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Central Banks Increase Gold Reserves as Russia
Central banks, led by Poland and China, are boosting gold reserves while Russia sells gold to address budget deficits and liquidity issues.
FATF Removes Bulgaria, DR Congo, Ivory Coast and Monaco From Grey List, Keeps Vietnam Under Review
The watchdog removed four countries from increased monitoring but warned Vietnam to show tangible anti-money-laundering progress before its next plenary.
Moldova Pulls Ahead of Ukraine on EU Reforms as Brussels Releases Accession Roadmaps
The European Commission’s roadmaps project Moldova could close 24 negotiating chapters in 2027, compared with seven for Ukraine, conditional on reforms.
Powerful Haitian Gang Leader Seeks UN Dialogue as Clashes Intensify
Wilson Joseph asked the United Nations to send a delegation to Haiti for mediation amid fears of escalating violence and reprisals.
Russia Unleashes Biggest Mass Attack on Ukraine’s Energy Sector This Year
Russian strikes hit energy facilities across ten Ukrainian regions, damaging power infrastructure, disrupting electricity supplies and forcing emergency outages.
Zelensky Says Russian Strikes Hit Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure on US Election Day
Zelensky said Russia launched a major overnight assault targeting energy infrastructure as the United States held congressional elections
Greenland Opens Ilulissat Airport to Attract Tourists and Support Future Independence
Ilulissat’s new international airport welcomed its first flight from Copenhagen, aiming to boost tourism and strengthen Greenland’s case for independence.
Canadian Minister Stops Short of Endorsing EU Carbon Tax as Energy Alliance Deepens
Canadian minister defended industrial carbon pricing but declined to endorse the EU’s border levy, highlighting a gap as energy ties deepen.
Belgian, Swedish and Estonian Supermarkets Report Suspected Freezer Hacks
Supermarkets in several European countries reported refrigeration failures, with suspected cyberattacks raising temperatures and threatening food stocks across affected stores.
Drone Strikes on Ethiopia Displacement Camp Kill at Least 15, Sources Say
Drone strikes killed at least 15 people, including children, at a displacement camp in Ethiopia’s Amhara region, rescue sources said.
Bangladesh Death Toll From Dengue Rises, Unlikely to Ease Before December
Bangladesh’s dengue outbreak killed 418 people by October 30, with experts warning substantial relief is unlikely before December this year.
Ukrainian Arms Manufacturer Fire Point Claims to Have Overcome Starlink Restrictions for Long-Range Strikes
Fire Point says its systems can complete strikes without Starlink, but its CEO says the workaround provides only limited capability.
UN Demands Probe After Yemeni Staff Member Dies in Houthi Custody
UN says Yemeni human-rights staffer Mohammad el Shami died in Houthi custody; officials demand investigation and release of other detainees.
‘We Came Back From Hell’: Ukrainians Evacuated From Russian-Occupied Oleshky
Hundreds of residents escaped Oleshky during a brief ceasefire, describing years of shelling, shortages and dangerous conditions before reaching Ukrainian-controlled territory.
Meloni Says Political Cost Won’t Change Italy’s Support for Kyiv
Giorgia Meloni says support for Ukraine may cost her politically, but she will not change course, arguing the policy serves Italy’s interests.
The ocean ‘was the color of chocolate’: Mexico mobilizes against sargassum
Mexico is mobilizing crews and spending $115 million to remove sargassum, as rotting seaweed darkens waters and threatens coastal tourism.
China’s new trimaran submarine: 16 missiles and an unconventional design?
China’s trimaran submarine-ship hybrid has drawn claims of 16 missiles, but images show no launch system and role remains unconfirmed.
Brazil’s Flávio Bolsonaro arrives in US after election defeat
Flávio Bolsonaro arrived in Miami after losing Brazil’s presidential election, having failed to comply with a court order to surrender his passports.
Global Fuel Shortages Could Ease in 2027 as India’s Diesel Export Refineries Pick Up Pace
India’s expanding refineries are expected to boost diesel exports in 2027, adding supply as conflicts and disruptions strain global fuel markets.
Why a Spate of Gun-for-Hire Shootings in Toronto Were Likely Paid for by Iran
CBC investigation links a dozen Toronto shootings to Iranian financing, citing timing, target patterns, ballistic evidence and alleged overseas connections.
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