Who said what, officially

The Reserve Bank of India published provisional results of its census on foreign liabilities and assets of Indian entities with inward or outward direct investment, as at end-March 2026.

The Reserve Bank of India published data on sector-level credit deployment by non-banking financial companies for September 2026.

The CPC Central Committee announced the start of the election of delegates to the Party's 21st national congress, to be held in the second half of 2027 in Beijing. The statement says 2,360 delegates will be elected by 38 electoral units, with the election running until the end of June 2027.

The Chinese permanent mission in Vienna hosts an event marking 55 years since the restoration of the PRC's lawful seat at the United Nations.

Iranian President Pezeshkian addresses newly appointed ambassadors and receives the new ambassador of Portugal at a credentials ceremony in Tehran.

Iranian President Pezeshkian comments on Iran's stance on peaceful engagement, criticism of Western media, and the causes of war.

Iranian President Pezeshkian's participation in the 8th Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) Summit in Moscow, as reported by Iranian sources.

Iranian President Pezeshkian's participation in a summit in Yerevan referred to in the source as the COP17th summit, as reported by Iranian sources.

Iranian President Pezeshkian's participation in a Caspian Sea environmental summit in Turkmenistan, as reported by Iranian sources.

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes a readout of ministers' discussions on Gaza, the West Bank, Yemen, maritime security and bilateral cooperation.

GCC and EU foreign ministers issue a statement condemning Iranian attacks on GCC countries, as published by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes a ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia.

The Saudi Foreign Minister sets out the Kingdom's positions on the Palestinian question, regional files, and development initiatives, as published by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A statement announces a coalition of thirteen states to stabilise Palestinian Authority finances, and ministers call on Israel to release clearance revenues.

Leaders of the US and eight Arab and OIC states, meeting on the margins of UN High-Level Week, issue a statement on the humanitarian situation in Gaza, as recounted by Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Saudi Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs addressed the Third UN Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in Awaza, Turkmenistan.

Saudi Foreign Minister attended the second GCC-ASEAN summit in Kuala Lumpur and commented on GCC-ASEAN trade and partnership.

Saudi Foreign Minister reaffirmed support for an independent Palestinian state and called for international efforts on Gaza humanitarian relief, in remarks whose setting is not specified in the source.

Saudi Foreign Minister spoke at a panel chaired by the Kingdom at the 2025 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos on multilateral organisations.

Saudi Foreign Minister spoke on Syria's capabilities, international engagement and lifting sanctions on Syria.

Saudi Foreign Minister welcomed the election of a new Lebanese president after a prolonged political vacuum.

Participants met in Riyadh to coordinate support for Syria and lifting of sanctions, and expressed concern over Israel's incursion into the Syria buffer zone.

A summit statement condemns Israeli actions in Gaza, Lebanon, Jerusalem and the West Bank and calls for a ceasefire, Palestinian statehood and measures against settlers.

Saudi Arabia reacted to an Israeli decision to ratify about 3,500 new settlement units in the West Bank.

The Saudi and French foreign ministers met and discussed bilateral relations and regional developments.

In October 2026, attacks in the Red Sea region, including on Saudi Arabia, were the subject of official statements. South Africa's foreign ministry, on 15 October 2026, referred to a renewed escalation around the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, including attacks on Saudi Arabia, in the context of the conflict in Yemen. Saudi Arabia's foreign ministry, in a statement dated 18 October 2026 (listed with a date of 8 November), says the Houthi movement carried out attacks on civilians and civilian infrastructure in the Kingdom.

The Saudi and Russian foreign ministers met in Moscow and discussed bilateral relations, energy markets, regional tensions and multilateral cooperation.

The Saudi and Qatari foreign ministers met in Riyadh and co-chaired an Executive Committee meeting of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council.

Saudi Arabia and Russia signed a mutual visa exemption agreement for certain passport holders.

The Saudi and Bahraini foreign ministers reviewed bilateral relations and co-chaired the Executive Committee of the Saudi-Bahraini Coordination Council.

The Saudi Foreign Minister and the Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister met in Doha and co-chaired the Executive Committee of the Saudi-Qatari Coordination Council.

The Saudi Foreign Minister led the Kingdom's delegation at the opening of the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit in Paris.

Saudi and Indian foreign ministers co-chaired the second meeting of the ministerial committee under the Strategic Partnership Council in New Delhi and signed minutes.

Saudi Arabia described the extraordinary Arab and Islamic summit in Riyadh and called for pressure on Israel over withheld Palestinian tax revenues.

Saudi officials spoke at the first meeting of the Global Alliance in Riyadh, calling for recognition of the State of Palestine and criticising Israel's conduct in Gaza and the West Bank.

Saudi Arabia condemned an Israeli Knesset decision to ban UNRWA activities.

The ministerial committee of the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit met Spain's Prime Minister and welcomed Spain's recognition of the State of Palestine.

The Saudi Foreign Minister reported participation in the Joint Ministerial Meeting of the GCC-U.S. Strategic Partnership in Riyadh.

A meeting addressed developments in the Gaza Strip and Rafah and underlined the urgency of a ceasefire and relief corridors.

The Saudi Foreign Minister chaired a Riyadh meeting of the ministerial committee set up by the Joint Arab-Islamic Extraordinary Summit on Gaza.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns a reported bombing of humanitarian aid queues in Gaza in February 2024 and calls for a ceasefire and aid access.

Prince Faisal addresses the deadlock in the Conference on Disarmament, observer membership, arms control obligations and the peaceful use of nuclear energy and outer space.

A Saudi minister describes civilian conditions in Gaza in February 2024, criticises aid restrictions and UNRWA funding decisions, and calls for a ceasefire.

A Saudi minister describes the Kingdom's approach to UN human rights mechanisms and national reforms, and separately addresses the Gaza situation and calls for a ceasefire.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses regret over the veto of a draft resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire in the Gaza Strip and its surroundings. The draft was submitted by Algeria to the Security Council on behalf of Arab countries.

The Ministry states that the Security Council needs reform so it can carry out its responsibilities for international peace and security with credibility and without double standards.

Saudi Arabia warns of the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza and its surroundings and of escalating military operations that it says threaten international peace and security. It states that the escalation does not serve efforts toward dialogue and a peaceful solution to the Palestinian issue based on relevant international resolutions.

Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan says a ceasefire in Gaza and tackling the humanitarian crisis are priorities, and urges Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and greater humanitarian aid access.

Saudi Foreign Minister says security and stability in the region, including Israel, can be achieved through establishing a Palestinian state, and calls on the international community to focus on this.

Saudi Foreign Minister says Israeli provocations inflame Arab and Islamic nations, cites a death toll approaching 30,000 civilians and at least 17,000 orphaned children, and says the provocations may serve terrorism and extremism.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns in the strongest terms an attack on a military base in Mogadishu, which it describes as terrorist, that resulted in deaths of military personnel from Somalia, the UAE and Bahrain. It reiterates Saudi opposition to violence, terrorism and extremism and expresses solidarity and condolences.

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the explosions in Balochistan, which resulted in deaths and injuries, rejects all forms of terrorism and extremism, expresses solidarity with Pakistan, and offers condolences to victims' families.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs says the Kingdom has told the US administration it will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel unless an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, is recognized and Israeli action in Gaza stops with occupation forces withdrawn. It also calls on UN Security Council permanent members that have not recognized Palestine to do so.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemns the shooting incident in Istanbul, expresses regret for such acts, affirms the Kingdom's opposition to all forms of violence and terrorism, and offers condolences to the families of the deceased, the Turkish government and people, and wishes for a speedy recovery of the injured.

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs welcomes the agreement to reduce tension and restore diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Iran, and expresses the aim of resolving all differences peacefully and through dialogue under international law, the UN Charter and good-neighbourly principles.

The United States and GCC member states say Iran's destabilizing policies, including support for terrorism and proliferation of missiles, cyber weapons and drones, threaten the region, and that these weapons have been used in attacks on civilians, infrastructure and shipping.

The US and GCC states say Iran's nuclear advances, including production of highly enriched uranium, have no credible civilian purpose, and they call on Iran to reverse course and cooperate with IAEA investigations.

The US and GCC states commit to expanding defence cooperation to constrain Iran's activities and deter future acts of aggression, while stating that diplomacy remains their preferred approach.

The Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs expresses regret over the deaths and injuries caused by a gas tanker explosion in Johannesburg, South Africa. It extends condolences to the South African government and people and wishes the injured a speedy recovery.

The Georgian Prime Minister announced support for Riyadh's bid to host the 2030 World Expo. The Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister thanked the Georgian government for this support.

Both sides said they want to expand trade and investment and agreed to form a joint Saudi-Georgian Business Council. They also referred to the Kingdom's Vision 2030 as an investment opportunity.

Both sides stressed the importance of stable global oil markets. The Georgian side welcomed the Kingdom's role in supporting that balance, and both sides expressed interest in energy cooperation.

The Georgian side welcomed Saudi Arabia's Saudi Green and Middle East Green initiatives and backed its Circular Carbon Economy approach. Both sides stressed the Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement.

Both sides called for settling disputes by peaceful means and reducing escalation. The Georgian side commended Saudi humanitarian aid to Ukraine, including a $400 million package, and the release of war prisoners.

Both sides backed UN efforts toward a political solution in Yemen and supported the Presidential Leadership Council. The Georgian side praised Saudi initiatives and humanitarian aid to Yemen.

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says it is astonished and regretful at the Afghan caretaker government's decision to deny Afghan girls university education, and calls on it to reverse the decision. It states the right to education supports security, stability, development and prosperity in Afghanistan.

The GCC Ministerial Council, meeting in Riyadh and chaired by Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, highlighted the importance of an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and of establishing humanitarian relief corridors for aid deliveries. Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan attended.

Participants in the GCC-Jordan ministerial meeting, which the Saudi Foreign Minister attended, discussed developments in Gaza and Rafah. They emphasised the urgent need for a ceasefire and humanitarian corridors, and expressed support for a peace process and Palestinian statehood with East Jerusalem as its capital.

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister took part in a GCC-Morocco joint ministerial meeting, which reviewed cooperation and discussed Gaza and Rafah. Participants called for an urgent ceasefire, humanitarian corridors for aid, an end to violations of international humanitarian law, and support for a peace process and Palestinian statehood with East Jerusalem as capital.

A joint GCC and Egypt ministerial meeting in Riyadh that discussed Gaza and Rafah, as reported by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

A ministerial committee statement of 26 Feb 2024 on Gaza, Rafah, Jerusalem and Palestinian statehood, as reported by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Rio de Janeiro on 22 Feb 2024, including a Saudi bilateral meeting on Gaza and remarks on global governance and Gaza.

A phone call between the Saudi and Iranian foreign ministers on bilateral relations and regional developments, as reported by the Saudi Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned an attack on Iraqi security forces in northern Iraq.

GCC leaders and China agreed to strengthen their strategic partnership and approved a joint action plan for 2023-2027.

The leaders called for supporting the Non-Proliferation Treaty, ensuring the peaceful nature of Iran's nuclear programme, and urged Iran to cooperate fully with the IAEA. They also called for a comprehensive dialogue including the region on the nuclear file, missiles, drones, regional activities and support for armed groups.

The GCC states and China stressed that GCC-Iran relations should rest on good neighbourliness, non-interference, respect for sovereignty, peaceful dispute resolution and the UN Charter.

The leaders supported the United Arab Emirates' initiatives to reach a peaceful solution on the three islands through bilateral negotiations under international law.

The leaders called on Iraq to respect Kuwait's sovereignty and land, abide by Security Council Resolution 833 and bilateral agreements, and complete maritime border demarcation with Kuwait.

The leaders called for a just solution to the Palestinian cause based on a two-state solution, with an independent Palestinian state on the 1967 borders and East Jerusalem as capital, and an end to settlement.

The leaders backed Yemen's Presidential Leadership Council and a political solution under the GCC initiative, called for direct UN-backed negotiations, and condemned Houthi attacks on civilian targets and shipping.

The leaders expressed support for Iraq's sovereignty and counter-terrorism efforts, a political solution to the Syrian crisis under Resolution 2254, support for Lebanon's sovereignty, and UN-supervised Libyan elections and unified institutions.

The leaders urged the de facto authority in Afghanistan to guarantee basic rights and freedoms, form an inclusive government, and prevent use of Afghan territory by terrorist groups or for narcotics exports.

The leaders supported international efforts to find a political solution to the crisis in Ukraine in accordance with international law and the UN Charter.

Both sides say they are satisfied with three decades of bilateral relations and commit to deepening the comprehensive strategic partnership. The leaders signed a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement.

Both sides describe energy cooperation as strategically important and welcome oil trade. China praises Saudi Arabia's role in oil market stability, and both plan petrochemical, renewable and other energy projects.

China welcomes Saudi green initiatives and the circular carbon economy approach. Both sides call on developed countries to meet their historic climate responsibilities and help developing countries financially.

Both sides welcome growth in bilateral trade and investment and agree to expand non-oil trade and investment partnerships. They sign a plan to harmonise Vision 2030 with the Belt and Road Initiative and announce a large number of agreements.

Both sides pledge cooperation on defence, security, counter-terrorism and anti-corruption. They reject terrorism and extremism in all forms and reject double standards in combating terrorism.

Both sides welcome the first China-GCC and Arab-China summits held in Riyadh. They support the China-Arab community initiative and seek a free trade agreement between the GCC and China.

Both sides support a political solution to the Yemeni crisis. They call on the Houthis to commit to a truce and to engage with UN peace efforts. China praises Saudi humanitarian aid.

Both sides agree to cooperate to keep Iran's nuclear programme peaceful. They call on Iran to cooperate with the IAEA and uphold the non-proliferation regime.

Both sides call for intensified efforts toward a comprehensive settlement and a two-state solution. They want negotiations resumed and Palestinian statehood on the 1967 borders with East Jerusalem as capital.

Both sides call for a political solution that preserves Syria's unity and territorial integrity and enables refugee return. They support UN efforts.

Both sides call for resolving the conflict by peaceful means. China cites its six-point initiative, and both note Saudi humanitarian aid to Ukraine.

The Saudi and UAE foreign ministries state that joint mediation led by the UAE and Saudi leaders resulted in the release and exchange of two prisoners between the United States and Russia, with the exchange taking place in Abu Dhabi. They say the success reflects friendship with both countries and the role of the two countries' leaderships in promoting dialogue.

The Crown Prince says the 2023 budget prioritises capital spending and that a 2022 budget surplus, expected at about 2.6 percent of GDP, will go to government reserves, national funds and the financial position.

The Crown Prince cites real GDP growth of about 10.2 percent through Q3 2022, expected full-year growth of 8.5 percent, unemployment of 9.7 percent in Q2 2022, and a rise in women's economic participation from 17.7 to 35.6 percent.

The Crown Prince describes the national industry strategy, citing more than 800 investment opportunities worth one trillion riyals and targets for industrial exports and additional investment, and the launch of a national initiative for global supply chains.

The Crown Prince credits the Kingdom's early approach with food security during geopolitical tensions and describes a pioneering role in stabilising energy markets.

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry reports King Salman's invitation to Chinese President Xi Jinping for the Riyadh summits in December 2022.

Statements welcome a framework agreement on Sudan's transitional phase signed by political forces and the military.

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry condemns a criminal attack in Rutshuru province that caused deaths and injuries.

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry condemns an armed attack on Pakistan's embassy in Kabul and a failed assassination attempt on its chargé d'affaires.

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry welcomes an agreement between the Ethiopian government and the TPLF that ends the state of conflict.

A Saudi statement previews the agenda of Arab meetings, covering Yemen, the Palestinian issue, Russia-Ukraine mediation, Iran and Saudi Expo 2030 bid.

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Ministry expresses condolences to India after a suspension bridge collapsed in Gujarat.

Saudi Arabia reports a written message from Costa Rica's President and a meeting between the foreign ministers in Riyadh.

Ministers from Qatar, UAE, Jordan, Egypt and the PLO meet in Riyadh and call for an end to the war in Gaza and a ceasefire.

Saudi Arabia reports a written message from King Felipe VI and a meeting between the foreign ministers.

Saudi Arabia reports a written message from Gambian President Adama Barrow and a meeting with the Gambian Foreign Minister.

The Saudi and UK foreign ministers discuss developments in Gaza and efforts to address them, according to the Saudi ministry.

The Saudi Foreign Minister and the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs discuss developments in Gaza and regional issues.

The Saudi Foreign Minister congratulates Kuwait's Foreign Minister on assuming his post and they discuss bilateral ties.

The Saudi and Turkish foreign ministers discuss developments in Gaza and efforts to address them, according to the Saudi ministry.

The Saudi Foreign Minister receives a call from US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Gaza developments and their humanitarian and security repercussions.

The Saudi Foreign Ministry says it signed a memorandum of cooperation with AGFUND to support joint efforts and Vision 2030 human development goals.

A source describes a Saudi session at Davos 2024 on economic diversification, investment opportunities and regulatory reform.

An attack on the headquarters of the Somali Ministry of Education and Higher Education on 30 Oct 2022, which Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned.

An explosion involving a tank inside a parking garage in east Baghdad on 30 Oct 2022, which resulted in casualties.

The composition of the Saudi delegation to the Arab Summit in Algeria, as announced by the Royal Court.

A drone attack on the Al-Dabba oil port during a ship-to-ship crude oil transfer, which Saudi Arabia attributes to the Houthi militia.

Saudi Arabia's stated position on Yemen's security and stability, coalition support for the Yemeni government, and UN efforts on the truce and a political solution.

Australia's announcement that it will rescind its recognition of West Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, which Saudi Arabia welcomed.

A World Economic Forum session in Davos, Switzerland, in 2024 on security and stability in the Middle East, in which the Saudi Foreign Minister took part.

A World Economic Forum session in Davos in 2024 on restoring faith in the global system, in which the Saudi Foreign Minister took part.

The G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting held in New Delhi in March 2023, at which the Saudi Foreign Minister spoke on several issues.

The European Union and Trinidad and Tobago held a Partnership Dialogue in hybrid format on 6 November 2026 and issued a joint communiqué.

The White House announces a $7.2 million endowment fund at LSU supporting scholarships for students from foster care, with the First Lady describing its purpose.

The UK government announces plans for councils to offer accommodation to veterans sleeping rough before Christmas, alongside additional rough-sleeping funding and veteran housing allocations.

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office travel advice reports a shooting in Kraków's Main Market Square and that the perpetrator has been detained.

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office travel advice reports Russian military strikes in Ukraine within 20km of the Polish border and restricted access to the border.

ECB President Christine Lagarde gives an interview to Yomiuri Shimbun covering inflation, monetary policy, interest rates, digital euro, AI cyber risk, her departure from the ECB and student protests in France.

The UN General Assembly's Fourth Committee (Special Political and Decolonization) began its consideration of peacekeeping operations on 6 November 2026 and continued on 7 November. The European Union spoke on behalf of itself and its Member States, with several candidate and other countries aligning with its statement. It addressed the Secretary-General's report on the review on the future of all forms of UN peace operations, which the Pact for the Future mandated. According to UN summaries, senior UN officials spoke on political unity, predictable funding and reform.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and US Trade Representative Greer held a call with Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng. The US readout is dated 6 November 2026 and the Chinese report 7 November 2026, which describes it as a video call held on Friday. According to the US, the call covered the bilateral economic relationship and implementation of the Busan arrangement. According to China, it covered implementing the consensus between the two heads of state and key economic and trade issues.

The UN General Assembly's Sixth Committee (Legal) discussed the annual report of the Committee on Relations with the Host Country, which deals with the relationship between the UN and the United States as host of UN Headquarters in New York. According to the UN, many speakers pointed to repeated violations by the United States that impede some delegations' participation. The European Union, speaking for its Member States, addressed visa denials and non-issuance, including for the President of the Palestinian Authority and the Deputy Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. The statements given do not include a United States statement.

Xinhua reports that Xi replied in a letter dated Oct. 28 to 110 Australian students who visited China, praising their participation in a rowing and dragon boat friendship event and encouraging them to promote China-Australia friendship. Students and university representatives quoted in the article describe the reply positively.

The State Council executive meeting, chaired by Premier Li Qiang, called for strengthening confidence and stepping up policy implementation so that China meets its major economic and social development targets for the year.

The meeting urged faster progress on major projects and on what it calls China's 'six networks' of infrastructure, covering water, power, computing, communications, urban underground pipelines and logistics.

The meeting called for supporting enterprises in investing in equipment upgrades and intangible assets and for stronger links between online and offline, and urban and rural, markets to foster a cycle between investment and consumption.

The meeting called for full use of policy funds, timely disbursement of payments to primary-level authorities and enterprises, and better coordination of fiscal and financial policies to boost domestic demand.

The meeting stressed keeping employment stable and called for stronger employment services for key groups and employment assistance for graduates in difficulty.

The meeting urged intensified efforts on workplace safety to prevent major accidents and continued efforts to defuse risks related to local government debt and small and medium-sized financial institutions.

The meeting called for improving mechanisms to stabilise the capital market and enhance the stock market's inherent stability.

The meeting heard a report on social assistance work, called for improving the social assistance system, and urged expanding its scope and promoting service-based support such as caregiving.

The Reserve Bank of India says it reviewed current and evolving near-term liquidity conditions and decided to hold a Variable Rate Repo auction on Monday, November 9, 2026, for a notified amount of ₹50,000 crore with a 4-day tenor, reversing on November 13, 2026. Operational guidelines follow an earlier January 2022 press release.

The Reserve Bank of India states that it is satisfied that in the public interest the Directive issued to Sri Guru Raghavendra Sahakara Bank Niyamitha, Bengaluru needs to be further extended beyond November 10, 2026. It extends the Directive for six months, to May 10, 2027, subject to review, and states that this should not be construed as satisfaction with the bank's financial position.

The Government says it allocated over UAH 15 million from the UN World Food Programme to buy equipment for school canteens and kitchens in 203 frontline educational institutions in six regions. The Prime Minister says the funding is fully international and needs no extra state or local budget spending.

Tundu Lissu is described by the UK and the EU as an opposition leader in Tanzania. According to the EU Spokesperson's statement of 7 November 2026, he has been sentenced to four years' imprisonment on charges of incitement. The UK (5 November 2026, in a Universal Periodic Review statement on Tanzania) and the EU both refer to an opinion of the UN Working Group on Arbitrary Detention on his detention. No Tanzanian government statement is included in the material provided.

The EU Delegation says it is hosting the 18th European Higher Education Fair, with 92 institutions from 14 EU Member States in Jakarta after an earlier Yogyakarta edition that attracted over 5,000 visitors.

EU Ambassador Hervé Delphin says the EU and its Member States provide over 1,000 scholarships a year to Indonesian students and that over 10,000 Indonesians were studying or researching across the EU in 2025.

The statement reports Erasmus+ mobility totals between Indonesia and the EU since 2021 and 377 Erasmus Mundus Joint Master scholarships for Indonesian students, and cites a target of attracting at least 350,000 non-EU students by 2030.

The EU Cities Gateway programme describes transatlantic city cooperation and urban AI governance sessions at the Smart City Expo World Congress in Barcelona on 3 and 4 November 2026.

The SCO Deputy Secretary General met the Permanent Observer of the University for Peace on possible cooperation.

The Electoral Commission reports on progress in counting, scanning, capturing and auditing results for the 2026 Local Government Elections.

The Electoral Commission reports on objections received and outcomes, including ordered edit windows and recounts.

UNHCR and IOM warn that millions of people displaced by the conflict in Sudan risk being left without shelter as funding shortages threaten to deplete emergency shelter stocks.

The UN press release announces the text of Secretary-General António Guterres' address to the University of Salamanca in Spain. The excerpt provided contains only this introductory line, so the substance of the address cannot be extracted from it.

The FCDO states that, due to the risk of terrorism from groups based in Somalia, it advises against all travel to listed areas of Mandera, Wajir, Garissa, and Lamu counties, and against all but essential travel to listed areas including Garissa Town, parts of Tana River County, a coastal strip, and Moyale Town.

Putin states that trilateral talks are due to begin in the United Arab Emirates the following Tuesday and thanks the UAE leadership for supporting efforts to find a solution to the Ukrainian crisis and for help with humanitarian issues, including humanitarian exchange. He says officials taking part in the talks were invited to the meeting for a brief discussion.

The UK FCDO advises against all travel to the Bakassi Peninsula, within 40km of the Cameroon-Central African Republic, Cameroon-Chad and Cameroon-Nigeria borders, and to the North-West Region, with varying exceptions for parts of the Far-North, South-West and North regions and Limbé.

The FCDO issued travel advice for parts of Peru, including areas near the Peru-Colombia border and VRAEM, and information on the Pope Leo XIV visit and Cusco Airport closure.

The UK statement at Antigua and Barbuda's Universal Periodic Review welcomes its participation and makes recommendations on human rights reform.

The European Commission launched the second Annual Migration Management Cycle under the Pact on Migration and Asylum.

Joshua Wong was sentenced to 10 years' imprisonment following a further charge under Hong Kong's National Security Law, according to a joint statement from the foreign ministries of Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States. The statement, published on 6 November 2026, says the sentencing took place the previous day. It says leaders of the Hong Kong Alliance were convicted under the same law months earlier. Only the joint statement is available here; no statement from Chinese or Hong Kong authorities was provided.

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office published a factsheet on UK support to Ukraine amid Russia's invasion.

HM Treasury announced the appointment of Shriti Vadera as External Adviser on G20 and international innovative finance issues.

The European Commission states it has preliminarily found TikTok's 'For You' feed in breach of the Digital Services Act.

The European Union allocated extra humanitarian aid for conflict-affected communities in Myanmar and for Rohingya refugees and host communities in Bangladesh.

The ECB published aggregate banking sector data for EU-headquartered credit institutions as of end-June 2026.

The European Commission approved Finland's sixth and final payment request under the Recovery and Resilience Facility.

A joint statement on developments relating to the Palestinian cause was issued after a consultative meeting dated 5 November 2026. The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation and the African Union each published the text; the African Union text refers to 'the three organizations'. The statement addresses a two-state solution, a Gaza Peace Agreement, forced displacement, diplomatic missions in Jerusalem and Israeli settlements. The sources describe these matters in the statement's own terms, and Israel's position is not given in the passages.

According to Ukraine's government, Ukraine received a further EUR 4.36 billion from the European Union under the Ukraine Support Loan in early November 2026, made up of EUR 3.7 billion in macro-financial assistance and EUR 660 million for defense. Ukraine's Cabinet of Ministers describes the loan as an EU instrument worth up to EUR 90 billion for 2026-2027. An EU statement of 6 November refers to the EU disbursing another amount under the loan that week, giving the figure as €4.36 million.

The US Treasury describes outcomes of the FATF plenary, including adoption of mutual evaluation reports, Iran countermeasures, a report on scam compounds and a virtual asset review.

The US Treasury designates eight Canadian money services businesses under its Operation Economic Outcast sanctions.

The US Treasury's FinCEN issues an order cutting off MEXC Global's access to the US financial system.

Chinese and Gabonese leaders hold talks in Beijing and announce elevated bilateral relations.

Chinese leaders hold talks with Austrian Chancellor Stocker on bilateral and EU-China relations.

Xi Jinping votes at a polling station in Xicheng District to elect district people's congress deputies.

A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson announces that the second China-Canada Economic and Financial Strategic Dialogue will be held in Canada on 9 November.

France's foreign ministry outlines the priorities of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Paris.

German Foreign Minister Wadephul issued a statement on Ukraine, Russia, Baltic Sea infrastructure and European security before travelling to Warsaw.

The Brazilian Federal Government approved a roadmap on deforestation and forest degradation, together with carbon market and transparency measures.

The Ukrainian Cabinet reported that the IMF mission began work on the second and third reviews of the Extended Fund Facility programme.

The Ukrainian Cabinet reported Rada support for the draft 2027 State Budget in first reading and planned revisions before second reading.

The Ukrainian government announced measures on industrial lending, VAT refunds, export logistics, metallurgy quotas, war risk insurance, energy supply and localization.

The Ukrainian government approved a unified procedure for identifying the bodies of fallen military personnel and civilians and reported related 2027 budget funding.

The Ukrainian government approved a procedure for patient air medical transport using State Emergency Service aircraft.

The Ukrainian Prime Minister met local community representatives in Lviv region and discussed energy infrastructure, regional funding and the 2027 draft budget.

Ukrainian and Azerbaijani officials discuss energy cooperation, gas supply diversification and Black Sea-Caspian transport routes, with a joint Action Plan approved according to the Ukrainian source.

Ukraine's Ministry of Economy and Environment selects three national nature parks as pilot sites of the UNDP Biodiversity Finance Initiative.

Japan's Customs and Tariff Bureau and the Dutch Customs Administration hold discussions and exchange a cooperation document setting out priority areas.

The UN General Assembly holds an interactive dialogue with Feridun Sinirlioğlu, a candidate for UN Secretary-General, and the EU puts questions to him.

The EU sets out its priorities and planned participation for the COP31 climate conference in Antalya, 9-20 November 2026.

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas holds a press conference with Polish and Ukrainian foreign ministers after the Council of the Baltic Sea States Ministerial Meeting.

On 6 November 2026 a court in the Macao Special Administrative Region convicted and sentenced former lawmaker Au Kam San. According to the EU, he received 12 years and six months, was arrested on 30 July 2025, and this is the first conviction under Macao's Safeguarding National Security Law since 2009. China's Foreign Ministry describes the case as concerning suspected acts of colluding with external forces to endanger national security.

The Skills4Recovery initiative presents its achievements at its Annual Conference in Kyiv as its current phase draws to a close.

EU Enlargement Commissioner Marta Kos announces a visit to Moldova to discuss EU accession and regional connectivity.

The Special Session of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption adopts documents for the second-phase Implementation Review Mechanism.

The European Commission is preparing an EU Anti-Corruption Strategy, intended for publication before the end of the year, which will set out a coordinated approach and be linked to the EU's anti-fraud architecture, currently under review.

The EU and Moldova state they reaffirmed their partnership in foreign and security policy, which they describe as a cornerstone of Moldova's EU accession process, amid what they call an increasingly challenging security environment.

The EU states it is committed to strengthening Moldova's crisis management structures and its ability to counter hybrid threats, including Foreign Information Manipulation and Interference (FIMI), through the EU Partnership Mission in Moldova and EU hybrid and FIMI toolboxes.

The parties discussed the geopolitical implications of what the statement calls Russia's war of aggression against Ukraine, including its impact on Moldova's stability, and reaffirmed commitment to international law, territorial integrity and sovereignty. The EU says it has allocated €317 million since 2021 under the European Peace Facility to Moldova's defence and security sector, including air defence amid drone incursions.

The participants discussed the state of the Transnistrian settlement process. The EU reaffirmed support for a peaceful, comprehensive and lasting resolution based on respect for Moldova's sovereignty and territorial integrity within its internationally recognised borders.

EU Ambassador Mark Gallagher says Lao PDR's presence on the FATF grey list leads many European banks to treat transactions involving Laos as high-risk, making international payments more complicated and costly. ILSTA experts presented the country's grey-list status and Action Plan, and warned of the expiry of the joint action plan in January 2027.

The Ambassador reports that S&P upgraded Laos' sovereign rating from CCC+ to B-, and says maintaining it requires sustained efforts, since a downgrade would raise refinancing costs.

The Ambassador states that in April the EU imposed a transaction ban on the Joint Development Bank on the grounds of facilitating the circumvention of sanctions, and views it as questioning the country's reputation.

The Ambassador says EBA preferences will continue for a three-year transition after Lao PDR's LDC graduation in November 2026, and that the country will need to consider whether to seek GSP+ access, subject to eligibility criteria.

The Working Group agreed to assign responsibility for priority issues and prepare position papers by mid-December 2026, to guide technical consultations with the Bank of the Lao PDR ahead of the Lao Business Forum in early 2027.

The EU Delegation to Malaysia and the Malaysian Ministry of Defence co-organised a two-day workshop, facilitated by the EU ESIWA+ project, on monitoring and verification mechanisms. The source says the workshop explored ceasefire facilitation, observation mission design, verification technologies, capabilities assessment and lessons from previous missions, and included a table-top exercise.

NATO's Secretary General Mark Rutte welcomed IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol to discuss energy security with Allies in the North Atlantic Council. Rutte highlighted that operational energy supplies are needed to deter and defend and called for stronger cooperation between Allied defence and energy stakeholders, including the private sector.

The AU Commission Chairperson gave a keynote address at the summit, saying political leadership quality shapes Africa's future and that political parties play a role in advancing Agenda 2063 through democratic governance, accountability and peaceful competition. He called for greater party transparency and meaningful participation of women and young people, and urged the summit to turn Accra commitments into concrete actions.

The Chairperson said political parties should build consensus on development priorities such as education, employment, infrastructure, regional integration and effective implementation of the AfCFTA.

The AU Commission Chairperson congratulates Judge Phoebe Okowa of Kenya on her election to a full nine-year ICJ term starting 6 February 2027, and calls it a source of pride for Kenya and Africa.

The African Union states that the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights will convene its 83rd Ordinary Session in Arusha, Tanzania, from 9 November to 4 December 2026, to consider pending applications and other related judicial matters.

The African Court, the East African Court of Justice and the ECOWAS Community Court of Justice will jointly hold the 3rd Tripartite Judicial Dialogue in Arusha on 9-10 November 2026 under the theme 'Strengthening Institutional Cooperation in Africa'.

The African Court will host a colloquium on 11-12 November 2026 in Arusha to mark its 20th anniversary, bringing together at least 40 invited participants to reflect on its achievements and challenges.

The African Court will hold a public sitting on 13 November 2026 to deliver four decisions, in cases against Burkina Faso, Mali, Benin and Malawi, and the sitting will be open to the public on-site and online.

The African Union states that a joint planning and budget meeting in Algiers aimed to align participating institutions' contributions with the seven Moonshots of Agenda 2063's STYIP and prepare the 2028–2030 Multi-Year Budget Framework Paper. Officials from the AU Commission, AUDA-NEPAD, AFREC, Africa CDC and the AfCFTA Secretariat took part.

The AU says a proposed 'One Programme, One Budget Line' approach, to be piloted in phases within the 2028–2030 budget framework, would use 11 portfolios and 34 unified programmes, with shared results frameworks, coordinating leads and divided responsibilities while preserving institutions' mandates.

The AU states the meeting reviewed progress on a feasibility study for a proposed AU Agenda 2063 Development Fund, including governance, coordination with existing financing mechanisms and institutional review steps before any decision on operationalisation.

The African Union Commission and IFRC convened a meeting on durable solutions towards Zero Hunger in Africa.

The spokesperson of the AU Commission Chairperson responds to an Africa Intelligence article on the working relationship between the Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson.

The AU and EU senior officials reviewed implementation of their strategic partnership and adopted an implementation plan.

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson cites Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang's observations on achieving trade balance.

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson attributes China-Japan difficulties to remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Taiwan.

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson describes zero-tariff treatment for 53 African countries and reports China-Africa trade figures for the first nine months.

China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson rejects US sanctions on two Chinese companies over supplying Cuba's military.

China congratulates Grenada's Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell on his reelection.

The SCO Secretary General took part in the first expert SCO Plus security dialogue in Samarkand focused on digital-era security.

South Africa's environment department reports the conviction and sentence of a suspect in a parrot egg smuggling case.

The European Commission states that negotiations on India's association to Horizon Europe have concluded.

A US presidential proclamation designates the Oval Office, Outer Oval Office and Cabinet Room as a national monument.

Delegates at the UN General Assembly discuss progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030.

Announcement of plans to legally require employers to publish salaries in job adverts.

The UK government and Siemens Mobility announce a work experience programme for young people, with the Prime Minister joining a national science lesson to mark the launch.

Security Council briefing on the work of the Yemen sanctions Committee and its Panel of Experts reports.

On 5 November 2026 the UN Security Council met on Sudan and South Sudan and on the mandate of the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA). According to the UN, senior UN officials and delegates said violence and a fragile security situation in and around the Abyei area underscore the importance of strengthening and renewing the mandate. The UK stated that drone attacks near Amiet Market and Todach on 19 October killed and injured civilians and displaced thousands. The UK also said the Joint Political and Security Mechanism has resumed after more than three years.

Meeting between Putin and the head of Rosfinmonitoring, Yury Chikhanchin, on the agency's record and financial monitoring work.

Meeting between Putin, Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem and Patriarch Kirill, including award of the Order of Friendship to Theophilos III.

Putin's congratulations to the Federal Service for Financial Monitoring on its 25th anniversary.

The UK FCDO reports that Belize announced a 30-day state of emergency in parts of Belize City and Cayo District over gang-related violence.

Oleshky is a city affected by the Russia-Ukraine war. According to a US Office of the First Lady statement dated 23 October 2026, Russia and Ukraine agreed to temporarily stop military action there to allow humanitarian aid and a civilian evacuation, starting 29 October 2026. A US statement of 5 November 2026 says Melania Trump hosted Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House and that nearly 800 people were evacuated. France's foreign ministry, on 3 November 2026, referred to a targeted humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky in a statement about Russian strikes on civilians.

Meeting between Sergey Lavrov and UN Secretary-General candidate Lana Nusseibeh.

The UK delivered a statement at Tanzania's Universal Periodic Review on violence around the October 2025 elections.

A joint statement on the safety of journalists and media freedom across the OSCE region was issued by the Informal Group of Friends of Safety of Journalists.

Working dinner between ASEAN's Secretary-General and Russia's Ambassador to ASEAN on ASEAN-Russia cooperation follow-up.

Meeting between the UK Prime Minister and India's External Affairs Minister during the CHOGM retreat.

Meeting between the UK Prime Minister and Mauritius's Prime Minister on the operation of the Diego Garcia base.

Conversation between the UK Prime Minister and World Bank President Ajay Banga before the CHOGM retreat.

Meeting in Moscow between Putin and Iran's Secretary of the Supreme National Security Council Mohsen Rezaei.

A bilateral financial dialogue between the United Kingdom and Switzerland held on 4 November 2026.

Russian President Putin held a meeting with Government members covering education, regional loans, health, sport and public requests.

The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee voted to raise Bank Rate to 4%, with one member preferring a larger increase.

ECB Executive Board member Isabel Schnabel gave a speech reflecting on monetary policy, inflation response and balance sheet policy.

ASEAN Secretary-General gave pre-recorded remarks at a tourism cooperation roundtable between ASEAN and Korea.

ECB Executive Board member Piero Cipollone gave a speech on the Eurosystem's payments, banknote, digital euro and tokenisation work.

The U.S. Treasury says OFAC sanctioned four individuals and 41 entities supporting the Prince Group TCO network, which it previously sanctioned for cyber-enabled fraud, money laundering and human trafficking. Treasury states these targets help the group evade earlier sanctions by managing offshore corporate structures and concealing beneficial ownership.

The U.S. Treasury designates Qiu Yong, his companies in Hong Kong and the British Virgin Islands, and his assistant Zhao Mengyao, saying they support the Prince Group TCO. Treasury says Qiu's companies include money lending and wine businesses.

Treasury designates Chen Bo's wife He Yujing, Cambodian associate Visal Pang and about twenty Cambodian companies, saying they hold property or co-direct companies for Chen Bo, a Prince Group TCO executive designated in June 2026.

Treasury says Dai An, previously designated as a high-level Prince Group TCO leader, owns or directs several Singapore, Mauritius and Malaysia companies, which are now designated. It also designates a Singapore company owned by Thet Li.

Treasury designates Chui Kok Wa, whom it says led a network of scammers based in Madagascar that defrauded Americans of over $400,000 in digital assets. The designation is made under the cyber-related executive order.

Treasury and the IRS say they have announced Qualified Opportunity Zone designations for all 50 states, territories and DC, covering 6,576 nominated eligible census tracts, of which 2,594 are rural, effective January 1, 2027 for ten years. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank J. Bisignano say the designations will direct private investment to distressed and overlooked communities.

The two governments signed an agreement on establishing and operating a bilingual Ukrainian-English gymnasium in Slovakia and a bilingual Slovak-English gymnasium in Ukraine. The source says it will create new educational opportunities and deeper cooperation between the two education systems, and that Slovak language learning is planned at the Irpin Lyceum.

The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in human resources development, education, research and science for the energy sector. The source says it lays the foundation for partnership between universities and research institutions, covering joint research, academic mobility and training of specialists.

The NBU states that reserves rose 4.2% in October to USD 49,075.8 million, driven by FX inflows from partners exceeding its net FX sales and by debt repayments, and says reserves are sufficient to maintain FX market sustainability.

The NBU reports USD 3,690.5 million in FX inflows to government accounts at the NBU, mainly from the EU and World Bank, and USD 242.3 million spent on public FX debt service, plus a USD 252.8 million repayment to the IMF.

The NBU reports selling USD 6,051.2 million and buying USD 0.4 million in the FX market in October, a net sale of USD 6,050.8 million.

The NBU attributes a USD 204.4 million increase in reserves in October to revaluation of financial instruments and other factors.

The World Bank Group says external debt of developing countries rose 5.5% to a record $9.4 trillion in 2025, the fastest pace since 2021, according to its International Debt Report 2026. It attributes much of the increase to private financing.

NATO launched a marketplace to accelerate procurement of counter-drone technologies under the Drone Edge initiative.

A high-level Iraqi delegation visited NATO Headquarters for political dialogue on partnership and regional security.

A speaker at the Bank for International Settlements discussed the structural size of central bank balance sheets and reserve demand.

China's foreign ministry outlines the background of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation and its expectations for the foreign ministers' meeting.

The ninth China International Import Expo (CIIE) is to be held in Shanghai from 5 to 10 November 2026. According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry, invited leaders from several foreign countries will attend the opening ceremony and related events. According to the European Commission, it and business delegations will attend a matchmaking event for medical device companies held in the framework of the Expo.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokespersons comment on the US Congressional midterm elections and on bilateral relations.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson comments on Japan's plan to revise its three security documents and raise military spending.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson is asked about a Financial Times report on the planned acquisition and refers the question to competent authorities.

EU High Representative Kaja Kallas and Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel hold a joint press conference covering Ukraine, the EU budget, maritime security and the Middle East.

Signatories issue a joint statement on the situation of LGBTIQ+ people worldwide on the occasion of Pride 2026.

The EU presents its positions on asset recovery at the UNCAC Working Group on Asset Recovery.

The Commission's annual report on Albania was presented to Prime Minister Edi Rama and other institutions on 5 November 2026.

The EU delivered a statement at the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation in Vienna on Russia's war against Ukraine.

The EU delivered a statement on incident management at the OSCE Forum for Security Co-operation in Vienna, covering the war, hybrid attacks and military technologies.

The EU and EIB announced over EUR 24 million in financing for three Ukrainian vocational colleges under an EU-guaranteed programme.

EUNAVFOR ASPIDES hosted an observation event for Exercise EU IR26 (PACE) and presented service medals to personnel.

The EU launched an election observation mission to assess the 2026 presidential election in The Gambia.

The EU presented its anti-corruption cooperation measures at an expert meeting on UNCAC international cooperation.

States and the EU discussed the UN Working Group report on mercenaries and related actors.

The EU discussed the reports on people of African descent and racial justice in law enforcement at the Third Committee.

The SCO Secretariat reported on SCO energy cooperation at the UN energy forum in Xi'an.

The SCO Secretary General and Belarus's Minister of Sport discussed sports cooperation.

South African government bodies report on and call for participation in voting for the 2026 Local Government Elections.

South Africa's Home Affairs department reports approvals under Phase II of the Trusted Employer Scheme.

South Africa welcomes a COP13 resolution establishing a process to elaborate an additional UNTOC protocol on environmental crime.

Premier Lazarus Mokgosi reports casting his vote and makes statements on participation and service delivery.

Gauteng transport authorities report October 2026 enforcement results from stop-and-search operations.

The Western Cape provincial government welcomes delegates to the Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth conference in Cape Town.

The Kremlin reports that the President took part in National Unity Day events, including a flower-laying ceremony on Red Square, and spoke with children of special military operation heroes there. According to Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov, the President invited children whose fathers died in the special military operation for tea in the Kremlin.

The spokeswoman says Prime Minister Carney stated Canada would deny visas to Russian junior team players despite a CAS decision requiring the IIHF to allow Russian teams to compete. She says three Canadian ministers issued a joint statement announcing intent to use immigration law to deny entry to Russian and Belarusian athletes, and argues this breaches the IIHF Event Code and the Olympic Charter and that the decision is politically driven.

The Bank describes its tokenisation work with HM Treasury and the FCA, and says industry feedback favours moving from piloting to live activity. A cross-authority roadmap is planned for Q4.

The Bank reports broad support from respondents for longer settlement hours, with a preference for further weekday extensions before Sundays and bank holidays. It has not yet decided sequencing and plans to publish a response in early 2027.

The Bank outlines work to add synchronisation to RTGS, enabling atomic settlement of external asset ledgers against sterling central bank money. It plans to publish information in early 2027 and hold a showcase in November 2026.

The Bank says it delayed the November 2026 RTGS Standards Release after Swift delayed its own release over readiness for removing unstructured address fields. It sought early industry views on mandating structured addresses through the CHAPS rulebook; members supported exploring this with further engagement needed.

The Bank discusses contingency arrangements for processing payments when connectivity is unavailable, such as during a Swift outage. It says current arrangements are small in scale and will convene further discussions on short and long-term improvements.

Putin says the holiday reflects national unity and states that Russian fighters are defending Russia's interests as part of what he calls the special military operation. He presents prizes and orders to individuals recognised for work on strengthening ties with Russia, and frames their contribution as important amid what he describes as the emergence of a more just, multipolar world.

HM Treasury, through the Minister for Pensions, announces Luke Jensen's appointment as Chair of the NS&I Board after a fair and open competition. The Minister says he will support NS&I's cost-effective government financing, its remediation scheme following a bereavement claims issue, and its transformation programme.

Russian President Vladimir Putin addressed the plenary session of the Peoples of Russia International Week on National Unity Day.

The U.S. Mission to ASEAN and ASEAN unveiled an official logo marking 50 years of U.S.-ASEAN dialogue relations.

The UK Prime Minister met Antigua and Barbuda's Prime Minister on the sidelines of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting.

ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn gave an interview to China Media Group on ASEAN-China cooperation.

ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn delivered pre-recorded remarks at the 12th ASEAN Plus Three Media Cooperation Forum.

ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn delivered pre-recorded remarks at the forum on media cooperation.

ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn delivered a pre-recorded video message at the forum.

The US Treasury designated India-based and Türkiye-based entities under E.O. 13902 for alleged support to Iran's shadow fleet and Iranian airlines on 4 November 2026.

The US Treasury's Assistant Secretary for Financial Markets announced the November 2026 quarterly refunding auctions, issuance plans and cash management outlook on 4 November 2026.

The Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee reported to the Treasury Secretary on the rise in Treasury yields, Federal Reserve policy and technology-related issuance.

Minutes of the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee meeting held on 3 November 2026, recording presentations and primary dealer views on financing and market topics.

The German Federal Foreign Office and the DAAD Artists-in-Berlin Programme launched alumni artist residencies at the ministry.

Ukraine's government adopted a decision providing additional monthly state assistance to specialists restoring infrastructure damaged in Russian attacks.

The European Commission published its Annual Report on Ukraine as part of the EU Enlargement Package, and Ukraine's Prime Minister responded to it.

Leaders of the NATO Innovation Fund and private-sector representatives briefed the North Atlantic Council on defence and security innovation.

The OIC Secretary-General received Germany's Special Envoy to the OIC in Jeddah to discuss bilateral cooperation.

The OIC delivered a statement at a joint seminar of the Tripartite Cooperation Mechanism in Addis Ababa on the Palestinian question and the two-state solution.

The ECB published its November 2026 wage tracker update with forward-looking wage growth figures.

Separate meetings of Wang Yi with Saudi and Iranian national security officials in Beijing on Middle East and Gulf issues.

Chinese announcement of Vice President Han Zheng attending the COP31 Leaders' Summit as special representative and visiting Georgia.

UK National Cyber Security Centre report assessing China's AI-cyber capability, and China's response rejecting the accusation.

Reported possible meeting of the presidents of China, Russia and the US on the sidelines of APEC in Shenzhen, with Chinese comment.

The EU delivered statements at the ECOSOC plenary on the UN Resident Coordinator system and its funding and governance.

Member states and the EU explained their positions on draft resolutions under agenda item 51 on questions relating to information.

The SCO Secretariat and Chinese officials spoke at a media forum in Fuzhou on the Belt and Road Initiative.

The Electoral Commission sets out legal limits on campaigning at and around voting stations on 4 November 2026.

The Electoral Commission explains differences in ballot papers by municipality type and in the Universal Ballot Template layout.

The Electoral Commission reports a theft of unused ballot papers and a stamp and says precautions were taken.

The US President proclaimed 1 to 7 November 2026 as Anti-Communism Week.

The US President issued a proclamation on space exploration and settlement on 3 November 2026.

The White House announced that the US President signed two congressional bills into law on 3 November 2026.

The UK Prime Minister met Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama on 3 November 2026.

A speech by a German central bank representative at the Bundesbank's Capital City Reception on euro area inflation and European integration.

A joint statement between the UK and Australia issued in connection with the 2026 Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting, on 3 November 2026.

Russia's Foreign Ministry spokeswoman comments on the end of Russia's participation in the 1987 European Convention for the Prevention of Torture and Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment.

Russia's foreign minister addressed the APEC ministerial session 'Building an Asia-Pacific Community' on 3 November 2026.

The UK Government announces legislation to let parents and carers access Child Trust Fund savings for young adults lacking mental capacity without the Court of Protection process.

The White House announces that the First Lady will convene Russian and Ukrainian representatives at the White House on 5 November 2026.

Putin chairs a meeting of the Council for Interethnic Relations on the results of the Year of Unity of the Peoples of Russia and its continuation.

The PRA and FCA publish a discussion paper setting out options to review whether the credit union regulatory framework remains proportionate.

The UK and Barbados Prime Ministers meet ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Antigua and discuss climate, debt frameworks and the slave trade dialogue offer.

The UK and Australian Prime Ministers meet ahead of CHOGM in Antigua and discuss bilateral and international issues.

HM Treasury publishes an analysis estimating the average benefit of government household energy support by income decile and fuel-stress status in England for 2026-27.

France's foreign minister discusses Houthi attacks on Aden and civilians, the siege of Taiz, and the restart of a UN-led political process in Yemen.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry describes the state visit of Oman's Sultan Haitham to China.

China's Finance Minister Lan Fo'an attended the opening ceremony of the Tianshan Forum and held bilateral exchanges on its sidelines.

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot held a conversation with Congolese counterparts covering Ebola aid, eastern DR Congo, mediation and the MONUSCO mandate.

International Court of Justice judge elected for a term from 2027 to 2036, as reported by France.

Strikes on Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukrainian energy infrastructure and Kharkiv, as described in a French statement.

German Foreign Minister speech on linking economic and foreign policy, the Foreign Office's new directorate and EU geoeconomic toolbox.

Bank for International Settlements speech on financial stability implications of AI in finance.

Chinese foreign ministry comments on internet governance, AI risks and digital cooperation ahead of the Wuzhen conference.

Financial Times report that NVIDIA told data center partners to sell at least 51 percent of services to non-Chinese companies, with Chinese foreign ministry comment.

The SCO Secretary General took part in the IV Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security and held bilateral meetings.

The UK government announced the outcome of its consultation on the earned settlement framework for migrants.

Introductory remarks at a Bundesbank event with Itay Goldstein on AI tools, algorithmic pricing and regulation in finance.

UK government statements on the DIGIT pilot issuance of a digitally native government bond, including lead manager roles and access arrangements.

The UK Cabinet Office and HM Treasury published an action plan setting out steps to increase SME participation in government procurement.

Russian President Putin met the newly elected head of the Republic of Daghestan, Fyodor Shchukin, and set out priorities for the republic.

ECB Governing Council member Boris Vujčić delivered a speech on the resilience of the European economy and integration in a fragmenting world.

Tallinn Mechanism member states issued a joint statement on civilian cyber security support for Ukraine after their March 2026 meeting in London.

France published its summary of the outcomes of the UN Biodiversity Conference (CBD-COP 17) on implementation, financing and science.

France comments on the death of a UN Human Rights Office staff member held by the Houthis and on the detention of UN and diplomatic staff in Yemen.

France's foreign minister discusses the OECD work programme, budget renewal and the organisation's role with its Secretary-General.

The German government describes the 2026 Digital Summit in Berlin, its AI goals and follow-up on European digital sovereignty.

Japan's Prime Minister speaks at the inauguration ceremony of the Disaster Management Agency and sets out its tasks.

The OIC reports on casualties, incursions, demolitions and settler attacks in Gaza and the West Bank in the week to 2 November 2026.

A BIS speaker discusses consultation and partnership with the private sector, the FX Global Code, Project Agorá and the BIS Innovation Hub.

China's foreign ministry responds to questions on a DPRK-announced test of a tactical ballistic missile cluster warhead.

China's foreign ministry is asked about an FBI statement attributing a Binance hack to the DPRK and about remarks by President Trump, and says it is not familiar with the matter.

China's foreign ministry describes talks between Xi and the German and Swiss presidents, including bilateral agreements and a protocol enhancing the China-Switzerland free trade agreement.

China welcomes the First Committee's adoption of a China-tabled resolution on peaceful uses of technology in the context of international security.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning listed planned visits by Chinese special envoys to several countries in the region in November 2026.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Sergii Koretskyi announced targeted state support for veterans who lost sight while defending Ukraine.

SCO Secretary General Nurlan Yermekbayev addressed the SCO International Forum on Sustainable Development and a proposed SCO Council on Sustainable Development.

China's Foreign Ministry comments on South Africa not being invited to the G20 Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Atlanta.

France describes its support for Senegal in organising the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games and its planned athlete delegation.

The OIC Secretary-General addressed COMCEC and met Türkiye's Vice President on economic and trade cooperation among OIC member states in Istanbul.

The OIC Secretary-General and Türkiye's Minister of Family and Social Services discussed cooperation on women's empowerment and girls' education.

The US President issued a message on the Protestant Reformation and its connection to America's founding ideals.

Japan's government held a memorial service honouring police officers and citizens who died while assisting police duties.

The OIC General Secretariat addressed the 57+ Group business leaders' summit on private sector investment and public-private partnerships.

A sub-regional anti-drug operation was conducted in CSTO member territories, and the SCO Secretariat reported its results.

A Beijing event presented a book by Uzbekistan's President, with SCO Secretariat participation.

Putin met Eritrean President Afwerki, and both sides discussed bilateral relations, cooperation and African development programmes.

Putin and Gnassingbe discussed bilateral relations, trade, energy and humanitarian cooperation between Russia and Togo.

Putin and Tshisekedi discussed bilateral relations, the situation in eastern DRC and the MONUSCO mandate.

ECB Chief Economist Philip R. Lane speech on AI-related investment, trade, inflation and adoption in the euro area.

The UK Prime Minister offers devolved governments partnership on regional empowerment and convenes a National Economic Council for the nations.

The UK Prime Minister states that a second Scottish independence referendum is excluded from the review of issues raised by the First Minister of Scotland.

Putin and Touadera discussed bilateral trade, economic and humanitarian cooperation, and Russian military and security assistance to CAR.

Christine Lagarde announced she will step down as ECB President on 7 February 2027.

The ECB Governing Council approved a T2 Currency Participation Agreement for Sveriges Riksbank and an updated agreement for Danmarks Nationalbank.

The ECB Governing Council adopted three legal opinions at the request of national authorities in Belgium, Cyprus and Slovenia.

The ECB Governing Council adopted Guideline ECB/2026/28 amending the Eurosystem accounting and financial reporting framework.

The ECB Governing Council appointed Petra Senkovic as Chair of the Legal Committee from 1 November 2026.

The ECB Governing Council supported extending the third phase of the ESCB cooperation programme to central banks of Moldova and Ukraine.

Putin and Kiir met in Moscow to discuss Russia-South Sudan bilateral relations.

Putin and Goita discussed Russia-Mali bilateral relations, trade, education and culture.

Putin and Ghanaian President Mahama discuss bilateral relations, economic cooperation and education ties.

Putin and Madagascar's President Randrianirina discuss bilateral relations and cooperation.

The ECB publishes results of its Survey of Professional Forecasters for the fourth quarter of 2026, covering inflation, growth, unemployment and wage expectations.

Putin meets Sudan's Sovereignty Council Chairman al-Burhan to discuss bilateral ties, the conflict in Sudan and cooperation proposals.

The UK government announces an Offsets policy requiring overseas defence contractors winning large UK contracts to deliver UK benefits.

German Chancellor Merz visited Singapore, Japan and South Korea in late October 2026.

The Japanese government reviewed regional plans and set out an intended Implementation Framework for the Strategy for the Future of Regions.

The OIC reports on the senior officials' preparatory meeting of COMCEC in Istanbul ahead of the ministerial session.

China's Foreign Ministry comments on UN First Committee adoption of outer space resolutions co-submitted by China.

China's Foreign Ministry responds to a New York Times report about a Chinese businesswoman and alleged intelligence activity.

China's Foreign Ministry responds to a planned US telecom regulator vote and a decision to ban Chinese labs from testing US electronics.

The Federal Reserve Board approved The Bank of Nova Scotia's application to become a bank holding company by acquiring Maple Financial Holdings, Inc.

The UK Prime Minister announced further rough sleeping funding and a Downing Street summit at which organisations announced pledges.

Putin and Ruto discussed Russia-Kenya trade, cultural, educational and UN cooperation.

Putin and Sassou Nguesso discussed bilateral relations and cooperation plans between Russia and the Republic of the Congo.

ECB Board member Piero Cipollone spoke on the move to T+1 securities settlement and Eurosystem tokenisation initiatives.

South African President Ramaphosa spoke at a celebration of housing progress at Cornubia, eThekwini, and on national housing policy.

The ECB kept its key interest rates unchanged and commented on inflation, growth and financial conditions in the euro area.

The Bank of England launched a consultation on central counterparties accepting tokenised eligible collateral in central clearing.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa spoke at the 170th anniversary gala dinner of the Durban Chamber of Commerce and Industry on city recovery, municipal performance, tourism, employment and port performance.

The Élysée reported the first Nuclear Steering Group meeting between France and Finland in Paris.

The National Bank of Ukraine raised its key policy rate to 16.5% and published accompanying inflation, GDP and financing outlooks.

The NATO Secretary General addressed the CNAD Autumn Plenary on defence production and marked the committee's 60th anniversary.

The OIC Secretary-General held a telephone call with the Saudi Foreign Minister on attacks, regional developments and OIC reforms.

A BIS speaker discussed the evolving role of deposit insurers, non-bank risks, digital vulnerabilities and the treatment of stablecoins and tokenised deposits.

China's Foreign Ministry commented on the UN General Assembly vote concerning the US embargo against Cuba.

China's Foreign Ministry responded on the question of international travel by Taiwan-region residents in connection with a Pakistani airspace measure.

China's Foreign Ministry commented on a US import ban affecting three Chinese biotechnology companies.

China's Foreign Ministry commented on a DPRK short-range ballistic missile launch on the Korean Peninsula.

China's Foreign Ministry commented on US-Japan security cooperation involving co-production of air-to-air missiles.

China's Foreign Ministry responded to Australian comments on China's military development.

China's Foreign Ministry commented on the cancellation of a Sanrio partnership with a Japanese TV drama.

A US presidential proclamation concurred with a Commerce finding on robotics and industrial machinery imports and directed negotiations with trading partners.

The Federal Open Market Committee issued its statement on holding the federal funds rate target range, with its assessment of the economy and a dissent.

The UK Prime Minister and Chancellor held a call with the Ukrainian President on UK financial support, sanctions on Russia and the upcoming European Political Community meeting.

The UK Prime Minister's Office announced that the Chancellor will end gas standing charges for households, with Ofgem asked to deliver this.

The Banque de France comments on the European Commission's March 2026 proposal for a harmonised EU corporate legal regime.

Japan and Germany held a summit meeting covering security, technology, economic security and regional issues, with joint documents to follow.

The World Bank published forecasts for commodity prices, oil supply and demand, and metals, along with financing support for affected countries.

NATO published remarks from the Secretary General and Commissioner Kubilius on NATO-EU cooperation during the Commissioner's visit.

SCO Deputy Secretary-General Piao Yangfan spoke at the Global Strategic Dialogue 2026 in Beijing.

Deputy President Mashatile delivered a keynote address at a wreath-laying ceremony honouring Oliver Reginald Tambo in Wattville, Gauteng.

President Ramaphosa informed Parliament's presiding officers of a decision to deploy 510 SANDF members in KwaZulu-Natal with SAPS under Operation Prosper.

The OIC Secretary-General and Azerbaijan's Prosecutor General discussed arrangements for the session scheduled in Baku.

Japanese government's Ministerial Council assessment of the economy in the October 2026 Monthly Economic Report.

Summit meeting between Japan's Prime Minister and Bangladesh's leader on the BIG-B initiative and security assistance.

Japanese Prime Minister's remarks at a commerce and industry organisations ceremony on industrial policy and public finances.

WHO TAG-CO-VAC statement requesting specified data before its December 2026 meeting.

OIC Secretary-General's condolence message to Spain after a train collision near Toledo.

ECB publication of the October 2026 bank lending survey on credit standards, loan demand and funding conditions.

Bilateral meetings held by the OIC Secretary-General in Baku with officials from Côte d'Ivoire, Iraq and Russia on anti-corruption and legal cooperation.

ECB publication of the SAFE survey results on firms' bank loan conditions and price expectations.

Governments and the UN Secretary-General responded to an attack on mourners at a church in Karak Governorate, Jordan.

South African President Ramaphosa congratulated Lula on his re-election.

Japan's Prime Minister addressed a ministerial meeting on cyberattacks against Japanese organisations, support for victims and response options.

Japan's Prime Minister addressed a government-ruling parties liaison meeting on disaster response, her New York visit and legislative priorities.

The World Bank published findings from its 2026 Poverty, Prosperity, and Planet Report on extreme poverty and employment.

Ukraine's Deputy Prime Minister Koretskyi described Ukraine-Moldova security, border, energy and trade cooperation and EU accession.

Ukraine's Prime Minister Koretskyi described funding needs for business support programmes and a proposed war-risk insurance fund.

The OIC Secretary-General and Azerbaijan's Prime Minister met in Baku to review cooperation.

The OIC Observatory issued a weekly report on casualties, displacement and humanitarian conditions in Gaza.

The OIC Secretary-General and Azerbaijani-hosted forum on intercultural dialogue in Baku held in late October 2026.

Meeting in Baku between the OIC Secretary-General and Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister on the 16th Islamic Summit and OIC programmes.

The 33rd China Yangling Agricultural Hi-tech Fair opened in Yangling, China, with an SCO modern agriculture roundtable.

The OIC Secretary-General received a phone call from Lana Nusseibeh, the UAE's candidate for UN Secretary-General, to discuss her candidacy and multilateralism.

The OIC and the UN Expert Mechanism on the Right to Development held a commemorative event in Geneva for the Declaration's 40th anniversary.

The OIC participated in a forum on digital analytics for smart governance in Azerbaijan, with opening remarks by an OIC representative.

The OIC and OCHA held an executive meeting on implementing their memorandum of understanding on humanitarian work.

The OIC Secretary-General and Azerbaijan's President discussed OIC-Azerbaijan cooperation and preparations for the 16th Islamic Summit.

The SCO Secretariat reported attending a session on sport in international associations at a Russia-hosted forum.

The US President modified the scope of Canadian products subject to additional duties, effective 30 October 2026.

The UK Prime Minister and Chile's President held a call covering bilateral relations and the Falkland Islanders' self-determination.

The UK Prime Minister and US President held a call covering Ukraine, energy, the Falklands and Middle East issues.

The Bank of Japan assessed the stability of Japan's financial system and identified risks including AI-related investment, asset prices, credit costs, bank profits and cybersecurity.

The Banque de France published a Growth-at-Risk analysis of extreme downside risks to French growth.

The Banque de France described how insurers and pension funds shifted investment flows in 2025 as long-term rates rose.

A roundtable on SCO transport and logistics was held in Dushanbe on the sidelines of the SCO heads of government meeting.

The US President proclaimed October 2026 National Seafood Month and described administration fisheries policy actions.

The US President issued an executive order setting out measures to reduce regulatory barriers and costs in housing and mortgage markets.

The White House announced that the President signed two congressional bills into law on 22 October 2026.

The US President determined that domestic petroleum capacity is essential to national defense and waived certain statutory requirements.

The PRA and FCA proposed simplifying the SM&CR, with consultations closing on 22 January.

The US President concurred with a Section 232 finding on wind turbine imports and directed negotiations with trading partners.

The Bank of England's Securities Lending Committee published minutes of its September 2026 meeting covering tax, settlement, market growth and tokenisation topics.

The Banque de France published a study on the relationship between temperatures and lending to French SMEs.

The thirteenth Berlin Process summit, held in Montenegro, focused on cooperation between the EU and the Western Balkans.

The German Federal Ministry of Finance published its October 2026 monthly report on federal budget, tax revenue and expenditure for January to September 2026.

China's Finance Minister, as APEC chair, describes the outcomes and priorities of the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting.

France and Qatar issued a joint statement during President Macron's visit to Doha on 21 October 2026, covering regional security, the Middle East and bilateral cooperation.

A speaker at the Bank for International Settlements addressed the implications of artificial intelligence for monetary policy, financial stability, cyber risk and international cooperation.

The White House announced that the President signed ten H.R. bills into law and described their stated purposes.

The US President issued a message on National Forest Products Week, citing forestry policy results.

The Banque de France describes how its business survey tracks the effects of the 2026 heatwaves, drought and wildfires on firms and its growth forecast.

The German government reports on the outcomes and investment commitments of the Invest in Germany Summit and on its investment conditions and Germany Fund.

The World Bank Group launched its first digital strategy and announced an initiative for shared GPU infrastructure for emerging markets.

Ukraine's Prime Minister addresses government obligations, unblocked community spending, and winter and district heating preparations at the Congress.

The SCO held the 25th meeting of its heads of government in Dushanbe under Tajik chairmanship.

The US administration issued an executive order on women's health research and translation, creating a task force and an NIH division, which the First Lady publicly promoted.

Ukraine's Prime Minister reports Russian attacks on the energy sector since July 2026 and their economic losses, and describes government responses.

Ukraine's Prime Minister announces state partial coverage of losses for vessels calling at Ukrainian ports.

Ukraine's Prime Minister says changes to the military deferment system will be finalised to address abuses.

Ukraine's Prime Minister describes a discussion with MPs and government members on bills tied to international commitments, funding gaps and the 2027 State Budget.

The UAE signed an agreement to host the 2029 Annual Meetings in Abu Dhabi, announced at the close of the 2026 Annual Meetings in Bangkok.

The US President announces a presidential order implementing the Graham Act on sanctions, duties and waivers concerning Russia and certain other countries.

Ukraine's Prime Minister announces a map feature in the Air Raid Alert app showing approximate movement of enemy drones and missiles.

The Federal Reserve Board announces the termination of several enforcement actions against Gardner Bancshares, Inc. and Small Business Bank.

The Bank of England advisory group agrees to recommend four animals for Series H banknote central imagery.

Chinese and EU officials discuss global imbalances and macroeconomic coordination in Bangkok.

France and Germany announce a joint approach to the transition of the European automotive industry.

The Banque de France publishes its monthly business survey results and third-quarter GDP estimate.

Foreign ministers of 20 states, including South Africa, issue a statement rejecting Colombia's embassy inauguration in Jerusalem.

World Bank Group President Ajay Banga outlines institutional reforms, private capital mobilisation, the global jobs gap and energy access in Africa.

The White House reports that the US President signed three congressional bills into law.

The Bank of England publishes minutes of the SONIA Stakeholder Advisory Group meeting covering sterling money markets, data powers, settlement hours, statistics release times and derivatives liquidity.

The US President issues a message marking the birthday of Dwight D. Eisenhower and praising his career.

China's Minister of Finance attends the G20 meeting in Bangkok and holds bilateral meetings on its sidelines.

China's Minister of Finance addresses the 114th Development Committee meeting and comments on China's economy.

South Africa calls for an inclusive political process under UN auspices to end the Yemen conflict.

South Africa expresses serious concern about renewed attacks in the Red Sea region and stresses navigational rights and the protection of religious sites.

The US President issues a message on the US Navy's birthday and on shipbuilding investment.

China's Ministry of Finance describes the priorities and expected outcomes of the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting in Hong Kong.

A BIS speaker addresses the relationship between financial health and central banks' mandates.

The Bank of England publishes minutes of the Money Market Committee's September 2026 meeting covering several market issues.

The Bank of Japan published the results of its 107th survey of the general public's views and behaviour, based on September 2026 responses.

The World Bank Group launches a Philanthropy Hub at the first Philanthropy Forum during the Annual Meetings in Bangkok.

The US President issues a message honouring General Casimir Pulaski on his memorial day.

The WHO launches a technical package to help countries improve health data.

A magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Panama on 10 Oct 2026, and China's Foreign Ministry responds.

A recent agreement among the United States, Denmark and Greenland concerns security in Greenland.

The Federal Reserve Board publishes results of the 2025 Survey of Consumer Finances on US family finances.

The Bank of England reports on the completion of CMORG's biennial SIMEX26 exercise on a global cloud services disruption scenario.