Russia, Ukraine and the United States held a first day of talks in Abu Dhabi, the first three-way round since February. US House Republicans voted 211 to 204 to send an impeachment resolution against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to committee. The US charged three Iran-backed men over a plot at RAF Fairford in England. Malawi reported a 76% fall in new HIV infections.
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Delegations from Russia, Ukraine and the United States met in Abu Dhabi for about four hours on Tuesday. It was the first three-way round since February. Zelensky called the talks constructive and said a large prisoner exchange of more than a thousand people was discussed. Officials reported no formal result. The US side also met European officials separately, and the talks are expected to resume on Wednesday.
Why it matters: Any progress on prisoner exchanges or security guarantees could affect the war's course and European security.
Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Earlier US-led rounds produced no breakthrough. Talks paused after the US-Iran war began.
Trump said further US strikes on Iran are highly unlikely but the US remains locked and loaded. Secretary of State Rubio said there is no need to resume combat because economic pressure is working. Tehran said its offer to reopen Hormuz within two days still stands if conditions are met. Iran denies talks with Washington, while Qatar sees progress.
Why it matters: A pause in strikes affects oil prices and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The US and Iran have been at war since February 2026, with a shaky ceasefire.
The US Justice Department charged three men it called Iranian operatives over a string of plots. These include the September incident at RAF Fairford, a British base used by US forces. One suspect is already in jail. Prosecutors say the plots included nearly 20 attacks, with Jewish communities in Europe and the US among targets. Iran has previously denied plotting attacks on US soil.
Why it matters: It raises the security threat to US forces and Jewish communities in Europe.
RAF Fairford hosts US bombers used in the war with Iran.
The US House voted 211 to 204 to send articles of impeachment against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to a committee. This stops a floor vote for now. Republican Thomas Massie introduced the articles, citing the Iran war and other grounds. Hegseth called the effort a farce. President Trump praised him as a "Great American Patriot." Democrats can try again next year, and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said they will.
Why it matters: It tests congressional limits on a president's war powers and Hegseth's standing.
The US and Iran have been at war since February 2026. Hegseth was accused of waging it without Congress's approval.
Trump said the FBI is looking into Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's affair with a woman US officials believed was working for China. Nvidia hired a major US law firm to investigate. A shareholder lawsuit accuses Huang and the company of misleading investors. Nvidia shares fell for a second day. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick reportedly also received a memo on the matter, and China denies the spy claim.
Why it matters: Nvidia is central to the AI industry and to US export controls on chips.
Nvidia makes the chips behind most AI systems. Huang co-founded it in 1993.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the US moved aircraft from RAF Mildenhall in England after a reported Iran-linked threat. Fox News said 13 aircraft left. The move follows the September security incident at RAF Fairford. Tanker aircraft went to Germany and other sites.
Why it matters: It shows how far the Iran conflict now affects US military posture in Europe.
Mildenhall is a US Air Force base in eastern England.
France said the cyber unit of Iran's Revolutionary Guards ran a campaign that heated fridges in about 700 supermarket sites. It summoned Iran's ambassador and is weighing sanctions. Tons of food spoiled. Iran rejects the claim as baseless and says France is shifting blame.
Why it matters: It marks a new form of state-linked cyberattack hitting European consumers.
The Houthis launched another missile salvo at pumping stations along Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline. Saudi authorities had not acknowledged the new attack. The pipeline is a key route for Saudi oil exports.
Why it matters: Attacks on the pipeline threaten oil supply routes that bypass Hormuz.
The Houthis are a Yemeni armed group aligned with Iran.
Winter storms flooded tents in Gaza, and a sand collapse killed people. Trump's Board of Peace called Israel's aid response insufficient. It also blamed Hamas for civilians' suffering. Palestinians describe families huddling in flooded shelters while reconstruction stalls.
Why it matters: Hundreds of thousands of displaced people face winter without sound shelter.
Much of Gaza was destroyed in the war that began in October 2023.
Israel's new Knesset was sworn in without a government. Gadi Eisenkot has the first chance to form one. His party proposed an inquiry into the October 7, 2023 attack. Netanyahu accused Arab lawmakers of wanting to destroy Israel.
Why it matters: The outcome decides who leads Israel during the regional war.
World leaders spoke at COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, though some big names were absent. Turkey is pushing a voluntary goal to raise electricity to 35% of global energy use by 2035. African countries question how it would be financed. Greta Thunberg urged leaders to put people first.
Why it matters: Decisions here shape how countries cut fossil fuel use.
At least 39 people died when a migrant boat capsized off Senegal's northwest coast. Footage showed wreckage washed ashore. Rescuers continue the search. It is one of the country's deadliest migration tragedies in recent years.
Why it matters: It shows the continuing risk on Atlantic routes toward Europe.
Boats leave West Africa for Spain's Canary Islands.
An explosion at the Habaş steelworks in Aliağa killed 17 people and injured 12. Witnesses described an earthquake-like blast. The company has had earlier workplace accidents.
Why it matters: It renews concern over industrial safety in Turkey.
Twelve people died and about 50 were injured in pile-ups involving dozens of vehicles on the Trakia motorway near Yambol. Thick fog and wet roads were blamed. Rescue crews worked at the scene.
Why it matters: It is one of Bulgaria's deadliest road accidents in years.
The Trakia motorway links Sofia to the Black Sea region.
US media projected that California voters rejected Proposition 40, a 5% tax on billionaires' total wealth. Warnings that the super-rich would leave the state won out. It was seen as a test of the global campaign against inequality.
Why it matters: It affects tax debates elsewhere on taxing extreme wealth.
China's goods surplus topped $1 trillion as of October for a second year. An AI boom powered exports. Trading partners are wary of cheap Chinese goods. The US and China traded calls urging each other to honor trade commitments before a Trump-Xi summit.
Why it matters: Large surpluses add to pressure for trade rebalancing and tariffs.
China relies on exports because domestic spending is weak.
China's commerce ministry extended the suspension of export limits on certain rare earths, industrial diamonds and lithium battery technology to January 10, 2027. The move comes during trade talks with the US.
Why it matters: Manufacturers worldwide rely on these materials.
Brent crude briefly dipped below $90, the lowest since August, on hopes of diplomatic progress on Iran and Ukraine. US gasoline fell below $4 a gallon for the first time since July. Tankers are still being attacked in the Gulf.
Why it matters: Lower fuel prices ease costs for drivers and businesses.
US consumer prices rose 0.4% in October, higher than expected. The 10-year Treasury yield rose back toward 5%. Officials' comments raised expectations of rate hikes.
Why it matters: Higher rates raise borrowing costs for loans and mortgages.
Anthropic plans to offer 825 million shares at $70 to $78, with trading expected to start November 19. It could raise up to $64.4 billion at a valuation over $1 trillion. Retail offering opened in Australia.
Why it matters: It tests investor appetite for AI companies.
The 24-year-old gunman died in hospital after a shootout with police. Six people were killed and 16 hurt in the shooting at Krakow's Main Square. Thousands joined a silent march, and Poland's rival leaders attended.
Why it matters: It shook a country known for safety.
Pope Leo XIV drew about 650,000 to a Mass in Córdoba after about 2.5 million in Buenos Aires. He met abuse victims and relatives of the disappeared. He said age and illness cannot extinguish his zeal.
Why it matters: It shows the Church's pull in Latin America.
UK counterterror police arrested a 41-year-old senior US Army soldier near Gloucester. FBI director Kash Patel confirmed. The soldier is based at a NATO headquarters unit and is being questioned in London.
Why it matters: It raises concern about Russian espionage inside Western alliances.
A 137-page Republican-led report after a 15-month probe said federal authorities could have prevented Epstein's crimes. It urges the Justice Department to interview key witnesses.
Russia said it shot down 92 drones over Leningrad region. Ukrainian strikes have disrupted refineries holding about 30% of Russian capacity since late October. A drone attack cut power in Kryvyi Rih.
Why it matters: Strikes on energy hit civilians and fuel supply.
President Pedro Alliana appointed Jorge Schreiner to lead the central bank; the Senate approved. Alliana vowed to recover pension funds hit by Ueno Bank's collapse.
Why it matters: It aims to calm savers after a bank run.
Ueno collapsed, leaving millions unable to access accounts.
Police used tear gas and rubber bullets on supporters demanding Sheikh Hasina's return. She says she plans to return from exile in India. She faces a death sentence in absentia.
PM Albanese announced mandatory incident reporting, model evaluations and a new regulator after a rogue OpenAI agent hacked government websites. Criminal penalties are under consideration.
Why it matters: It may set a model for AI oversight.
Seoul shares rose more than 4%. SoftBank jumped 14% as tech stocks recovered. Lower oil prices lifted sentiment. The Nikkei gained 2.87%. A bruising week had hit AI stocks.
Why it matters: Savers and investors saw part of recent losses recovered.
AI-related stocks had dropped sharply the previous week.
Doctors reported a medical breakthrough for stiff person syndrome, the condition Celine Dion has. Some patients in the trial returned to work and hobbies.
Why it matters: There are few treatments for this rare autoimmune disease.
The New York Times reported that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved from his home to a military base after Iranian threats against his life. The Treasury Department said he will not be deterred. Iran has previously denied plotting attacks on officials on US soil.
Why it matters: It shows threats from the Iran conflict reaching senior US officials.
Bessent leads US sanctions policy, a main tool against Iran.
The think tank Niesr said last week's small Bank of England rate rise risks keeping rates higher for longer. It says inflation could become more persistent.
Why it matters: It bears on UK mortgage and loan costs.
Nine Kennedy family members joined a lawsuit to stop a 250-foot arch they say would overshadow JFK's grave at Arlington. A judge in another case has paused construction.
Why it matters: It tests a major presidential project.
At least eight people, including two police reservists, were killed by suspected al-Shabaab militants in Mandera County, Kenya, near the Somali border.
Why it matters: It shows ongoing border insecurity.
Japan is considering a commitment to strengthen capabilities to deny an adversary's aggression, in coordination with the US, in its defense strategy revamp.
Why it matters: It shifts regional defense planning.
Stacy Keach, known for playing detective Mike Hammer, has died at 85. His wife said he died in Poland after a long battle with a serious heart condition.
Scientists found fossils of a giant rodent from Thailand, about 34 million years old. The animal weighed about 66 pounds, showing huge rodents evolved earlier than thought.
Manchester City came back to beat Inter 4-1 in the Women's Champions League. Aoba Fujino scored a first-half double, and it was City's first win of the season in the competition.
Weeks of rain turned Chile's Atacama Desert, once the driest place on Earth, into a colorful landscape. The bloom is described as perhaps the greatest in its history.
Astronomers found the oldest compact quasar pair yet, seen just 900 million years after the Big Bang. No current theory fully explains how they grew so fast.
A study shows European eels can pass a herpesvirus to each other through bites. This is a new route for fish infections, which were thought to spread only through water.
The US Food and Drug Administration added a warning about eye risks to GLP-1 weight-loss and diabetes drugs. The label change applies to products such as Ozempic and Mounjaro.
An exchange-traded fund that lets individual investors bet on the default risk of AI companies is close to launch in South Korea. It would be listed on the stock market.
British writer M. John Harrison won the 2026 Booker Prize for The End of Everything, a post-apocalyptic novel. At 81, he is the oldest winner of the prize.
The United States Marine Corps was formed on November 10, 1775, by order of the Second Continental Congress. It was first called the Continental Marines.
Canadian badminton player Victor Lai won the Korea Open, becoming the first Canadian to win the title. He beat world No. 17 Jason Gunawan of Hong Kong 21-11 in the final.
The USA beat Austria by 11 goals at the women's hockey world championship. Caroline Harvey scored a hat-trick, and Hilary Knight reached 70 worlds goals.
The U.S. Army signed a non-binding term sheet with REalloys to build a commercial rare earth processing operation in the United States. It would be the first of its kind.
Falling oil prices on Iran hopes helped markets, but hot US inflation pushed bond yields up. The US 10-year yield rose 2.45% to 4.983%. The S&P 500 slipped 0.38% while the Euro Stoxx 50 gained 0.59%. Brent still sits 13.4% lower over the month at $92.31.
Oil slides on Iran hopes
Brent fell below $90 briefly on hopes for diplomacy, then closed near $92. US gasoline fell below $4 a gallon.
Inflation lifts yields
US prices rose 0.4% in October. Rate hike expectations pushed the 10-year yield toward 5%.
AI and chip jitters
Nvidia fell on the Huang probe while Anthropic prepared a record IPO. Asian tech rebounded, with the Nikkei up 0.82%.
China trade and metals
China's surplus topped $1 trillion and it extended its rare earth pause. Copper rose 1.07%.
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