackouts, heating disruptions and transport suspensions were reported in several areas.
Russia’s Defense Ministry said Russian forces carried out a massive overnight strike on energy facilities in Ukraine’s Vinnytsia, Dnipropetrovsk and Kharkiv regions, which it said supplied power to defense-industry enterprises and the Ukrainian army. It also reported hits on port infrastructure in the Odessa Region and vessels used for military purposes.
FIFA will let its council members inspect documents on its scrapped plan to sell stakes in future World Cups to private investors, but will not make them public. Viewing must take place in person in Zurich under strict confidentiality rules. UEFA had demanded answers about the $4.2bn proposal and is seeking to remove Gianni Infantino before or at the March 18 presidential election.

King Charles III and Queen Camilla were drenched by a downpour at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium while attending Antigua and Barbuda’s Independence Day celebrations.
Twenty projects in east China's Zhejiang Province received the 2026 World Internet Conference Awards for Pioneering Science and Technology on Monday, recognizing breakthroughs in cutting-edge fields.
The rand was little changed in early Tuesday trading as investors considered Washington’s plan to suspend South Africa from a major trade program and awaited key results from US midterms and local elections.
Hong Kong media report that Cheung Kim-hung, former chief executive of Next Digital and president of Apple Daily, has been released early and joined a Correctional Services Department visit to Shenzhen. In an interview with Chinese state media, he said he was “deeply regretful” of his crimes and proud of his Chinese identity. At least three other people jailed under the Hong Kong National Security Law were reportedly also freed early, prompting attention to whether Next Digital founder Jimmy Lai could receive parole.

A Guangzhou taxi driver was given seven days of administrative detention on suspicion of fraud after charging a foreign passenger 600 yuan above the normal fare for a trip from Baiyun International Airport to Guangzhou South Railway Station. The passenger reported the incident on Oct. 22. The driver’s company decided to dismiss him.
Russian forces struck a medical facility in Kharkiv overnight on November 3 with ballistic missiles and guided bombs, Mayor Ihor Terekhov said. The attack injured 62 people, and 226 patients are being evacuated. Russia also struck Dnipro, damaging a residential building and injuring five people, two seriously.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected in Berlin around midday Tuesday for talks. Military and financial support are expected to feature, as Kyiv seeks more missiles against Russian ballistic strikes and asks European governments for an additional €70 billion next year.

Shell will sell its stake in Australian gas assets to Abu Dhabi’s XRG for $1.45bn. The move is part of the Anglo-Dutch oil major’s strategy to shed mature assets.
Virgin Media O2 plans to save £800m a year by 2029 through job cuts and other measures, as it seeks to address £22bn in debt. Layoffs are expected to account for £300m of the savings and could affect up to a quarter of its 16,000 employees. The company also plans to expand AI use in customer service, network planning and fault management.

Traditional Chinese medicine treatments are attracting more overseas visitors to Sanya as visa-free access expands and international flights increase. One sanatorium recorded about 10,000 visits from overseas patients and other international visitors in the first 10 months of the year and expects more than 15,000 for the full year. Local providers are expanding services and international outreach.
A direct freight route between Zhengzhou, in central China’s Henan province, and East Midlands Airport in the UK opened Monday. An Air Central Airlines Boeing 747-400F freighter launched the service from Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport. The link is expected to reduce transit times and transfer costs, with return flights set to bring more European goods to China.
Republican strategist and Klink Campaigns president Matt Klink discusses the US midterm elections taking place across the country that day, saying a Democratic victory would make “gridlock” the defining word.
Two helicopters collided while attempting to land just below Mount Everest’s base camp, leaving one person dead and two injured.

Two helicopters collided as they prepared to land in Nepal’s Mount Everest region, killing an Indian tourist. A New Zealander was rescued. The accident occurred during peak trekking season in Solukhumbu district.

Two helicopters collided while attempting to land in Nepal’s Mount Everest region, killing at least one person and injuring two. Authorities identified the dead person as a 47-year-old Indian national; a New Zealand national and a Nepali pilot were injured. The crash occurred near Pheriche village, at an altitude of 4,200 metres.
A tourist was killed when two helicopters collided in Nepal’s Everest region.
Authorities said two helicopters collided while preparing to land in Nepal’s Mount Everest region on Tuesday, killing an Indian national and injuring a New Zealander.
U.S. presidential envoy Steve Witkoff said Russia, Ukraine and the United States will hold trilateral talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11. He said American negotiators will also meet representatives of France, Germany, the United Kingdom, the EU and NATO in Brussels this week to discuss Ukraine’s security guarantees, Europe’s postwar security structure and economic support for Ukraine’s reconstruction.
US Special Presidential Envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington will consult with France, Germany, the UK, the EU and NATO in Brussels this week on assistance to Kyiv, security guarantees for Ukraine, Europe’s postwar security architecture and economic opportunities to support reconstruction. He said US-mediated Russia-Ukraine consultations are scheduled for Abu Dhabi on November 10-11.
Reuters, citing a source among US officials, reported that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to represent the United States at Russia-US-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11. Witkoff previously said the working-level consultations would focus on settling the Ukraine conflict.
The US is pushing for Russia-Ukraine talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11, as attacks on infrastructure intensify.
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff said Russia, the United States and Ukraine will hold trilateral working-level talks in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11. The United States will mediate discussions on postwar security arrangements, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts and steps toward peace.

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff said new trilateral negotiations involving Russia, Ukraine and the U.S. will take place in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10. He said discussions will address post-war security, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts and steps toward peace.

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff said American officials will mediate working-level talks between Ukraine and Russia in Abu Dhabi on Nov. 10 and 11. The agenda includes post-war security, de-escalation, humanitarian efforts and steps toward peace. U.S. negotiators are also due to meet European and NATO representatives in Brussels this week.

US envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington will mediate working-level talks with Russia and Ukraine in Abu Dhabi on November 10–11, covering post-war security agreements, de-escalation, humanitarian measures and ending the war. US negotiators will also meet European and NATO representatives in Brussels this week to discuss Ukraine’s security guarantees, Europe’s future security framework and reconstruction support.

US envoy Steve Witkoff said Washington will bring Ukrainian and Russian delegations together in Abu Dhabi on November 10-11 to discuss ending the war, post-war security arrangements and de-escalation. US negotiators are also due to meet representatives of France, Germany, Britain, the EU and NATO in Brussels this week on Ukraine’s security guarantees, Europe’s security framework and reconstruction support.
Rashid Ali has driven a three-wheeled motorised rickshaw in Lahore, eastern Pakistan, for 13 years. Rising LPG prices are forcing rickshaw drivers to eat fewer meals.
Henry Nowak’s family said he would have hated the riots that followed his death and accused some politicians of turning his murder into a political “game”. Nowak was fatally stabbed in Southampton last year by Vickrum Digwa. The police watchdog expects to complete its investigation into potential failures in the police response early next year.

Mater will permanently close in-house pathology services at its Brisbane and Springfield hospitals, affecting about 400 staff. The move follows a safety investigation after one employee’s monitoring result exceeded workplace exposure standards; financial sustainability was also cited as a factor.

Russian Foreign Ministry envoy Rodion Miroshnik said families, friends and members of the Ukrainian public rioted as they confronted law enforcement after reports that about 40 people were held in a basement outside Kyiv. Ukrainian media said many showed possible signs of torture. Four injured men were later released, and the National Guard eventually allowed everyone held at the house to go to medical facilities for examinations.
Verkhovna Rada member Artyom Dmitruk said clashes during protests near Kyiv left people dead and injured, accusing fighters dispatched by Zelensky of beating people and opening fire. Police said the building at the center of the incident housed National Guard servicemen; the Guard’s commander acknowledged its basement was used to hold servicemen who had left units without authorization and newly mobilized men.
Former Ukrainian lawmaker Igor Mosiychuk said police detained a female medic who reported people held in a basement near Kyiv and pressed for them to be hospitalized. Ukrainian media had reported about 40 people were held at a house in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka. The National Guard commander acknowledged the basement was used to hold servicemen who left their units without authorization and newly mobilized men.
A 14-year-old taken from a house basement in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka near Kyiv was beaten with a shovel, Zerkalo Nedeli reported. Witnesses said he was in terrible condition. No official explanation was given for a child being at the National Guard facility. Police said servicemen were housed there, and the Guard's commander acknowledged the basement was used to hold servicemen who left their units without authorization and newly mobilized men.
TASS, citing Strana, reported that a private house in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka near Kyiv, whose basement held mobilized men and servicemen who had left their units, belonged to the Azov group. Strana said Azov confirmed that four servicemen who escaped from the house were injured.
Kirill Budanov, head of Vladimir Zelensky’s office, said similar facilities exist across Ukraine and that their existence would be thoroughly investigated. He said 14 people, not 40 as local media had reported, were held in the building. Unrest outside intensified again, with security forces using tear gas.
Dozens gathered outside a private home in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka on November 2, claiming people inside were being held and tortured. National Guard commander Oleksandr Pivnenko denied the abuse allegations and said the house temporarily accommodated newly mobilized National Guard members; he said 18 service members were inside. Journalists reported that four people were brought out, one reportedly with a broken spine.
Ukrainian law enforcement officers opened fire near a house outside Kyiv as hundreds protested the detention of conscripts and deserters in its basement, Strana reported. The outlet said the protest had turned violent, with demonstrators trying to breach a fence and smashing a police bus’s windows before security forces fired.
Ukrainian National Guard Commander Alexander Pivnenko acknowledged that a private house near Kyiv was being used to hold both servicemen who left their units without authorization and newly mobilized men. Earlier reports said about 40 people were held in its basement; clashes followed, and an ambulance crew later took four injured people to hospital.
National Guard chief Alexander Pivnenko said four people taken by ambulance from a basement near Kyiv were servicemen detained for leaving their unit without authorization. He said the others were also National Guard personnel but did not specify their status or condition. Earlier reports said armed men held about 40 people there; residents clashed with guards before four sick people were allowed to leave for hospital.

Residents gathered outside a private house in Petropavlivska Borshchahivka near Kyiv on Nov. 2, where National Guard soldiers were present. Police and the National Guard denied reports of unlawful detention or deaths. Kyiv Independent reporters said protesters tried to enter the building, while authorities used tear gas and fired into the air. The circumstances remain under investigation, and social media claims have not been independently verified.
The rupee has recently rallied and remained relatively stable, but pricing in options and forward markets suggests investors still fear further weakness and are seeking protection against fresh declines.
AFP News AgencyMontenegro’s ambassador to the EU, Petar Marković, described his country as the “frontrunner” among EU candidate countries and said joining the bloc by 2028 was “very realistic.”
Battlegroup South spokesman Vadim Astafyev said Russian air defenses shot down 87 Ukrainian heavy copter drones and 43 fixed-wing UAVs over the past day. He also said 55 UAV control centers, 48 ground robotic systems, three materiel depots and 59 communication and UAV antennas were destroyed.
After a partial truce ended, Russia and Ukraine accused each other of carrying out overnight strikes. The death toll from Russian air strikes in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia region rose to 24 on November 3, 2026.

French oil major TotalEnergies said on Tuesday it would buy up to 1.6 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas under a five-year agreement with UAE-based ADNOC Gas.
Adopted at the fifth plenary session of the CPC Central Committee’s 20th term, the resolution on pursuing full and rigorous Party self-governance sets out key tasks for Party self-reform. A chart highlights the 30 most frequent terms in its official text.

Historical estimates show no detectable decline in dollar stablecoin use after restrictions were lifted. The consequences for monetary policy remain unresolved.

EU energy ministers met in Luxembourg on October 29 to tackle a severe winter energy affordability crisis. Conflicts in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine have driven wholesale gas prices close to €100 per megawatt-hour.
A five-year project transferring four million records from the UK parliament’s archives to the National Archives at Kew is complete, and the documents are available for free public viewing. The collection includes the 1605 Thanksgiving Act, passed after Guy Fawkes’s failed plot, and the archives’ longest act.

European benchmark shares were expected to open lower on Tuesday after reports of US strikes on Iran lifted crude prices and weakened hopes that the months-long conflict would soon end.
Six months after a landslide victory, Hungary’s new government is opening files from both the Orbán era and the communist period.
Beijing says it will add measures if needed to strengthen Hong Kong’s position as an international financial centre. Vice-Premier He Lifeng pledged continued backing in a video keynote at Tuesday’s opening of the 2026 Global Financial Leaders’ Investment Summit, calling finance the most important part of the city’s “four centres and one highland” agenda.

Battlegroup West spokesman Ivan Bigma said its forces destroyed 95 Ukrainian heavy combat drones and 39 ground robotic systems over the past 24 hours. He also said air-defense crews and mobile armed units shot down 39 Ukrainian fixed-wing UAVs and eight loitering munitions.
During the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue in Ningbo, China News Network host Candice visited Ningbo-Zhoushan Port to see smart cranes and driverless trucks in operation and hear mayors discuss how ports link cities and boost global trade.
The Kyiv IndependentGarment workers in Bangladesh protested over wages for a fourth day on Tuesday. Police fired tear gas to disperse demonstrators, while the unrest disrupted factories and transport in a vital export sector.

Tens of thousands of garment workers in Bangladesh have protested for a minimum monthly wage of 30,000 taka, more than double the current 12,500 taka. Workers say their pay cannot keep up with living costs. Police used tear gas and stun grenades in Ashulia and arrested dozens; the government formed a six-member wage board to review the demands.
Floodwaters carried vehicles and debris through Archangelos on Rhodes, damaging dozens of homes and businesses. More storms remain possible.
The midterms will determine control of Congress and test whether constitutional checks can constrain Donald Trump, election officials can resist political pressure, and the government will respect an unfavorable result. Courts have blocked several administration election initiatives, but disputes remain. A Democratic Congress could intensify oversight, though Trump would retain his veto and broad executive authority.


Initial results are expected Tuesday after polling places begin closing at 23:00 GMT, but close races may take hours or days to call. All 435 House seats and 35 Senate seats are being contested, and control of Congress may remain unclear for several days. Recounts or court challenges could delay final results further.

Voters are heading to the polls in an election widely viewed as a referendum on Donald Trump’s second presidency and a chance to curb his power. Republicans currently control both chambers of Congress, while Democrats hope to take them and cite concerns including affordability and the Iran war. The campaign has also been marked by Trump’s rallies and divisions among Democrats.

Voters are casting ballots in the midterm elections today. Key House and Senate races could determine control of Congress.

Americans vote on Tuesday in midterm elections, with Democrats widely expected to retake the House while control of the Senate remains uncertain. They need three House seats and four Senate seats to surpass Republicans. Losing either chamber would constrain President Donald Trump’s ability to pass legislation, and the results will serve as a referendum on his second term.
The US midterm elections will begin winding down Tuesday in a vote seen as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s second term. Angered by high prices and an unpopular war with Iran, Americans will decide whether to sharply shift power in Washington.

The midterms will decide control of Congress and test whether Donald Trump remains an electoral asset for Republicans. High living costs, rising inflation and fuel prices linked in part to his tariffs and the war with Iran have left the party vulnerable in some traditionally safe races.
Voters head to the polls in the US midterm elections today, which are widely viewed as a referendum on the US president.
Russian overnight attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure left more than 180,000 customers without power in Zhytomyr region and badly damaged a facility owned by private energy company DTEK in Odesa region, officials and the company said.
The International Energy Agency lowered its estimate for Russia’s natural gas output this year to 678 billion cubic metres. It said production fell 3% in 2025 but grew by more than 3% year on year in the first nine months of 2026.
The camp appeared on 26 September after police evicted an 87-year-old pensioner from her lifelong Madrid home. The apartment’s owner, a real estate company, had sharply raised the rent.
Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov said the Russia-China strategic partnership had reached an unprecedented high, based on personal contacts between Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping. Zhang Shengmin said the leaders had met many times this year and set new strategic directions for bilateral ties.
Ukraine’s General Staff said on Nov. 3 that Russia has suffered 1,594,830 troop casualties in Ukraine since launching its full-scale invasion, including 2,060 over the past day. Its report also lists losses of tanks, armored vehicles, artillery systems, aircraft and ships. The General Staff has not disclosed Ukraine’s own losses, citing operational secrecy.

The Bank of Russia bought yuan worth 12.1 billion rubles ($143.5 million) on the domestic market, with settlement on November 2, 2025, the regulator said. Domestic currency sales settled on October 30 also amounted to 12.1 billion rubles.
A senior Bank of China executive said on Tuesday that geopolitical uncertainty is reshaping capital flows and increasing demand for alternative markets and asset classes. Hong Kong is poised to help global investors diversify, with its financial-centre status, links between mainland China and global markets, and offshore yuan market making it a key gateway for cross-border investment.

Turkish authorities ordered six people detained in an investment fund investigation, including a former deputy chair of the Capital Markets Board, broadcaster NTV reported on Tuesday.
Binance said withdrawals have resumed on the Ethereum network for RLUSD, USD1, TUSD, FDUSD and XUSD. The exchange said it will restore withdrawals for additional assets and networks in phases after completing security checks.
Crude prices stabilised on Tuesday at $106 as traders awaited developments in the Middle East.
Although the once-niche crypto platform is not officially available in the US, its rise has unsettled industry heavyweights and drawn the White House’s attention.
A US-Russia impasse at the UN Security Council has ended the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara after 35 years. Russia vetoed a US-backed renewal proposal, while a Russian alternative failed to win enough votes. Morocco welcomed the outcome, which raises questions about the territory’s dispute and its fragile ceasefire.

China’s State Council has decided to remove Winnie Ho as housing secretary of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government. The decision was made on Tuesday under the HKSAR Basic Law, following a suggestion from Chief Executive John Lee.

ReutersKnown as the “First Phoenix of China,” this finely made jade artifact was unearthed at the Shijiahe archaeological site in Tianmen, Hubei. Its distinctive design is thought to have influenced phoenix imagery in later Chinese art.

RT Doc journalist Vincenzo Lorusso told TASS that Ukrainian media were able to cover a humanitarian mission in Alyoshki, Kherson Region. He said Russian reporters would likely have struggled to enter if Ukrainian forces controlled the locality, and noted that ANSA and RAI correspondents were also there.
Aramco reported third-quarter earnings on Tuesday, with profit rising as refining margins strengthened amid the Iran war.

Tianchi Lake lies on Tianwei Mountain and is shaped by nine large bays and 108 smaller winding inlets. Its clear blue water is likened to a sapphire set among the mountains of southern Gansu.
Russian carrier Red Wings has started selling tickets for its 2027 summer schedule of regular flights from Moscow and Sochi to Tel Aviv. The tickets cover travel from March 28 to October 24, 2027. Flights take 5 hours 55 minutes from Zhukovsky Airport and 2 hours 55 minutes from Sochi.
Good morning, and welcome to Tuesday’s newsletter. Those seeking to join the EU are gathering for an exclusive enlargement summit hosted by Euronews.
Brussels is hosting the Euronews Enlargement Summit, where Montenegro, Albania and Ukraine are pressing for EU membership. The programme speaks with Montenegro’s EU ambassador Petar Marković and Ukraine’s Taras Kachka, and Republican strategist Matt Klink discusses how the US midterms are testing Donald Trump.
Snow covered St. Sophia Cathedral Square in Harbin, in northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, on Nov. 3, 2026. Residents and tourists visited the square to enjoy the snow.
Apple’s new Audio Intelligence features are now in beta and can help users remember what was said in a conversation or take notes on it.

Paris Saint-Germain travel to face Villarreal on Champions League Matchday 4. PSG have won all three of their matches and lead the table, while Villarreal are 19th.

Binance says it covered 95% of the $6.3 billion stolen in a record cryptocurrency hack. The exchange resumed withdrawals after a temporary suspension, while former CEO Changpeng Zhao sought to reassure customers.

North Korea denounced FBI claims that it was behind a €5 billion hack of Binance and test-fired missiles. A 2024 United Nations report said proceeds from North Korean cyberattacks had reportedly helped fund the country’s development of weapons of mass destruction.

Kim Yo Jong rejected FBI claims that North Korean hackers stole more than $6 billion from Binance, calling the accusation a “grave political provocation” and “absurd rhetoric.” Binance said it would resume withdrawals for some assets on additional blockchain networks from Tuesday and had replaced most stolen assets with its own funds.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on X on Tuesday that talks with Saudi Arabia are continuing. Tehran seeks new regional security arrangements for countries in the region without foreign military involvement.
The ninth Silk Road (Dunhuang) International Cultural Expo is being held in Dunhuang, in northwest China's Gansu Province, from November 2 to 4. Its theme is strengthening cultural exchanges and promoting mutual learning among civilizations.
Higher oil prices and the sale of a joint venture lifted Saudi Aramco’s earnings, while disrupted exports and prolonged conflict weighed on Saudi Arabia’s economy.
Oil transportation through Kazakhstan’s Atyrau-Samara pipeline returned to normal on November 3, the Energy Ministry said. Pumping had been suspended on November 2 because of drone attacks and resumed after a technical inspection.
China’s securities regulator has instructed investment banks to halt initial public offerings and suspended large share sales by existing shareholders until markets recover, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday, citing three people familiar with the discussions.
The Russian Satellite Communications Company plans to launch eight communications and broadcasting satellites into geostationary orbit in 2029 and 2030, CEO Alexey Volin said. Four are scheduled for launch in each year, and the satellites will carry 286 transponders in total.
The vice-chair of the CARICOM Reparations Commission welcomes British Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s openness to calls for an apology over slavery, but rejects improved debt repayment terms as a substitute for reparations. The article argues that an apology should acknowledge responsibility and be followed by meaningful reparative action.

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