Ørsted A/S has completed a wind farm off the northeastern US coast. The project became a focal point of efforts by President Donald Trump’s administration to eliminate the country’s nascent offshore wind industry.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:30
Following his Republican Party’s midterm setback, US President Donald Trump faces a difficult choice over what to do about the unpopular war against Iran. He acknowledged that the conflict affected the vote, suggesting voters were frustrated by surging gas prices linked to the war, now more than eight months old.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:27
US Vice President JD Vance blamed the Republicans’ midterm defeat on the Iran war, as Democrats prepared to use their new control of both congressional chambers to rein it in. Senator Ted Cruz also criticised the conflict’s length. Donald Trump said he had no regrets about launching the war, while acknowledging that war-driven fuel-price rises helped turn voters against Republicans.
Wang Ning, a participant in the China International Import Expo, transformed his wheelchair into a thought-controlled robot after learning 3D printing, coding and brain-computer interface design. An AI agent provides mobility and voice services tailored to his emotions and schedule. Wang describes developing the hardware as a way to push back against his leg-muscle atrophy.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:26
The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue opened Tuesday afternoon in Ningbo, Zhejiang, bringing together city representatives from countries including the Maldives, Morocco and Malaysia. Under the theme “Openness, Connectivity and Shared Opportunities,” they shared accounts of city development and discussed cooperation and cultural exchange. A Maldivian representative highlighted a China-assisted road, while Moroccan and Malaysian delegates shared local specialties and traditions.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:26
Auckland Mayor Wayne Brown said during the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue·Ningbo that he learns something new on each visit to China. He described paddleboarding in Ningbo and praised the cities’ longstanding cooperation, saying mayors’ discussions can remind governments to put people’s interests first.
The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue is taking place in Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, from November 2 to 5. Dongqian Lake, Tianyi Pavilion and the busy Ningbo-Zhoushan Port showcase the city’s natural beauty, heritage and modern energy.
Mayors and representatives attending the 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue visited Tianyi Pavilion, Dongqian Lake and the Old Bund in Ningbo, experiencing the city’s literary heritage and openness. Many praised Ningbo and voiced hope for closer cooperation and more opportunities to exchange experiences.
The 2026 Global Mayors Dialogue is taking place from November 2 to 5 in Ningbo, in east China's Zhejiang Province. The feature invites readers to discover the city's appeal.
Five French unions have joined a wave of strikes and protests for a national day of action.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:26
French authorities said a cyberattack targeting several blood banks attempted to raise temperatures to extremely high levels but was stopped before blood products or samples were damaged. The incident follows reports this week from supermarkets in several European countries that remotely hijacked refrigerators and freezers warmed up, spoiling tons of food and causing losses worth millions of euros.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:25
Displaced families near al-Qarara port in Khan Younis are bracing for winter in dilapidated tents vulnerable to wind, rain and rising seawater. Mayasem Association is turning damaged cooking pots filled with earth into temporary barriers, but the measure cannot replace safe shelter.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:25
Two notices from China’s commerce ministry say the country will continue imposing anti-dumping and anti-subsidy duties on n-propanol imports from the United States for five years, beginning Friday.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:25
Students blockaded dozens of high schools and universities across France on Tuesday to keep pressure on the government over education reforms, as unions readied a nationwide strike. The school protests have fed a wider movement over soaring prices and inadequate public services, bringing hundreds of thousands into the streets over the past three weekends.
FFrance 24Original★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:24
China’s state planner has told Japanese investor SoftBank that it will not approve the $5.4 billion purchase of engineering group ABB’s robotics business, ABB said Thursday. It is China’s second major deal blocked this year, following an order for Meta Platforms to undo its acquisition of AI start-up Manus, valued at more than $2 billion.
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South China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:23
Sergey Khairudinov, commander of a Rosgvardiya operational brigade, said combat training, readiness and mission complexity had risen significantly since the special military operation began. He said tactical methods and armed-combat capabilities had advanced, with innovations and state resources devoted to helping military personnel win the conflict.
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TASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:22
German defence giant Rheinmetall said military contracts and ammunition approvals were being delayed, sending its shares down more than 17% in early trading on Thursday.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:21
AFP News AgencyA Chinese research team is proposing design measurements for future buildings on the moon. It estimates that steps there could be roughly twice as high as typical Earth steps, while noting that the proposed measurements would need testing on the moon. Han Chenping presented the work at a recent International Astronautical Congress in Türkiye.
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CGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:20
At the China International Import Expo in Shanghai, visitors can sample Spanish ham, Australian steak, beef jerky from China's Taiwan region, Bulgarian yogurt, Indonesian coffee and New Zealand ice cream.
CCGTNOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:19
A new initiative under the EU Chips Act is targeting chip-design start-ups, a sector where European companies account for less than 1% of global revenue.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:19
The DAX, which tracks Germany’s 40 largest publicly traded companies, climbed to a record 26,644.33 points after the US congressional midterm elections, exchange data showed. Its previous peak was 26,618.74 points in August. Analysts linked the upbeat market mood to hopes for stable European-US relations.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:18
Ukraine’s National Police said 42 bodies had been recovered and 33 people remained missing in Komyshuvakha, Zaporizhzhia Oblast, three days after Russian forces hit the village with heavy aerial bombs. The strikes hit a school where residents gathered for humanitarian aid and a shelter; the final death toll is not yet established.
TThe Kyiv IndependentOriginal★★★★★2026-11-05 10:18
At the 9th China International Import Expo, two full-sized humanoid robots are playing table tennis autonomously, using AI to perceive, predict and respond to shots. The demonstration is part of Hitch Open, a global open-source physical AI platform. After a previous record of 17 consecutive hits, the robots are aiming to do better.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:17
A fire broke out on Wednesday at an Ozon warehouse in Adygeysk, southern Russia. The Russian e-commerce giant said the facility had been targeted in a drone attack.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:17
Catholic priests, nuns and deacons across Latin America are using social media to connect with younger generations as church attendance and religious identity decline.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:15
Two and a half years after a jury found Donald Trump guilty on 34 felony counts in the hush money case, the president’s lawyers are seeking to overturn the verdict.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:10
American singer-songwriter and poet Bob Dylan met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican during a break between concert dates in Italy.
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The Associated PressOriginal★☆☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:10
Gazprom said daily gas supplies to China through the Power of Siberia pipeline hit a new record on November 4, the third time the company has set a record since the start of November. The previous high was reached on November 3.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:06
Erdogan told reporters aboard his flight back from South Korea on November 5 that he was considering a visit to Azerbaijan for Victory Day and reaffirmed the countries’ “unbreakable” brotherhood.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:05
Bomb threats forced airliners to make unscheduled landings across Europe on Thursday morning, in the latest of a series of threats aimed at flights in the region.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:05
Emil Michael, the US under secretary of defense for research and engineering, acknowledged that the country was unprepared for modern drone warfare. He said the Army is being equipped with autonomous systems and claimed the US has about 500,000 drones in stock, compared with roughly 1,000 manufactured under Joe Biden. The Pentagon still uses intelligence reports and satellite imagery to develop targets, while US drone makers face supply-chain, component-cost and bureaucratic hurdles.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:05
Bayern Munich says Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane has signed an extension through June 2029. Kane said he feels at home at the club and is looking forward to winning more titles with the team.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:04
Fenerbahce beat Liverpool in the UEFA Champions League in Istanbul, extending the Reds’ run of woes there. Mason Greenwood and Liverpool’s Tsimikas were in action.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:03
Fenerbahce came from behind twice to beat Liverpool 3-2, with interim coach Dirk Kuyt praising the team’s fighting spirit. Como beat Lens 9-1 away to equal the Champions League record for the biggest winning margin. Real Madrid also beat AEK Athens 3-2.
Russian Security Council Deputy Chairman Dmitry Medvedev said the Republican Party’s defeat in the US congressional midterms was unlikely, for now, to significantly affect Russia’s interests. He said Moscow is chiefly concerned with the Ukraine conflict and sanctions, adding that Kyiv does not always follow Washington’s lead and sanctions could hurt the United States more.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:01
Polish authorities arrested four people on charges of spying for Russian intelligence services and supplying them with military components, the Internal Security Agency said on Thursday.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:00
COP31 could be considered a success if every participating country commits to significantly expanding electrification across its economy, the summit’s head of negotiations said. Organizers want Paris Agreement parties to support raising electricity’s share of global final energy demand to 35% by 2035.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:00
Indonesian authorities have assigned thousands of police and military personnel to secure former President Joko Widodo’s court appearance. Tensions remain high in the capital over a wiretapping scandal involving senior police officers.
TThe Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:00
Democrats gained hundreds of state legislative seats in Tuesday’s midterm elections, with votes still being counted. The victories include regaining control in several states and taking control of Texas’s state House for the first time since 2002.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:00
Voters in Nevada and Virginia approved constitutional amendments protecting reproductive freedom. Missouri voters rejected a proposal to repeal existing protections, while Idaho voters rejected an effort to overturn the state’s abortion ban.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:00
Regulators say South West Water has missed targets to reduce leaks and repair burst pipes for seven years, with leakage 18.5% above forecast. As parts of England remain in severe drought, the company has six weeks to submit an action plan, amid warnings that customers face a greater risk of losing water supplies.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:00
Russian newspapers focused on the Republicans’ midterm losses and the possibility of a Putin-Trump-Xi meeting at the APEC summit in Shenzhen. A Russian diplomat said a potential summit could address urgent challenges, though its main parameters remain unclear. The review also noted Minsk’s efforts to facilitate security dialogue across Eurasia.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 10:00
Residents in a quiet Coldbrook, N.S., neighbourhood say they are fed up with sand blowing from a subdivision development site into their homes.
CCBC NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 10:00
An Aer Lingus flight bound for Rome was diverted to a French military air base following a bomb threat.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 09:59
A passenger plane traveling from Dublin to Rome was diverted to a French air force base on Thursday after a bomb threat.
An Airbus A320 flying from Dublin to Rome made an emergency landing at the Évreux airbase west of Paris after a bomb threat. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s office said it was monitoring the situation. Similar threats have prompted unscheduled landings on other European flights in recent days.
A passenger aircraft traveling from Dublin to Rome was rerouted to France on Thursday following a bomb threat, the French government said.
An Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome was diverted to a major military base in Évreux, France, after a bomb alert, the French prime minister’s office said. The office said the government was monitoring the situation closely.
An Airbus plane flying from Dublin to Rome was diverted to France following a bomb alert. French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s office said the situation was being monitored.
Yemen’s internationally recognised government launched Operation Dawn of Yemen with backing from a Saudi-led coalition to retake Houthi-held territory. A month later, Sanaa remains mostly calm aside from recurring air strikes, while the Houthis have made gains in Taiz and Lahij. Analysts say both sides are inflicting and suffering losses, with no sign of easing.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 09:58
The US sanctioned people and companies in India and Türkiye over alleged efforts to help Iran evade restrictions on oil exports and airlines. The Treasury says an Indian couple falsified ship registries for countries including Guyana and Laos, enabling Iranian oil tankers to operate.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 09:57
More than 200 Ukrainian drones targeted Russia’s Ryazan Region overnight, damaging industrial facilities, power lines and other infrastructure, Governor Pavel Malkov said. Power has been fully restored in the regional capital, and fires caused by the attack have been extinguished or contained, though firefighting efforts continue.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 09:55
Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he wants to discuss the Ukraine conflict with Vladimir Putin after meeting Volodymyr Zelensky. He said Turkey would continue doing everything possible to pave the way for peace, while officials would contact their Russian counterparts to prepare for talks.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 09:53
ABB is expanding into Uzbekistan through its acquisition of Davr Bank, bringing Azerbaijan’s digital banking expertise to a new market as financial institutions across Central Asia and emerging economies accelerate digital banking growth.
EeuronewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 09:53
Russia’s PTK NP advanced transport spacecraft has entered autonomous comprehensive testing and is moving toward preparations for flight tests. Test cosmonaut Mark Serov said ergonomic design work is complete, while developers will withhold updates until specific milestones are reached.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 09:52
An Israeli court extended journalist and political activist Abed Abou Shhadeh’s detention until Sunday. He was arrested after interviewing Palestinian intellectual Azmi Bishara. Rights group Adalah called the case an effort to silence Palestinians and said it would appeal; police suspect Abou Shhadeh of contact with a foreign agent.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:52
A Russian captain was sentenced to three years and six months in prison, while an Azerbaijani crew member received a sentence of two years and 10 months.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:51
A Finnish court said on Thursday it convicted the captain of the cargo ship Fitburg and one crew member of damaging two undersea telecommunications cables in the Gulf of Finland last year.
Bitcoin climbed above $81,000 alongside gold, reviving speculation that investors are seeking shelter from a weakening US dollar. Bitcoin rebounded from about $75,600 on Nov. 4, while gold futures jumped 3.4% to $4,061.10, their biggest daily gain in three months. The dollar also weakened as investors assessed the Democrats’ sweeping victory.
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CryptoSlateOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 09:50
US politics expert Giampiero Gramaglia told TASS that Donald Trump’s failure to fulfill campaign promises caused the Republican defeat in the midterms. He cited the Iran conflict’s impact on fuel prices, economic troubles and local concerns, while saying Ukraine played little role. Democrats are expected to win majorities in both chambers, though the shift may not substantially change White House policy.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:50
A senior Reserve Bank of Australia official said on Thursday that public faith in the bank’s ability to control inflation was waning. He warned that losing trust could raise the cost of easing price pressures.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:50
A wave of hoax bomb threats disrupted at least 27 passenger flights across Europe, prompting emergency landings and diversions. A suspected threat rerouted an Aer Lingus flight from Dublin to Rome to France, where fighter jets escorted it to an airbase and 151 passengers and six crew were taken to safety. Bulgarian jets also escorted three airliners to the ground; inspections found no suspicious items.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 09:50
The Metropolitan police settled a claim by 68-year-old activist Tej Singh Bhandal, who said he was treated like a criminal when detained under anti-terrorism powers at St Pancras International. The force said the examination and arrest did not meet legal requirements and apologised.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:47
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said Japan’s renewed militarization would threaten Asia-Pacific security. He cited Tokyo’s plans to revise security documents, raise military spending and develop offensive capabilities, calling the “greatest strategic challenge” label a pretext for military expansion and urging international vigilance.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:46
Air France-KLM reported third-quarter operating profit above expectations on Thursday, while lowering its full-year capacity growth forecast and raising its projected fuel bill.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 09:45
A South Korean container ship sailed through the Arctic off Russia’s northern coast on a round trip between Busan and Europe, completing the voyage in 50 days—at least 10 days faster than via the Suez Canal. Seoul aims to establish regular commercial services by 2030, but analysts warn the route could increase reliance on Moscow and undermine Western efforts to isolate Russia.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:45
The article argues that anger over Gaza shaped the US midterms, with voters rejecting politicians who support Israel’s wars. It points to Democrat Abdul El-Sayed’s Michigan victory over Mike Rogers and says opposition to Israel’s military actions and US funding for them drove voters’ choices.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:44
Ukrainian lawmaker Alexey Kucherenko said energy infrastructure in Dnepropetrovsk, Krivoy Rog and Odessa is in extremely poor condition, putting them and Kiev at risk of large-scale blackouts this winter. He said Kiev will face the most difficult power supply situation.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:44
A Russian strike on a logistics facility in Sofiivska Borshchahivka, in the Kyiv region, injured one man and caused a major fire. Emergency crews tackled the blaze after an overnight attack involving 128 drones and two missiles.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:44
Türkiye’s First Lady Emine Erdogan was welcomed by South Korea’s First Lady Kim Hea-kyung in Seoul, where she highlighted the countries’ “deep-rooted friendship.”
TTRT WorldOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:40
AFP News AgencyWith the dollar weakening, sterling was poised to rise for a seventh consecutive day. Investors held back ahead of the Bank of England’s policy meeting later on Thursday.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 09:40
Riot has sold most of its bitcoin to finance its shift into data centers. Its latest agreement would let Anthropic fund part of the build and earn interest through deductions from rent.
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CoinDeskOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 09:36
Starting in 2027, passengers would pay 500 roubles on domestic flights and 1,000 on international routes to fund the leasing and operation of 258 Russian-built aircraft. Sanctions over Moscow’s all-out war in Ukraine continue to bite.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:36
Danish shipping group Maersk raised its 2026 profit guidance for the third time on Thursday, with port congestion and AI-driven demand keeping container freight rates elevated. Its shares fell 11% as analysts said the upgrade was expected and third-quarter profit disappointed.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 09:35
Kirill Logvinov, a Russian Foreign Ministry official, said Moscow can demand that the next UN secretary-general fundamentally change the Secretariat’s approach to Bucha and Ukraine. Russia has raised specific questions publicly and will continue to seek specific answers.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:33
Paul Mackenzie, the Kenyan leader of a starvation cult, is due to be sentenced on Friday for murdering 190 children and an adult. Stephen Mwiti and other victims’ relatives fear Mackenzie may keep spreading his deadly messages.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:30
Developing nations considering debt conversions are increasingly viewing the deals as a way to address basic affordability concerns, rather than the biodiversity and climate goals they were initially designed to support.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 09:30
China’s Yutong Bus is steadily increasing overseas shipments, with demand rising rapidly in Australia, Malaysia, Saudi Arabia and Morocco. The Zhengzhou-based company earns more than half its revenue overseas, while pure-electric and hybrid models have accounted for 25% of its bus exports so far this year.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 09:29
Reuters, citing The New York Times, reported that James Blair said, “At least Bibi won. He’ll protect us.” Blair had left the White House to oversee Trump’s midterm strategy.
TTRT WorldOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-11-05 09:28
The 2026 World Ocean Week opened in Xiamen on November 5, presenting five outcomes and a program of 33 activities. A bilingual report released that day outlined the BBNJ Agreement and China’s role in its negotiations and implementation. China has applied to host the agreement’s secretariat in Xiamen and says it is prepared to support its full implementation.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:27
France is preparing for a nationwide strike, a day after lawmakers rejected the first part of the 2027 budget bill. The government supports an austerity budget aimed at reining in soaring debt.
EeuronewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:27
Wang Yi met a Workers' Party of Korea delegation led by Kim Song Nam in Beijing. Wang said China was willing to implement agreements reached by the two countries' and parties' top leaders and advance bilateral ties; Kim said North Korea was ready to work with China to develop friendly relations.
CCGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:25
Tsuneo Watanabe of the Sasakawa Peace Foundation said Washington is expected to maintain its established policy of strategic stability with China, with no major change in US-Japan relations anticipated. He said bipartisan congressional support for the alliance and Taiwan’s security reassures Japan, though investigations into alleged Trump family corruption could make outcomes unpredictable.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:22
AFP News AgencyUnions representing education, rail, public hospitals and postal services have called a strike demanding higher minimum and across-the-board wages, tax reforms and better learning conditions. Hundreds of thousands are expected to march Thursday, while authorities deploy about 70,000 police and security officers. Students are also joining; some recent student protests have involved clashes and rioting.
DDWOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:19
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s special envoy Kirill Dmitriev is set to attend a White House event, marking the first U.S. contact since Trump’s midterm setback.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:15
Russia and Ukraine traded overnight drone attacks on infrastructure, with injuries reported on both sides. Moscow said it struck a Ukrainian postal logistics hub, a power substation and a cargo ship; Ukrainian drones caused fires and power-line damage in Russia’s Ryazan region. Ukrainian officials said Russian attacks killed four civilians in Donetsk region.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 09:13
Oil is on track for its steepest weekly decline since the Covid-19 pandemic after Democrats’ strong US midterm performance eased fears that President Donald Trump could escalate the Middle East conflict. Brent fell about 20% this week to around US$95 a barrel on Thursday, while US West Texas Intermediate dropped 16% to about US$88. Prices plunged after Vice-President J.D. Vance called for the war to end.
SSouth China Morning PostOriginal★★★☆☆2026-11-05 09:12
India is in the final stage of talks to expand its sale of supersonic cruise missiles to the Philippines, three sources told Reuters. New Delhi is nearing completion of deliveries under a 2022 deal.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-11-05 09:10
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