Europe
German arrests link suspected sabotage network to sites in two countries
Two Belarusian nationals are suspected of planning arson near Nuremberg, while Romania seeks them over a fire at a defence-industry park.
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Europe
Russia
Russia widens its tax net as war spending drains financial buffers
Mining profits, investment income, online imports and foreign-company assets are targeted as the budget deficit exceeds revised plans.
Latin America
More than 300 US troops arrive in Colombia for expanded security training
Southern Vanguard 2026 combines counter-narcotics, drone, cyber and medical exercises while reopening a constitutional debate over foreign forces.
Europe
EU presses partners as Ukraine faces a €70bn funding gap in 2027
Non-EU pledges for next year have fallen to €4bn from €19bn, forcing Brussels to weigh joint debt and a larger European burden.
China
France says rare-earth dependence on China can be reduced within five years
Mining and refining projects are advancing, but high-performance magnet manufacturing remains the bottleneck in a supply chain dominated by China.
Africa
South Africa deploys troops after anti-migrant violence in KwaZulu-Natal
The 510-soldier deployment will support police until November 30 after misinformation about an asylum ruling fed protests, looting and a killing.
Africa
Naira and Ugandan shilling face pressure as other African currencies steady
Import demand is weighing on Nigeria and Uganda, while dollar supply and corporate sales are cushioning Kenya, Ghana and Zambia.
Europe
Belgium turns Kazakhstan state visit into strategic partnership drive
A royal visit to Astana and Almaty will advance a 2026-2029 diplomatic roadmap and agreements spanning trade, logistics, critical minerals, artificial intelligence, universities and medical innovation.
Africa
Barrick and Mali gold unions sign agreement that removes immediate strike threat
A new collective bargaining agreement covering Loulo-Gounkoto workers cancelled planned walkouts over overtime, expenses and labour commitments at one of Mali's largest gold operations.
United States
ShinyHunters claims FBI breach exposed psychiatric and medical records of personnel
The hacking group circulated samples including an electrocardiogram, part of a psychiatric assessment and a pre-employment physical, while Reuters cross-checked several identifiers but could not authenticate the full alleged theft.
United States
Trump moves to withhold more than $800 million already approved by Congress
The White House invoked a rarely used pocket-rescission procedure to block spending on immigration, minority business development, education and overseas conservation, drawing a legal objection from a senior Republican senator.
Global
Delcy Rodríguez leaves New York without major deals or a firm Venezuelan election date
Venezuela's interim president gained visibility and briefly met Donald Trump at the UN, but announced no debt, energy or mining agreements and left the timetable for promised elections unresolved.