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Turkish military cargo plane flying from Azerbaijan crashes in Georgia
At least 20 personnel were on board aircraft that spiralled from sky and exploded in flames.
Belarus' Lukashenko threatens to seize Lithuania’s stranded lorries
Worst case scenario puts losses to Lithuania’s transport sector at around €1bn after hundreds of lorries trapped in Belarus by border closure.
Iraq's parliamentary elections see 23.9% turnout by midday
Iraq's parliamentary elections see 23.9% turnout by midday with 4.795mn voters casting ballots. UN representative calls election day "moment of pride" for Iraqi democracy as 7,743 candidates compete for 329 parliamentary seats with 20mn eligible vote
Lufthansa reviews airspace safety as it prepares to resume Tehran flights
Germany’s flagship carrier Lufthansa carried out an on-site assessment of Imam Khomeini International Airport (IKA) and Iranian airspace as it prepares to restart flights between Frankfurt and Tehran in early 2026.
Ukraine’s anti-graft bureau targets ex-Zelenskiy business partner in sweeping energy corruption probe
Ukraine’s National Anti-Corruption Bureau (NABU) has carried out a series of high-profile searches in Kyiv, including premises linked to Timur Mindich, a former business partner of President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Zelenskiy calls for 27 Patriot systems as Russia steps up missile and drone strikes on Ukraine’s energy grid
Ukrainian president urged Western allies to accelerate the delivery of air defence systems to shield the country from intensifying Russian strikes.
Historic White House summit sees Syria sign key agreements with US
Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa met in the White House with US President Donald Trump, marking the first-ever visit by a Syrian head of state to Washington
Norway reportedly considers sovereign fund collateral for EU’s €140bn Ukraine loan
Proposal offers a way to overcome Belgian objections to using frozen Russian sovereign assets to back the EU loan facility for Kyiv.
Mortgage agency DOM.RF to hold Russia's first state IPO in two decades
DOM.RF’s close ties to the state may expose it to geopolitical risk, including future sanctions.
Kyrgyz leaders past and present attack each other over power crisis
President Japarov, meanwhile, claims enemies are trying to bring him down, warns: “From now on, you will only see a coup in your dreams."
Agreement on US 'financial shield' for Hungary sends forint to 18-month high
After Hungarian PM's visit to Donald Trump, Hungary and the US are working on a new arrangement designed to strengthen Hungary’s financial stability.
Istanbul-listed Investco, Verusa and Pamel seized in market manipulation prosecution
Market chatter and tensions over rash of business investigations and arrests in Turkey grows louder.
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EU-Latin America summit confronts trade tensions and regional divisions
The EU and Latin American nations concluded their fourth summit on November 9 with a 52-point declaration championing multilateralism and containing veiled critiques of US policy.
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Iran denies alleged plan to assassinate Israel’s ambassador in Mexico
A series of conflicting statements between Washington, Tel Aviv, Tehran and Mexico City has followed allegations that Iran planned to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico, Einat Kranz-Neiger.
Russian Lukoil declares force majeure on Iraqi oil
Lukoil, Russia’s second-largest oil company, has declared force majeure on its operations at the West Qurna-2 oil field in Iraq due to the impact of US sanctions
Water shortages reported across Iran's capital as day zero approaches
Iran's water industry spokesman says any planned water restrictions for Tehran residents will be announced in advance. Policy is to manage pressure from midnight to morning, with 10% consumption reduction target through public cooperation.
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Syrian President al-Sharaa to meet Trump for historic talks in Washington
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will meet with US President Donald Trump at the White House on November 10, marking the first visit by a Syrian president to the US in decades
Russia unleashes massive overnight assault on Ukraine’s energy grid, crippling thermal plants and gas sites
Russia launched one of its heaviest air assaults in months overnight, striking Ukraine’s energy infrastructure with missiles and drones and causing widespread blackouts across major cities, including Kyiv and Kharkiv.
Ukraine faces deepening humanitarian crisis as 37% live in poverty, 65% of children affected
Sustained fighting and large-scale displacement have pushed millions into hardship.
Bulgaria and Romania seek to delay sanctions against Lukoil
Sanctions imposed by US authorities on Lukoil's global operations expected to cause costly disruptions at the Russian group's local refineries.