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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.
Iran’s oil sales hit seven-year high despite tougher US sanctions
Iran’s crude oil exports have climbed to their highest level in seven years in defiance of tightening US sanctions, maritime tracking service TankerTrackers said.
Serbia’s parliament approves law clearing way for Kushner-backed Belgrade project
Lex specialis enables construction of a $500mn luxury hotel and residential complex backed by Jared Kushner, son-in-law of US President Donald Trump.
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North Korea issues warning to the US and South Korea
The ruling authorities in North Korea have issued a stark warning of “more offensive action” in response to intensified military cooperation between South Korea and the United States, signalling a further deterioration in regional dynamics.
Russian oil output sees growth in October, but federal revenues crash
Russia’s crude oil output increased modestly in October even as state revenues from the oil and gas sector continued to decline sharply.
US President Trump says open to hearing Iran sanctions relief requests
US President Trump says he is open to hearing Iran's sanctions relief requests whilst extending national emergency status for another year. Iran's Supreme Leader says cooperation impossible whilst US supports Israel.
US slams “Kremlin puppet’s” Gunvor Lukoil asset deal
The US doubled down on its latest sanctions by appearing to cancel Gunvor’s deal with Russian oil major Lukoil, labelling the trader a “Kremlin puppet.”
Russian forces surround Ukrainian army in Pokrovsk
Ukrainian forces are struggling to hold their positions in the eastern city of Pokrovsk and nearby Myrnohrad, where Russian troops are intensifying their offensive.
Bottleneck of truck traffic on Kazakh-Russian frontier slowly clearing
Local media outlets indicate that graft may be involved.