Saudi Arabia pumped 10.563 million barrels a day in October, OPEC said, as the U.S. average gas price fell to $3.94, its first time under $4 in months.
Congo’s Ebola outbreak has passed 11,000 cases and 5,387 deaths, its health ministry said Nov. 11, as Kenya began a 42-day countdown to Ebola-free status.
Spain held its first general strike in 14 years on Nov. 11 over housing costs. Masked groups clashed with police in Barcelona as 120,000 marched in Madrid.
Cost of living by country for mid-2026: the most expensive and cheapest nations, the biggest changes over the year and official inflation, with charts.
Russia hit six major power substations overnight, Kyiv said, a second night of strikes that left outages in eight regions and darkened city streetlights.
Russia and Ukraine agreed to a large prisoner exchange as Abu Dhabi talks ended Wednesday with no breakthrough. Envoys go to Moscow and Dublin Thursday.
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Geopolitics and business report for Oct. 25, 2026: deadly Black Sea shipping, a Hormuz freight-rate court fight, Alaska LNG sanctions and French bond stress.
Signs of a possible U.S. strike on Iran: Hegseth's Israel trip, Trump's "maybe tomorrow," IRGC threats, a third carrier and $117 oil. What is confirmed.
Marine Le Pen opened her 2027 presidential campaign in Orléans a day after cost-of-living protests led to 1,300 arrests. Her eligibility appeal is pending.
Brazil runoff: Lula and Flávio Bolsonaro face off Oct. 25. What is documented about Russian influence, and what the U.S. has said and done about the race.
Houthi attacks on Saudi oil sites widened Oct. 24 as the group claimed strikes on Yanbu, Rabigh and airports; Saudi Arabia confirmed interceptions only.
Geopolitics and business report for Oct. 24, 2026: oil hits a six-month high, Starlink speeds return in Ukraine, and Gulf wealth funds pour money into China.
Sweden's Government Offices will block ChatGPT and Claude on staff devices from Oct. 26 and direct employees to Microsoft Copilot, citing security and control of data.
Rubio CIA Cuba post: the secretary of state told Cubans 'now is the time' to partner with the CIA as Trump said warships could stop off Cuba after Iran.
Kim Jong Un China visit: the North Korean leader crossed the New Yalu River Bridge into Dandong and met Premier Li Qiang, his first trip to China in a year.
Serbia election preview: Vucic's ruling bloc and the protest-born Student List run close in polls before Sunday's Oct. 25 vote. What to know about the race.
Black Sea drone attack: the cargo ship Khoryv sank off Constanta, Romania, killing one sailor with three missing. Romania blames Russia as NATO adds patrols.
Oleshky ceasefire: Russia and Ukraine say firing stops Oct. 27 so aid can reach about 6,000 trapped residents of the occupied city and evacuations can begin.
Geopolitics and business report for Oct. 23, 2026: Qatar signs a U.S. LNG deal, Ukraine reroutes grain past drones, Canada tariffs shift and Chinese money moves.
France protest ban: Macron says marches by groups without legitimate standing will be barred as Lyon and Marseille ban all protests and 217 rioters are jailed.
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